Decorating Your Apartment for the Holidays

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year, from the twinkling glimmer of lights lining the streets to the cheerful spirit felt when settling into a cozy and festively decorated home. If you live in an apartment home, you likely can’t put up any elaborate lawn ornaments, but there are still plenty of ways to fill your living space with holiday joy.

Learn how to decorate your apartment for Christmas with the friendly team at HILLS Properties! From incorporating festive staples like a Christmas tree and multicolor ornaments to creating DIY holiday decorations personalized to you and your loved ones, we have several holiday decorating ideas to make your apartment a winter wonderland.

Where To Put Your Christmas Tree

Your Christmas tree is the centerpiece of your holiday decor, which means choosing where you will place it is a very important decision. Declutter a corner or find a spot near a windowsill where you can place your tree without it getting knocked over.

If your space is especially limited, consider purchasing a skinny tree or a miniature tree that you can place on a small table. The key is to find a spot for your Christmas tree where the branches won’t block walkways but the tree can still be the focal point of the room.

How To Hang Christmas Lights Inside

Clark Griswold’s infamous light-hanging skills in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation may come to mind when you think of putting up lights for the holidays. Fortunately, hanging inside your apartment is a lot less work, but it still requires some careful thought.

Instead of using hooks or nails, we recommend a renter-friendly lighting approach by lining your window frames and walls with LED light strips. You can also wrap lights around curtain rods or the stems of potted plants.

Tinsel, Stockings, and Other Holiday Decorations

While not as flashy as lights or a sparkling tree, small holiday decorations and design choices can go a long way to creating a festive environment. Add a few strands of tinsel across your shelves and countertops, dig your stockings out of storage, and hang them from your mantel or other elevated surface. You can also check out local thrift shops or vintage stores for budget-friendly holiday decorations and knick-knacks that will add a unique charm to your space.

DIY Holiday Decorations You Can Make

Not every part of Christmas has to be store-bought—you can make DIY holiday decorations on your own that add a personal touch to your home. Create paper snowflakes to hang above doorways and on your walls, and string together photos of family and friends with festive garland. Consider crafting signs or banners that include your name, a special anniversary date, or other details specific to you to make your home feel festive and memorable.

Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Front Door and Porch

Even when you live in a shared apartment building, you can decorate the entry to your home to welcome you with holiday joy every time you arrive. One simple holiday decoration idea is to place a wreath on your door, either homemade or purchased from the store. If you have a balcony or patio, you can string lights up outside or place an additional Christmas tree outdoors to help showcase your festive spirit.

Make a Home for the Holidays With HILLS Properties

HILLS Properties strives to make you feel at home at every turn, especially during special times of the year like the Christmas season. Whether you’re living in your first apartment or moving into a new home with your growing family, our beautifully designed luxury apartment homes are the perfect spot to feel festive and welcome during the holidays and the rest of the year.

Explore our available apartment homes for rent in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana today! You can also complete a contact form online with any questions.