Creative Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Stand Out

Christmas is not just about the bubbles, sounds, and celebrations; it is a time for family, friends, and acquaintances, a time to bond and celebrate life.

Meanwhile, one of the ways to strengthen the family bond during Christmas is to spend quality time together engaging in activities like Christmas tree decorations, repainting the homes, and getting things ready for the Christmas day celebration. 

After all, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree is the centrepiece of every Christmas holiday celebration. It is always a fun experience to share creative ideas with family and friends. 

These easy and step-by-step tips will help make your Christmas tree stand out and add a touch of beauty to your home. Let’s get started.

Transform Your Christmas Tree with These Simple Tips

Decide on a Color Scheme

If you are the type that appreciates nature, you might want to go for a cozy natural combo for your tree theme. You can start off with fluffy deer-shaped ornaments, dark gold or brown pinecones, and leafy greens, and finish it off with dark gold bells with silver ribbons on the tree branches.

Placing candle lights to give off natural hues is also a good idea, as the colour of your tree lights also matters a great deal in choosing the perfect colour palette.

You should always consider the mood you wish to set in your home for the Christmas day celebration when choosing the ideal colour palette for your entire tree.

You should bear in mind that simple colours tend to look fantastic on small or medium size trees, while a 2-Metre (7 Ft) tree or much taller trees do require more complicated designs and larger ornaments. Not to worry, the more you have to do on decorating your Christmas tree, the more time you have to spend with the family.

Display Style and Tree types

A simple display style tends to make for a much more elegant design. However, for a more vibrant and over-the-top display, you can choose to completely cover the entire tree in ornaments. This is where choosing the right ornaments comes into play.

Ornaments come in all shapes, sizes, and colours, ranging from classic ornaments, assorted ornaments, and some french country ornaments to simple ones. Each with its own unique meaning. Choosing the right Christmas ornament for your tree can be tricky, but it’s worth finding the perfect one. 

As earlier mentioned, smaller trees tend to go perfectly with small, shiny ornaments. For a much bigger tree, you should go for larger ornaments with appealing colours. However, don’t just pin the ornaments to the tree. Hanging them is ideal, as it gives the tree a more appealing look.

You can also try making your own hand-made ornaments. This can actually be a fun and exciting way to get into the Christmas spirit. That said, it also gives you the chance for your ornaments and tree toppers to stand out among others. You can follow this simple step-by-step guide on how to make your own ornaments.

Also, you should consider the type of tree you want for the Christmas holiday season. For a perfect Christmas theme, real trees or natural trees are always ideal, as they are a festive and romantic symbol of family, tradition, and nostalgia. In many homes, it’s a must-have during the holiday season, especially since natural trees are better for the local environment.

On the other hand, artificial trees also have their benefits. They are long-lasting and can be used year after year if properly cared for. They are also convenient to design, as you do not have to fear that a part might suddenly cut off.  Therefore, choosing the right tree type to go with your Christmas theme will help make your design choice seamless. 

Try Fluffing and Shaping the Tree

If you are going for an artificial tree, you need to make it look more lifelike. Fluffing faux trees and separating the tips of the leaves and some of the branches in different directions will make your Christmas tree look fuller and more lifelike. 

While fluffing your tree, avoid any gaps. If you observe gaps, you bend and twist some branches to fill them up. You should wear gloves to protect your hands when fluffing. 

For real Christmas trees, the best way to ensure they maintain their lifelike look is to water them with fresh water every day. You can use your tap water.  Most importantly, you should also keep the tree away from any heat source in the house.

Make a Focal Point

Every Christmas tree needs a focal point. This is usually the most significant or special ornament on the tree. Whether you want to use a garland, a string of lights, or an ornament as your focal point, make sure it’s placed at eye level. 

This will draw the eye upwards and create a sense of balance in your tree. Once you’ve chosen your focal point, build the rest of your tree around it. This will help create a cohesive and polished look.

You can also add accent pieces to make your tree stand out. You can use floral pieces like flowers, shapes, bird pieces, deer pieces, stars, etc. Accent pieces add elegance to your Christmas tree. Using a Christmas bloom as an accent piece can give your tree a more appealing look.

Decorate in Sections

When decorating your Christmas tree, you should sectionalise the decorations to make the process more efficient and organised. 

