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This space-saving Christmas tree is the perfect Christmas decor idea if you’re struggling to fit in a full-sized tree this year.
Many of us find ourselves short on floor space, so this wall-mounted alternative Christmas tree idea is the perfect solution. Made from real foliage, you’ll still get the lush look, feel and scent of a proper fir tree.
This Christmas tree idea is also just the thing if you have naughty pets who like to scale your beautifully decorated spruce. We’re not promising your curious cat or excitable pup won’t end up in the branches, but at least the whole thing won’t come crashing down!
There’s nothing more satisfying than creating your own DIY Christmas decor, so get stuck into this pre-festive project.
Image credit: christmastrees.co.uk
Image credit: christmastrees.co.uk
‘Use a saw to cut the wood into five pieces. These should measure 1m, 80cm, 60cm, 40cm and 20cm in length.’ The team at christmastrees.co.uk used pinewood battens measuring 6cm in width.
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Attach the Command Strips to one side of the wooden battens. ‘Don’t peel off the paper from the side that will be added to the wall at this stage.’
The two longer pieces of wood will require six pairs of Command strips each. ‘We’ve used two multi-packs, each containing eight pairs of large and four pairs of medium strips.’
Buy now: 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips value pack, £5.34, Amazon
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Use the shears to cut the foliage from the branches into smaller pieces.
‘We’ve used Noble Fir foliage, which you can usually find from a florist. You could also use Nordmann Fir, or even find an undesirable real Christmas tree and cut that up.’
Of course, you can use faux foliage pieces, from dismantling a garland. You could even use lengths of tinsel, to create a kitsch version of this fairy light Christmas tree.
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Staple the foliage onto the pieces of wood using a staple gun. Continue until it is fully covered on one side. Repeat for each piece of wood.
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Layout your tree on the floor to check you’re happy with it. If there are areas looking a littler thin, then add more foliage. Prune back any areas that don’t look symmetrical.
‘This is the time to also get an idea of spacing. Work out how much space you’d like between the ‘branches’. Ours is 15cm between each row.’
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Remove the backs of the Command Strips on the reverse side of the wooden battens. Attach to the wall. Start with the largest branch at the bottom. Use a spirit level to make sure they’re straight and space them out evenly. Nobody wants a wonky tree!
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Now comes the fun part! Wind fairy lights along the branches. We used battery powered mini lights with 100 LEDs measuring 5 metres in length.
Add fun hanging decorations from the branches. If they’re handmade, then even better! This may even be the start of a new family Christmas tree trend.
Mark Rofe, owner of christmastrees.co.uk says, ‘We love Christmas trees, but understand that not everyone has the room for one. So we’ve created this guide for people that still want the look, touch, feel and smell of a real tree, without compromising on living space.
‘The great thing about the space saving tree is that you can make it using foliage from an undesired Christmas tree, one that is wonky, unsymmetrical, that has gaps, or is otherwise considered ‘ugly’ and transform it into a beautiful wall mounted tree.’
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We spend approximately a third of our lives in bed, so if that isn’t a good reason to decorate our boudoirs for the holidays then what is?! Using one of these Christmas bedroom decorating ideas means that you’ll be filled with festive joy from the moment you open your eyes in the morning, to when you nestle all snug in your bed. We can’t guarantee visions of sugarplums, but it’s more than possible.
Experiment with your Christmas ideas this year and lavish seasonal decor in your bedrooms, playing with a different scheme in each. Perhaps you need a restful master, a fun-filled kid’s room and a welcoming guest room for friends and family.
From the simple addition of a stylish wreath to a full blown Santa’s Grotto, read on to discover our absolute favourite ways to play with Christmas bedroom decor this December…
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The cosiest of festive styles – country Christmas decorating ideas are the perfect place to take inspiration from for your bedroom.
Stick to a fairly neutral palette, using colours inspired by nature – warm tans, creamy whites and energising ochres. A simple garland or festive bunting in cohesive shades will add a sophisticated but subtle touch of Noël style.
Make sure you layer up textiles to the hilt, too. Comfort is King here. Pile on cushions and pillows, and a couple of chunky throws to keep you warm no matter how chilly it gets outdoors.
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A little foliage can go a long way in celebrating the season in a bedroom. Attach a wreath above your bed to set the scene as soon as you walk in the room. Stick to a faux option, as the last thing you want to be doing is replacing dried up sprigs while trying to keep your sheets clear of any mess.
A simple vase beside the bed is the perfect place to use real foliage. Mix and match seasonal pieces – fire, eucalyptus, pussy willow, winter berries….- and switch out regularly to keep things fresh. A thin wire of battery powered Christmas lights, or a few tiny baubles will finish the festive look.
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Whether it’s for a child, or someone who’s just a child at heart, a full-blown Santa’s Grotto is a lovely Christmas bedroom decorating idea to explore.
Keep red as the dominant colour in the room, and layer up wreaths and garlands wherever you can. The headboard, above the bed, the window sill – all fair game. Even if it’s not Christmas Eve, get that stocking out to get that Christmas countdown anticipation building. If people can be trusted to keep their hands to themselves, a few presents can even be kept in the room, too.
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A frosty, winter inspired scheme is a wonderfully evocative way to dress a bedroom for Christmas. Whites, greys and icy blues should by far become your primary colour choices.
The thing you do need to keep an eye on here is the look becoming cold – not what you want when trying to snuggle down in the evening. Prevent this by keeping an eye on your texture choices. Tufted pillows, furry cushions, velvet throws will all bring that sense of welcoming warmth even when in the iciest of shades.
Finally, remember that candlelight always warms up a room’s appearance. Keep away from textiles or switch to a LED version if you’re concerned about falling asleep with candles aglow.
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Traditional Christmas decorating ideas can be used right the way through the home, and the bedroom is no exception.
