Qthat time of year has arrived: between balls, light control and garlands It’s time to decorate the house for Christmas. True or fake, among the details of the tree that should not be underestimated are the lights, which not only must all work but it is better if they are LED, and that the decorations as a whole are homogeneous. And if you don’t want to make a tree, what alternatives are there? All the answers to the Christmas doubts of these days.
Christmas 2023, how to decorate the house: the trends of the year for the tree
The trendy color for Christmas 2023? The pink. The great classic? The red and the greenfor an evergreen and also very Royal tree. The unexpected trend? Decorations inspired by the moon and space. Even as regards tree decorations, every year trends are proposed to satisfy all tastes, from the most classic to the contemporary.
The color of Christmas 2023 is pink, definitely. Certainly not the Barbie shade but rather a softer one, slightly powder, which goes perfectly with golden decorations, light champagne, mother of pearl, white. Very feminine and delicate, this trend imposes a color that has so far been little considered during the holidays, perfect for those who want to change without too many upheavals.
If you want to completely deviate from tradition and follow a more mysterious trend, which plays with the nuances of darkness, ideal for those who want to dare there are all shades of purple, all blues, both in the matt and glossy versions, up to blacks are welcome. To revive and light up gold details in harmony with the LED lights.
Instead, we bet on tradition with red, gold and green shades. Many considered it the Royal Christmas because it incorporates the most classic decorations and colors of the Christmas tradition while velvets, silks and sequins decorate this type of baubles. The funniest details? Combine decorations in the shape of cotton candy, gingerbread or biscuits. To resume the pure Anglo-Saxon style.
Decorating the house: the lights on the tree, the atmospheric detail
They are one of the fundamental parts of the decorations, those that they take care of the “shimmer” of the tree and are the first to be placed. Colored, golden, white or single-color, they are important because they give the rhythm to the decorations, as well as imposing the style. Garland, chain or tube with neon lighting you are spoiled for choice and everything is based on your personal taste.
The only rules: in addition to choosing CE certified ones, it is better to focus on LED bulbs which last longer, do not heat up and resist low temperatures and humidity better, therefore they can also be used for outdoor decorations. Furthermore, Warm and colored lights tend to be better for interiors because they give softness to the spaces.
How to choose the right length in proportion to your tree? For a small tree you need a wire of at least 7 metres, 12 meters for a one and a half meter tree, 20 meters for a 180 centimeter tree. If four meter trees are decorated, the length of the lights must be 70 metres.
The choice of balls, a question of homogeneity
And what about the balls? Having banished the perfectly tidy arrangement, it is better to have a more random but homogeneous result. So choosing a theme becomes fundamental based on one or more colours, a maximum of four, or on the type of decorations. In addition to the classic spheres, Santa Clauses, pine cones, houses, candy canes, stars of all shapes and sizes, Nussnacker soldiers, bows are some of the decorations “allowed” on the tree.
Never forget the tip at the top. Whether it is a classic point or a star, the important thing is that it is larger than the rest of the decorations and that it is coherent.
What if you don’t make a tree? The alternatives between wreaths and winter landscapes
The Christmas tree is certainly not the only way to decorate the house during the holidays, on the contrary. Candles, garlands hanging on windows and interior doors, branches with red berries in vases on tables or sideboards are some of the alternatives. Without obviously forgetting the classic stockings, to hang on a fireplace or shelf, and the nativity scene.
Among the trends that are increasingly gaining ground in recent years there are also winter landscapes. Houses, trees but also small shops and even the ice rink are perfect for creating miniature villages at home. Alternatively, you can create a small forest: all you need are some small pine trees, some fake snow and you’re done. An idea can also be made inside lanterns that replace the classic candle.
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