Christmas Home Decors on a Budget: 6 Ways to Decorate Without Overspending
Nothing says, “Merry Christmas” like Christmas home decors of twinkling lights, fake (or real) snow, a fully bedazzled Christmas tree, a 20-ft. mechanical Santa Claus winking and waving, and a seasonal doorbell that rings “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” every time you have a guest or parcel delivery. However, there are times when we’re on a tight budget and need to prioritize other important expenses, like rent or food. This doesn’t mean we can’t still make our home as festive as we want it to be—we just need to be inventive.
Decorate your Christmas Tree with Personalized Ornaments
If you’ve already splurged on a Christmas tree but don’t have anything left for ornaments, don’t fret! You can still have a well-decorated tree by using personalized ornaments instead. Rummage through your drawers, cabinets, and memory boxes to find trinkets you can use to decorate your tree. Don’t worry about your tree being Instagram-perfect—it’s your tree, after all. And with mismatched but memorable, customized ornaments, your tree will be truly unique.
Upcycle Last Year’s Wrappers as Christmas Home Decor
Sure, you might not want to use the same wrapping paper again for your gifts this year, especially if you’re giving gifts to the same people. However, you can still use last year’s wrapping paper to decorate your home. Wrap empty boxes and place them under your tree to make it look like you’ve received a lot of gifts, or cut the paper into triangles and string them up to create festive banners.
Nature is Your “Free for Grabs” Decor Shop
If you’ve got access to trees, congratulations! You have a treasure trove of free Christmas home decor. Head outside and gather some pine branches, pinecones, holly, and twigs. Arrange them on your mantel, or, if you have a wreath, or on the dining table for a gorgeous, natural, and—most importantly—free Christmas display.
Fairy Lights Fix Everything
Fairy lights have the power to make any space festive and Christmas-y. Hang some over your bookshelf, wind them around your stair railing, or drape them over a fireplace, if you have one.
Fairy lights are cheap and cheerful and give your home that cozy “I’m totally ready for Christmas” glow without overdoing it. You’ll be amazed at how easily and economically you can make your home feel ready for Christmas.
The Power of Pillows and Blankets
You don’t need to decorate every nook and cranny in your home to make it festive. Sometimes, it’s as simple as swapping out a couple of throw pillows and blankets for something seasonal. Change your pillow covers to red, green, or plaid if you have them. Throw on a cozy blanket, and suddenly your couch is ready for some binge-watching of Netflix Christmas films.
You can even wrap a pillow in a spare scarf—especially if the scarf is festive. An instant décor hack, all without spending much.
Printables to the Rescue
Want to deck your walls but don’t want to pay for holiday wall art? Enter printables. A quick search on Pinterest and you have an unlimited choice of printables that you can download, print, and frame. You can use festive quotes or cute Christmas characters. You’ve got instant Christmas wall art for the low cost of… well, paper and ink. No one needs to know your Christmas home decor came from your office printer.
The ultimate budget-friendly tip? Use what you already have, just in new ways. That red scarf you never wear? It’s now a table runner. Last year’s ribbon? Tie it in a bow and hang it in your Christmas tree. The key is to get creative and repurpose, reuse and reimagine for budget-friendly Christmas home decors.
