Nov 8

Nov 8 Holiday Decor Solutions under $100

Christmas is perhaps the most expensive holiday. It takes a lot of time buying gifts for everyone you love. More than that, you always allot a portion of your budget to gifts, food you’re going to eat on Christmas dinner, and, of course, decorations. Decorating your home should not come at the expense of slashing your budget for gifts. And Urban Sales will show you decoration pieces that won’t cost you $100.

One… Two… Tree 🎄!

Christmas isn’t Christmas without a tree. It has been the holiday staple since time immemorial. But apart from cut down trees that stand six to eight feet favoured in the olden days, there isn’t too much space to accommodate it in these modern, urban era.

Good thing, though, IKEA has the FEJKA artificial tree. It stands just 120cm or a hair under four feet so it is really small. You can place this in your living area where it can garner a lot of attention. And yet, remain subtle and not take too much space at the same time.

IKEA FEJKA artificial plant, Christmas tree, $39.90

IKEA VINTER Christmas tree mat, $7.90

But it doesn’t end with the tree. Christmas Law dictates that you should do your best to decorate said tree:

First rule is to place your tree on a platform so that the plastic legs won’t rub the floor. The IKEA VINTER Christmas tree rug is just the item for this purpose.
Decorate with a set of baubles. The IKEA VINTER baubles has these in assorted designs and you can have them in both red or silver colored balls.
The next layer of decorations would be a golden pearl garland.
After you have the first three steps established, adding layers of decorations will now be according to your taste. You can have a collection of stars, little santas, and crowns. Or a combination of all three.

Do these steps and you shall have a small-ish tree with a big Christmas attitude!

IKEA FEJKA artificial plant, set of 3, $7.90

IKEA FEJKA artificial plant, $24.90

Hanging on to More Holiday Spirits ✨

Whenever Christmas is drawing nigh, we just can’t help but notice the hanging decorations in every household that celebrates the occasion. In contrast to the dark, sinister, and ghoulish displays, Christmas decorations lean on the warm, inviting, and rather festive displays.

IKEA VINTER top star, $9.90

IKEA VINTER hanging decoration, star, $9.90

And what says fiesta better than hanging decorations? The most basic form is this VINTER garland flag. Let your imagination be the limit and you can hang various IKEA SMYCKA artificial wreaths around your home. Round ones are the norm but you could also get the star-shaped one. Another minimalist take for decorating small spaces is this 18-piece set that you can hang in different places, using unique combinations everywhere.

Adding an element of warmth this season, aside from Christmas being in summer on this part of the world, would be hanging IKEA VINTER tealights. Now, who’s in the mood for caroling?

IKEA VINTER 18-piece decoration set, $19.90

IKEA SMYCKA artificial wreath, star, $9.90

Little Touches 🕯

Little do others recognize the little details that accentuate everything. A white cloth over the dinner table will be more attractive by supplanting it with a red VINTER candle dish. And a candle, of course. Now, you must continue the theme subtly. Christmas patterned glasses go a bit unnoticed but it goes in tune with the season. A golden VINTER tealight holder can be placed on side tables and it can add a layer no matter how minimal it is.

IKEA VINTER candle dish, star, $4.90

IKEA VINTER snow globe, $29.90

Speaking of little touches, how about items that make you feel nostalgic? When we were kids, we always thought that a snowglobe is the most magical thing our grandparents can ever give us. This is the Ghost of Christmas Past, back when iPhones were irrelevant. You can put one on display to remember that merry memory fondly. Adding to the nostalgia would be a VINTER stocking. There was a time that we were looking forward to seeing to it that Santa Claus put presents in our stocking and not coal. It was to gauge whether we were naughty or nice.

Speaking of Santa and his elves, you might also want little Santa soft toys placed in various places in your home to really have that Christmas spirit. Pair them with tiny Christmas trees for a glimpse of North Pole.