Decoration inspiration

If you know your garden centres, you will be well aware that the Christmas preparations in store began a couple of months ago. Perhaps you are not as organised as your local garden centre when it comes to hanging the festive decorations? But, whether you agree with the August prep or not, you can be guaranteed they sure know how to celebrate in style.

So, whatever stage of Christmas prep you are at, heading to your local garden centre for ‘decoration inspiration’ could be the most productive thing you have ever done.

Here are some things to consider before shopping for your Christmas decorations this year:

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Know what look you are going for: Do you want to opt for traditional Christmas hues or go a little alternative with cerise pinks and bright purples this year? Don’t feel you have to stick to tradition.

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How many Christmas trees will you erect?: For most, the answer will be one – however, more and more 3 people are decorating a few trees in their home, of varying sizes and styles. Some even have one in every public room which can be a lot of work, depending on how big your home is.

What is your budget?: Are you buying new decorations each year? If so, this can be a costly affair, so why not add to your collection of decorations with a few key pieces and come up with a budget and stick to it because, just like Christmas present shopping, we can also get carried away when it comes to splurging on baubles, tinsel and wreaths.

“the beauty of visiting a garden centre is that all its Christmas display items are available to buy in store, so you can easily be inspired and replicate back home.”

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Be inspired: Often when we see a stunning Christmas set-up on Instagram or social media, we wonder how we could begin to create it and where to purchase the items. However, the beauty of visiting a garden centre is that all its Christmas display items are available to buy in store, so you can easily be inspired and replicate back home. 5

Will you buy or make a wreath?: Hanging a Christmas wreath on your front door is growing in popularity year-on-year so consider one for 2021. Many people opt to buy one, but when you are shopping in your local garden centre for other festive finds, why not shop for all the elements of a wreath and make one yourself at home? Ask a friendly member of staff to point you in the right direction, they will be only too happy to help.