12 Unique Christmas Garland Ideas to Establish This Year
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Garland is such a versatile part of Christmas décor. It can be used to set the stage for a stunning Christmas dinner tablescape. It can be used to wrap around pillars, railings, mantels, or even draped over your own Christmas tree. There are endless ways you can use Christmas garland, and this guide covers top tips to help you break out of the mold and try something new.
Key Takeaways:
- Dress up your tree with a variety of garland types depending on your taste
- Dress up your windows to make them pop during the season
- Dress up the interior of your home around railings and mantels
- Dress up the table where you’ll host gatherings
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Discover the top Christmas garland ideas for this upcoming holiday season, and be ready to experiment! With so many different kinds of garland, you’re truly only limited by your imagination, so break free and try out these top Christmas garland ideas this year:
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Dress Your Tree
One of the best ways to use garland is to dress your Christmas tree with it. A garland goes beyond faux pine. It can be any material, from fabric to wood to even popcorn. Use these top Christmas garland ideas to make your tree stand out with those unique touches:
- Popcorn Garland: One of the instant classics in terms of Christmas garland ideas is, of course, popcorn. Popcorn garland or something more unique, like this festive farmhouse popcorn and cranberry garland, is a perfect solution for adding that touch of vintage Christmas.
- Ornament Garland: If you want to play with size on your Christmas tree, consider an option like this multicolored ornament garland or this whimsical snowball garland. The pair so well with your ornaments by offering different sizes and visual interest on your tree.
- Showstopper Garland: You can also have your garland really stand out. Add this antique brass star garland for a unique addition to your tree, or really make things pop with this gorgeous golden pine lighted garland.
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Dress Your Windows
Your windows are another spot that’s perfect to decorate with garland. Opt for something traditional, make your windows pop, or be unexpected! These top Christmas gardland ideas will have you looking at your windows differently:
- Combine Garland with Ornaments: One of the best ways to use garland in your windows is directly across the top, and while that on its own looks great, it’s also the perfect solution for hiding any hooks or tape you’ll need to hang ornaments for the full effect, like you can see with our striped chain Christmas garland.
- Banners: Banners are another adorable way to dress your windows with garland. You can choose something sweet, like this handmade woolen mitten banner, or opt for cute characters like this beaded gingerbread man cookie garland.
- Dripping Garland: Dripping garland is perfect for filling up a window. Simply string an option like this frosted pine with pinecones dripping garland set across, and you’re ready to go!
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Dress Your Home
There are so many ways you can dress your home with garland:
- Wrapped Around Pillars: Pillars tend to be large, so you’ll need a dramatic garland as your base, like this real touch pine garland or draping cedar garland with berries. Simply secure it at the top and the base and wrap the garland around your pillar from top to bottom.
- Woven Through Railings: Another elegant way to add garland through your railings. You can either drape them or loop them around your railing up into the second floor. Choose something that glows, like this prelit Douglas fir garland, for the best effect.
- On Your Mantel: If you have a fireplace mantel, then garland is the perfect addition. Choose something that really brings the Christmas spirit, like this Christmas charm garland, or opt for something fun, like this HO HO HO Christmas Pennant Garland, or even combine them!
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Dress Your Table
Your mantel isn’t the only place that you can drape garland over. Your table is also a prime destination. Simply lay the garland directly across the table on top of the table runner. You can then decorate it with candles and other figurines for a truly beautiful Christmas dinner tablescape.
- Your Base: The base of your garland should look natural. You can go for something full-bodied like this draping glitter bud garland, or something more minimal, like this woodland pine rope garland.
- Dress with Details: From there, you’ll want to either dress the garland base with lights or smaller garland details like this jingle bell holiday garland set or retro Christmas glass beaded garland, as these can easily be woven through the garland to add interest.
- Look Up: The final place to consider adding garland is your chandelier. You can add little sweet details like this brushed gold glass bead garland to bring visual interest up. Pair with hanging ornaments, and you’ve transformed your light fixture into a Christmas special.
Where to Start
Unsure where to begin? It doesn’t have to be complicated. Determine your home’s decor style then begin with the tree and work out from there. We have everything you want to make this Christmas season special and warm for you and your family.
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