- DIY Christmas window decorating is making a comeback – searches on TikTok have increased by 711% in the past week, with 191k posts
- Style consultant at Shutterly Fabulous, Steven Dempsey, shares how to DIY decorate your own Christmas window, with his easy tips.
People are embracing a return to nostalgic and handmade Christmas traditions and decorations, and it’s bringing festive magic back to our homes and streets. DIY Christmas windows are making a major comeback this year, from snow sprayed, intricate designs, to classic silhouettes, and interiors experts say it’s the perfect blend of creativity, nostalgia, and neighbourhood cheer, similar to Advent calendar window traditions of the past, where 24 homes on a street would each decorate a window and unveiling a new one each night.
“It’s a simple but community-driven way to bring people together at Christmas”, says Steven Dempsey, Style Consultant at Shutterly Fabulous. “At a time when many of us spend so much of our lives online, this idea encourages people to be present during the festive season – it’s all about connection, creativity, and a shared sense of joy.”
Expert tips on how to decorate your Christmas window:
If you’re keen to encourage your street to take part, or just want to bring some extra Christmas spirit to your neighbourhood, follow these stylish yet easy tips from Steven to create your own design:
- Go for glow: “Use transparent materials like black card or tracing paper to create festive silhouettes. Backlight your display so the design glows beautifully from the outside and creates a lantern effect.”
- Channel the effect of stained-glass: “Try coloured tissue paper for a stained-glass effect and jewel tones; it looks intricate but it’s surprisingly simple to make.”
- Sketch with snow: “Use chalk pens or fake snow spray to draw festive motifs directly on the glass, like snowflakes, trees, stars, and they wipe away easily afterwards.”
- Add sparkle: “Layer fairy lights to add warmth and twinkle behind your design. This looks great behind festive silhouettes.”
- Play with height: “Hang ornaments such as baubles or paper stars at the top of your window using suction cups or clear thread for a floating effect.”
- Keep it mark-free: “Use removable adhesives like double-sided clear tape or white tack to fix decorations without leaving marks, so you can remove them easily in January.”
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