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Decorate your Christmas tree creatively
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At a glance
Combine classic Christmas tree baubles with modern ornaments
Choose a uniform color scheme for your Christmas tree and table decorations
Hang up the light strings first to cleverly hide the wires
Hang up about 15 ornaments per 25 centimeters of tree height
Tips for DIY Christmas decoration
Harmoniously coordinated Christmas decorations
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of any Christmas decoration, and these ideas will make it a real eye-catcher. Combine classic Christmas tree baubles with modern ornaments to create a unique look. A uniform color scheme for the tree and table decorations ensures a harmonious overall look.
Modern ideas for contemporary Christmas tree decorations
Would you like to decorate your Christmas tree and find modern ideas? Then we have compiled the best variations for you. Tinsel used to be one of the most popular Christmas tree decoration ideas. But is tinsel still modern? The production of the glittering threads was discontinued in Germany back in 2015. The Federal Environment Agency advises against using tinsel, as this decorative element contains lead. Tinsel often ended up in the trash after use or was disposed of together with the tree. This had a considerable impact on the environment. The use of tinsel as a Christmas tree decoration is therefore no longer in keeping with the times. But what are more modern ideas for decorating Christmas trees?
Traditional ornaments made of straw and wood have proven to be timeless. Apples and small chocolates are also part of traditional Christmas tree decorations. Christmas tree baubles in pastel colors and light materials such as feathers and bows are particularly modern. Instead of classic tinsel, you can decorate your Christmas tree with glittering chains or garlands.
Even typical Christmas tree baubles never go out of fashion. The nice thing is: Beloved heirlooms can be perfectly combined with newer baubles to create festive Christmas tree decorations. A lot has changed in the world of Christmas tree baubles, especially in terms of color. You can now find pastel shades and all variations of pink. Of course, silver, gold, and red baubles are still in fashion and can be beautifully displayed on the Christmas tree.
Christmas tree decorations and table decorations in perfect harmony
At Christmas, all the decorations should create a cohesive overall picture. In addition to the Christmas tree, this of course also includes table decorations. If you have a specific theme for your Christmas table decorations, you can coordinate this with the Christmas tree decorations. One popular choice here is a uniform color combination for both the table and the tree decorations. Ideas might include red and gold or red, green, and white. Unusual color concepts could be pastel shades, pink and grey, or white and black. Similar materials also ensure that the table and tree decorations match. You can create a particularly beautiful look by decorating the table with branches made of the same wood as the tree.
Decorating the Christmas tree in order
When you decorate your large or small Christmas tree, the ornaments should be coordinated and the tree should shine. Before you start decorating your Christmas tree, place your fir or spruce in a suitable location. Use a Christmas tree stand with a water basin so that the tree always has fresh water. Only start decorating when it is firmly in place.
FAQs
Christmas tree decorating sometimes raises questions. We answer the most common ones below.
Find your inspiration!
A bell is a must on every Christmas tree. How else can Santa make his presence felt? In the My Christmas Tree collection from Villeroy & Boch, you will find playful bells for your Christmas tree. Minimalist ornaments are available in the Villeroy & Boch Winter Glow collection.
A personal touch
Design your own Christmas decorations
It’s not just children who are proud to make or design their own Christmas tree decorations. There are now numerous ways to add a personal touch to Christmas decorations. You can fill transparent Christmas tree baubles individually: with flowers, feathers, glitter or small berries and orange slices. These baubles are an absolute eye-catcher on the tree.
Another DIY option is ornaments made from salt dough. You can paint these together with your little Christmas fans and then hang them on ribbons on the tree. All you need for the dough is a cup of water, two cups of flour, a cup of salt, a rolling pin and cookie cutters. Mix the flour and salt together and then add water until the dough is easy to shape. You can then roll it out and cut out the desired shapes, such as stars or little Santas.
Tip
You can decorate plain Christmas tree baubles in no time at all with permanent markers in Christmassy colors such as red or gold. Let your creativity run wild!
Choosing the perfect Christmas tree
From Nordmann fir to blue spruce
