Decorate a Room for a Christmas Party

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Factors to Consider Before Decorating a Room

Christmas Party Decoration Themes

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Imagine having a Christmas party in a dull room with nothing but regular chairs, tables and a plain white wall. Now imagine a festive party with overflowing flowers, balloons, glitter, lights and toys in all the colors of the rainbow. Which would you prefer? Designing a room for a Christmas party is something at which not everyone excels. Sure, it can be delightful to see the finished set-up, but it is more than just hanging Christmas decorations.

While you don't need an interior designer decorating may be easier if you take these into consideration beforehand:

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   Choose an appropriate theme for the event

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   The theme serves as your guide to whether you will need a certain space for performers or band, a spot for a cocktail bar, or just a table centerpiece. The type of Christmas party you will be hosting is your guide to other factors.

   

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   Venue size

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   The size of the venue directly correlates to the size and quantity of decorative choices available for you to use at that location.

   

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   Number of guests

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   Once you know the approximate number of guests, it may make planning room decorations even easier by narrowing down decorative ideas. Keep in mind that your guests are more important than the decorations so make sure they are comfortable.

   

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   Timing

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   If the party is being held during the evening or night you may want to use more lights to help create atmosphere. Daytime parties usually don't need as much supplemental lighting as the natural light filters through Windows.

   

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   Budget

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   Knowing your spending limit is crucial as it limits how many decorations you can purchase. Take into account the venue, food, drinks, and any party favors before you buy decorations. This way you'll have an exact amount to spend without worrying about overspending.

   

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   Colored Themes

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   You may choose to base your theme on your favorite Christmas color combination. It could be just red and green, or red and white, it could be just gold or silver. For a red and white theme, you may choose ornaments such as Santa hats on chairs, pillowcases, or candy cane vases. Anything that you could think of with that motif would do. You may also put a little sparkling colors like silver and gold for variation.

   

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   Music

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   Music-oriented families might as well have a theme about musical instruments, or singers, or a specific Music Video. Sheet music will be useful for various decorating ideas. Create a custom designed candles, wreath, or balls. You may also choose a certain Christmas Song inspiration.

   

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   Christmas Cookie Party

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   Those who love baking can invite their friends over for a Christmas cookie swap party. Decorate your Christ tree with cookie cutters. You may also use your cookie cutters to create little Christmas tree ornaments. And of course, prepare an area where you could place cookie mix jars as a take home gift for visitors.

   

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   Vintage

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   How about a 50's, 60's or 80's themed party? Display some vintage items that you already have and add some Christmas pieces to the mix.

   

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   Animal Lovers

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   If you love pets and other animals, you can host a party with that theme. Get your stuffed animals, toys, and decorate them with ribbons in green, red and gold colors or have an animal costume party.

   

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   Nature

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   For nature lovers, you can use your mini plants as your decorations. Add some little candy canes and mini Santas for added appeal. Your Christmas tree ornaments can also be made from dried fruits. Decorate with pine cones, raffia bows, fruit garlands and grapevines.

   

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   Movie Themes

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   If you are a fan of Hunger Games or Thor or any other movie that is a family favorite, you can always use these movies as an inspiration for your Christmas room decoration. It doesn't have to be expensive, you just have to be resourceful. For example, your wreath can look like the logo for Hunger Games. You may also put little mementos on certain rooms like the restroom, kitchen or cloakroom.

   

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   Nautical

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   There's always something reminiscent with nautical themes. Combine your Christmas decors with some shells, mini-ship toys, blue and white place mats, shell garlands and more.

   

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   Hat Party

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   Decorate the room with party hats that range from bold-colored ones to the standard red and white Santa hat. Put some hats on the chairs, lamps, throw pillow to have that festive mood.

   

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    Patriotic

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    Use little flags as a decoration on various parts of the house. The lights on your pavement or on the Christmas tree can be just blue,red and white to have that patriotic feel. Add those colors too on your staircase decoration along with the Christmas garlands.

    

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• Make decorating for an event a family affair.

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