We are about to cross the threshold of the month of December, and this means having to start thinking about how decorate the Christmas tree to be in line with the Christmas trends 2014. In addition to the Christmas trees decorated with traditional decorations, this year we will see a strong presence of trees with a modern taste that match better with contemporary furniture: steel, glass, wood, plastic and cardboard will be the alternative to what we are used to seeing. Great space also for the DIY trees with recycled materials or made with eco-compatible materials due to the great need for respect for the environment.
The classic colors of Christmas tree decorations they are gold, red, silver, white and blue. But this year one of the hottest trends concerns the choice of tree color, which will no longer be just green, but will be offered in a whole series of original color variations.
Great preference also for the ecological tree compared to the real one. After the era of poor products, today you can buy perfect imitations and, if desired, even more imaginative and decorative.
Great success also for the original and creative Christmas trees that use recycled materials and recycled waste, such as cans, cartons, glass bottles. For an ecological alternative it is for example possible to choose trees made of natural recycled cardboard 100%, which can be colored and decorated according to our personal taste. In times of alarm for the health of the planet, green light is also given to Christmas trees made with the recycling of plastic materials such as, for example, bottles.
In recent years, the original DIY trees are also very popular, which with imagination and a little dexterity can give a touch of joy to the house. There are many options. Among the most popular of 2014 are those in natural wood made with wooden tablets of different lengths and stack them on top of each other in a stick, or if you have a well-stocked library you can use the books by placing them on top of each other. large to smallest forming a Christmas tree at no cost.
In addition to the many decorations that can be bought in the shops, green light for the customization of the decorations too. Slices of orange dried in the oven combined with a stick of cinnamon, garlands of popcorn tied with a thread, pine cones and dried leaves embellished with glitter and cookies sprinkled with snow are homemade ideas from the United States and Great Britain that are popular in all homes.