Bring a little bit of greenery and sparkle to your home and festive decor with garlands. We wanted to share our Top 10 ways to decorate with garlands and you don’t need a mantle piece.
Doorways
A simple swag around your door is a classic, pretty and easy to execute making it the perfect option for your Christmas in July décor. Garlands can be placed at your front door to welcome guests or inside to bring the outdoors in with lush garlands.
Stairwell Balustrade
Make your stair case pop by intertwining a garland along your balustrade. Add light, ornaments or different sized baubles for a bold statement. It’s a beautiful welcome to guests who enter your home by adding this special festive touch.
Around your Tree
Mix a combination of floral and burlap garlands to your Christmas tree to make it look fuller and luxurious. Adding a bold colour introduces some holiday flair into your entryway.
Table Runner
Adorn your table with a beautiful garland as a table runner. Create a rich and colourful garland table runner by laying your preferred garland, placing candles throughout for fragrance and colour, include some small ornaments, décor items or fruit for a lush
Mantles
Dress up your mantel by running your garland along a mantle is an easy way to add some more greenery into your home. Add some cedar or holly for a fragrant smell in your home and incorporate stockings with small gifts inside for a special surprise for guests.
Fireplace
Decorate your fireplace with a delicate string garland. We decorated our fireplace by hanging a ‘Merry Christmas’ garland to add a rustic farmhouse feel to our décor.
Around Mirrors
Makeover mirrors and frames around your home with a lush garland for larger items and delicate garlands for smaller items and areas. The mirror is a focal point, which draws people to it so decorate your mirror for show.
Windows
Add some floral garlands, ribbons and lights around your window to create an unmissable accent piece that is easy to create and inexpensive!
Wall hangings
Add your garland over wall hangings to easily add festive cheer to the area. If your frames have a thick frame you can easily drape the garland over the frame with part of the garland hanging on one side for a floating effect that makes the décor seem effortless.
Light Fittings
Hang up your favourite floral garlands, pinecones and add sparkling lights to the mix for a luxurious Christmas setting. Drape along lighting fixtures above your table or along cabinetry for a sparkling arrangement.
Looking for a garland for your tree or a floral garland for your home? We would love to see how you style your garlands. Share your garland styling through our Facebook page.