Christmas Décor on a Budget

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Decorating for Christmas on a budget has never been more needed this year as the cost of living crisis continues to affect households up and down the UK. But just because you’re decorating on a shoestring budget, doesn’t mean your space has to look cheap, too!

By being a little more savvy and getting a little more hands-on with your Christmas decorations, you can create Christmas decor on a budget that won’t break the bank – but will still install the magic spirit of Christmas into your home.

DIY and repurposing

Save money from buying new materials by repurposing the stuff you already own. There are tons of ways to get all DIY with Christmas decor; why not create your own ornaments using materials like paper, felt, or even old Christmas cards? You could also paint inexpensive baubles or ornaments for a personal touch.

For those who are a dab hand with a needle and thread, try crafting old jumpers into homemade Christmas stockings. If you haven’t got any old sweaters lying around the house, you can buy cheap red and white woolly jumpers or blankets from local charity shops for less than a fiver.

Christmas Lights

With the nights getting longer, adding Christmas lights to your festive decor not only adds a magical feel but also provides some much-needed functionality! You could wrap indoor fairy lights up and down the bannisters, or bring the festive spirit outside with outdoor Christmas lights like lights on the shrubs to provide a nice lit walkway.

Either way, Christmas lights are an inexpensive way to give your home a Christmas-y feel without much effort.

Candles

A much smaller source of light, candles are the perfect way to create a cosy Christmas atmosphere on a budget. Not only will they make the room seem a whole lot more welcoming, but they also provide those same delicious festive smells you’ve no doubt forever been associating with your childhood.

Candles are also an easy way to make brilliant centrepieces – or even save on the electricity bills!

Nature inspired décor

You can never go wrong with bringing the outside in. Especially when it comes to Christmas decor. If you’re a fan of the more traditional festive look, a house is never complete without a beautiful Christmas wreath on the front door.

For that special nod to nature, go hunting for some pinecones, twigs and branches to make your own homemade rustic wreath. Berried ivy is a great plant material whose shiny leaves and dark purple and green berries will make the most unforgettable doorstop decoration.

Edible decorations

The only way to make Christmas decor better is to make it edible… Try your hand at edible decorations like place-name cookies, gingerbread bunting, or even peppermint candy canes, and avoid the arduous task of putting Christmas decorations back into the loft at the end of the year…

With these great ideas for budget-friendly Christmas decorations, you can ensure your house looks ready for the festive season – but still have some spare cash for the presents under the tree.