It’s no secret that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Everything is jolly, merry, and bright. But, this all starts with decorating your home! Every year there are new trends and new ideas to choose from. But sometimes bringing back the classics is just what you need! Here are 7 decorating ideas for your country home this Christmas season.
Live Christmas Tree
Did you know that only 32.6% of Americans use real Christmas trees for their holiday decor, but only 16% cut down that tree themselves? Cutting down your own Christmas tree can be one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences. Start by finding the place to get your own real tree – whether this is your own property, or a Christmas tree farm. Next, you will need to be on the lookout for your perfect tree. Size, shape, and height should all be considered in this stage. When you find the one that’s right for you, you will cut it down! Using a real Christmas tree will bring in the true Christmas spirit, along with memories that will last a lifetime! if you need a bit of extra help picking out the perfect tree, read this blog post: How to Pick a Christmas Tree
Baby’s Breath Branches
Modern farmhouse Christmas decor changes nearly every year. Did you know that using baby’s breath in your Christmas tree is the latest trend? Baby’s breath flowers can be bought in a bouquet bundle from most grocery stores, for a fairly reasonable and affordable price. The process of incorporating it in your tree decorating is simple! Start by separating the bouquet into small, specific sections. Next, take each separate piece and place it in your tree, close to the tips of the branches. Add some further into the tree and some closer to the ends of the branches to create dimension. After this, your tree will not only look fuller, but will look snow covered in a stylish way! The process doesn’t end here – by wrapping the flowers separately in tissue paper or something similar, you will be able to preserve them until next Christmas, and for many more christmases to come!
Window Wreaths
Decorating the outside of your home can sometimes be the most difficult aspect when it comes to Christmas decor. It’s up in the air between fun decorations, or classy decorations. Well, maybe you don’t have to choose! Hanging wreaths on your windows can add so much to the overall appearance and feel of your home in the holiday season, in a fun and classy way.
A simple green wreath with a red bow will go a long way. Be sure to keep all the wreaths consistent from window to window in order to achieve a seamless look!
Dried Fruit Decor
Dried flowers aren’t the only thing that’s becoming more popular – Dried fruit is also becoming a big deal! fruit like oranges and berries have found their way into people’s Christmas decor. They might be onto something! While the process of drying fruit may seem quite intimidating, it’s actually very possible and not too difficult. Simply cut your oranges into about ⅛” thickness, and place on a paper towel to remove visible moisture. Place orange slices onto a baking sheet and bake them for roughly 2 ½ hours. After this, you can weave twine through them to make a garland, ornaments, or more. Give it a try – Dried fruit is the perfect way to spice, or “sweeten up” your decor this Christmas season!
Holiday Barn
If you live in the country, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to believe that you might have a barn. Well, the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit would be to decorate your barn! Whether this is a barn full of animals, or a barn for special occasions and celebrations, decorations will bring more joy to whoever is in it! Just like decorating a house, you can use almost anything to decorate. Hanging lights, whether that’s on the roof or draping across the ceiling/doorways, would be a great way to “brighten” the place up! Adding garland on the doorways will catch your eye and bring some variety. Wreaths on the windows will liven up the outside of your barn. Last but not least, if there’s room, decorating a real life christmas tree in your barn will be the perfect way to “spruce” the place up!
Fresh Front Door
Painting your front door can seem like a big undertaking, but if you have some spare time on your hands this might just be the perfect thing for you! Not only will it leave you feeling fresh and excited, but it will match all of your decorations! Painting a front door is quite simple – sand off the old coats of paint, prime your door, and then paint over it with a new color! Who knows – maybe you’ll leave it this color until next Christmas!
Garland
Hanging garland is an easy way to decorate your country home. Garland can go on mantles, in doorways, on staircases, on your front porch, and so much more. Garland comes in a wide variety of options. Some strands of garland come plain, but some come pre decorated! You can also decorate your own garland, which many people prefer to do. Adding bows will bring a classy, uniform look to your decor. While on the other hand, adding decorative beads will bring some fun to your garland! Hanging it can sometimes be difficult, but if you use the right tools and go through the correct process, it will be a breeze! With so many options at your fingertips, garland can fit nearly anyone’s decorating needs.
These are 7 holiday decor ideas for your country home. Nothing brings in the Christmas spirit quite like putting up decorations! Between garland, dried fruit, dried flowers, wreaths, Christmas trees, and more, you will have plenty of new decorating ideas for your country home this holiday season. to learn more about the western lifestyle, visit southspurliving.com