10 simple things to bring the Christmas cheer at home

3. Light Up Your Home

Dimming the white light and using lots of dimmer lights will create a moody setting for the home. Use candles wherever it is safe. Layering different sized candles can create an interesting vignette. Take a look at our account on how to choose the right candles here. Using string lights in different places will also light up the space. Let them droop over your bed or console or put them jumbled up together in a glass jar. Interesting looking lamps add to the décor of any room. The side tables can get an instant update with small sized table lamps.

5. Add in Some Plants

Plants always bring in a certain freshness to any home. So, adding a few winter plants around the house will breathe life into spaces. Especially if you have a few empty nooks and corners. These smaller plants can also be decorated in interesting ways. Here are a few ideas to decorate house plants. In case you are planning on skipping the Christmas tree this time, there are a lot of home plants that can work as replacements. Check out our list here.

6. Add Christmas Ornaments in Unusual Places

Christmas ornaments need not only be on your tree. Put them in places that you come across in your mundane activities. This way you get a wave of festivity even in the smallest of moments. For example, tie a few to a string and hang them on doorknobs. You could also put them in your potpourri or stuff them in a transparent jars and put those on your shelves.

7. Decorate your Dining Table

Keep your dining table decorated throughout. Place a few fresh winter flowers and leaves in a vase every day to add some colour and freshness. Use Christmas décor elements to create a simple centrepiece. This way mealtimes will always be cheery.