Living in a small space during the holiday season can be a struggle, especially if there's not much room to move or rearrange your furniture.  So how do you add a festive touch to your living space without over-cluttering?

We found this article that gives you 12 simple yet festive ways to dress up your small apartment without feeling overwhelmed! Whether it’s a simple garland, a plaid blanket, etc.

12 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas for a Small Apartment

Posted by Designthusiam.com
Written by Lori

Here are 12 easy holiday decorating ideas for a small apartment!

1. Tartan Plaid Pillows 

The decor in this apartment is normally very neutral, so the infusion of holiday color is probably the single most impactful thing we could do to spice it up for the holidays. The red tartan pillow below works really well with the neutrals and yet is a bold seasonal cue.

2. Faux Pine Garland

With no mantel or even a sideboard to drape a garland over, we used the window sill to display this beautiful snowy garland. It lights up for evening and when placed on the wrap around sill, it envelopes the room in wintery goodness.

3. Bowl of Orbs and Pine Cones

Perhaps the easiest Christmas decor trick ever, a bowl full of glittered ornaments and natural pine cones can be added to even the tiniest room.

4. Faux Fur Throw 

Nothing says ‘cozy winter home’ quite like a faux fur throw. Who wouldn’t want to wrap up in one of these as the temperatures plunge, especially in an apartment without a fireplace?

[Click to read her other 8 easy holiday decorating ideas!]

Now that you have some ideas of simple, yet festive ways you can decorate your small apartment for the holidays it’s time to shop!

Best Places to Purchase Holiday Décor

Holiday décor shopping can be really fun, especially when you know what you’re looking for.

Michaels & Hobby Lobby

These two stores are great options when it comes grabbing what you need for your holiday décor. Michaels is more of your DIY holiday décor option, yet also has fun pieces that are already put together for you. Hobby Lobby has a larger section of décor items that are ready for you to find it the space home within your home, whether it’s large or small.

Target & Kirkland’s

Whether you’re in Target’s Home section or wandering Kirkland’s you’ll find yourself staring at Christmas pieces for your home that will work year after year. They are also the best places to grab your holiday themed pillows, throws, and welcome mats!

Wishing you had a little more space to decorate this year? Maybe it’s time to start looking for a new apartment that has an extra room or more square footage. Take a look through our available rentals below or begin seeing what your options are for a move in the new year!