If you are someone who loves to put up holiday decor for each season, and you have a holiday decorating schedule for your sensational and unique seasonal decor, then look no further, because we have you covered so you know when to decorate for each holiday and what type of seasonal decorations you should go for to make your home feel part of the season.
Some people may only decorate during specific holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Easter, but that is basic holiday decor, and whilst Christmas decorations are wonderful to have up when they are in season, you may want to decorate all year round and transition smoothly between each.
Holiday decorations are fun and they can add something to your home that makes you feel good and put you in the seasonal/holiday spirit. Spring decorations and Summer decorations are something to think about as they don’t have to be out there like Christmas decor, but they can still have an impact.
When Are The Seasons?
To keep it as smooth as possible, instead of going from January to December, we will be starting from Spring (March to May), then onto Summer (June to August), transitioning into Fall (September to November), and finally landing on Winter (December to February).
Breaking it up like this can help as we will focus on the seasons and the months within them. Your 4th of July decor is safe, and that will be mentioned. Keep in mind that there are no hard and fast rules for how you decorate your home.
Change it How You Want
Sometimes before you start on new holiday decor you may want to see what previous holiday decor you can reuse for the new season. Mix and match it up, this is just a guide that you can base some of your styles on, but ultimately, whatever fall decor you want or spring decor you have your eye on, is up to you. Without further ado, let’s start decorating.
Spring Season
Spring is here and do you have a spring in your step about your holiday decorations? Hopefully, you do, as Easter is part of this season, so you want to make your Easter decorations something you are happy with. However, before you start decorating, don’t forget to pay attention to your outdoor spaces as well. Consider investing in professional lawn care in Red Deer, or wherever you live, to ensure your yard is as fresh and inviting as your indoor decor. A well-maintained lawn can be a fantastic backdrop for any springtime celebration, enhancing the overall ambiance of your home during this joyful season.
When Should You Start Decorating?
You should start to think about decorating your home towards the end of February and the start of March.
Bring in fresh flowers and light colors that compliment the warmth of the sun, and when it comes to Easter time, the seasonal touches of Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, tulips, and delicate flowers such as daisies would make a great touch to your home decor.
Spring is all about new beginnings and freshness, so colors that remind you of the outside would be a great touch here. Some people even add wreathes to their front door at this time with pastel colors, you could even look at nestling fake bunnies and carrots into the wreath too.
Core Decor Changes
If you’re in the mood for a seasonal home refresh but aren’t ready to part with larger furniture items like sofas or tables, consider making subtle yet impactful changes to your interior decor. For example, focus on interchangeable elements such as throw pillows. Swap out their covers for ones in light Easter colors, adorned with Easter-themed artwork or floral patterns. This simple switch can instantly infuse a seasonal vibe into your living space.
Additionally, think about altering the color scheme of a room or two to reflect the changing seasons. Consult with a skilled professional, whether it’s a handyman in Parker, CO, or a comparable expert in your vicinity, to explore color options that harmonize well with the season. By incorporating seasonal hues on your walls or through accent pieces, you can achieve a refreshed look without undergoing a major overhaul.
This approach allows you to enjoy seasonal decorations without the commitment of significant changes that may require further adjustments later. It’s a flexible and cost-effective way to keep your living space dynamic and in tune with the spirit of each season
St Patrick’s Day
Who could forget a day like St Patrick’s? Falling on the 17th of March, this day is a burst of emerald greens and fun decorative accents that are easy to add and remove.
You don’t have to change your Spring decor too much, just add in more greens and gold during the week, and if you have children ask them to make some art that you can put around your home. Make it fun and get into the holiday spirit.
Summer Season
It’s getting hotter and the changing seasons are making you think about adding a bit more heat to your spring decorations. You don’t have to get rid of them completely as the fresh colors can complement the summer very well, but you may want to see what else you can do.
When Should You Start Decorating?
When it gets to the end of May, around Mother’s Day, now would be a good time to put your Summer decorations out. This season is all about hot weather and cooling down, so think pops of color and the temperatures start to rise.
Add sunflowers, watermelon, citrus decor, and beachy themes. If you have neutral colored furniture then you can change your throw pillows to something more vibrant, or put on nautical-themed covers. Yellows and blues are a big part of Summer, and you can find some great ideas online about what type of those colors will work for your space.
4th Of July
Who could forget one of the biggest holidays in America? Patriotic blues, whites, and reds are what you will see in July. Right after memorial day is when you should look at decorating for the 4th of July.
