Having a Christmas tree is the most highlighted home decoration every holiday season. That means the family should prepare decorative embellishments for the tree to make it look elegant. Here are some tips on how to give your tree that elegant touch before starting.
Creative Director of the Brown Thomas Group, John Redmond, shared tips on how to make elegant touches to every house's Christmas tree this coming Christmas holiday.
He said in Independent, "I prefer real trees for their smell. Always hang the biggest decorations first. Start at the top and work your way down, one at the top, two on the next line, and so on."
"Use green moss decorations to give it an outdoor feel. I also always use white decorations on my tree and love the red and white candy cane color combination. I love crystal decorations, there are some great plastic alternatives, but they make the tree really sparkle," he added.
Redmond also mentioned about adding some fake snows sparingly and they should be done right. "I don't think tinsel is very luxury but it's better used with a matt finish. And I love a chain decoration on a tree, which you should hang last."
He also shared a pro tip for lighting the Christmas tree. "Lights work well in warm white, no flicker; but if you want to, a tiny flicker can work well, not disco flashing."
Paul Thomas, a professional florist and who has made festive makeover for more than 10 years, advised people to decorate Christmas trees in much more relaxed and simple as possible, Telegraph.co.uk reported.
Another thing to consider is to match the motif the decorative ornaments with the room. "If you a traditional room and you cover your tree in silver bows and clear baubles, it will look like an alien," Thomas said.
"People always try to go for themes, all silver or purple, but it's nicer to be more relaxed. We have eclectic decorations, from peacocks to slippers made of roses."
In terms of garlands and wreaths for the Christmas tree, he recommends simple decorations. "If they're going outside, use real fruit like tangerines or small apples - they'll last in the cold and they provide a splash of color for not very much money.
"Don't use fir cones outside, though, because if it's cold or rainy, they close up," Thomas shared.
