Towering Christmas trees, mounds of presents and boxes of ornaments all require one thing: space. Space to display them without making your home feel cluttered and space to store them once the silly season is well and truly over.
But don't let small space Christmas decorating take the cheer out of the season! Thinking creatively about your decorations will have your home looking merry and bright without feeling cluttered and cramped.
Even if you live in a tiny home or are renting an apartment, there's no reason not to go big with your decorations. Think outside the box with these 8 small space Christmas decorating ideas.
1. DOWNSIZE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
If you live in a small apartment but can't bear the thought of not having a Christmas tree, the answer is to go small.
It's pretty obvious, but there are plenty of tiny trees available – from table-top types to 60cm shorties – there's really no way to go wrong with this one.
2. FIND CREATIVE PLACES TO DISPLAY ORNAMENTS
Don't limit decorations to the Christmas tree! Take stock of your home and look for creative places to drape tinsel or string up fairy lights.
Great places to start are: window ledges, mantelpieces, curtain rods and even mirrors or artworks with bulky frames.
3. TRY AN ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS TREE
If you're really tight on space – or simply don't have enough storage room for a Christmas tree once the festive season ends - consider ditching the traditional tree altogether for something that takes up zero floor space.
There are plenty of alternative Christmas tree ideas that require only a bare wall and can be packed into a spare shoebox once you're done with it.
4. HAVE FUN WITH FAIRY LIGHTS
You know Christmas has arrived when the fairly lights are switched on for the first time. Keep that feeling going by making little light shows from trendy strings of fairly lights in jars, beneath cloches or draped over a stack of Christmas presents.
String lights are great for small homes as they take up require little to no space and can be used to bring festive cheer to a small balcony too!
5. GET A WREATH
If you live in an apartment complex, chances are, nobody really sees your front door. That just means you can enjoy your wreath even more, by displaying it inside your home.
Wreaths made from succulents and fresh flowers make great table centrepieces or can even be propped up against a wall for a truly renter-friendly decorating solution.
6. MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD DISPLAY
A budget-friendly way to introduce joy and merriment in your home is to transform Christmas cards into decorations.
Try pegging them to a piece of string, attaching them to a wall using washi tape, or simply popping them into pretty frames. If it's your turn to host Christmas, your loved ones will be pleased to see that their well wishes are appreciated.
7. DECORATE WITH AUSTRALIAN NATIVE FLOWERS
Australian native flowers like bright red bottlebrush, firey Christmas bush and golden wattle all feel effortlessly cheery which makes them perfect for creating Christmas displays.
Their long-lasting flowers and foliage mean they can also withstand being on display for extended periods of time.
8. MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL LIKE CHRISTMAS
For some, having a small home means channelling a more minimalist Christmas style. If this sounds like you, then perhaps making your home smell like Christmas - think fresh pine, cinnamon and clove - is all the festivity you need!
There are Christmas scented candles to suit every nose and budget, so stock up on them and enjoy the spirit of Christmas in the air.
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