For some, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas until the tree is trimmed. For others, decorating with a full-size tree is not an option. And that’s okay. So whether you lack the space, the time or the energy this year for full-scale decorating, there are plenty of equally festive (and easier) ways to add merriment to your rooms without a tree. And if you do have a tree, but you’d love ideas for decorating in other rooms, read on.
MBELLISH A CHANDELIER
Weave greenery through a chandelier or dangle a few ornaments from the arms for an unexpected festive touch. And by going vertical with your decorating, you’re freeing up valuable serving space in your kitchen or dining room.
DECORATE YOUR WINDOWS
Decorating your windows is a perfect small-space solution for bringing holiday cheer to your home. Display Christmas cards, hang wreaths or suspend ornaments with festive ribbon over your windows, as we did here.
TRANSFORM A MESSAGE BOARD
Get into the spirit in your home office or kitchen by clearing your message board to display Christmas cards, mini wreaths or other holiday decor. We think it’s the perfect place to hang our Angel Wings Wall Plaque.
DECK OUT YOUR DOORWAYS
Hang swags of artificial greenery over your door frames for an instant fresh feel that will last through the holidays. Leave them unadorned for simplicity or dress them up with ornaments and Christmas cards.
DECORATE YOUR DINING ROOM CHAIRS
Here’s another space-saving way to add a festive touch to your room. Think beyond the centerpiece and invite your chairs to the party. We hung simple green wreaths using burlap ribbon for an understated touch.
BRING OUT THE GARLAND
Garland adds instant color and texture wherever you put it. Drape it around a banister to create a dramatic focal point near your entry. We anchored ours with Potted Amaryllis in white lining the stair landing.
HANG GREENERY IN AN UNEXPECTED PLACE
It’s easy to go overboard when decorating for Christmas, but you can never go wrong with the simplicity of a swag of greenery. We love to add a little in an unexpected place, such as over a plaque, in a kitchen or over a bookcase.
