The festive season is a special time of the year, even more so when it’s the first Christmas in your new home. After the upheaval of moving, getting the place ready for hosting and entertaining or for Santa’s much-anticipated arrival, it can seem like a somewhat daunting, though exciting, task. However, it also presents the perfect opportunity to establish some yuletide traditions you can recreate each year, making your new house feel like home.
So, without further ado, here are some top tips for preparing your new home for Christmas, ensuring it’s ready for however you’ll be celebrating the holiday.
Put Up Your Decorations
First things first: decorating. Pull your spruce out from storage or visit your local tree nursery to pick a fresh fir. Celebrating Christmas in Wiltshire at Burderop Park means you’ll be near several tree farms in and around Swindon. Once the tree is up, it’s time to adorn it with lights and ornaments. How about commemorating this inaugural moment with a ‘first Christmas in your new home bauble’? Or get creative and craft some homemade decorations, which will add a unique touch to your festive décor.
Add a Festive Touch to Every Room
Decorating doesn’t have to be reserved for your celebration space. From garlands along kitchen cupboards to Christmas bedding in bedrooms and scented candles in bathrooms, there are several ways to introduce the occasion to every room in your new home. Whether you have children in your family or friends staying over during the holidays, these touches will encourage everyone to get into the festive spirit.
Design Your Christmas Tablescape
Will you be hosting a Christmas dinner, a Boxing Day buffet or a cocktail party in your new home? Impress guests by creating a festive tablescape, complete with winter foliage and candles, to evoke a cosy and convivial ambience. Themed dinnerware is perfect for serving a spread of culinary delights, while thoughtful details like place cards are sure to delight family and friends when they take their seats.
Remember Your Home’s Exterior
Decorating your new home’s exterior will help you create a cosy and inviting atmosphere for welcoming visitors. Hang a winter wreath on your front door or flank entryways with seasonal topiary. In your garden, outdoor decorations and fairy lights with a warm white glow are an easy way to elevate the space with a festive feel.
Hang Up Stockings
Nothing sets the scene for Christmas Eve quite like hanging up the stockings. While you’re at it, wrap up your gift list early and place presents under the tree. This will free up your time to spend with loved ones, making memories you’ll cherish forever in your new home.
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