How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like The Pros

Christmas is just around the corner and soon we will see an abundance of Christmas trees and Christmas decorations filling the windows of our favourite shops. The real question is though, how do we get our Christmas trees in our homes looking as beautiful and as full as they do when they're displayed in shopping centres? While we don't have a personal visual merchandiser at our disposal to make an in-home visit, read on this blog with Lifestyle Furniture. After all, have you seen their Christmas tree displays? Magical doesn't even begin to describe it.

So, to make this task easier, we gathered some advice and put together this list of Pro Tips on How to Decorate Your Tree for Christmas 2022.

There are many types of artificial Christmas trees to choose from including the Scots Pine 3ft Christmas Tree that fits neatly on the hearth of a fireplace or on a coffee table.

1. Invest In A High-Quality Artificial Tree

You'll find that high-quality trees are generally more durable and can stand up to repeated use every year, all whilst maintaining their beautiful look. To prevent wear and tear on your tree, consider models with advanced features that offer easy setup and storage. If you want a real Christmas tree, there are many different types and styles available to buy.

2. Fluff & Shape Branches

Fluffing the branches helps make your Christmas tree look fuller and more natural. This can be a time-consuming task, but trust me, the end result is worth it. Separate each branch so they fan out to cover as much area as possible. And don't hesitate to bend individual branches to fill in gaps. Keep in mind that a properly shaped tree is an appealing sight however minimal or lavish your decorations may be.

3. Pick A Theme

The best-looking Christmas tree has a central theme that ties all its decorations together. Deciding on a theme before choosing your decorations sets the tone for your materials and gives you a clear idea of how to decorate your tree. Need some inspiration? Go to this blog now. There are several key looks to help you decorate this festive season.

4. Start With The Lights First

While pre-lit Christmas trees are popular and will save you time (and money) with tree lights, if you have a plain tree, always add the lights first – it's more difficult to do this after you've added your decorations.

Start with a string of lights with the plug as the starting point, and wrap it around your Christmas tree’s base, working your way up from the centre of the base of your tree. Continue wrapping the lights evenly around the branches nearest to the base, and then weave it upwards from the middle of the top.

'When you reach the top, weave your way back down, arranging the lights further out on the branches. Keep weaving the lights until you reach the tips of the branches.'

And remember, when weaving, the bulb should be positioned under a branch and the next light over a branch. Experiment with different lighting schemes until you find one you like; it's OK to mix and match lights. For example, a background of white or clear lights can be highlighted with strands of coloured lights that wrap the outer areas of the tree.

Not all decorations will look great, choose wisely, it's easy to get carried away.

5. Choose The Right Decorations

Choosing colours that fit your theme helps you achieve a cohesive look. Whether it's hanging decorations, ribbons, or floral picks, opt for items that complement the overall appearance of your tree. Many bauble sets include different shapes, sizes, finishes and designs. Combining these with traditional baubles will give you more freedom to play up your theme.

Next, hang your larger ornaments, spacing them evenly around the tree. Ornament balls in one colour but several sizes and textures will create continuity from top to bottom. Hang the larger ones on the bottom and the smaller ones at the top.

Fill in around those ornaments with medium- and small-size ornaments. Be sure to hang some ornaments inside the branches of your tree to create depth and interest. They reflect the light to make your tree sparkle from the inside. Make the tree yours by adding speciality items, such as handmade ornaments, clip-on ornaments, or icicles.

Stand back and study your tree from various angles (we recommend squinting your eyes) to determine if there are empty areas to fill

Don't forget that sprays, ribbons, birds, and picks can all add a bit of uniqueness to your tree.

6. Layer & Style With Ribbon & Festive Sprays

Another tip is to layer your Christmas tree with decorative ribbons. You may use one type of ribbon or pair ribbons of contrasting textures and complimenting colours and different widths to create more impact. To add interest, try making big bows using them to decorate the tree branches. Follow these simple techniques for arranging ribbons on your tree.

Tree sprays come in many forms, such as decorated branches, twigs, berries, or even pinecones. Use them as subtle accents to complement the entire look of your tree.

7. Choose The Right Tree Topper

A topper is a beautiful way to complete the look of your Christmas tree. Make sure to choose one that best fits your theme and the proportion of your tree.

8. Finally…

Given the many decorations on your tree, you have to ensure that everything is well-balanced and spread out to your liking. Arrange decorations from the top of the tree and then work towards the bottom. This way, you can easily check your design as you dress your tree.

We hope you find this article helpful. From everyone here at Lifestyle Furniture, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.