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Decorating your home, office, store and streets for the New Year holidays is a tradition beloved by everyone.
In the variety of holiday paraphernalia, it is difficult to build a harmonious picture of your own cozy home interior. How to decorate a Christmas tree, what colors of toys to choose, what decorations are in trend, do you need tinsel or rain?
All these questions will be discussed in detail, supplemented with illustrations, tips and recommendations so that your Christmas tree has its own unique face!
How to decorate a Christmas tree for the New Year
The style of the tree should not contradict the design of the room where you will place the main symbol of the New Year.
The following rules will help you decorate your Christmas tree beautifully:
- the size of the Christmas tree depends on the room;
- fluffy tree = fewer decorations;
- first garlands, then toys;
- the symbol of the new year should not interfere with movement.
A beautiful Christmas tree will enhance the New Year's mood.
How to decorate a Christmas tree in fashion in 2022?
2022 will be the year of the water tiger. Natural shades are close to the animal:
- green;
- blue;
- blue;
- brown;
- yellow;
- black.
Textures for decorations should be natural. Pine cones, branches, straw will make good Christmas tree decorations.
Use tiger figurines, a symbol of the coming year. Pay attention to gold garlands, they are still in trend.
Shabby chic
Another style that came to us from Foggy Albion. In translation, shabby is aged luxury. Therefore, if you decorate the Christmas tree in this style, it will turn out very impressive, unusual and infinitely tender!
Choose apricot or peach shades. Use a lot of thin transparent textiles like lace or tulle. You can completely wrap the Christmas tree in fabric embroidered with pearls. And as decoration, use shiny pastel balls, large beads and antique items from your box.
Advice. Just remember, the size of such a Christmas tree should not be too large!
New Year tree style
You can beautifully decorate a New Year's tree in different styles. Don't be afraid to experiment. Take a closer look at the different currents. Maybe you prefer boho chic or fusion? It will be easier to choose a Christmas tree design for the New Year if you become familiar with different fashion trends.
Classic
Classic style is still in trend. It fits almost any interior. When decorating in this style, use glass balls, beads, bows, then you will have a beautiful Christmas tree. The color scheme is 1 or 2 shades, a combination of red - gold or white - blue.
Bows with beads will be a good addition to the style.
Scandinavian style
Natural textures together with white shades characterize the Scandinavian style. This direction involves natural wood. You can decorate the Christmas tree with icicles, ginger cookies, and don’t forget about the pine cones. The pine aroma is reminiscent of a forest, one of the associations with northern countries.
Eco style
The founder of eco-style is Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, so the direction has many similarities with the Scandinavian style. Natural materials are a priority:
- fruits;
- cinnamon sticks;
- wool;
- cones;
- wooden Toys.
There is no plastic in eco-style.
Minimalism
This style involves the use of a minimal amount of decor. The light range is as restrained as possible - white or black colors are a priority. You can hang velvet ribbon bows in light shades, but don't overdo it.
Boho chic
Boho chic style is associated with casualness fused with elegance.
Focus on hand made: toys, carpets that can be used to decorate the bottom of the tree, beads and pompoms. Lush bows fit into the style, and they also look great on a tree.
Boho chic means a variety of shades. When decorating a tree, play with colors without fear of missing a beat.
Christmas tree in retro style
Long-dusty toys on the mezzanine will not only revive the atmosphere from childhood, but with their help you can decorate a coniferous tree in an unusual way. Soviet decorations add ambience and no longer look ridiculous; on the contrary, they are appreciated and stand out from the general mass of plastic balls of the same type. For example, the red Star of Bethlehem from the USSR will look beautiful on the top of the Christmas tree.
In the Art Nouveau style (strict geometry)
Strict geometry, separation by color and size are inherent in the Art Nouveau style. Combine large balls with small balls. The shades of the decorations themselves may be non-standard.
In the style of avant-garde and fusion
These styles imply a non-standard approach:
- bright colors: purple, green, orange;
- unusual shapes: triangular, square, toys in the shape of animals and objects.
Avoid balloons and garlands in the form of tinsel and rain. Decorate the Christmas tree at home in an original way.
Christmas tree decorated in fashionable “Hand made” style
In English, hand made means made by hand. Decorative elements must be made by hand. Toys made of fabric, constructed garlands of paper, dried fruit slices or cookies - all New Year's decorations for the Christmas tree should be homemade.
