Affordable Festive Christmas Decor

Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t require a giant outlay of cash. Instead, embellish, re-use and have fun with second-hand objects This video by Better Homes and Gardens presents several ideas for affordable festive Christmas decor:

Here are eight idea for festive decor on a budget:

Embellish the entry: Start out front with red ornaments to brighten the front entrance. Wire a faux wreath with ornaments onto a living wreath for dramatic impact.

Update urns: Garland and ornaments transition urns of boxwood to Christmas.

Add to year-round artwork: Artwork like children’s silhouettes fit the holiday decor but live above the mantel all year round.

Flock thrift store ornaments: Bringing the snow-capped look indoors will revive any of your old colored ornaments.

Wrap presents in bold paper: Presents wrapped in contrasting paper will provide the finishing touch to your holiday look.

Turn a bookcase into a bar: Make efficient use of a small space by converting a bookcase into a holiday bar to hold wine glasses, dessert plates and more.

Vary tree heights: Place three small trees on a buffet and decorate them with garage sale and dollar store finds. Elevate the center tree on a fabric covered box for extra drama.

Display holiday collections: Christmas-themed garage sale finds like nutcrackers make a great holiday display.