The holidays are a magical time of year, and decorating for them should be as personal and creative as you want it to be. But if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the options—and there are many!—you can take some practical steps towards streamlining your decoration process.

Here are five tips for getting into the spirit of the season in an efficient way (and not time-consuming).

Know How Much Space You Have to Decorate

If you know how much space you have to decorate, you'll be able to make better decisions about how to decorate. Knowing how much space you have will help you choose colors that work together and it will also help with deciding how many lights to buy. Before purchasing anything, measure the area where your decorations will go and write down any measurements on a piece of paper so that they're handy when doing your shopping.

Consider Your Home’s Color Scheme

Your color scheme is the dominant color in a room. It sets the mood and feeling, so it's important to choose carefully. If you want to create a comfortable space for your guests, use earthy tones. This can be achieved by using browns, tans, and greens as your main colors—or if you prefer something more sophisticated, try out dark blues or grays!

Choose Practical Light Options

There are many ways to illuminate your home during the holidays without wasting energy. Use LED lights. This is by far the best way to go, as they use 80% less energy than traditional incandescent lights. Use timers or a smart plug. If you want to go all out with your Christmas decorations but don't want to pay extra on utilities, it's best to avoid leaving your lights on all night long. You can set timers on most outdoor and indoor holiday lighting so that they only turn on when you need them! These also come in handy if you have children who tend not to notice things like timers or being told what needs doing for themselves (ahem...me). A dimmer switch will allow more control over the flow of electricity through each light strand which gives off a more natural look compared with other forms of illumination such as flickering florescent bulbs or halogen lamps (which tend to produce an unnatural glow). Lastly—if none of those options sound appealing enough—consider getting some remote controls so that everyone gets their personal lighting preferences every time they enter their rooms or walk through hallways at night!

Conclusion

We hope these tips have helped you get a better sense of how to decorate for the holidays. As always, we’re here to help if you need any additional advice or assistance with your holiday decorating.