Christmas tree is the most symbolic thing of Christmas. Whether it's home, unit or shopping mall, it will be decorated. How to decorate a beautiful and classic Christmas tree? What are the steps to decorate the Christmas tree? What should we pay attention to? Today Xiaobian will take you to learn more.
1、 Design the Christmas tree
1. Choose a Christmas tree.
Christmas tree is the basis of your decoration, so you should carefully choose a beautiful Christmas tree. Some people like the appearance and smell of pine and fir trees, while others like fake trees that look like fake trees. Whatever you choose, you need to consider the following:
The shape of the tree should be beautiful. If you choose a real tree, you need to find a tree whose branches are evenly spaced and whose overall shape is gradually upward. If you use fake trees and make your own branches, try not to make the gap between each layer of branches too obvious.
Use tree racks and guards. If you choose to use a real tree, you also need a device to provide water for it. Placing protective devices around the tree will prevent pine needles from falling onto the floor and easy to clean.
Decorate some colored lights. If you have decided to use artificial trees, you can buy some Christmas lights to hang on the branches. Hanging a lamp is the most difficult step for many people. If you skip this step, you can spend more time and energy decorating your tree in other ways.
2. Choose a color.
Using a color theme will make your Christmas tree look more holistic. Remember, you should choose some colors that do not conflict with the colors of the room. You may need to decorate other places with childlike or ancestral ornaments. Here are some popular color schemes you can try:
Classic Christmas colors, red and green. The green trees are equipped with red ornaments, ribbons and wreaths. If you want to add some metal to look more energetic, choose gold or silver. The effect of red and green Christmas tree is very good.
Winter colors, such as blue, silver and purple. You can dress up your tree as a snow, glittering snow Christmas style. If you choose this option, try not to use red or gold again. Use bright or blue lights. For the really simple winter shape, white and silver decoration is the most suitable.
Metallic colors, such as gold, silver and copper. Metallic colors are easy to match. You can use one, two or even three colors. It's best to use brighter lights.
Cool or warm colors. If you want a different tree, try to choose colors that are cold or warm. For example, a warm tree can use red, orange and gold ornaments; Cool colors can be green, purple, blue and silver.
3. Select a theme.
Some people will set a specific theme for their Christmas tree, such as angels, nutcrackers or snowflakes. A theme can make your tree look more holistic and eye-catching.
If you tend to collect decorations around specific themes, you may find it interesting in decorating the tree and you may have more collections.
If you don't collect many decorations with the same theme, don't worry too much. Christmas is a good enough theme for the Christmas tree.
4. Buy decorative bulbs.
Maybe you're going to use the decorations you've collected for many years, but if not, it's time to buy a set of decorations that make your tree look exquisite and classic. Consider the following factors:
A lamp decorated with boxes. Most stores sell in boxes, about six to twelve in a box, and the price is relatively cheap. You can also choose some interesting and expensive accessories. Many people will choose these bulbs with decorative boxes outside to decorate the Christmas tree.
Frosted or bright bulb. If you only use one color light bulb to decorate the Christmas tree, you can choose different kinds of light bulbs. Or you can choose only one: bright or frosted.
Bulbs of different sizes are used. If you want to be safe, use a bulb of the same size. If you are confident in your decoration ability, you can buy some bulbs of different sizes for more visual effect. As long as you can put them together without making people feel strange.
5. Use small lights.
A tiny flicker will make your Christmas tree look more exquisite than a larger light bulb. Remember that your light bulb is just a decorative effect. Don't be too conspicuous.
Try to choose a light bulb that doesn't play music or flash. It's best to have the same color theme.
If you want to be safe, choose a white light.
2、 Decorate the Christmas tree
1. Hang up the light first.
Hanging a string of light bulbs is the hardest part of decorating a Christmas tree. But if you operate correctly, the effect of the light bulb is also the most prominent. Follow the following recommendations:
Hang the lamp from top to bottom and hide the line behind the branches.
Evenly distributed. If you don't know how to see if it's even, step back 3 meters. Pay attention to particularly bright or dark areas.
2. Hang a wreath or ribbon.
Once you've decorated the lights, you can start hanging any decorations. You can choose according to your personal preferences, but take these issues into account:
Try to avoid using fluffy wire. Fluffy wire was the most common material for decorating Christmas trees in the mid-20th century, but they are now out of date. If you want your Christmas tree to look shiny, you can use small pieces of aluminum foil to make the shape of trees and stars.
Plastic icicles are not easy to decorate. If you have ever decorated successfully, you may know how not to show obvious plastic texture; If you haven't decorated, choose something else to decorate.
If you like a wreath like popcorn, choose the white one. This means: no buttered popcorn. In this way, it will look more elegant, and white will work better than light yellow.
Metal or plastic beaded wreaths are easy to decorate. As long as you choose a suitable color, gold, a string of metal balls or stars will look good. Hang them evenly on the tree like some light bulbs.
Use wire or mesh tape. If you want to hang a ribbon wreath, choose one that can keep the shape from deformation. Choose a ribbon of medium width, so that the effect is better from a distance, but it can't be too large, so it's not easy to hang on the tree. The ribbon is evenly distributed on the tree according to the length of the ribbon, so the visual effect is better.
3. Top hat.
Put on a top hat before you hang too many ornaments. Choose a top hat according to your theme. Here are some popular options:
a. Stars
b. Angels
c. A beautiful bow
d. Holly leaves and berries
e. Big snowflake
f. Christian Cross
4. Finally, hang decorations.
Because the ornaments are fine and easy to move, it's best to put them after all the problems are solved. From top to bottom, and try to put it evenly. Remember to put some in the depths of the tree.
If you are going to use a mixture of bulb decoration and professional accessories, put the bulb first. Use them as a basis. Then you choose where to put jewelry, so that these things are clearly presented.
Consider the bottom of the tree. If you have pets or children, try not to put too expensive things, because they can easily knock down the tree. If not, you can add some more lights or garlands.
You can even use videos that are not often used to decorate trees. Such as candy and other things that children like. Pine cones and fruits can also be used.
[tips]:
It will be much cheaper to buy what you need for next Christmas after Christmas.
For those expensive decorations, put them in the box so that they are not easy to break.
Put the tree near the window. This will let people outside see your Christmas tree and cheer for it.
Remember you don't need to hang all the decorations. Sometimes less jewelry may work better.
Choose a tree with complete branches and stems. Cut trees are really cheap, but they will look unnatural, and more pine needles will fall.
Since nature is not so perfect, you can trim the branches. If you don't trim, you can choose a fake tree.
You can also put the tree in a bucket of water to keep it fresh. You can build the tree high with bricks so that it won't affect the lower branches. Cover the tree frame with a colored scarf.
During holidays, many areas will provide special services to remove and plant your trees. You can consult the local government.
[warning]:
Some delicate ornaments are fragile. Don't hang them on fragile or low branches (especially if you have children or pets) or too close to the side.
The Christmas tree may bring fire. Be careful not to use a lot of light bulbs and not to use real trees in arid areas.
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