Plainfield Apartment Decorating Ideas For The Holidays

November 24, 2020

Holiday decorations

You’ve probably noticed that many holiday inspiration photos show off expansive houses and decorations to match. So what’s a Plainfield apartment dweller to do if you don't live in a large space?

Don’t worry. There are a lot of cheery and stylish ways to decorate your apartment for seasonal festivities. No matter the size of your apartment, you should try these easy Plainfield apartment decorating ideas for the holidays.

Holiday-themed furnishings in a living room area.

Upgrade Your Everyday Home Knickknacks With Holiday Items

If you don't have room for too many decorations in your Plainfield apartment, try switching out your current pieces with more holiday-style alternatives. Swap out your doormat with a fun mat. Switch out throw blankets and throw pillows with seasonal ones. Stock the kitchen and bathroom with seasonal towels. Decorations don’t have to be purely aesthetic. They can be functional, too!

Stick With Plainfield Apartment Decorating Ideas That Don’t Need Storage Space

If you have limited storage, use decorations that don’t require storage or take up very little storage space.

Fresh greenery and Christmas trees only last a few weeks. Likewise with gingerbread houses. Another short-term decoration is just putting out bowls of festive candies to brighten up the space and munch on until they’re gone.

Not every seasonal decoration needs to be large. Smaller decorations that are easy to store can make just as big an impact. Use ornaments that won’t break to minimize the need for bubblewrap. Use flat wall hangings, collapsible cardboard or fabric decorations, window clings, and flexible garlands that easily fit into small containers after the new year.

A small Christmas tree and decorations.

Choose A Christmas Tree That Works For Your Apartment

If you celebrate Christmas, having a Christmas tree is part of the fun. But those lengthy branches can overwhelm small apartments. Luckily, today you can buy Christmas trees in different sizes.

When deciding on a Christmas tree, try to get one that leaves enough space between the tree and the ceiling for your tree topper. As for width, slender, compact trees work better in smaller places.

If you don’t have a lot of floor space, think about a 2-3’ tree or an artificial half or corner tree. Half trees and corner trees stand against your wall or in a corner to save space.

Small holiday-themed pillow.

Be Creative with Placement

Apartments may not have the same architecture or amenities that single-family houses do. If you don’t have a large windowsill for your menorah or a standard fireplace for your Christmas stockings, don’t worry. You can put your usual holiday decorations in unusual places in your Plainfield apartment.

Menorahs are just as beautiful on a console, entertainment center, or shelf. Stockings can be hung on coat pegs on the wall, door handles, or shelves. Don’t have a public-facing living room window for the Christmas tree? Place it in a bedroom window instead.

Decorate Windows If You Don’t Have A Yard

People enjoy outdoor light displays, but you might not be able to put up your own when you live in a Plainfield apartment. When you don’t have a yard to add lights to, instead you can add lights to your windows.

You can wow the neighborhood with lights or hang festive wreaths and electric candles in each window. Have each member of the family have fun building a paper snowflakes chain or set up popular holiday silhouettes peeking out. Stores have been staging their windows for years, so why not spruce up your windows at home!

Get Ready To Celebrate The Holidays At Crossing 5 Towns & Flats

Enjoy this holiday season at Crossing 5 Towns & Flats! You’ll love our variety of floor plans and exceptional amenities throughout the year. Contact us at (317) 561-0907 or click the “schedule a tour button” to talk with a Leasing Specialist to find out more about living at Crossing 5 Towns & Flats.