The do’s and don’ts of Christmas tree decorating
With the festive season quickly approaching, more of us are putting up the Christmas tree and stringing up lights.
But, making your Christmas tree truly shine isn’t as easy as you might think, and there are some common do’s and don’ts to follow when hanging baubles and lights on your tree this year.
Don’t: Use too much tinsel
As fun as it is to cover everything in tinsel of various colours, it can have a tendency to overwhelm whatever it’s draped over.
Instead, treat tinsel like a garnish and use it sparingly to have the best effect.
Do: Pick a colour theme
For a more sophisticated-looking tree, choose a colour theme for your ornaments, tinsel and lights. Picking a pair of colours, such as white and gold, or silver with either red, green, blue or even purple, can help take your tree decorating to the next level.
Don’t: Use too few baubles
To dress your trees to the nines, make sure you layer baubles on the inner and outer branches. This will help your decorating look more layered and intentional.
When it comes to buying baubles, opting for glass, fabric or timber rather than plastic can also add that air of sophistication. If you do go for plastic decorations, opt for those with a nice finish.
Do: Match your lights to your tree
With Christmas lights now coming in every colour imaginable, it’s easy to choose colours that don’t stand out from your tree.
To help them shine through, try white lights if your tree is white, or a warm light for green trees
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