As fun and festive as Christmas trees can be, not everyone has room for one—and some don’t like dealing with the fuss of having a tree in their home. Fortunately, there are many stylish ways to deck your halls for the holidays. For example, instead of putting up your pine, look to your walls, ceilings, doors, and window frames for places to add holiday cheer.
As marthastewart.com reports, if you want advice on how to give a room holiday spirit without a traditional tree, these interior designer-approved ideas will help inspire your own festive pursuits.
Hang Ornaments Everywhere
Never underestimate the impact of a room filled with dazzling holiday ornaments. “Decide on a color palette and string up some beautiful ornaments in that color scheme throughout a room,” says John McClain of John McClain Design. “You can hang them at different lengths from doorways and light fixtures throughout your home, or from the ceiling with a festive ribbon and a thumbtack.”
Create a Spirited Window Display
Decorating your windows is a beautiful alternative to having a Christmas tree in your home. “Adorning your windows with bows, wreaths, twinkle lights, and even strings of ornaments can make your space feel festive, but not crowded,” says interior designer Kate Taylor. Additionally, consider integrating some holiday foliage into your window scene, like faux garland.
Dress Up a Fireplace
If you have a fireplace at home, use it as a focal point for your holiday décor. “We love to use evergreen layered with juniper, eucalyptus, and dried florals,” says Becky Shea, an interior designer and lifestyle entrepreneur. “To give it even more character, pair wooden or ceramic elements to create a layered effect that gives volume to the mantel.”
If you don’t have any organic items available, group candles in warm, neutral colorways to add a bit of oomph to the scene, says Breegan Jane, a Los Angeles-based designer.
Set a Festive Tablescape
Your dining room table is brimming with holiday design potential. “DIY a spirited centerpiece by filling a bowl with sparkly ornaments or fresh seasonal fruit like pomegranates, oranges, and pears,” says Lauren Ramirez of Lauren Ramirez Interiors. Alternatively, you can arrange branches or ornaments in a glass vase with firefly lights for a twinkling tablescape display, says Cagney Krzywosinski of Hyphen & Co.
Burn Tree-Scented Candles
When you can’t fill your home with the scent of a real Christmas tree, consider recreating the fragrance with candles instead. “Sprinkle your side tables with candles in scents specific to the holiday season,” says Lily Lanahan, designer and founder of Elizabeth Lake. “Candles with notes of pine, cedarwood, or fir evoke the holiday spirit because of their woody fragrance.”
Get Creative With Foliage
Garlands can go a long way if you’re skipping a Christmas tree. “For most urban dwellers, there simply isn’t enough space to add a Christmas tree into the mix,” says Molly Torres Portnof of DATE Interiors. With this in mind, opt for swags of greenery, like pine or eucalyptus. “We love eucalyptus because the real stuff smells great, but the faux looks just as good and is less delicate, so it will be easier to reuse year after year,” says Anna Kroesser of Kroesser + Strat Design. Add seasonal items like pomegranates, pine cones, nuts, and berries to your greenery for an extra festive touch.
As for the best places to hang foliage? Utilize areas of your home with prominent ledges, such as a fireplace mantel, window frames, doorways, and stair rails, says Mark Lavender of M. Lavender Interiors.
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