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Christmas time is a great moment of the year for all those decorating addicts who want to give themselves a treat and let their imagination run wild.

The holiday excitement, however, can sometimes cause you to do things wrong when decorating for Christmas.

Here are some mistakes to avoid when decorating your house or apartment for Christmas.

A badly secured and poorly placed tree

Of course, there are many things to consider when decorating your house for Christmas. Consider the location of the tree first!

Try to think of a spot where the tree won’t block circulation, for example, if you’re planning to have guests over for the holidays. You should also consider the fact that once decorated, your tree will take up much more space.

It is important when deciding on the final position of the Christmas tree to consider the safety issue. Do not place the tree too close to a heat source.

After you have found the right spot for your Christmas tree, make sure it is properly fixed to keep the tree stable, it’s even more important if you have children who may have to walk around it!

Trying to get a « real » tree no matter what!

Of course, the « traditional » Christmas tree remains the most important option for Christmas decorations.

However, if you don’t feel like having a « real » Christmas tree or even a fake one, do not feel that you can’t decorate your house or apartment for Christmas!

After all, it is possible to create a decorating alternative to the traditional Christmas tree by using masking tape, or even pallets!

Purchase EVERY Christmas decoration

Online stores are starting to promote collections and new products for Christmas decorations from the end of October.

And that makes you want to buy everything! The problem is that it requires a big budget. Decorating for Christmas is expensive…

But don’t give up on it! By making your own decorations, you can give your home a fresh look and decorate it for Christmas at a reasonable price. It is a cheap and fun solution if you have some time to spend on it.

Combining different styles

Nordic, country, vintage, modern, … Christmas decoration ideas and styles are not lacking! Make sure that you don’t end up doing « a bit of everything ».

Picking out a theme and sticking to it makes it easier to decorate while making sure you don’t go  » overboard  » and overburden your interior.

Decorating only the living room

As a rule, the living room is the most important room to decorate for Christmas.

But don’t ignore the other rooms! Makeover your fridge for example in the kitchen, or create a play tree in a children’s room with some masking tape or maybe some candles in the bathroom.

You will experience the magic of Christmas all around the house! Do not forget that the Christmas holidays represent a perfect opportunity to let your imagination and creativity flow freely.

HouseTherapie Team wishes you a very happy Christmas and holiday season. We know that this past year has been very difficult for you, and we pray that the coming year brings more certain times for your family. Sending all our love and good wishes for better days ahead.