Do you love to decorate a Christmas tree for your home, however do not get the designer look you are after?
Here are steps for how to decorate an elegant designer Christmas tree.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyThe Tree
For a designer look, select a real Christmas tree instead of an artificial one.
Your Christmas tree should be as tall as possible, symmetrical, and very full for the most drama.
Make sure it does not touch the ceiling (don't forget about the height of your Christmas tree stand and the tree topper) and that it is not so wide that you can't walk past it without touching it.
The experience of admiring a Christmas tree should also involve your sense of smell, so a fresh tree wins over an artificial tree.
Your tree should look good without any decorations, so spend a little extra to get the best Christmas tree.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyLights
The addition of Christmas lights is where most people skimp on decorating their Christmas tree.
Your Christmas tree should have a minimum of 1 strand of 100 white or clear Christmas lights per foot height of tree.
A 12 foot tall Christmas tree needs at least 12 strands of lights.
Make sure that all of the Christmas lights are the exact same since strands that look similar can often have a slightly different light color (some white lights may look more blue while others more orange).
Your lights should be applied going in towards the trunk and out towards each branch and back again - not just around the outside.
For added designer flair, you can double or triple the amount of lights used.
Also consider adding a few strands of white or clear lights that have a slightly larger light bulb mixed throughout your Christmas tree for variety.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyDecorating Plan
Before just throwing ornaments on your tree, you should have an overall plan.
Taking into consideration the room your Christmas tree will be going into, decide the color scheme of your decorations and the overall feel you wish to evoke.
A Christmas tree covered in crystals would be out of place in a log cabin and a Christmas tree covered in grapevine and pine cones would be out of place in a clean modern loft.
Also consider the colors of the room where your Christmas tree is located.
If you have an all white room, an all white Christmas tree would be a good suggestion.
If your room is very colorful, then a colorful color scheme would work well for you.
You may wish to have a theme for your Christmas tree, such as stars, snowflakes, or vintage items, however having a theme is optional.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyEvergreen Filler
Start decorating your Christmas tree with fillers.
Using real plants as fillers is best, but high quality artificial is also nice.
You can use another type of evergreen tree branches or other high quality faux floral type items (avoid cheap contemporary tinsel type items).
You want to create texture, variety, and fill in any spots that may not be as full as they should be.
Consider using a lighter colored filler, such as real or faux eucalyptus #ad for variety.
Another good option is magnolia leaves with their green glossy front and brown back.
Apply the fillers evenly throughout your tree.
Garland
You may add garland if you wish, however it is optional.
If applying garland, research more contemporary and unique ways to apply the garland instead of just throwing it on the tree.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyOrnaments
When selecting ornaments for your tree, use oversized ornaments (no smaller than the size of your fist).
The larger the ornaments, the fewer you need and the more important they become.
Select high quality ornaments and make sure to fill your tree so approximately 1/4 to 1/2 of what you see is the tree and the other 1/2 to 3/4 is the ornaments and other decor.
A current trend is to cover Christmas trees with juvenile and cheap oversized looking decorations that completely cover the entire tree so no tree is visible, however this is not very elegant.
Keep in mind that you usually see these overstuffed trees in stores that are just trying to sell ornaments.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyExtra Additions
If your tree does not look as full as you like or you want a bit more texture or sparkle, you can add extra additions to make your Christmas tree extra interesting.
Consider adding more evergreen fillers, berry floral sprays, metallic items, crystal items, pine cones, jingle bells #ad, dried fruit, grapevine, or other items that are not ornaments.
Make sure to apply the extra additions evenly throughout your tree.
You don't have to shop in the Christmas section for items to decorate your Christmas tree. Some of the most interesting trees use items like uniquely colored florals, vintage items, figurines, or other unique items that show their personality.
How to Decorate an Elegant Designer Christmas Tree - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyTop and Bottom
Don't forget about the top and bottom of your tree.
Your Christmas tree topper and tree skirt should be in the same style as your tree (a Christmas tree topper is optional).
Some popular Christmas tree toppers include ready-made toppers bought at a store (such as a star), bows, or unique DIY creations using ribbon, floral picks, and creativity.
Finish off your Christmas tree decorating by wrapping gifts for under the tree in gift wrap that coordinates with your tree decorations.
Instead of decorating with gifts (or before you have a chance to wrap your gifts), consider decorating under your tree with poinsettia plants.
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