To impress your guests at Christmas with an enchanting decoration but at a very reasonable price, get inspired by our 15 cheap Christmas decoration ideas, very simple inspirations which, however, are of the most beautiful effect.
For an original and inexpensive Christmas decoration, bet on recycling and diversion with these few ideas that are easy to copy and reproduce in your own way. You will be able to prove to your guests that there is no need for an ultra-decorative Christmas tree to make the party a success, that there is no need to overdose for a grandiose Christmas. All you have to do is combine a few accessories, twist certain elements of the décor in Christmas mode, pimp your usual decoration with a few natural elements or golden touches. Follow the guide to a successful Christmas at a reduced price!
Plant your Christmas table runner
Fresh moss, pine cones, holly and fir branches, gather all this greenery imbued with the Christmas spirit in the center of your table, on a fir green velvet table runner, for example, to decorate your raw wood table. Also opt for a few well-chosen decorative elements, such as small conical trees, to place here and there on your festive table.
Make a table runner with a simple string of lights
To decorate your festive table without cluttering it, reuse a very thin string of lights and arrange them throughout your holiday table. It will be enough to illuminate your decoration without overloading the atmosphere. Also scatter a few candles and possibly some details gleaned from nature: pine cones, holly branches, moss... And get out your best tableware for a sumptuous dinner without overdoing it.
Swap the Christmas wreath for a bouquet of winter plants
For a zero-spending, original and ecological Christmas, swap the traditional Christmas wreath for... a large bunch of dried foliage. For a 'wow' effect from your guests, dry eucalyptus, hanging it upside down in a dry and shady place (an attic for example), taking care to lacquer it beforehand to keep the color. For the festive side, tie a pretty ribbon, of lace or red velvet around the stems, then hang it on the front door! The most beautiful effect on a door or to place on a sideboard by decorating it with candles.
Ditch the wrapping paper for the Furoshiki
Economy and ecology often go hand in hand, and even more so for the end of year celebrations! Rather than investing in new rolls of wrapping paper, try the art of Furoshiki, a fabric folding technique of Japanese origin that is riding the wave of second life. Poetic and green, Furoshiki requires a little know-how but its DIY character has the effect of appearing as a second gift. With it, we make people happy while avoiding the mountains of paper that has been relegated to the trash and unnecessary expenses. A trick as cunning as it is beautiful!
Use everyday decorative objects for a cheap Christmas decoration
To perfect the festive atmosphere, don't hesitate to use or divert everyday objects: the classic candle becomes festive, the demijohn welcomes a garland of lights, the bouquet of flowers is transformed into a bouquet of holly... In a word, save money by reinforcing the winter aspect of the house and create a décor that is as cocooning as it is festive!
Choose vintage tableware for a cheap Christmas table
In line with an eco-responsible and economical Christmas, the festive table will be able to borrow vintage codes to reduce the amount of the festivities. And yes, what could be better than bargain-hunting or stealing grandma's crockery to welcome your guests with a retro and personal table. Tablecloth with family initials, vintage plate, embroidered napkin, the Christmas table plays the card of moderation and discretion for a respected mini budget.
Arrange Christmas baubles on a tray
If you don't have room for a tree or if you want to do without it, gather the most beautiful Christmas baubles in a golden tray, to place on a coffee table or a sideboard. Bet on harmony by staying in the same range of colors, green, white, gold. Of course, you want to make it original for Christmas, but don't stray too far from it either to keep the spirit.
Pimp a wreath with eucalyptus or a string of lights
Wrap a thin string of lights or eucalyptus leaves around an iron or wooden strapping for a unique, no-fuss Christmas wreath. The extra touch? Create a corner 100% dedicated to Christmas, by installing, under the garland, your most beautiful decorative elements, a few candles, branches or small gifts as an Advent calendar.
Create a Christmas buffet
To change from the Christmas tree corner to the foot covered with gifts, imagine an area dedicated to Christmas, without trees, without greenery! Find a pretty branch, ribbons, a vase and arrange everything on a sideboard: candles, golden trays, tray with Christmas baubles. Red, white, gold, green, opt for one or two colors no more!
Switch to cheap paper Christmas decorations
If you're looking to renew your merry troop of Christmas decorations while avoiding a hefty bill, there's only one solution: go paper! Paper Christmas decorations have been on the rise for a few years. Whether it's a paper Christmas tree, a paper Christmas garland or a paper Christmas ball, it's impossible to ignore this phenomenon this Christmas 2023. Easy to get (and even to create yourself), the paper Christmas decoration sublimates small and large tree, beautiful table as a windowsill!
Opt for a small, inexpensive and inventive tree
You don't need a green tree to invoke the Christmas spirit! All you need is a little imagination. Christmas tree in masking-tape on the wall, small wooden tree to put up in a minimalist version, bouquet of branches wedged in a beautiful vase accompanied by a few red and green ribbons, as well as some Christmas decoration elements, there are many options to reduce the budget traditionally given to the purchase of a beautiful and large green tree!
Hang cardboard decoration for a cheap Christmas decoration
To personalise your decoration, imagine trees, stars, paper or cardboard Christmas baubles, to accessorise with gold paint, glitter, scraps of gift paper from last year, candles and fairy lights. For a harmonious decoration, stick to a single range of colors, with a preference for white, silver and gold.
Opt for a cheap outdoor Christmas decoration
Forget the XXL light decorations for an American-style Christmas outside, and bet on the sobriety with the formidable effectiveness of the beautiful and traditional Christmas wreath hanging on the front door. Natural and timeless, the Christmas wreath, sublimated by a few golden baubles, will lighten the electricity bill unlike the stars and fairy lights that adorn the entrances of the house. A safe bet!
Spice up everyday tableware for a rustic chic Christmas table
Since rustic chic Christmas is in fashion, bet on this natural - and economical - movement for an eco-responsible festive table. No need to invest in new tableware. Natural placemats, discreet candles, a few fir branches finely scattered here and there and voila! The everyday table becomes a pleasant Christmas table to contemplate.
Create a cosy and natural décor easily for Christmas
If you are more of the 'no need to do too much at Christmas' team, you will be able to appreciate a charming cosy corner with winter accents in the heart of the living room. To design such a décor, make do with essential accessories: candle holders, candles, bouquets of greenery, natural elements gleaned from nature... All of this is reinforced by the presence of accessories specific to the season in tactile materials: bouclé wool cushion, cozy plaid, cozy rug... A painting conducive to the magic of Christmas... on a very reasonable budget!