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Decorate Smart This Holiday Season
Now that you own your own home, the possibilities are endless when it's time to decorate your home for the holidays. As a new homeowner, you likely have a host of expenses fighting for space in your budget. Fortunately, gorgeous holiday decorations don't have to cost a lot of money. Our real estate agents suggest following these tips to help you decorate your home without breaking your budget.
- Shop for Used Holiday Decorations
Opting for used holiday decorations is a terrific way to add decor that you love at a price that fits your budget. Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and neighborhood marketplace websites to find gorgeous holiday decor at affordable prices.
Used holiday decorations are also a smart option if you want to customize your decorations. You can completely overhaul a piece's appearance and style with a bit of paint and decorative accents.Â
- Make Your Own Holiday Decorations
The internet is full of tutorials and DIY guides to help you make your holiday decorations. Some festive options include wreaths, salt dough ornaments, puffball Christmas trees, garlands, and decorative centerpieces.
Pick up round ornaments, a glue gun, and a Styrofoam wreath form to make your own gorgeous ornament wreath. Glue your largest ornaments onto the wreath first and fill in the gaps with your smaller ornaments.
Or, if you know how to sew or knit, you can craft pillow covers, tablecloths, ornaments, and stockings.Â
- Put Up a Christmas Tree
While a Christmas tree does require a little more money upfront, it's one of the easiest, most affordable ways to fill your home with holiday cheer. A Christmas tree acts as the focal point of the room and instantly adds a festive ambiance.
Rockford homes for sale with a Christmas tree appear inviting and welcoming, thanks to the soft glowing lights. The ornaments for your tree don't have to cost a lot; check out local dollar stores for cheap alternatives, or make your own.
- Add a Decorative Blanket and Throw Pillows
Adding decorative throw pillows and a coordinating blanket to your living room or bedroom is a fast, simple way to decorate the space. You can pick up a couple of throw pillows and a blanket for $30 or less, or to save even more money, purchase pillow covers to use with your existing throw pillows inserts. - Light a Few Candles
Candlelight instantly helps any room feel cozy and inviting. You can use a few candles with holiday elements, like pinecones, candy canes, ornaments, or garland, to create a budget-friendly centerpiece for your table.
Or, add a candle to your sofa tables or shelves to help the space look merry and welcoming.Â
- Wrap Your Gifts Early
Let your holiday presents double as decor by getting a head start on your wrapping. Even if you don't have a Christmas tree, a stack of Christmas gifts is an easy way to decorate for the holidays.
If you're waiting to do your holiday shopping, you can even wrap empty boxes to use as decorative presents.Â
Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to be expensive if you follow these tips. Ready to upgrade your home? Contact us to get started!