This Decades-Old Christmas Decor Trend Is Making A Nostalgic Comeback In Today's Homes

Decorating for Christmas means you are reaching one of the most wondrous times, and there is not much better than making your home colorful, cozy, and festive for the holiday season. However, when it comes to making everything look perfect, from the tree to the mantle to the lights outside, knowing what will work well and mesh can be hard. That being said, tinsel, a truly classic Christmas decoration, is making its way back to being one of the most popular additions to a home after several years of being thought of as an outdated holiday home decor trend.

Tinsel is such an adaptable decoration, which is part of why it is making a comeback. You can use tinsel almost everywhere in your home, with its shiny and reflective nature adding an element of sparkle and whimsy to your decorations. The material itself is  flexible, as you can cut it, glue it, tie it, and really do anything that your imagination can think of when it comes to decorating with tinsel. The freedom tinsel offers makes it an indispensable part of the handy Christmas decorations to ensure your holiday season is merry and bright.

One of the most common uses for tinsel during the holiday season is to make your Christmas tree absolutely pop. To ensure it sits and fits well on your tree, make sure the tree is properly fluffed and then start applying tinsel from the top of the tree down to allow for the best spacing. For the best effect, use tinsel as a subtle companion, as you don't want to overdo it when placing the shimmery material. If you want your tree to appear brighter, you can weave tinsel through your lights to make them reflect even more, and you can even pick different colored tinsel to fill your home with a beautiful range of hues. 

To tie rooms together, weave tinsel garlands through railings or hang them from doorways to add a festive transition between rooms. Any place where you are using other Christmas decorations, you can place tinsel around, on, and as a part of the other decorations, which can add a sense of continuity between your rooms. If large pieces of tinsel don't work with certain pieces of decor, you can also try a perfectly simple holiday DIY and make your own tinsel tassels, which you can hang all over your home for more light and reflection. No matter how you use tinsel in your Christmas decorations this year, it is sure to add a fun sparkle to your home.