Ask a questionQuestion?

ᐅ First Christmas in Your New Home – How Did You Decorate?

Created on: 14 Dec 2015 10:21
D
Doc.Schnaggls
Original post
Hello,

here’s a topic that isn’t directly related to construction for once...

Somehow, the decoration craze caught us just before Christmas.

How have you decorated your "home" to get into the spirit of your (first) Christmas in your own house?

Here are a few pictures of how things look at our place right now – we’re looking forward to seeing many beautiful photos of your decoration ideas.


Night photo of a house with illuminated entrance and window

Our illuminated column


Decorative light tree with string lights in front of a purple wall in the living room.

Our "upgraded" coat rack



Our illuminated staircase


Decorative glass vase with warm lights and green branch on dark floor
Houseplant in black pot with string lights indoors next to hallway wall

“Christmas vase” and “Christmas palm”


Modern kitchen with island, bar stools and Christmas decorations in warm lighting.

Our illuminated counter


Table decoration with lit candles on wooden table, warm light, XMAS lettering


Sorry, some pictures are a bit blurry – I wasn’t able to upload them in full size unfortunately.

Best regards & happy holidays,

Sandra & Dirk
EveundGerd19 Dec 2015 22:56
#25
Today, I received house slippers as a gift from our daughter: Walt Disney's Frozen! Funny but uncomfortable.
With protruding carrots.

I watched the movie once and thought it was quite cute. I guess this is the punishment now.
Benextra22 Dec 2015 23:58
#26
...it's a pity that this topic is being over-discussed. I had expected there to be photos and that it would focus more on decoration ideas—and less on house slippers.
D3N7S23 Dec 2015 00:31
#27
I actually expected to see more inspiring pictures, but I'll lead by example even though I don’t have much decoration yet. However, that will probably change over time! Today, I bought these cute figures on sale from the Metro.
They are still inside the apartment, but by this time next year, they will be joined by a few more figures in front of our new house.


Glowing Christmas decoration: three white birds with orange beaks follow a red snowman on skis.
Benextra23 Dec 2015 01:04
#28
...interesting nickname, cute group.

I would categorize this as kitsch, which we actually like! Here are a few pictures of it, but we also have some “normal decorations.”

Christmas house model diorama with snowy landscape, small houses, fir trees, and Santa figure


Small snowy Christmas diorama with miniature house, fir trees, and snow globe.


Miniature house diorama in snow with barbecue restaurant and lights


Small Christmas diorama of a diner model with Santa, lights, and snow.
Benextra24 Dec 2015 14:12
#29
Cozy living room with Christmas decorations: wooden bowl, pine branches, and baubles on the window.
Christmas tree in a modern living room with silver baubles and string lights
Studio light on tripod next to vase with branches and glowing decorative lights in the living room
Silver XMAS letters as decoration on a dark wooden tray in the living room
Christmas decoration deer figure wearing a red coat on a dark kitchen countertop next to gift decorations
Kitchen with coffee machine and Christmas candle decoration made from red ribbons
Four red apples on a black decorative tray on a table
Modern interior lighting with LED string lights along dark floor tiles and a decorative lamp.

...so, only 2 complaints left. Finally, no new mess in sight!!!

After a lot of frustration and living in a 50m² (540 sq ft) temporary apartment for almost a year, the lady of the house is now going all out (or all the way) with the decorations.

That’s why a few more photos before the holidays. The funniest thing is somehow the half Christmas tree. We can finally put a whole one outside now.

Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!

Jens