14 Easy Ways to Decorate for Christmas Last-Minute

Magic is one way to describe the holiday season, but it's also hectic. While it may be called "the most wonderful time of the year," there is much to remember, including highlighting the festive décor.

After valiant efforts to buy the best gifts to meet deadlines and successfully plan for the holiday season, it's understandable that you are putting decorations at the bottom of your list. But don't worry, there are plenty of easy ways to decorate for Christmas, even if the weather is no longer in your favor.

Play a twig or two

Bringing a tree home or mounting a fake evergreen is time consuming. If your schedule is packed to the brim, don't worry - a fully grown tree is not essential for a beautiful Christmas effect in your space. Take some evergreen branches and place them in frames, set them in vases, and wrap them around mirrors for a boost of Christmas cheer.

Divide the (fancy) paper snowflakes

Paper snowflakes bring nostalgia to many at Christmas. But instead of relying on the 2D bent and cut versions of childhood, there are many more detailed tutorials that will lead you to 3D objects that you can hang on the wall with art. And putting several together quickly creates a reference piece in no time.

Reconsider your crown

Wreaths are awesome to hang on doors and cabinets, but they also make a perfect centerpiece. Leave one as is or add a large candle for a bright and eye-catching decoration. It provides the greenery traditionally expected at Christmas and displays it in a new (and easy-to-do) way.

Chain Garland

Faster than mounting a tree, but just as impressive is an evergreen crown. The flowing shape of the branches can be twisted and hung along a handrail or over a door frame. Evergreen leaves and needles are beautiful in their own right, but if you have a little extra time, adding ornaments, lights, or decorative pinecones can make it even bigger.

Focus on tablecloth

The perfect place for Christmas in any home is the fireplace. It is where the socks give time to shine, the place where the logs creak underneath and the place where Santa Claus appears with gifts in tow. Decorators who have a fireplace and are experiencing time constraints should focus decoration and attention on this area for the greatest impact.

Make small vignettes

Infusing the Christmas spirit into every room in your home can seem impossible at the last minute. Fortunately, it is not! With a few vignettes, you can make every space, from the bathroom to the guest bedroom, have elegant Christmas touches. Use twigs or small figurines to create little scenes in these often overlooked corners.

Light

No decorations? No problem. A simple set of lights on a Christmas tree can look polished and complete. Focus on spreading them evenly so that your decorated evergreen looks intentionally minimal. For added atmosphere, sparkling tree lights are great when complemented by candles and mood lighting on cozy nights indoors.

Fix the shelves

Bookcases, or any type of bookshelf, are the perfect blank canvas to add Christmas decorations. Take away some of your staples throughout the year and replace them with glass trees, trinkets, lights, wreaths, and small festive carvings. It's an instant way to make room for decor when you don't have time to do much else, and you'll still feel like you've spent hours selecting it (even if it only takes 20 minutes).

Opt for thumbnails

Decorating for Christmas is a breeze when downsizing. Instead of placing another life-size tree in different rooms or placing large wreaths, choose miniature versions that you can hang in cabinets or place in corners. Makes any room look like something out of a cozy Hallmark Christmas movie without a rushed setup period.

Reconsider your color palette

Christmas decorations don't start and end in red and green. Consider other winter palettes, such as mauves, blues, browns, and textures that will remind guests of cozy cabins or snow-laden woods (think: a bowl of pinecones or a pot of stained plants). You can incorporate them throughout the room, whether it's on a coffee table or sitting by a fireplace.

Don't forget the room

Common gathering spaces like the living room and dining room tend to love Christmas interior décor the most, but don't forget about the bedroom. You can bring the Christmas cheer out of the buffet at the nightstand entrance with the right items. Paper stars and snowflakes are always fun.

Increase the cozy factor

Even without a large number of Christmas decorations, you can still turn a room into a winter wonderland. Soft, buttery blankets, sweater-shaped fabrics, fluffy pillows, and soft lighting work together to create a cohesive space that's suitable for taking a nap after Christmas dinners or watching snowflakes fall with a mug. of chocolate.

Get creative out there

Christmas is a time of year when indoor and outdoor play is important to really feel the joy of the holidays. That being said, inflatable snow globes and lighted reindeer on the roofs are not necessary. For a quick recovery, decorate what is already lining your hallways and porch. You can easily upgrade your hurricane lanterns, outdoor lighting, and grilles with ornaments, greenery, and lights.

Exchange your traditional bouquet

Flowers are an instant solution to many design dilemmas, and a last minute Christmas decorating session is no different. Instead of opting for a bouquet, try an arrangement consisting of foliage, pinecones, grasses, and graffiti. It will serve as an attractive centerpiece that is ready to wear in an instant.

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