Infuse a touch of enchantment into your home this Christmas. Our interior design team here at Stagfield Group has put together some clever ideas to help you usher in the festive spirit, featuring decorating tips, crafting concepts, and gift inspirations.
Easy Christmas Craft Ideas
Handcrafted Table Decorations: Handwoven table runners or placemats, are always a great way of embracing the Christmas magic in your home decorations.
Biophilic Décor: Utilise pinecone decorations or repurpose natural wood into coasters, creating an ambiance of warmth and depth, as a way of embracing the natural charm of woodland elements.
Wrapped Lightbulbs: Transforming old lightbulbs are a great alternative to traditional wreaths. Time-consuming yet rewarding, this project involves wrapping twine around lightbulbs secured with florist wire. Add a pop of colour with velvet or satin ribbons for an extra festive touch
Child Friendly Christmas Tree: Engage the little ones by crafting a Christmas tree from three recycled lolly sticks. Simple and delightful, this project involves creating a triangle with two full sticks and using a cut-off section as the trunk before painting or adding accessories.
Personalised Wrapping Paper: Elevate your gifts with personalised wrapping paper. Decorate or stencil brown paper, use a personalised stamp for a unique touch, and adorn with button toppers, wooden pegs, or dried oranges for sustainable charm.
Homemade Crackers and Advent Calendars: Add a bespoke touch by creating your own crackers or advent calendar. Tailor the contents to reduce waste and add a thoughtful touch to your festive celebrations.
Chalk Paint Baubles: Customise your Christmas baubles with chalk paint, adding lyrics, stars, angels, or other seasonal symbols. This personal touch brings a unique flair to your holiday décor.
Glass Jar Candle Holders: Transform glass jars into elegant candle holders. Simply add ribbon, twine, or holly to the jar before placing the candle inside. Personalise with specialty glass paint to complement your colour scheme.
Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas
When planning your home for Christmas, celebrate imperfections and follow these on-trend decorating tips:
Ribbon Wrapped Plant Pots: Achieve a present-like appearance by tying woven ribbons around plant pots.
Natural Noel: Incorporate cinnamon stick bundles, pinecones, and holly into your décor. Tie them to the tree or wrap them around candles for a natural festive touch.
Entrance Makeover: Give your home a seasonal welcome by decorating the entrance. Twinkling lights, garlands, and festive accents set the tone for a warm reception.
Living Room Elegance: Decorate the living room with traditional colours, such as gold, silver, and red. Use eucalyptus and fairy lights for a cosy, festive ambiance.
Window Wonderland: Make your Christmas decorations visible to the neighbourhood by placing garlands, wreaths, or lights in the window. Create a winter wonderland with paper snowflakes.
The Golden Rules to Decorating Your Christmas Tree
Start with Lights: Begin decorating from the inside out, ensuring wires are hidden behind ornaments.
Garlands and Strings: Add garlands or strings of decorations, starting from the top and working your way down.
Baubles Last: Finish with baubles, starting with key pieces and then adding smaller ones. Consider changing bauble themes yearly for a fresh look.
Christmas Baking with Children:
Involve the whole family in festive baking with these delightful treats.
Mince Pie Magic: Create the classic Christmas mince pie with homemade mincemeat and a puff pastry twist.
Gingerbread Wonderland: Decorate gingerbread men with icing or sweets. Turn them into reindeers for added fun or challenge yourself with a gingerbread house.
Santa Cupcakes: Top cupcakes with buttercream, red sprinkles, white chocolate chips, and festive candies to create adorable Santa faces.
Let the joy of Christmas permeate every corner of your home with these creative and heart-warming ideas.
