Here's How To Have A High-End Christmas On a Mid-Range Budget
It's all in the holiday theme!
Christmas is just around the corner, have you decorated your home yet? Before you into the next bin of holiday décor, try to come up with a cohesive theme for your home, because having a theme is the decorating secret of luxurious homes. Are you fond of white and silver? Try creating a winter wonderland. Kids at home? Come up with a Santa’s workshop theme.
But don’t fret if you’re on a budget; there are lots of mid-range, mall-based stores that have a wide variety of holiday decorations to choose from. Here are some themes you might want to try out:
Scandi Christmas
Hygge-up your holidays by creating a space that is warm and cozy. Choose useful items with modern-simple forms and textures.
This candleholder is already beautiful all on its own, but you can also add more to its glamour by placing a wreath on its base.
Marble Glass Candle, P499, Small Wreath, P99.75, both at Robinsons Home Living, at Robinsons Department Stores
Add a touch of the quirky outdoors by placing a pair of these candleholders on your table. Don’t forget to place a tall candle!
Reindeer Candleholder, P500, H&M Home
This geometric tree ornament is festive but modern. Its gold color pops up beautifully against green leaves.
Geometric Ornament, P349, H&M Home
A Kiddie Christmas
We’re all never too old for Santa! These jolly ornaments are for the young and the young-at-heart.
Traditional red and green and white are perfect for youthful ornaments.
Assorted Metallic Tree Ornaments, P99.75 to P199.75, all at Robinsons Home Living, at Robinsons Department Stores
Add a soft and playful touch to your tree by hanging different versions of stuffed Santa Claus and snowman toys.
Stuffed Toy Tree Ornaments, P65 to P144.75, True Value
Complement the kiddie vibe of your theme with candy-shaped trinkets. These knickknacks are almost like the real thing.
Candy Hanging Décor, P199.75 a box, Robinsons Home Living at Robinsons Department Store
Add warmth to your tree by hanging gumdrop-colored Christmas balls.
Christmas Balls, P299.75 for a box of 10, Robinsons Home Living at Robinsons Department Store
Winter Wonderland
Spruce up your home with pieces that make you feel you’re in the North Pole! Focus on things that are white and sparkly, just like snow.
Shake this Christmas ball and watch the silver “snowflakes” settle on the glass bottom—it’s magical.
Glass Christmas Balls, P599 for a set of two, H&M Home
Touches of silver on leaves of different shapes and sizes, and Christmas balls will make your tree look wintry.
Silver Leaves, P89 to P200 each; Christmas Balls, P149.75 per box, Robinsons Home Living at Robinsons Department Store
This star will sparkle hanging on your tree or solo in the middle of a simple wreath.
Star Christmas Ornament, P149, H&M Home
WHERE TO SHOP
H&M HOME
- G/F, SM Makati, Makati City
- Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City
ROBINSONS HOME LIVING
- At all Robinsons Department Stores
- Or visit their website
TRUE VALUE
- Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
- Shangri-la Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
- Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City
- Abreeza Mall, Davao City
