It’s almost December, and if you’re anything like me, the only thing on your mind right now is getting your home ready for Christmas. The holiday season provides a wonderful opportunity to decorate your home and get in the spirit of things. Here are five of our favorite ways at S&G Cleaning to get your home ready for Christmas with some last-minute holiday magic!
1) Deck the Halls
‘Tis the season to deck the halls! But before you can get started on your holiday decorating, there are a few things you need to do to prep your home. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your house ready for all the festive fun.
1. Start with a plan. What kind of look are you going for? Traditional? Whimsical? Sleek and modern? Knowing what style you want will help you make decisions about which decorations to use.
2. Give yourself a budget. Decorating for Christmas can get expensive, so it’s important to set a budget and stick to it. Once you know how much you’re willing to spend, you can start shopping around for decorations.
3. Choose a color scheme.
2) Festive Christmas Crafts
A good way to get in the Christmas spirit is with festive crafts. These make great decor for personal use and also great gifts. Check out a few of our favorite crafts!
1. Make a paper chain garland to decorate your tree or mantle. All you need is some construction paper, scissors, and glue.
2. Cut out snowflakes from white paper and string them up in your windows.
3. Knit or crochet a festive scarf or hat to wear or give as a gift.
4. Paint a holiday-themed picture to hang on your wall or give as a gift.
5. Make homemade cards using construction paper, stamps, and markers.
6. Bake cookies or other holiday treats to enjoy or give as gifts.
3) Brighten Up Curtains
Curtains are one of the first places people look when they enter a room, so make sure they reflect the holiday spirit! Red and green are traditional Christmas colors, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other festive hues like gold or silver. If you want to keep things simple, try hanging a wreath or garland on your curtain rod. Or, for a more dramatic look, drape your curtains over some icicle lights. Whatever you do, just make sure your curtains add some cheer to your home this holiday season.
4) Holiday Plants and Greenery
One of the best ways to get your home feeling festive is to add some holiday plants and greenery. Poinsettias are a classic Christmas plant, and they come in a variety of colors. You can also go for a more traditional look with holly or evergreens. If you want something a little different, try amaryllis or paperwhite narcissus. No matter what you choose, make sure to keep your plants healthy by watering them regularly and giving them plenty of sunlight.
Of course, greenery also includes a nice Christmas tree from your local farm. You can also opt for a reusable alternative. Either way, decorate with lights, ornaments, and love!
5) Light Up the Night
Start by stringing up some lights. It’s not Christmas without a few twinkling lights. You can wrap them around your porch railing, line your driveway, or even put them in your trees. If you want to go all out, you can even cover your house in lights. Just make sure you don’t overload your circuits! Also, you can light up the fireplace and invest in candles with warm, wintery scents!
6) Bonus – Schedule a Deep Cleaning
No one wants to welcome the holidays with a cluttered, messy house. Give yourself a head start by scheduling a deep cleaning with S&G Cleaning before the decorating and entertaining begins. We’ll do the cleaning, so you can enjoy the holidays to the fullest!
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We’ll do what we do best – the cleaning! Our team loves to clean and enjoys making our clients smile while we are at it. That is why it is our job! Let us take some of these chores off of you and your loved ones’ plates so you can truly enjoy Christmas and the holiday season!
S&G Cleaning Services values consistent, quality service and trustworthy business practices. You can rest assured that your place will be taken care of effectively and efficiently with us. We provide commercial, residential, mold remediation, disinfection cleaning services and more! If you reside in Somerset County, NJ or nearby areas in New Jersey, contact us today at (908) 722-9254 to clean up your living space, as well as your loved ones’. Our cleaners will leave it spotless as we uphold our satisfaction guarantee.