Stages of achieving desired results
Decorating a Christmas tree on the eve of the New Year holidays in itself brings joy. But since you don’t want to “lubricate” the pre-holiday mood and expectation of a miracle with confusion about the location of certain New Year’s accessories, it’s worth taking a course on a pre-thought-out procedure:
- The first step towards the long-awaited effect will be decorating the green beauty with garlands. Placing this bulky element on the branches first will make subsequent tasks much easier.
- Considering the fragility of Christmas tree decorations, it is recommended to start placing them from the top. This approach is especially relevant when choosing a tall Christmas tree.
- Using paper products as New Year's decorations, it is better to distribute them among the pine needles at the last moment. Since such toys are not particularly noticeable among the sparkling New Year's tinsel, they will play their assigned role only against the background of a completely finished picture.
- The final chord in the decorative melody will be decorating the Christmas tree with artificial snow, rain, etc.
- An excellent addition to the festive interior can be certain figures combined into mini-compositions. Relying on this method, it is possible to breathe in the magic of the surrounding space.
Trending ideas
If the classic color scheme, tinsel and rain are no longer surprising, and you are thinking about how to decorate the Christmas tree in 2022, take advantage of fresh trendy ideas. Fashion changes and dictates its own rules even in decorating the New Year's tree.
Lots of oils
One tree is becoming not enough, now many Christmas trees are in trend. Firstly, the more needles, the stronger the atmosphere. Secondly, each family member decorates his own tree. The trend allows you to make your own author’s decision without spoiling someone else’s idea. Beautiful New Year trees will enhance the festive mood.
Lights
Lights are an all-time trend for many reasons:
- easy to choose color: warm gold, cool white or multi-colored light;
- different modes: the lights switch quickly or slowly go out and come back on again.
- the cost of the garland is lower than that of toys.
The lights create a cozy atmosphere that is so needed during the holiday.
Letter garlands
Glowing text in the form of a letter garland is considered a new trend. Any wishes or congratulations can decorate the Christmas tree. An unusual idea will surprise guests.
Floral motifs and dried flowers
Arrangements made from dried flowers will be a beautiful decoration for the New Year tree. Bouquets can be made with your own hands from collected plants:
- yarrow;
- gypsophila;
- celosia;
- cereals;
- Kermek.
On a cold winter evening, when you see dried flowers on a tree, you will remember the warm summer day when you collected plants. Isn't it a fairy tale? In addition, such decorations are safe for children and animals.
Forest theme
Forest riches in the form of cones, nuts and apples look organic on a coniferous tree.
Christmas tree decorations can be found outside the house. This extraordinary approach will definitely surprise guests.
Garland-ribbon
You can beautifully fill the free space on the Christmas tree with LED strip. Garlands come in any color and length. If you consider this decor unsafe, dress up the fluffy beauty with beads. They don't sparkle, but they don't require additional electricity bills either.
Delicate shades
Pay attention to pastel colors:
- powdery;
- pearl;
- mint;
- beige;
- pale blue;
- light pink.
Balls with bows in calm colors can easily be combined with each other, so it will be easier to decorate the Christmas tree stylishly.
Feathers and feather branches
No matter how strange it may sound, feathers will look original on a tree. White and fluffy, like clouds, fluff will add chic to the pine needles. You can decorate the entire branch with feathers in an original way.
Light garlands
You can decorate the Christmas tree with your own hands using available materials. String on a thread:
- gingerbread;
- popcorn;
- candies;
- fruits.
Paper garlands from newspapers or personal photographs can be hung on pine needles in 2022.
Decorating a Christmas tree according to Feng Shui
Based on the Eastern tradition, Feng Shui helps to attract the necessary energy into the home. We decorate the Christmas tree in gold and silver colors if you want to increase your income in the coming year. You can hang it on a tree:
- coins;
- bills;
- ingots
Place a toy in the shape of a tiger on the Christmas tree, as it is considered a symbol of 2022.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavians are simple people; they do not like a riot of colors and excesses. But this does not mean that if you decorate the Christmas tree in this style, it will look boring and miserable. On the contrary, it is very original and beautiful.
As a rule, this is how an artificial spruce or even its imitation is decorated! For example, they wrap a garland around a wire frame and place decorations on top of it.
