We love the holidays around here. Christmas is one absolute favorite time of year, and each year brings a magic and beauty.
A tiny apartment doesn’t mean you have to downsize your decorating. You can get creative with the little space you have. Use wall, window and ceiling space to your advantage, and decorate everyday items to spread Christmas cheer throughout your apartment — without taking up unnecessary space.
Here’s the list of creative Christmas decorations for tiny apartments:
Washi tape Christmas tree
Make use of your wall space by creating a washi tape Christmas tree. This colorful 2D creation maintains the spirit of Christmas with its abstract design. Push a table up near your creation as a pseudo-Christmas tree skirt and have this be the main spot for your presents.
Tissue paper Christmas tree
Looking for a more intricate wall Christmas tree? The time-consuming, highly detailed DIY tissue paper tree maybe exactly what you’re looking for.
Christmas scent
An easy way to increase the holiday spirit in your apartment is to decorate for your sense of smell. This quick recipe will make your home smell like Christmas — although, so will mulled wine. If you’d rather, purchase potpourri and hide it in the corners of your home for a longer lasting Christmas smell.
Frosted windows
Frosted windows will give you a pseudo-white Christmas, complete with beautiful snowflakes. While these snowy decorations are stunning to look at, we would recommend checking your lease before trying this Christmas decorating hack.
Hanging wreaths
Wreaths are a festive way to decorate your home. Hang them in the window or from the ceiling to spread the Christmas cheer apartment-wide. The wreaths take up virtually no space, and if you use pine needles, will make your home smell exactly like a Christmas tree.
Cinnamon candle
These DIY cinnamon candles are another great way to make your apartment smell like the holidays — and will more than likely last long after the holidays are over. The candle should be small enough that it doesn’t take up vital space in your apartment.
White Christmas lights
Use white Christmas lights to illuminate your apartment. Border the window, or hang them from your ceiling for a winter wonderland effect. Take the light decorating one step further by hanging handmade snowflake from the wires.
Window ornaments
Rather than hang wreaths or lights in your window, opt for some garland and colorful, shiny ornaments. It’s basically a hanging window Christmas tree that will look even more magical when the morning sun reflects off of it.
Pine cone Christmas trees
Speaking of Christmas trees, these pine cone creations are a quick, fun and creative way to decorate your apartment with minimalistic decorations. These mini trees can be places on nearly any flat surface, thus spreading Christmas into every room of your home — even the bathroom.
Elf chair feet
Make your desk, table or chair legs look especially Christmas-like with covers that look like elf feet. Why? Because no one else will have thought to decorate this area of their home and you’ll win major creativity points with your friends.
Cabinets bows
An easy way to make your kitchen look like Christmas is to package the cabinets like presents. All it requires is a little time and patience, but it will pay off whenever you cook in a gift wonderland.
Snowman doors
This easy design takes virtually no time or money. Use magnets or taped construction paper to decorate your refrigerator, bedroom or apartment doors. Get creative and make other festive Christmas-time characters, like Rudolph and Santa Claus.
Unusual stocking uses
Impress dinner guests by tucking utensils in adorable stockings, as opposed to a plain old napkin. These decorations can also act as a remote control, toothpaste or pen holders. Purchase a larger stocking to use as an impromptu holiday wine koozie.
Santa hat chair covers
Don’t neglect the dining room when decorating your home. Aside from a holiday-themed tablecloth and a vase full of poinsettias, chair covers are simple way to up your Christmas cheer.
Reindeer candy canes
When all else fails, hang reindeer candy canes around your apartment. No one can resist the charm of these childhood crafts.
Merry pre-Christmas! Tis’ the season!
