Festive home décor ideas to get you in the holiday spirit

This holiday season, the saying 'there's no place like home' is taking on a whole new meaning. With many of us stuck indoors, the best way to get in the spirit of the season is - you guessed it- some cheery holiday décor! That's why interior stylist Kasia Waloszcyk revealed some merry decorating options from Walmart that will make your house feel like a winter wonderland. Not only are they easy to set up, they're also affordable, which is always welcome at this time of the year!Without further ado, check out some of Kasia's tips below, and watch the video above for even more info!

CHOOSING A THEME

When you're decorating your home, Kasia recommends picking a theme. It helps keep you on track when purchasing and compiling items, plus it makes your overall décor look cohesive. Everything coordinates – from wrapping paper to tree and mantel décor – so once you choose your theme, you know it’s going to look great!

CHRISTMAS TREE

The first thing is finding a tree that works for your space. The best way to do this is by figuring out where the tree is going. Move furniture pieces to allow for the tree opening to be clear. Then, grab some painters tape and tape off the floor in an X shape that mimics that actual diameter of the tree. Once you have that, measure it and it will determine the max width you can introduce for a tree.Regarding height, measure your ceiling height, ideally you want to go 6” less (8ft ceiling, ideal tree height 7’-6”) – to allow for a tree topper.Kasia recommends a gorgeous Kennedy tree from Walmart that’s already pre-lit, which saves on so much time. The lights can change from colourful to all white, which is great because it really allows you to customize it.

DECORATING YOUR TREE

Variety is key when decorating your tree. You want to be able to add a variety of different décor pieces like classic ball ornaments mixed with 3D ornaments, holiday picks etc. All of these introduce texture and depth to the tree and add a different feel, but at the same time coordinate and embrace the same theme.The best way to hang ornaments is by creating groupings of the same ornaments on the floor. Create small groups of all deer statutes in silver, all deer statutes in wood, all gold ball ornaments etc. Once you have done that, start with one ornament grouping and begin to hang them on the tree.When placing them, be sure to cover both the top, middle, bottom and sides – this way you’ll be sure to have that specific ornament hanging on all parts of the tree and you’ll avoid clustering them all together in one spot!

MANTEL DECORATIONS

Height is key when decorating a mantel! You want to place tall items on the ends (especially if your mantel is below a TV). Once your taller items are placed on the ends, layer them with smaller items to add a variance in height.Another great way to play around with height is by simply wrapping objects in coordinating holiday wrapping paper. You can use these to elevate different décor pieces and create different heights!For demonstrations and more great tips from Kasia, be sure to watch the video above! Happy decorating!