We want you to enjoy every season in your apartment, which is why we’ve created an exhaustive log of resources for you to use. One of the biggest times for home decoration is coming up in December, and it’s never too early to start thinking ahead for that. You may live in a warm climate, but apartments in Phoenix still deserve to be decked out for the big day. Follow the following tips to make your apartment beautiful for all of your Christmas festivities.
Decorating Apartment for Christmas With Lights
Christmas lights are one of the first decorations that come to mind when you think about celebrating for the big day. Christmas lights are one of the most popular decorations for the outside of buildings, but they can add a great touch in an apartment too. One of the best things about lights is that every apartment has room for them.
Give your space an added twinkle by stringing lights along the ceiling. You can also use the existing furniture and decorations in your place to find creative spots for lights. Wrap the legs of your dining room table, drape some lights from your cabinets, or outline your windows. There are so many easy ways to use this Christmas classic.
Choose a Focal Point
If you’re having a lot of people over to your apartment (or even if you’re not), you may not want to fill the room up with larger decorations like a Christmas tree. If space is at a premium, you may want to choose one single area to use as the hub of your Christmas spirit. Pick something like a small side table, or create a festive display in a single corner of the room. This will keep the rest of your floor, furniture, and surfaces clear for your guests to use. You might be amazed how much of a difference it can make if you create a tasteful display in a single area.
Deck the Bar
If you’re having a holiday party, the bar will be a main focal point for a lot of the guests. This is an excellent opportunity to decorate in a place that everyone will see at least once (and some people will see it several times). If you have a bar cart, think about what you can do to make it festive. If you’re going to be serving drinks anyway, some seasonal cocktails can go a long way toward helping your decorative scheme. You can also put little trinkets at the bar to help set the mood. A nutcracker or decorative snowflake glitter can put the Christmas spirit into your bar.
Sights and Smells
A room of any size has plenty of room for smell! Light a candle that smells like Christmas. Cinnamon, pine, and gingerbread are all good scent ideas for a holiday party. You can also fill little bowls with potpourri to create a seasonally appropriate smell in your apartment. Some local craft stores will likely have things like scented pine cones, which add to both the look and the smell of your setup.
Small Decorative Trees
If you don’t have room for a giant fir tree in your apartment, don’t worry! You can find little artificial Christmas trees that can easily fit on top of a table or countertop. The best part about choosing an artificial tree is that you can use it year after year, and you don’t ever have to worry about it making a mess with its needles. Hang some ornaments on it, and put it on display out of the way.
Don’t Forget the Mistletoe!
Mistletoe is one of the hallmarks of the Christmas season. It’s classic, decorative, and has a fun, flirty angle to it. It’s out of the way since it hangs on the ceiling, and it creates a fun, romantic tension that can make any party more interesting. See who will find each other under the mistletoe at your apartment!
Show Your Cards
If you’ve received any cards from friends, family, or other loved ones during the holiday season, you can show them off to create a charming display that doesn’t take much space. Put your cards up on the wall, display them on top of a counter, or scatter them in other places throughout your apartment. This idea is both cute and free. It will warm the hearts of your guests who will likely be reminded of all the love they’ve received from their own families throughout the season.
Best Apartments in Phoenix
At Heers Management, we pride ourselves in offering a variety of stylish properties that are easy to decorate for Christmas. The preexisting good looks in your unit will make it easy to spruce things up for the season. Contact us to schedule a showing, then come by and see for yourself!