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You don’t have to skip making your home ready for the holiday if you’re low on funds. Sure, decorations and seasonal decor get pricey, but these expensive picks aren’t your only options. Deck the halls and trim the tree with festive flair that doesn’t cost you a small fortune using these 7 tips.
Turn Cardboard Boxes Into Holiday Present Decorations
Here’s a tip to make your home merry and bright and keep your trash pile light. Instead of tossing old cardboard boxes, collect several with different shapes and sizes.
Wrap them in gift wrap or old newspapers and trim them with ribbons and bows to create Christmas vignettes. Or paint them and stack them in a triangle to make a Christmas tree or stack them from large to small to fashion a friendly snowman.
Go Decor Shopping in Nature
Take a stroll through your neighborhood, visit a local park (don’t remove items from national parks), or scope out your yard to find a few seasonal possibilities. Pine cones, greenery, leaves, and other items can become garlands, ornaments, and more. Leave the items as-is, paint them, or add glitter for sparkle, and let your imagination go wild.
Don’t Eat Your Festive Gingerbread Houses Right Away
If your family has a tradition of making or decorating gingerbread houses, hang on to them for a while to double as decorations. This could be tricky, especially if you have young children (or a persistent sweet tooth). But if you can hold off on snacking on your tasty creations for a bit, you’ll have a colorful way to add Christmas cheer to your home.
Plan Ahead and Catch Seasonal Sales
Get in the habit of assessing your holiday decorations each year to determine which pieces are nearing their end date. If pieces are worn out, broken, or looking a little faded, it may be time to bid them adieu. Make a list of things you want to replace and how you would like your home to look the next holiday season.
After the holidays, let go of the designated pieces and check out after-season sales to stock up for next year. You can often find amazing deals on all sorts of holiday decor, typically between 50 and 75% off.
Shop Secondhand for Holiday Decor Possibilities
Visit your local thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets to find holiday decor options for a steal. You might luck out and find actual seasonal decorations, but think outside the box, too.
Vintage glassware adds a unique sparkle to your holidays. Turn a set of old wine glasses into tea light holders and surround them with fresh greenery to create a stunning mantle display. Look for vintage fabric scraps that can become gorgeous table runners and chair covers.
Another hack is to purchase inexpensive home accessories, like candleholders, statuettes, vases, and other knick-knacks. Paint them all one color that matches your holiday palette and add a sprig of holly to turn them into a beautiful holiday scene.
Save Wine Bottles
When the holiday parties ramp up, start saving empty wine bottles to turn into cute seasonal decor. There are a ton of DIY wine bottle decorations you can make, or you can use the bottles as holders for taper candles. You can also reimagine empty glass jars into snow globes, tea light holders, and other decorations.
Go Cheap When You Can
It makes sense that you’ll want to spend more on certain things because they’re unique or they need to be durable. However, you don’t have to spend top dollar for every single thing you use to make your home holiday-ready.
Shop at the dollar store, discount shops, or big-box stores for things like ornament hooks, simple tinsel garlands, and gift-wrapping supplies. This can help stretch your dollars as you check off your holiday home list.
Preparing your home for the holidays doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little creativity and smart planning, you can create a warm, festive atmosphere that impresses your guests and brings joy to your family. Focus on simple yet impactful touches, make use of what you already have, and embrace DIY projects to stretch your budget further. By putting thought into the details, you can make your home holiday-ready and full of cheer without overspending. Happy holidays and happy decorating!
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