Holiday Decorating Ideas For Small Spaces
There are many benefits to downsizing for seniors, from less space to maintain to fewer areas to clean. But when the holidays hit, especially for the first time since the move, it can be a challenge to re-evaluate your decorating routines to accommodate a smaller space. Whether you care for an aging parent or you are an older adult facing decreased mobility, there are many ways to show off your holiday decorating flair and hold on to those cherished Christmas traditions in Colorado Springs. Home downsizing is on the rise, as more and more seniors yearn to remain independent within a home setting while reducing their square footage and upkeep requirements. According to the AARP, 77 percent of senior adults plan to remain in their home setting for the long term — a consistent number that hasn’t really wavered in over a decade. It may take a group effort with the help of in-home senior care and family caregivers, but it can certainly be done. It’s time to transform your home into a winter wonderland so you can share the spirit of the season. Here are some tips on how to decorate small spaces this Christmas.
Add Holiday-Themed Accessories
Because space is at a premium in the new place, you don’t have as much room to display decorations. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative! Consider adding:
- Holiday-themed pillows and cozy blankets
- Small artificial Christmas tree for a tabletop or the floor
- Small Nativity scene
- Poinsettia plants
- Strings of battery-operated fairy lights inside a few glass vases
- Ornaments or stockings on the mantle
- Festive-colored tablecloths
- Wreaths hung in place of framed wall art just for the season
Wrap Your Door
Covering your door in festive wrapping paper doesn’t add anything additional to your space yet it can increase the wow factor by a lot! You can even add ribbons and bows to make the package complete. This works especially well in apartment buildings where many people can see your gift-wrapped door every time they walk by. Get your neighbors in on the festivities so you can have a whole hallway lined with beautiful “presents”.
Display Your Ornaments in a Bowl
With a smaller space to contend with this year, consider ditching the tree altogether and displaying your cherished family ornaments in a large glass bowl, or a few smaller ones, suggests Real Simple. Add baubles of varying colors for visual interest, interspersed with homemade ornaments that your kids or grand kids made over the years. This makes for a touchable conversation starter as people can pick up each item and inquire about its meaning.
Get Help With Elderly Care in Colorado Springs
Whether you’re a family caregiver or a senior, truth is, we all need a little help now and then. In home senior care in Colorado Springs can help. From elderly care to respite care, we can help with all the daily things that need attention, and that includes making your space shiny and bright for the holidays. To learn more, contact us.
