Decorating Home For Xmas on a Budget

Decorating your home for xmas is an annual tradition that makes it feel warm, cozy and festive. Whether you want to go all out or keep it simple, there are plenty of ideas for every room and budget.

Start by figuring out what your main focal point is going to be this year – this will be the piece that draws the eye and creates the most impact. Once you know what this is you can plan the rest of the decor around it, making sure everything flows nicely together and complements each other. Then take stock of what you already have, and figure out how much more you’re willing to spend (and when). If you don’t think you can buy enough decorations this year consider buying them after Christmas to take advantage of the January sales and save some money.

Next, determine the rest of your decor needs – this will depend on the amount of rooms you want to decorate and how many people you’re entertaining over the holidays. If you’re only decorating a few rooms, then opt for easy, budget-friendly DIY projects that require minimal effort but still look impressive. For example, you can make a simple garland with ribbon and some branches and leaves from your garden to dress up an entryway table or mantel. Or, you can use a patterned fabric to make a pretty stocking or swag.

Then, add some special touches throughout the house to really make it feel like a winter wonderland. This might mean putting out a few stockings or ornaments in kids’ rooms, or hanging tassels from doorknobs for an instant festive touch (like in this charming living space from Rachel Barrett). Or, you could make your own low-maintenance Christmas wreath using greenery and some pine cones (like in this rustic kitchen from Kibler & Kirch).

Achieve a classic holiday look by adding a few festive elements to your neutral color scheme. For example, Lemon Leaf Home Interiors paired cool silver tones with gray and black stockings to dress up their simple mantel. Or, you can add a pop of color to your white Christmas tree with colorful balls, like in this elegant space from Emily Henderson Design.

Bring nature indoors to add a fresh, festive feel to any space. For example, tuck greenery behind artworks and mirrors to create a backdrop for holiday greeting cards, or fill vases with seasonal cut flowers or pine cones. And, natural tones like green holly and spruce work well on tables and banisters, or as a filler for your christmas tree, as shown in this rustic home from Casa Watkins Living.

Repurpose everyday items to add an instant holiday boost. For example, you can line your shelves with kraft paper topped with colored kraft tape for an easy and affordable DIY Christmas display, or spruce up your dining table by wrapping tableware in all-white gift wrap, like blogger Ursula Carmona did here. You can also add some extra Christmas flair to the kitchen by lining open shelves with holly or tying up spare champagne coupes with wide bows, like designer Annie Sloan did here.