Get those reds and whites going aplenty. For a slightly more folky take on traditional, switch out the typical green for a deep blue.
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If you’re willing to make a bigger change to your bedroom for your holidays, then consider using a mural wall. There are as many versions of these as you can imagine, but a snowy woodland scene is an especially elegant option.
Many of these types of murals can be applied and then taken down, but make sure you find one which serves your purposes – if you don’t want a festive wall year round, it’s best to speak to your supplier before you buy.
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With alternative advent calendars taking over our feeds, we’re constantly looking for new places to display them. While many of these become part of Christmas living room decor, the bedroom is an under-utilised zone. After all, what could be better than waking up to a touch of chocolate? It is Christmas, after all…
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Not every bedroom needs to hammer home the Christmas theme. Sometimes, what you need to create instead is a place to step back and rest and relax from the madness of the season.
Layers of cushions and blankets will keep the scheme warm and cosy for the winter, but you don’t need to add in any seasonal bedding. For just the perfect touch of Christmas, hang an empty frame on the wall and weave foliage through to create a perfectly simple decorative detail.
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If you’re lucky enough to have a bedroom tucked away in a nook in the eaves of a home, you have a wealth of opportunities to decorate come Christmas.
A pretty garland or string of bunting can be strung from the ceiling – but make sure to bear in mind where the cabin bed’s curtain is, if it’s in active use. For a bigger change, you can even switch out the curtain for winter with a heavier material in a festive print or colour.
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You don’t have to go crazy with the tinsel and toys to make a bedroom feel festive. A fresh garland of foliage will do the trick – and will give off a fragrance that will soothe you to sleep. Just be sure to secure it properly.
No one wants to wake up to a face full of pine needles! Be sure to use faux mistletoe if you have young children or animals as the berries are poisonous. Enhance the grown-up, woodland style with stylish and simple Stag print bedlinen.
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Another subtle way to decorate is with some festive typography. However, for a tasteful take, steer clear of the obvious ‘Merry Christmas’ and instead choose a word or phrase that references the season subtly. That way, you can leave it hanging all year round.
The same goes for your colour scheme – green, red and white are Christmassy colours but country classics out of season too.
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Ensure a warm welcome to a guest bedroom by dressing wood panelled walls with rustic Christmas decorations. Start by making an inexpensive garland by hanging salt-dough stars to a simple length of twine-look string lights. Then add simple vases of real fur foliage to the night-stand. Include vintage-style extras like a brass candle stick and a stack of well-love books.
Ensure the best Christmas Eve night’s sleep with brushed chambray cotton bed linen that is printed with a fun family of forest bears and that is as snuggly as fur.
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Why not decorate windowsills with a few festive candles to help set the Christmas mood? Arrange cream pillar candles and tea lights at different heights in rustic votives and candle holders. Tie the display together and enhance the glow by twisting Led micro lights in and out the candles along the surface.
Finish by popping a trio of matching candles on the nightstand. If fire-safety is a concern, replace naked flames with realistic, flickering flame, LED versions.
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A wintery white and grey scheme is easy to update when December comes. A few artfully draped garlands of real greenery and some layered-up cosy throws are all you need.
For a minimalist alternative to a traditional Christmas tree, hang baubles and decorations from a large potted house plant instead.
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Make sure your guests feel part of the celebrations on Christmas Eve and pop a stocking by their beds that matches the bedroom scheme. Fill with a few small gifts for them to open on Christmas morning, such as chocolates or a magazine.
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Create a sumptuous setting with a luxurious four-poster bed set against a winter grey panelled backdrop. Pile up with faux fur throws, cushions and textured linens and frame the bedposts with pre-lit garlands.
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Revel in the romance of dressing your bedroom come Christmas-time with a dramatic mix of sumptuous velvet and twinkly sequins in blush pink and pewter. Embellished cushions up the glamour stakes and can be used all year round.
For extra wow, plump for sequin and velvet cushions and throws that have extra little details, such as an ornate border or pom-pom edging.
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Give a girl’s bedroom a touch of Christmas glamour with sweet, candy canes printed on pink bedlinen. Layer up the sugary looks with plush throws and cushions in rosy tones. Add to the opulence with shimmering Christmas decorations displayed on the bedside table. Finish the fanciful looks with a sequinned stocking encrusted with sparkling spangles.
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Who says you can only have a Christmas tree in the living room. A petite version enhances this Christmas bedroom’s winter solstice style. Encapsulate the woodland charm with a forest green feature wall and bedlinen printed with friendly wild-creatures of the night.
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Add a little Christmas spirit to children’s’ rooms. A handful of colourful accessories can make a huge difference to little ones. Hang a string of pom pom lights above the bed – they will make a magical alternative to a table lamp. Take care where you secure them as you don’t want them to fall down. Look for battery-powered designs that won’t rely on a socket being nearby.
Use the shelves as a display space for Christmas toys. Here a knitted Christmas stocking has been pinned to the home-work desk, while a matching paper festoon garland picks out the bright bedding. How will you be decorating your Christmas bedroom?
There are so many ways you can decorate your bedroom for Christmas to create the perfect festive space. One way is to use seasonal foliage, either with a wreath hung above the bed or a garland on shelving, headboard or windowsill. Festive bedding is a fun touch, too, so either look for full-blown duvet sets or just sub in a few cushions and a throw in a Christmas colourway. Piles of presents, stockings, fairy lights and advent calendars all help set the festive scene.
If anything, you’re practically expected to put Christmas trees in bedrooms these days! Don’t worry about going for a large real Christmas tree, and instead choose an artificial Christmas tree or a mini version. Use these trees to really show off individual personalities, keeping the main tree in the living room as a more tailored, considered tree for all the family to enjoy together.
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