You don’t have to go over the top with flags everywhere. Having one robust and sturdy pole in your front yard is good enough. It’s also the right time to get new flagpole hardware so that you can make your flag fly properly. Additionally, you can add small changes to your home decor (those throw pillows again), or you could put it solely outside on your lawn amongst your flowers and greenery as the colors will look good mixed in with the vibrant summer flowers and exterior design.
Fall Season
This season brings two major holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving. These types of holidays actually have big parties and events connected to them, from going trick or treating to having Thanksgiving dinner with family. Fall may be a bit chilly but it doesn’t stop the fun in and outside your home.
When Should You Start Decorating?
Labor day in September eases out Summer and ushers in Fall, so anytime in late September is when to decorate for Halloween, and when it comes to Thanksgiving, it may be best to put up these decorations just after you have finished Halloween as there is less than a month between both.
Halloween
Whilst the different seasons bring their own fun and events, Halloween is a holiday that kids and adults alike can enjoy with each other.
Filled with spooks and scares for all, you will want to add that element to your home by putting up cobwebs (fake, of course, unless you decide to give up dusting for the month). You can also add in ghosts and witches outside and in. And don’t forget your jack o lanterns on your front porch; they can be a fun activity to do with your family, maybe even a pumpkin-carving session!
But Halloween isn’t just about decorations and costumes. It’s also a time for creative activities. How about adding some Halloween coloring pages to the mix? These can be a fantastic way to engage with your kids and let your creativity run free. You can click here to find spooky or cute Halloween-themed coloring pages. Print them out, and enjoy coloring them together. Cut them into spooky shapes, thread them onto a string, and use them as unique handmade decor. It’s a delightful way to get into the Halloween spirit.
And of course, be sure to fill up a bowl with Halloween candy for all the trick-or-treaters that come to your door. You may be someone who takes the entire year to plan for something like Halloween, so let your creativity run free as it is the perfect time to do that.
Thanksgiving
Don’t throw out the pumpkins just yet as you can use them for your Thanksgiving decor. Go for warm colors like reds and oranges for the inside of your home. Adding leaves with these colors will make your home look the part, and focus on making your home cozy with your fall decor.
You may want to decorate the outside of your home too by bringing back the wreaths, but this time use the autumn colors to make it more for this season. Think of crisp leaves on the floor, kids bundled up in scarves as an orange sun sets at the end of the day.
Winter Season
Christmas decorations seem to be the main factor for Winter, however, this season also has the months of January and February, so between Christmas and New Year, you may want to look at cooler colors with a hint of sparkle too, that work for both of these events that lead on to the next holiday – Valentine’s day.
All of these holidays are filled with indulgent eating and drinking, so you may want to keep that in mind when decorating, adding fake pumpkin pies and turkeys to your decor can also make it fun, just don’t feel upset afterward when you are planning your New Year Resolution to eat healthier. The plastic decor made you do it.
When Should You Start Decorating?
For Christmas, the last week of November would be best for decorating, then just before New Year you may want to reduce some of the reindeer, snowmen, and Santas in your home, but still keep the Christmas lights as they will add that sparkle you need.
Once those two months are done, Valentine’s day is just over a month and a half afterward, so decorating the week of Valentine’s would be a good start, you can still keep the lights just add more love into the mix.
Christmas & New Year Decor
These two are lumped together because they are a week apart and a lot of decorations are the same, the only difference is toning down the Christmas decor and being a bit more celebration based.
Go for golds and silvers, or if you have your own color scheme for these two holidays, try and decorate your home within that theme, e.g. if pink is your color, pick up pink Sanatas, Pink snowmen, and pink string lights.
Valentine’s Day Decor
The day of love and togetherness. Not celebrated by all but still a big holiday for others to show their love. If this is a holiday for you and you do enjoy it, then why not go all out? Reds and pinks with sparkles and hearts all over.
Why not, it is a day of love and happiness, and even if it isn’t for you, it is for the other person in your life, so bear that in mind when you are plastering red hearts on your windows and wrapping up your gifts.
Conclusion
Now you know what is happening in each season and what to decorate for, you may be able to make a good and solid holiday decorating schedule for when it is time.
If this has just made you exhausted looking at the changes you can do in your home but you still want to do it, there is no shame in roping in your family to share the load. It’s their home too, they can have fun with it as well!