How to Professionally Decorate a Christmas Tree
You page through a Holiday magazine and admire the trees, all so beautifully decorated. "How do professionals do it? " you wonder. "How do they make a Christmas tree always look good? " They have a plan and a plan of action.
You, too, can follow a plan and put it to work! Here are some decorating ideas that work well with artificial trees and fresh trees as well.
If working with a prelit tree, plug it in before beginning to decorate. If putting lights on, plug in each strand before you do anything else. There's nothing more frustrating than putting lights on that don't work and finding out about them after the tree is all finished. Always work with lit strands, so that you can see what you're doing. Begin at the top of the tree start by wrapping a branch with lights, then go back to the center by laying the strand on top of the branch, continue with the next branch by wrapping outwards and laying on the top again. It's really important to wrap every branch from the center to the tip and back, as this gives the tree dimension and luminosity throughout.
At this point, separate your ornaments and decorations by color and by size, so that you have specific groups ready to go. It's a good idea to work with one element at the time to make sure they are well dispersed throughout the tree in an even manner.
One of the things professional decorators make sure to avoid is "surface decorating. " They choose elements that will go deep. painter inside of the tree, closest to the trunk. It's the three-dimensionality that make a design stand out. Here you can use older ornaments, tinsel garlands, or brighter decorations. Be sure that bigger sized ornaments are at the bottom of the tree as well. That will make the tree appear grounded and balanced. Tuck some some ornaments in while bringing some out.
If adding ribbon, tuck in here and there to create volume. If using bows, make sure they are opened and fluffed. And, if this is not your cup of tea, hire a professional. They'll be done in no time and all you'll have to do is enjoy!
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