It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas has made its way back again and this year we are all in need of some holiday cheer. Blasting Christmas carols throughout the house, baking cookies, and decorating your apartment will surely get you into the Christmas spirit.
You may be facing one small challenge, though. How do you decorate a small apartment for Christmas? Luckily for you, there are a ton of ways to make use of the little space you may have and make it jolly and bright.
Below are some ways to make your small apartment into a winter wonderland.
Choose a Tree
No matter how small your apartment may be, your decorating isn’t complete without a Christmas tree. Fortunately, there are plenty of Christmas tree options available nowadays. You can choose a real one or a fake one, a small one or a big one.
If you literally do not have space to put any kind of Christmas tree in your small apartment, go for a tabletop tree. They may be small, but they get the job done!
Choose a theme for how to decorate your Christmas tree to really make it stand out in your apartment.
Decorate Your Windows
Bring some Christmas cheer to your windows. Switch out your curtains for some Christmas-themed ones. Make sure to use your windowsills to set out cute little figurines, ornaments, candles, or other types of Christmas decorations you may find.
On your actual windows, you stick on fake snow to help you get into the wintry mood. Or go for the cartoon stick on’s that you used to play with as a child.
Create Centerpieces
Chances are high that you have a kitchen table or counter where you eat in your small apartment. Spice it up a bit with a Christmas centerpiece. You can buy one at the store or you can make one yourself!
If making one yourself, take a browse through Pinterest for some ideas and inspiration before going to your favorite craft store. One piece of advice, add some pinecones or potpourri to bring some Christmas scent into your apartment.
Don’t Forget the Bathroom
One tip for decorating a small apartment for Christmas is to replace items you already use with Christmas-themed ones. Your bathroom is the perfect place to do this! Instead of using your normal hand towel, switch it out for one with a snowman on it.
You can do the same thing with your hand soap dispenser. Find a Christmas scented soap and stick it right in your bathroom. It will have you dreaming of gumdrops and lollipops.
Utilize Your Doorways
Surprisingly, there is a lot you can do to decorate your doorways during Christmas. You can hang a Christmas wreath on them. You can throw some garland up around the doorframe and decorate it with string lights, ribbon, or ornaments. You can also add a doormat with a Christmas saying or image.
Oh and don’t forget about hanging up some mistletoe!
Hang Your Stockings
Don’t have a fireplace to hang up your Christmas stockings? No problem!
There are many places in your small apartment where you can hang up your stockings. You just have to get a little creative.
You can use a coat rack to hang your Christmas stockings. Make it even more festive with some garland, ornaments, or string lights.
The next place you can hang them is on a decorative blanket ladder. Fold up those blankets and make room for your stockings. You can get even more creative with decorating the ladder too.
Kitchen Christmas
One of the easiest places to decorate in a small apartment for Christmas is your kitchen. Just like with your bathroom, replace items you already use with Christmas-themed ones. That goes for your dish towels, soap dispensers, oven mitts, stovetop spoon holder, and even your coffee mugs! Hang up some little wreaths on your cabinets to step your Christmas decorations up a notch. Take it even further by putting out a jar for all of the Christmas cookies you’re going to bake.
Make Your Small Apartment into a Winter Wonderland
The first thing to remember when decorating a small apartment for Christmas is to get creative with it. Think outside the box and try different things. Replace items that you already have and use them with Christmas-themed ones so you don’t take up too much space. Decorate your windows and doorways with garland, lights, and more to use open space.
However you decorate your apartment for Christmas, the only thing that matters is if it puts you into the holiday spirit. Light your favorite Christmas candle, put on a Christmas movie, and cozy up in your fluffy blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy your Christmas decorations.
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