With Christmas roughly a month away, now up until the New Year is a time when friends, family, and neighbors begin to get together to enjoy festive activities. And with the inevitable parade of guests, it is important for your home to be ready to cater to the masses. Christmas is a special time of year that puts everyone in a good mood, which means, in order to keep up with traditions, you need a Christmas-ready home.

Although undoubtedly the living room will accommodate the star attraction – the Christmas tree – it is important to open up the home with other fun decorating ideas and home designs. It may feel unnecessary but sometimes even the smallest of home decor changes can make a world of difference to guests, whether they are just over for dinner or staying for a few nights.

And with all the other expenses this season brings, your Christmas décor needn’t break the bank. Below I have shared my top five purse-friendly ways to achieve a Christmas-ready home.

Declutter

A simple yet effective way to achieve a Christmas-ready home this festive season is to declutter. Take the time to go room to room and remove items that are not required or can be stored away. You do not have to do a massive clean out but it is nice to tidy up common-use areas to make it more inviting to guests.

Festive cheer

Instead of only focusing on decorating the living room, place a little Christmas spirit in every area of the home. Forget about one large Christmas tree and instead opt for a few smaller ones to be placed in a variety of rooms throughout the home. You can also simply place pine cones, wreaths, or spray the windows with fake snow to recreate a winter wonderland in any room you desire.

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Sense of smell

Our sense of smell is one that evokes memories and creates lasting experiences. Everyone has fond memories developed through Christmas scents so, to make achieve a Christmas-ready home, use them throughout the home to create a cozy and familiar atmosphere for guests. Try placing scented candles in bathrooms and bedrooms with aromas such as cinnamon, vanilla, or orange and clove to fill the home with a subtle Christmas fragrance. Alternatively, homemade Christmas favorites, such as camembert and cranberries or gingerbread cookies, will not only fill the home with a delectable bouquet, it will also entice the hunger of guests as they are lured to the exquisite dishes you have prepared.

Lights

Creating a festive mood is easily done through lights. Fairy lights are beautiful on the Christmas tree and are equally breathtaking in a variety of other forms. Try wrapping them over the stair banisters or draped across the outside balcony. It will recreate a magical ambiance, captivating children and adults alike in a Christmas wonderland.

About the Author – Medy Navani

Medy is the founder of award-winning Interior Design and Architecture company, Design Haus Medy. He has become renowned internationally for the design of prestigious private homes and the creation of stunning bespoke interior design concepts. His design ethos hinges on “less is more”, using chic designs with contemporary furnishings.