This can also help you see how the tree will look as a whole and make sure that each section is decorated the same way. Decorating in sections helps you avoid moving decorations around too much, saving time and frustration.

You should avoid clumsy decorations that will make your Christmas tree look bogus and tasteless. Sectionalising your decorations will ensure that you maintain a unified theme all around.

Choose the Right Angles to Place the Lights 

Lights are one of the most crucial elements of a Christmas tree’s adornment. They offer the tree a cozy, joyful glow that makes it come to life. How, then, do you pick the proper lights for your tree? And how should they be installed for the best results?

There are two key factors to take into account when picking lights: the type of bulb and the size of the bulb. LED bulbs are a popular choice because they use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.

Additionally, they are available in various sizes, from small globe lights to enormous ones. The type and size of the bulb you choose will depend on the type and size of your Christmas tree. Make sure you choose the proper fit.

Most individuals like to begin at the tree’s trunk and work their way out. However, you can also begin at the top and descend. Ensure the lights are distributed evenly, so your tree is well-lit from all directions. You should add additional candles around the tree too!

Before you stand back to enjoy your work, don’t forget to plug them in! A string of dead lights is the single biggest thing that may ruin the appearance of a lovely Christmas tree. It is important to pick the ideal lights for your Christmas tree and place them at the right angles.

Also, you should string the lights instead of just hanging them on the Christmas tree. You can begin by weaving the light strings from the bottom of the tree upward. Weave in and out of the tree in order to light up the inside of the trunk.

Another trick to make your tree light up from the inside is to Place ornaments closer to the tree trunk can help reflect the lights and make your tree sparkle on the inside. This creates depth and makes your Christmas tree interesting to look at.

Add Texture

To achieve a more vibrant design, you can add texture to the Christmas tree. This can be done by using faux flowers or breaking up plain ornaments with splashes of textural pieces like metal leaves, frosted branches, white or silver garland, and little pieces of striped fake candy.

Adding ribbons can also add the proper texture your tree needs. You can use ribbons with wired edges, as they are easier to sculpt into loops and hold shapes better than the non-wired edges. Follow Brad Schmidt’s recommendations on arranging ribbons on your Christmas tree by following these simple steps.

You can also play around with shapes like striped cones, stars, hearts, and the like to add to the colourful look of your design. For a shiny Christmas tree, you should add disco balls in colours that fit into your colour scheme. Combine this with small white or silver ball ornaments to create a shiny contrast.

Finishing Up

Add Tree Toppers

Tree toppers are the perfect finishing touch to any Christmas tree. They come in various shapes and sizes and can be made from various materials, including glass, metal, plastic, and even paper.

Tree toppers can be simple or complicated, and they can have lights on them or not. No matter your style, there’s a tree topper perfect for you.

Tree toppers add a festive touch to your Christmas tree and are a great way to show off your holiday spirit. So, if you want to take your tree to the next level this year, think about putting a tree topper on it.

Add a Skirt or Collar

A tree skirt or collar is the ideal way to complete your Christmas tree. A tree skirt hides the tree’s base and can add a touch of luxury, whereas a collar is a more modern option that can streamline the look of your tree.

Before you buy, you should measure the circumference of your tree, no matter which style you choose. You want to make sure that the skirt or collar fits tightly around the base. Once you’ve found the perfect fit, wrap it around the base of your tree and secure it with Velcro or pins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parting Words

The Christmas holiday is an important and joyful event. Spending quality time with your family during this period is important. One of the best ways to do this is by decorating the house and your Christmas tree together. As the saying goes, “Christmas without a Christmas tree is incomplete.”

Now that you know how to decorate a Christmas tree, it’s time to get started on your own holiday decorations! Use these ideas and tactics to create a stunning and fashionable tree that will serve as the focal point of your home this holiday season.

Select a colour scheme to use before you start decorating your tree. Then choose the appropriate decorations, create a focal point, and add lighting. In addition, divide the tree into sections, add ribbons for decoration, a mix of large and small ornaments for depth, and fill in any gaps with picks.

Make sure you don’t forget to add a tree skirt or collar and a tree topper to finish off your tree. If you remember these tips as you decorate your Christmas tree, you’ll be able to make a beautiful centerpiece that will wow your family and friends. Why are you holding out? Get started today!