CHRISTMAS INSPIRATIONS BY HANLEYS
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the best parts of the festive season. Follow our simple step-by-step guide to create a beautiful Christmas tree at home.
1. Choose Your Christmas Tree
Start with a Christmas tree that suits your space. Before buying, measure the height and width of the area where your tree will go. Remember to leave enough room at the top for your Christmas tree topper.
Whether you choose a traditional green tree, a snowy Christmas tree or a convenient pre-lit design, picking the right size will give you the perfect starting point.
2. Shape the Branches
If you're using an artificial Christmas tree, take a few minutes to fluff and shape the branches before decorating.
Work from the bottom upwards, gently spreading the branches and filling any visible gaps. It is a simple step, but it can make your Christmas tree look much fuller.
Once your baubles are on the tree, filling gaps becomes much harder.
3. Add Your Christmas Tree Lights
Christmas tree lights should usually go on before your baubles and decorations.
Start near the base and work upwards, weaving the lights evenly through the branches. For a cosy and traditional look, choose warm white Christmas lights. For something brighter and more playful, try multicoloured lights.
It makes it much easier to spot any dark areas around the tree.
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4. Add Ribbon or Christmas Garland
Next, add ribbon, Christmas garland or decorative picks to bring colour and texture to your tree.
Instead of wrapping ribbon tightly around the tree, gently weave it through the branches or create soft loops from the top towards the bottom.
5. Hang Your Christmas Baubles
Now for the fun part — the Christmas baubles.
Start with your largest baubles and spread them evenly around the tree. Then use medium and smaller decorations to fill the remaining spaces.
Try placing a few baubles deeper inside the branches as well as on the outer edges. This creates more depth and gives your tree a fuller, professionally decorated look.
6. Add Your Favourite Christmas Decorations
Once the main baubles are in place, add the decorations that give your Christmas tree its personality.
Hanging Christmas ornaments, Festive figures, Wooden decorations, Glass baubles, Christmas bows, Flowers and decorative picks, Family keepsakes.
Mix different shapes and textures while repeating a few key colours throughout the tree. This will help everything feel coordinated without looking too perfect.
7. Finish With a Christmas Tree Topper
Complete your tree with a beautiful Christmas tree topper.
Stars and angels are timeless Christmas favourites, while decorative bows, floral picks and statement decorations can create a more contemporary look.
Choose a topper that works with the height and width of your tree so that the finished look feels balanced.
8. Don't Forget the Base
The final detail is the bottom of your tree.
Cover the tree stand with a Christmas tree skirt, basket or tree collar and finish the scene with beautifully wrapped presents.
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Make Your Christmas Tree Magical
From Christmas trees and lights to baubles, ornaments, garlands and festive decorations, discover everything you need to create a Christmas tree you love at Hanleys of Cork.
Visit Hanleys Christmas Shop in Cork
Looking for Christmas decorating inspiration? Explore our Christmas collection online or visit Hanleys of Cork to discover Christmas trees, lights, baubles and festive decorations in store.
Frankfield Road, Ballycureen, Cork, T12 C851
