From tools and equipment to ribbons and floral sprays...
A Christmas tree takes pride of place in our home. It's a centrepiece that sparkles and lights up our space, while perfectly wrapped presents gather underneath. But there are some essentials that you need to follow when decorating a tree - and we don't just mean adding baubles and a tree topper!
Here, the professionals at Balsam Hill - whose artificial Christmas trees have graced the TV sets of The X Factor, Sunday Brunch, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and This Morning - guide us through what is needed to decorate the perfect tree.
1. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Decorating your tree is fun, but like any task, you need to have the right tools to ensure the safe and proper set up of your Christmas tree. These include cotton gloves for shaping branches, scissors with safety handles, and a sturdy ladder for installing toppers or arranging décor on taller trees.
2. BAUBLES
Many believe that no Christmas tree is complete without ornamentation. Available in various shapes, sizes, designs, and textures, baubles are a simple way to enhance the beauty of your display.
3. RIBBONS
Christmas ribbons elevate your tree's aesthetics and helps establish your preferred decorating theme. Balsam Hill's design consultant, Brad Schmidt, recommends using ribbons with wired edges. These are easier to sculpt into loops or rolls, and hold shapes better than non-wired ribbons.
4. TREE TOPPER
An eye-catching topper helps tie the look of your Christmas tree decorations together. Choosing the right one for you involves considering details such as the size and shape of your tree, and the height of your ceiling.
5. PICKS
Picks and floral sprays are great for adding lively splashes of colour to trees, wreaths, and garlands. Grouping picks together using floral wire is a creative way to elevate the visual appeal of your tree without overpowering the other decorations.
6. TREE SKIRT
Often overlooked, tree skirts serve to balance the overall design of your Christmas tree. It naturally draws attention to the tree's lower portion and helps to produce a complete, harmonious look.
Source: http://www.housebeautiful.co.uk/decorate/display/a909/essentials-for-decorating-your-christmas-tree/