Here are the basic rules: simplicity and minimalism. There shouldn't be a wide variety of toys. It is enough just to combine two or three types of identical figures, for example, pigs, deer and snowmen. And fill the remaining gaps with flags of different countries or bows from 1-2 types of textiles.
As for the color scheme, you should give preference to several shades of yellow or combine white with red and gold. A star on the top of your head will complete this laconic New Year's look.
Unusual Christmas tree decoration with beads
Beads have several advantages. In addition to being a good Christmas tree decoration for the New Year, they can be made from different items:
- Pompoms;
- Balls;
- Fruits.
When composing a composition, you don’t need to think about the rules, use your imagination.
Unique design - an ideal solution for people with imagination
The design of the New Year's miracle is not bound by any framework. People with unlimited imagination and creative ideas can adopt a unique design:
- from flowers or fruits;
- use of candles (subject to mandatory compliance with fire safety measures);
- choosing knitted items;
- implementation of thematic ideas using old gadgets or accessories, etc.
If each of the inhabitants of the house has their own ideas regarding New Year's decorations, then no one will hurt to use several Christmas trees placed in different rooms. In this case, you can choose both a living beauty and artificial options of any color. Any of the ultra-modern options for a creative look is quite acceptable.
How to hang illumination
Illumination can be hung in various ways:
- round;
- in a spiral;
- longitudinally;
- chaotic.
The lights are distributed evenly on the needles. The ribbon must be long, so use the rule: the length of the tree is multiplied by 3.14.
It is better if the wires are not visible, so they are hidden near the trunk. Coniferous branches should not bend under the weight of the illumination.
Jewelry color scheme
The combination of colors with each other is necessary to create a beautiful New Year's tree.
The color scheme of Christmas tree decorations is very important.
Each shade carries a meaning:
- white – calm;
- red – passion;
- orange – creation;
- yellow – energy;
- green – harmony;
- blue - calm;
- blue - inspiration;
- purple – good;
- black – mystery.
The color of the decor is associated with the energy that they want to attract in the coming year.
What colors can be combined
When combining shades, pay attention to the color spectrum. According to the main rule of mixing: “Shades of opposite spectra or neighboring ones are combined.” The circle is divided into warm colors - closer to orange and yellow, cold colors - closer to blue.
Best combinations:
- white - goes with everything;
- red - with yellow, white, brown, green, blue and black;
- yellow – blue, lilac, light blue, violet, gray, black;
- green - golden brown, orange, light green, yellow, brown, gray;
- blue - red, burgundy, yellow, orange.
Monochrome Christmas trees
A beautiful New Year tree can be decorated in monochrome. Choose one color that you like and decorate the tree exclusively in it. If you do decide to experiment, choose calm shades that will not become an irritant.
White Christmas tree
A white Christmas tree will create a winter atmosphere in the house. Decorate snow-covered branches with metal balls and toys. But you can play with colors and add a bright accent. Christmas tree photo.
Powdery shades of green and pink
Muted green combined with soft pink look gentle and stylish. Shades are often used in boho-chic and shabby-chic styles.
Glamor – gold and black
If you are close to the glamor of the 10's period, we bring to your attention a combination of gold and black. To beautifully decorate your Christmas tree, use decor in the form of stars and shiny balls.
Violet-blue colors
Purple and blue are considered cool colors, based on a blue tint. They go well together. The balls can be purple and the rest of the decor is blue, or vice versa.
Combination of blue and gold
Since 2022 will be the year of the water tiger, it is good if blue along with gold decorations are present on the Christmas tree. In this combination, the tree will look impressive. These shades bring a good atmosphere to the home.
3 green gamma
You can stylishly dress up the forest beauty in green, adding beige or gold decor. The shade of emerald is considered trendy in 2022. And according to the eastern horoscope, the tiger loves fresh natural colors.
Gradient
The transition from one shade to another is called a gradient. Using this technique, you can decorate your Christmas tree in style. The choice may fall on rainbow shades, so the top will be red, gradually turning into orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, the very bottom will be purple.
If rainbows don't appeal to you, choose one shade that gradually gets lighter or darker.
Metal
When choosing decor to decorate your Christmas tree at home, consider different metallic shades. For example, gold or silver.
