Work in Layers
It is critical to start with the lights! You’re doomed to fail otherwise (and always check the lights are working before you start to put them on your tree). Choose lights that are on a dark green wire if you are decorating a green tree, and wrap them around from the bottom to the top, weaving in and out from the tips of the branches to the trunk to give your lights a deeper effect.
Once the lights are in place, you can start to build up the other decorative elements in this order: garlands, ornaments, baubles, and then your star or your angel to top it off.
Top Tip!
You should aim to use 100-150 bulbs per foot of the height of your tree.
Give the Key Pieces Pride of Place
Most homes have two types of hanging tree decorations: the standard “filler” baubles and then the more important pieces like the ones that were gifted to you, made for you or that you picked up on holidays once. We recommend that you give the pieces you love the most first choice in their placement. Pick prominent spots on your tree for these really special baubles or ornaments, and then you can fill in the rest of the space later with the more ordinary decorations.
Take a Step Back
As you are building up your decorations, regularly pause and take a step back to make sure the decorations are evenly spaced out and none are blatantly clashing with each other. There should be no bare looking areas or overly cluttered areas and remember to check all angles.
Like with the lights, all the other tree decorations should also be placed at varying depths on the tree between the branch tips and the trunk. This will create a rich and decadent look.
Our staff are always here to help and happy to advise on the best Christmas decoration for your home.
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