Not sure which Christmas ornaments to purchase for this year’s decorating? Or perhaps you have other questions about aligning the elements of your Christmas decor, whether or not shatterproof ornaments are worth it, or how to store them.
We rounded up some of the most common questions surrounding Christmas ornaments and answered them here. See if we answered yours and get in touch with us directly if you have any questions that aren’t featured!
What Christmas Ornaments Should I Choose for My Tree?
That’s a loaded question but the way to answer it is to answer the question “what is your Christmas tree’s theme?”
The easy way to find compatible ornaments is to select them from the same category where you got your other Christmas decorations, as these collections are arranged by theme and compatibility.
Or, you could just choose a few styles that appeal to you personally.
How Many Different Styles and Sizes Should I Choose?
As many as you want, but a good rule of thumb is to decorate with at least two to three styles, that differ in size, shape and color, in addition to specialty ornaments that you’d like to add.
If you decorate entirely with glass Christmas ornaments and love traditional baubles, you could choose two of one color and different sizes, and two of the same size but different colors; that way you have three ornaments, but only two different colors and sizes represented.
There are also decorative ornaments such as finials and retro Christmas ornaments that can be used as decorative accents, but not repeated across the whole tree.
What Ornaments Are in Style?
Lots of different and unique Christmas ornaments are in style, and while these could change with the seasons, some of the different types of ornaments that are in style right now include retro Christmas ornaments, velvet ornaments, photo frame ornaments, personalizable ornaments, shatterproof, and glass ornaments.
What Are the Best Traditional Ornaments?
Many different types of traditional Christmas ornaments remain popular right now, among them being glass designs of all shapes and sizes. Other examples of popular traditional ornaments include nutcrackers, angels, pickles, Santa-themed ornaments, snowmen, cardinal ornaments, snowflakes, pine cone-themed glass Christmas ornaments, jingle bells, as well as nativity ornaments!
How Do I Design the Whole Theme?
One way to design a cohesive look for all of your Christmas decorations is to make sure they all come from a similar color palette and reflect the same theme. For instance, if you have a rustic theme, then ornaments and decorations that make use of wood and rich tones are effective. If you’re following an elegant theme, then a collection of ornaments and decorations in silver, gold, pearl, and with gemstones will reflect that.
We make it easy to shop Christmas decorations and ornaments by theme through the different collections we have put together. If you shop in one Christmas collection, and choose your ornaments and decorations from the same one, everything will be inherently aligned and balanced.
How Do I Store Christmas Ornaments?
The best way to store Christmas ornaments is in dedicated ornament totes that have separate cells for each ornament and which provide a high degree of cushioning. You can also reuse produce and apple containers for this purpose.
However, if you need to make your own system, you can do so with a plastic tote or a box, along with some bubble wrap or newspapers. Wrap and place each ornament individually and then store the box or tote somewhere safe, cool and dry. Avoid placing anything on top of the ornaments to prevent them from getting crushed.
Are Glass or Shatterproof Ornaments Better?
That really depends on your situation. While glass Christmas ornaments offer a timeless appeal and beautiful aesthetic, our modern shatterproof ornaments are nearly indistinguishable from glass and are much more resistant to breaking. This makes them good for outdoor and public commercial displays, as well as installation in areas where there are pets, small children, and seniors
How Can I Get a Deal on Christmas Ornaments?
There are two great ways that we offer that you can use to your advantage to score a deal on Christmas ornaments. One is to buy Christmas ornaments sets, which allow you to bundle and save.
The other is to shop our Dave’s Deals collection of sale items, many of which are very attractively priced and which offer big discounts. You can check out the ongoing Christmas sale via the previous link and get started saving this upcoming season.
Your BEST Christmas EVER Starts Today
With such a wide offering of Christmas ornaments, sets, and other Christmas decorations, we’re ready to help you have your best Christmas ever. It all starts today! Check out our complete, themed collections and make sure to follow us on our social accounts and through our official YouTube channel so you never miss ideas for inspiration!