Colors of the New Year 2021
The Pig loves luxury and chic, so the New Year tree should be richly decorated. The main color is yellow, because it is the color of the hostess of the holiday. The Earth Pig patronizes the harvest, so among the colors to decorate the Christmas tree, you can also name brown and green - the colors of nature. These color combinations on the Christmas tree should be in the coming 2021.
How to combine toys of different shapes and sizes
To beautifully decorate your Christmas tree at home, use different sizes and shapes of decorations.
Toys can be:
- Large;
- Small;
- Average.
To properly decorate the Christmas tree, it is better to hang smaller decorations on the top of the needles.
Place massive decorations in the form of icicles, snowflakes, or bows on the lower tiers.
Options for placing toys on the Christmas tree
There are the following options for placing jewelry on the fluffy beauty:
- chaotic;
- in a spiral;
- round.
When placing toys on a tree, remember the rules:
- The size of the needles matters.
- Consider the number of decorations.
- Use your imagination.
The toys on the Christmas tree are arranged according to size and shape.
Chaotic location
A chaotic arrangement is suitable for medium-sized trees. If you choose this option, remember the rule: “don’t overload the needles, but don’t leave empty spaces either.”
Spiral
Consider the size, pay attention to the shape of the toys when you decorate the fluffy beauty. The decorations must be the same to create the correct spiral on the tree. Dress up the needles using the gradient technique. To make the color transition better visible, the spiral should be wide.
Circular arrangement
On the contrary, a circular arrangement implies different colors, but the same shapes. Each tier should have something in common. An equal distance is maintained between the rings. Garlands and toys are hung in a circle.
European style
This way to decorate a Christmas tree is very popular today. As a rule, it requires only 1-3 colors, which ultimately looks very stylish and harmonious on the tree. Select an option from the list that is relevant for the year of the pig and proceed:
- We take the most modest garlands, their function is only to highlight the toys, they should not be conspicuous and overshadow the toys.
- Also, the limitation should concern decoration textures, do not use everything at once! The balls are either glass or plastic.
- Add here various figures, beads, snowflakes and textile bows.
The Christmas tree turns out to be very elegant and not pretentious.
Decorating a pine tree
Live or toy cones look harmonious on a tree. Burning lights will also look great on the main symbol of the New Year.
How to decorate a snow-covered artificial Christmas tree
A snow-covered Christmas tree enhances the New Year's mood, even if there is no snow outside the window, the white branches will create a winter atmosphere. Use different decorations:
- Lights;
- Balls;
- Bows.
Color options:
- white;
- blue;
- purple;
- gold;
- silver
When the tree is small
If the space does not allow you to put up a large or medium-sized spruce, but you want to create a New Year’s atmosphere, decorate a small tree. You should not place needles on the floor; it is better to place them somewhere higher, for example, on a table.
Don't use too much decoration. It is better to choose a small size of toys. Choose no more than two colors, this will make the tree look more stylish.
Alternative Christmas trees
Give up the traditional tree, build a Christmas tree from available materials. The symbol of the New Year can be made from a metal structure or planks, or a beauty can be made from balls or feathers. You can give freedom to your imagination.
Hanging Christmas trees
The structures are suspended from the ceiling using a durable hook. This idea is gaining popularity. This option will free up the space.
Wall trees for the New Year
An extraordinary approach is to refuse to use free space and build a forest beauty directly on the wall. It is not necessary to use coniferous branches for this. You can draw a tree, make it out of tinsel or a burning garland.
Custom decoration ideas
If you are tired of the monotony of Christmas tree decorations, then add some elements to your decor.
Candles
Candles are always associated with comfort, tranquility and peace. To add a festive atmosphere, you can use scented candles with the scent of cinnamon, citrus, eucalyptus and cedar. Candles can also be used to decorate the space near the Christmas tree.
Designer candles with New Year's themes will help you with this.
Garlyadny
Garlands are the main assistant in decorating a Christmas tree. You can also use a garland to decorate objects in the room. New Year's garlands are:
- garland-thread (you can decorate both the Christmas tree and furniture)
- mesh garland (used for windows, walls and ceilings)
- fringe garland (for the door and mirrors).
Christmas tree from a photograph
A rather original solution would be to create a Christmas tree from photographs. This option is also suitable for those who have nowhere to place a New Year’s tree. Print out your favorite photos with your family and friends. Next, select a placement location. Arrange the photos in a herringbone pattern and attach them to the wall with tape. Add some Christmas lighting. Ready!
