Christmas tree time!!
However I might be tempted and if I do I think it will be bare and solely decorated with lights. Ho Ho Ho everyone :)
Comments (64)
PROamordesigns
5 years ago
Related Discussions
Help with ugly view from living/dining area
Comments (13)I would use plants to brighten the space. The hardscapes are all good, they just look a bit naked and grim. It can be hard to make a space pretty but usable for the kids too, but its not impossible. You have a lovely sitting area to enjoy. Plant some lovely feature bushes in that gravel area. You don't need to completely hide the clothesline, but having something pretty and showy in front will create a boundary and the eye will be drawn to the plants instead of the washing. If you can't plant into the soil there, some large size pots will work. Maybe some medium sized (1-2metre) ornamental trees in pots, like citrus, a weeping ornamental cherry, or bay trees, moptop robinias are nice too. They will be compact. You could cluster some pots of herbs underneath or plant them and let them ramble a little. Herbs like thyme and rosemary and lavender will suit the gravel area and the heat and be hardy with kids playing around, the odd bike falling on them or crushing underfoot would be quite okay. bulbs in pots or planted around the edges of the lawn are great value low maintenance and hardy colour. You can get great seasonal variation in your view then. Online bulb stores like tesselar and garden express sell bulk landscaping bulbs at very reasonable prices. You can get hundreds of bulbs for $30-50. Bulbs are great hardy plants that won't be killed by the odd soccer ball either. The flowers may get knocked over or the leaves, but the bulb is safe under the soil. Cheap and cheerfuls like nasturtiums are good value colour that will self seed every season. Also, plant some very bright flowering shrubs behind the soccer net and against the far wall. Maybe some hibiscus? You need something to catch and entice the eye, plant some large flowering shrubs with larger or bright flowers or foliage you will be able to appreciate from a distance....See MoreGarden help
Comments (25)Hi lots of different options and ideas going on. I had a similar wall and understand how mean it can be to little ones. I bought and put up the expanding wood trellis. This instantly covered the area at a very reasonable price. I then planted quick growing climbing plants. I'm not a great gardener so I cant remember what i had but ask at the garden centre they will advise you. But at least you have a barrier in place to minimize accidents....See MoreWhat type of kitchen splashback!?
Comments (3)I quite like glass metro tiles. If you wanted a glass splashback most glass companies should be able to match a specific colour but make sure that is toughened. I wouldn't recommend mirror just because of the heat from the cooker. Another options is that bushboard make a splashback they have some very funky designs. http://www.bushboard.co.uk/inspiration/kitchen-design-ideas/splashbacks-58...See MoreDesign ideas please
Comments (0)Hi there, We've recently refloored and painted our living room. I think it's very bland and want to introduce more colour, perhaps a deep teal on the fireplace wall or something. Im struggling with choosing units for the alcove. I hate the TV stand and was thinking of something built in, put the TV higher and mounted on the wall but I cant put one on the other side or I'll have nowhere for my Christmas tree or baby's chair, will it look odd with something on one side only? Any suggestions for wall hangings and rug or no rug! Thanks in advance!...See More
Emily
5 years agoI don’t know why but this year I’m liking sparse Christmas trees. Might be tempted as a second tree and just decorate with lights. It’s strange since I also disagree with myself and think trees should be laden with Christmas bounty, so either I’m losing my mind or becoming Scrooge-ified!!
Emily
5 years agosharon fender
5 years agoLoving everyone’s trees, here is mine , don’t normally do tinsel but saw this copper tinsel in garden centre and loved it
Every year I try to buy a shoe ornament for my daughter to add , she’s 18 now and still wants to add a shoe to tree becoming hard work finding them xx
vicki lee
5 years agoLoving these trees everyone
Had this fake tree few years now, decided to ditch the glitz & glamour decs for a more rustic feel for past two years.
Gabby Wong
5 years agoOur tree's a fake as well, that is much bigger than really intended, after moving house the first weekend of December, and there being limited stock to choose from... obviously we keep going bigger in our choices rather than making compromises on other aspects
We add decorations to it from our holidays, buying something new (or a couple of things) whenever we go away. Love reminiscing on our holidays when we put our decorations up each year :-)
Angie
5 years ago
sam irwin
5 years agoI love a real tree but I’ve such a small space that my narrow fake tree fits the space perfectly. When kids were younger they use to decorate with a variety of coloured decorations and coloured lights but now I’ve teenagers so I do it myself in whites and softer colours. Happy Christmas everyone
PRObubbles bathrooms and tiles
5 years agoI love all or your trees! I have two, one is comic booked themed (my influence) and the other we bought this year for our dinning room. I've always wanted a snowy tree with white decorations and i think it turned out really well.
mcpeeple
5 years ago
rachelmidlands
5 years agoLoving everyone’s trees:) We have two. Slim fake one in the living room this year and a potted tree which usually lives in the garden. Supposed to be fragrant but I call it the sticky sap variety and you need gloves when putting decorations on. Haven’t decorated this one yet as having a rid out but here’s the fake one. I let my little boy decorate it:)
pdando
5 years agoI have a flat backed fake wall tree. So easy to put up and fits in a smaller space... Love it.
