I don’t believe there is a right way to decorate your tree, it is all down to personal choice and having fun together as a family, but I have put together a few very simple tips for you.
Measure
Measure the area you have chosen for your tree so you know it will fit perfectly. Ensure there are plug sockets for the lights before hand too.
Location
choose the right location. Your tree does not have to be in the lounge, so put it where it best compliments your home. If you have small children or pets, male sure-it is in a safe area too. If you are worried about it falling it over you could also have a real tree outside that you see from the inside and decorate with lights and baubles.
Fluff up
Once the base is up, make sure your fluff out all the branches so the tree looks nice and even, if you have a fake tree they can be scratchy on your wrists and lower arm so pop on a pair of rubber gloves.
Lights first
Put up the lights before the decorations, but make sure they all work first. Hang them horizontally and if you haven’t got many don’t worry about lightening the back as you can’t see that part anyway. Bonus is they are a whole lot easier to take them down once Christmas is over!
Lights on
Keep the lights on whilst decorating, this will save you from hiding any and keep your tree at its brightest.
Colour scheme
Choose a colour scheme wisely to compliment your tree, go for rich reds, glamorous gold or sparkling silver
Fill in the gaps
When popping on your baubles and decorations fill in any gaps you spot and try to be consistent in your choice of colours. Avoid hanging the same colours next to each other unless you are-using one shade.
Tree Skirt
Add in a treat skirt as they really do create a beautiful effect and can hide away the wires for your lights.
Special task
Get the younger family members to add on the Christmas star or angel.
Stand back
Stand back and admire your masterpiece and fill in any gaps.
