Easy Holiday Decor Ideas

It’s that time of year again for gatherings to celebrate the holidays, which means it’s time to get your home ready for entertaining out-of-town guests, kids back home from school and holiday parties. This video by The Home Depot presents several ideas for easy holiday decor and small changes you can implement to prepare for visitors:

Here are some quick and easy ideas for preparing for holiday guests:

Add urns to your front porch and create a winter display by adding natural elements like evergreen branches, pine cones and birch logs.
Transform your living room into a comfy retreat by rearranging the furniture so the focus is on your cozy fireplace.
Plant baby evergreens in terra corra pots and place them on the mantel for a simple holiday decoration.
Use task lighting as a functional and decorative element. Change out your current lampshades for ones with richer, warmer inviting colors.
Place overhead lighting on a dimmer switch to quickly transform the mood of any room.
Add holiday scents to your home with scented candles, spicy smelling cinnamon sticks or potpourri oil.
Between Christmas lights, candles and non-stop cooking, check smoke detectors to make sure they are working properly and that the batteries are fully charged.
Place area rugs around your home to give a warm cozy feel.
Make room for overnight guests by creating a space in the bathroom for towels and toiletries using convenient shelving units.