The top 5 indoor Christmas decorations!
Creating your very own winter wonderland may be easier than you think. It doesn’t require thousands of pounds and endless hours shopping for ornaments. Sometimes, it just takes a personal touch.
You can use natural materials to make decorations that last a lifetime, from hand-collected foliage to evergreen table pieces. There are so many ways to make the most of your surroundings! So, gather your family and friends for some old-fashioned decoration making.
1. Evergreen
For greenery that lasts all year long, bring evergreens into your home. These beautiful plants retain their foliage, and common examples you may know of include fir, pine, spruce, holly, and ivy.
Evergreens have been associated with Christmas since ancient times, when they symbolised life and renewal during the cold winter months. In 2024, nothing has changed!
You can create natural, festive cheer by using evergreens in the following ways:
- Table centrepieces: Mix evergreen branches, pinecones, and candles for a handcrafted dining table centrepiece. It’ll look great (and smell even better!)
- Window accents: Place small pots of evergreen plants on windowsills or hang swags above windows to frame your view with greenery.
- Mantle decorations: Decorate your mantle with a lush arrangement of evergreens interspersed with ornaments or fairy lights.
2. Poinsettia
Poinsettia, a bright, red plant native to Mexico, has also been a Christmas symbol for centuries. Their association with the festive season stems from a Mexican legend about a young girl named Pepita.
Unable to afford a gift for Jesus on Christmas Eve, she gathered a bouquet of weeds, which miraculously transformed into bright red flowers when placed at the church altar.
With their vibrant petals, Poinsettia (whether real or artificial) can make a wonderful addition to your Christmas decor.
- Wreath embellishments: For a traditional, lively decoration, use poinsettia blooms to make wreaths. You can then hang the wreaths on walls or doors!
- Entryway accents: Position poinsettias near your front door to welcome guests with a burst of floral cheer!
- Hanging Baskets: Use poinsettias in hanging baskets to add colour to a dull room.
3. Natural ornaments
Bring the outdoors in with Christmas ornaments (made from nature’s own materials!) You could hunt for these yourself throughout the Christmas season or shop around in stores. Be sure to keep an eye out for the following materials:
- Pinecones: Their distinctive shapes and textures make them ideal for ornaments, garlands, or wreaths.
- Dried fruits: Slices of oranges, apples, or lemons can be dried and used as fragrant decorations.
- Twigs and branches: Small branches can be fashioned into stars, mini trees, or other festive shapes.
4. Christmas fairy lights
Nothing says Christmas like the twinkling glow of fairy lights. They became linked to Christmas in the late 19th century, when Edward Johnson created the first electrically illuminated Christmas tree!
Of course, you can use them on your family tree (and many do), but how can you get creative with decorative lights?
- Curtain lights: Designed to hang vertically, these lights create a cascading effect and are often used in windows or as backdrops.
- Solar-powered lights: Don’t forget about the garden! Solar-powered LEDs charge during the day and illuminate at night, the perfect eco-friendly alternative.
- LED string lights: Energy-efficient and long-lasting, these lights come in different colours and lengths (suitable for both indoor and outdoor use).
5. Terrarium
A terrarium is a transparent container that houses plants.
They can be tightly sealed to create a miniature water cycle (this is if the plants are alive), or they can be used for decorative purposes. You can create your own Christmas terrarium using miniature ornaments or figurines!
Depict iconic scenes, create faux snow and light them up with decorative Christmas lighting. Making terrariums is a great, family-friendly activity that can get everyone excited about Christmas crafting.
- James Beesley