How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like a Professional

Step 1 | Build a Theme

The first step in learning how to decorate a Christmas tree professionally is to select and stick to a cohesive theme or concept. A spectacular tree needs an element that ties everything together. Dagmar suggests basing your Christmas tree theme on a certain color palette, an ornament collection, or one of your interests.  

Then, get style inspiration from designer blogs, home décor sites, or Pinterest. Finally, create a mood board to bring your vision to life. This will help you pick out the decorations that you need. 

Step 4 | Divide the Tree into Sections

To decorate like a professional, view your Christmas tree in sections: top, middle, and bottom. Style each section, starting from the top, and then work your way down.

For a more balanced look, Dagmar suggests further segmenting your tree into quadrants. This ensures no two similar items are too close together. As an example, Dagmar used two styles of tree picks to mark the divisions while achieving a dramatic effect.

Step 5 | Dress the Tree

Learn how to dress a Christmas tree the way the pros do it by following the steps outlined below.

Start With Classic Ornaments

When trimming your tree, start with ornaments in a classic color scheme like silver, gold, white, red, and green. These hues mix and match well with other tree decorations to create a different theme every year.

Combine Large and Small Ornaments for Depth

There no hard and fast rules to hanging ornaments. However, experts tend to begin with larger ones. They tuck them deeper within the foliage to add depth. As a result, they achieve a beautiful, layered look.

On the other hand, smaller ornaments look best when hung on the tips of the branches. Designers do this to create a draping effect. Brad likes combining different ornament sizes for a bold statement.

Style With Ribbon

Decorate your Christmas tree like a professional by using Christmas tree ribbons as ornaments. Brad recommends using wired ones because they’re easier to shape and style. As demonstrated in the video above, choose two ribbons with different styles and widths. Layer them to create texture. Then, finish the ribbon with a creative twist at the ends.

Fill in Gaps With Picks

Using Christmas tree picks and sprays  is a creative way to fill in the sparse areas of your tree. Also, they bring a different kind of texture to the whole look. If you want a more natural feel for your display, choose picks like berries, flowers, or pine cones. On the other hand, achieve a more sophisticated effect with fancier ones embellished with crystals or pearls.

Step 7 | Add a Tree Topper

Polish your display with a tree topper to complement your theme. However, if you want a designer look for your tree, improvising is key. For instance, Dagmar likes to tie picks together in an elegant bouquet. Similarly, Brad ties ornaments together using floral wire, then adds picks for drama. Using a custom topper adds personality to your tree which sets it apart from the rest.