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Indianapolis Apartment Decorating Ideas For The Holidays

November 24, 2020

Holiday decorations

You might have noticed that many holiday inspiration Instagrams feature expansive houses and oversized decorations. So how can you find the same holiday spirit in a Indianapolis apartment?

Don’t fret. There are many cheery and beautiful ways to decorate your apartment this holiday season. No matter how large or small your apartment is, you should try these great Indianapolis apartment decorating ideas for the holidays.

Holiday-themed furnishings in a living room area.

Replace Your Usual Home Knickknacks With Holiday Pieces

If you don't want to add extra decorations in your Indianapolis apartment, try switching out your normal pieces with more festive alternatives. Switch out your welcome mat with a holiday one. Replace throw blankets and couch pillows with holiday-themed ones. Add holiday towels to your bathroom and kitchen. Decorations don’t have to be just ornamental. They can be practical, too!

Try Indianapolis Apartment Decorating Ideas That Don’t Take Up Storage

If your storage or closets are full, try using decorations that don’t require storage or take up very little storage space.

Fresh greenery and Christmas trees only last a few weeks before getting discarded. The same goes for gingerbread houses. Another short-term decoration is simply setting out dishes of holiday candies to add some cheer and munch on until they’re gone.

Not every holiday display has to be large. Little decorations that pack down tightly can still feel warm and cozy. Use ornaments that won’t break to minimize storage packing. Experiment with flat wall hangings, foldable cardboard or fabric decorations, window static clings, and flexible garlands that are easy to fit into small containers when the season is over.

A small Christmas tree and decorations.

Pick A Christmas Tree That Works For Your Apartment

If you observe Christmas, having a Christmas tree is part of the fun. However, those long piney branches cause a problem in smaller apartments. Luckily, you can easily get Christmas trees in many different sizes.

When choosing a Christmas tree, try to buy one that leaves enough space between the tree and the ceiling for your tree topper. As for width, slender, smaller trees work better in smaller rooms.

If your layout is fairly tight, try a table tree or a novel half or corner topiary. Half trees and corner trees fit against a wall or in a corner to make the most of your space.

Small holiday-themed pillow.

Place Your Decorations In Creative Places

Apartments may not have the same architecture or amenities that single-family houses do. If your apartment doesn’t have a large windowsill for your menorah or a fireplace to hang your stockings, don’t worry. You can put standard holiday decorations in new locations in your Indianapolis apartment.

Menorahs are just as lovely on a console, entertainment center, or bookshelf. Stockings can be hung on coathooks, windowsills, or shelves. Don’t have a front-facing living room window for the Christmas tree? Put it in a bedroom window instead.

Decorate Windows If You Don’t Have A Yard

People love outdoor holiday lights, but you may not be able to display your own outdoor lights when you’re in a Indianapolis apartment. If you don’t have outdoor space to decorate, then go ahead and add lights to your windows.

You can delight the neighbors with strands of lights or hang traditional wreaths and candles in the windows. Let the kids have fun building a garland of paper snowflakes or set up cute holiday silhouettes peering out. Stores have been decorating their windows for years, so why not add some flair your windows at home!

Now You Can Enjoy The Holidays At Penrose on Mass Apartments

Celebrate the holidays at Penrose on Mass Apartments! You’ll enjoy our variety of floor plans and wonderful amenities for all of the year’s celebrations. Call 317-661-4399 or click the “schedule a tour button” to talk with a Leasing Specialist to find out more about living at Penrose on Mass Apartments.