There are many different types of Christmas decorations, from the traditional Christmas trees to the more outrageous giant snowmen found on some front lawns. However, if you’re looking for something simple yet effective this year, then wreaths and garlands are the way to go.
Christmas wreaths and garlands, when hung properly, can give off a festive feel in one of the most subtle ways while complementing your home decor. The following tips explain some easy ways to hang up these timeless Christmas decorations.
Zip ties
If you have a banister going up your stairs, this is the perfect place to wrap your garland around and secure with zip ties. Using clear ties in even spaces along your garland, as well as making it look as though it’s naturally draped, will give you the most natural effect.
Clear plastic hooks
These are effective tools for when hanging up your wreaths, because you can stick them to the wall without nails or screws. Draping a section of the garland around the actual hook to hide it can help create the perfect display.
Spring clamps
If you’ve got a bookshelf that you want to adorn with a garland, you can use a spring clamp to secure it in place every few centimetres. You can overlap the branches to hide the clamps.
Use what you have
A great idea for decorating with wreaths or garlands is to hang them from objects that are already in your home, like the handle of a window. You can even move existing items like photos, and use the hooks behind them for your Christmas decorations for the duration of the season.
