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As December continues, it’s time to start getting into the festive spirit – and we’re here to help! At Savoy Timber, we’ve been helping our customers refresh and transform their kitchens for over 70 years now with our range of stylish, affordable kitchen worktops, and we know a thing or two about getting a stunning look for less. So, if you’re trying to add Christmas charm on a budget, here are some of our top decorating tips that won’t break the bank!
Lights are a festive staple, creating a cosy, welcoming glow in any room. Hopefully, you’ll have some fairy lights leftover from the tree – if not, they’re readily available at a lot of budget shops for just a couple of pounds. Drape your lights around cabinets and windows, coiling battery-powered models into a glass vase or bowl to create a striking centrepiece for your kitchen worktops. We’re personally fans of warm white fairy lights on a slower setting, perfect for adding a calming, golden glow.
Another budget-friendly lighting tip is to take glass jars leftover from things like jam and pasta sauce and place tea lights in them for a festive ambience. You can even take it one step further by covering the jars in glitter, or use acrylic paint or whiteboard markers to add simple stars and snowflakes to create a charming, inexpensive Christmas look.
It might surprise you to learn that some of the best Christmas decorations are just beyond your front door – and they’re free! Placing greenery in your kitchen is a great way of adding a classic, vibrant touch to your home this festive season, and if you or a loved one has an evergreen tree in your garden, you’ve cracked it! There’s no end of tutorials online teaching you how to make garlands and wreaths, with floral wire and wreath frames surprisingly affordable from popular shops and online retailers. We recommend enhancing your greenery projects with ribbon, leftover baubles and cinnamon sticks to create a magical look and a nostalgic, classically-Christmas smell. You can hang wreaths on kitchen doors and drape garlands over windows, doorways, and along your kitchen worktops.
But that’s not the only way you can use fresh greenery to transform your kitchen! We love the idea of cutting a few stems of glossy holly, preferably with vibrant red berries, and arranging them in a vase. We’re also fans of filling a fruit bowl with pinecones, adding the odd sprig of greenery and a bauble for a pop of colour.
At this time of the year, the shops are packed with tempting Christmas decorations, and it can be hard to resist filling your trolley. The good news is, if you shop around, you can find them for a fraction of the price in bargain shops and online, and you can use them year after year. Classics like toy elves and ceramic ornaments are perfect for adding a fun, playful pop of colour to your kitchen. Christmas mugs are another hugely popular festive item you can find at bargain stores – and there’s no need to keep them hidden away in the cupboard. We recommend making a hot chocolate station. It’s something kids and guests will love, and immediately adds a cosy, welcoming feel to your kitchen. Drape a festive tea towel over a plain tray and arrange glass jars filled with hot chocolate and toppings like marshmallows, candy canes and sprinkles. You can even display treats like cookies and mince pies for extra effect.
Finally, our favourite – DIY decorations! We’ve touched on this throughout this piece, but we’re huge fans of getting crafty and making your own festive finishes to spice up your kitchen. It’s a great way of creating unique, personal decor, and getting your kids involved makes a fun family activity everyone can enjoy. Here are some of our favourite DIY decoration ideas!
Those are a few of our suggestions, but when it comes to Christmas, there are no limits! Whether you’re hosting a party or creating a magical space for your family, your kitchen is the heart of the home, and it deserves a little attention this festive season. Hopefully, we’ve proven that you can add Christmas magic on a budget, and if you’re looking for a cost-effective way to transform your space all year round, we’re also here to help.
Our laminate kitchen worktops are stunning yet affordable, with both modern and traditional styles available to complement any space. Best of all, we offer great prices and speedy national delivery, with expert guidance available 7 days a week so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0345 0268 799 or visit one of our stores today!
