Celebrate the Season with these Decorating Ideas
One of the most time-honored holiday traditions is decorating. It sets the mood for the most festive time of the year and provides an opportunity for family bonding. With a plethora of ideas out there on a variety of different websites, you can decorate your home to be a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland. Thankfully, the Heritage Toyota Catonsville, Harrisburg & Owings Mills team has put together this list to help spark your imagination.
Indoor Décor
Indoor Lights
Indoor lights are a popular decoration choice all-year-round. Try hanging lights along the walls or over the windows in your home. You can purchase these lights in a wide range of colors to complement the room you hang them in or to match your decorating style. Moreover, they can make for an inexpensive purchase, especially if you buy them in a bundled box. Make it even easier on yourself by connecting your lights to an inexpensive wireless remote-control outlet so you can turn your lights on and off easily from anywhere in the house. Garland, bows, wreaths, and figurines look just as gorgeous inside as they do outside. Take inspiration from your favorite exterior elements to bring some holiday cheer indoors.
Indoor Decorations
Traditionally, indoor decorations have included items like snow globes, wreaths, and (during Christmas time) stockings. However, the possibilities are endless and can include something as simple as a painted canvas. Figurines are a popular choice and can include statues of animals or characters. Moreover, candles serve many purposes including beautifying a room and adding a pleasant smell. Flowers are festive all-year-round and can be arranged in glass vases all over the house. Finally, stenciled pillows and holiday-themed blankets add a personal touch to any room and are inexpensive to make or purchase.
The Traditional Christmas Tree
If you're decorating for Christmas, you can't skip this iconic symbol of the yuletide holiday. You can purchase a Christmas tree from basically anywhere: a tree lot, a home improvement store, or even a grocery store. However, if you aren’t one for the mess and smell, then you can always buy an artificial tree. Regardless, you can decorate a Christmas tree in so many ways. Choose a more traditional vibe with classic colors and homemade ornaments or go for a theme. Rustic trees with burlap, plaid, and wood accents are quite popular. Modern choices with vibrant colors and unique tree designs offer a fresh way to decorate with this timeless tradition.
Outdoor Décor
Outdoor Lights
During the night, nothing attracts more attention to your home than the welcoming sight of colorful lights. Outdoor lights include everything from generic string lights, to net lights for trees and bushes. You can also purchase icicle lights to hang down from gutters and fences. However, for those looking to avoid most of the labor involved, you can always save time by purchasing projector lights. As the name suggests, this product will project different designs onto the front of your house, mimicking the effects of traditional lights. Some lights, like spotlights, can illuminate other decoration elements that otherwise wouldn't be visible at night, like garland, wreaths, and bows.
Inflatables
In conjunction with outdoor lights, holiday inflatables make fun additions. Regular inflatables can only be viewed during the day. However, you can always buy lighted inflatables so that the decorations can be viewed even during the night. The best part is that you can find inflatables anywhere, ranging from super-stores to online distributors, or even a simple gardening store.
Outdoor Decorations
Wreaths and garland are some of the most traditional options for outdoor decorations. Unlike lights, they can be seen during the day and add a festive look to your house that your neighbors will appreciate for the entire season. Santa and reindeer figures are also popular and designs can range from fun to classy, depending on the look you're going for. When putting up your Christmas tree, consider placing it where it can be seen, like in front of a living room window. For people who can't do this, you could also put a tree outside, or place fake candles in the windows.
Overall the best way to feel satisfied with your holiday decorating is to make it your own. Get creative, but most importantly, be bold. Don't worry about what it should look like, but make it the way you want it. If you're hunting for the perfect gift for yourself or your family, contact the Heritage Toyota Catonsville, Harrisburg & Owings Mills sales team to learn more about our amazing inventory. No matter which holidays you celebrate, we hope you enjoy the season!