{"id":527,"date":"2022-12-09T22:04:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T22:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/blog\/decorating-your-apartment-for-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T22:04:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T22:04:31","slug":"decorating-your-apartment-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/blog\/decorating-your-apartment-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating Your Apartment For The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It never truly feels like the holidays until you\u2019ve decorated your home. With a house, you have plenty of places to display your favourite decorations. But what about a small apartment? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you\u2019re limited on space. That doesn\u2019t mean you need to be limited on holiday cheer! We\u2019ve made a list of holiday decorating ideas that are perfect for a small apartment: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scope Out the Best Spots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get carried away when you\u2019re decorating. But the bottom line is this: You don\u2019t want your decorations to interfere with your daily living. You need to strike a balance between festive and <\/em>functional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for spots where you have space for a new decoration, or for belongings you could store elsewhere during the holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put Out Candles and Coloured Lights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just about the decorations you put out. It\u2019s about the way you illuminate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lights can change the entire atmosphere of a room. Set up red and yellow lights, and your apartment will feel cozy, sleepy, and warm. With blue and white lights, it will feel bright and energetic. You can hang lights near your bed, couch, and\/or TV stand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you opt for candles instead, you get a bonus: They smell delightful. Scents have a powerful effect on your memory<\/a>. By choosing scents you remember from holidays spent with your family, you can trigger vivid memories. Choose scents that fit the holiday season, such as cinnamon, peppermint, or sugar cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch Out Pillows, Blankets, and Tablecloths<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one is easy to do and affordable. You can find new fabrics at the dollar store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take all the throw pillows and blankets you currently keep around the house, and shelve them for now. Replace them with more festive fabrics\u2014gold, silver, evergreen, or red will do the trick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Space for the Small Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re short on space, you need to get creative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try decorating with smaller things. Hunt around your home and you\u2019re sure to find the perfect place for tiny decorations. These are items that can fit in nearly any nook or cranny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like paper snowflakes, which you can make yourself and tape to the window. Or pine cones, which you can use to decorate any shelf or table. Buy festive mugs that spread the holiday spirit without taking up too much space, or hang a wreath on the back of a chair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put Out Family Photos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dig out your favourite pictures from family photo albums, and find festive frames for them. This will serve as a reminder of what the holiday season is really about: Spending time with your loved ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fake Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not enough natural sunlight in your apartment to grow real plants? There\u2019s no shame in trying fake ones. You can find leaves, twigs with berries, and small trees that bring warmth and colour into your home. Try hanging them from the ceiling, wrapping them around doorways, or placing them in front of windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives to a Holiday Tree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like the smell of an evergreen tree, one that fills your living room with its rich pine scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might have grown up with one every year as a kid, but in an apartment, hauling a live tree into your suite just isn\u2019t practical. It takes up too much valuable floor space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doesn\u2019t mean you need to forgo the tradition altogether. Here are a few alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n