Sam N
5 years ago
Having come to the end of a stressful renovation this year (in my experience there isn't any other kind of renovation :-/ ....mostly due to me vowing never to live in during the works, and always ending up doing just that....the cost of renting alternative accommodation whilst also trying to keep up with renovation costs prevents moving out during the build from ever becoming a reality). So....to reward ourselves for surviving it and not killing/divorcing each other :-) we decided to go to town and have two trees, we both love all things Christmas! One in the lounge and one in the openplan/kitchen area, after all, this is where we will be eating Christmas dinner and we wanted to be able to enjoy the tree in that room. Here are the pics, excuse the disney stocking and very naff Santa, I have had them both years and love them unconditionally lol...Christmas should be a lot OTT and a little bit kitsch IMHO... ;-)
Emily
5 years agoForgot this one. From Christmas past :D
I’m sure these trees will feel familiar to some of us. And mum used to hang foil type chandelier decorations for a few years.
rachelmidlands
5 years agoAnd here is my living potted tree. Got tired of disposing dead cut trees a few years ago so changed to pot grown trees instead. This is the second one in 7 years, the other still lives in the garden (different variety) although I dare not plant it in the ground as it will grow monstrous. I’ve tried to decorate it with a natural look but part of me can’t resist twinkly things. The sprouts are a new addition this year and the ballerina teddy I’ve had since a child and always goes at the top. (Please ignore my horrendous decor. This is the breakfast room, more of a through room really, and I shall be decorating very soon....I’m thinking green:))
AMB
5 years ago
GJ Dee
5 years ago
Emily
5 years ago
PROOnePlan
5 years agoHere’s mine !
Have a wonderful Christmas everyone !
Kindest regards from Karen at OnePlan
kikiamack
5 years agoJust finished putting mine up. I always try and get 3 decorations when we travel. I stick to red, white, gold, glass and natural materials. Most recent additions are lace snowflakes from Bruges. Happy Christmas everyone!
Jo
5 years agoI love real Christmas trees although ours is already shedding needles so fingers crossed it is still looking ok on Christmas Day. I love seeing all your beautiful trees.
- PRO
User
5 years agoOur last Christmas tree in this house ever, we're a bit sad, but on to pastures new and hopefully hot.......not a big fan of the British Winter............so here it is:-
Alicja Hughes
5 years agoMy fake tree and kids’ mess Love the look and smell of real trees but definitely a no go with toddlers ☹️
Ribena Drinker
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoOne of our (real) trees is up, the other one is going up tonight.
Anthony (Beano)
5 years agoBit late but a wee pic of mine and my fav ball on the tree :-)
Merry Christmas everybody:-)
smartypantsnancy
5 years agoFirst real tree in years but trimmed with decorations collected over many years. This picture is taken by me lying on sofa drinking a big snowball, I’m finding it hard to get up :0) Merry Xmas everyone
Angie
5 years agoSome lovely trees Houzzers.
We've finally decorated our trees. One indoors and one outside. Here they are.
Happy Christmas.
Irene Spinks
5 years agoHere’s mine, off my feet this year following surgery so had to leave decorating it to my daughter and future son in law, very difficult for a control freak like me but I’m happy with it. Merry Christmas everyone here’s to a peaceful 2019
- PRO
User
5 years ago 
Karen
5 years agoI love this thread! Our house is still very bare but I'm delighted to finally have our Christmas trees out...
J C
5 years agoHappy Christmas Everyone! Don’t post very much but think the comments and suggestions from the regular contributors are great!
rachelmidlands
5 years agoChimney breast is now green! Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to everyone. :-)
User
5 years agoGot to admit struggling with Christmas this year, our tree only went up on Saturday and not taking credit for decorating that was a friend. Our tree is about 3 years old and only gone up as got nephew coming tomorrow and hopped the cars would destroy it....
Caroline Hang Hong
5 years agoWe have a fake tree that my husband bought for £20 in the Woolworths closing down sale over a decade ago when our real one shed 90% of its needles within 24 hours of us buying it. This tree has seen us through 2 children and 3 cats; only one of which climbed it as a kitten. It’s thinning and requires lots of fluffing and padding out each year but we love it and it’s covered in ornaments from every year and everywhere.
Monica
5 years agoLate to the party, I will miss our Festive touches once they need to come down.
Reception tree decorated in whites and brown this year, main lounge tree is sparkly white, gold and copper. Best Wishes for the Season everyone <3
Reload the page to not see this specific ad anymore
Paintforme