Step 3 - Add the decorations

• How to decorate a Christmas tree
• Step 1 - Prune the branches
• Step 2 - Choose the right Christmas lights
• Step 3 - Add the decorations
• Step 4 - The finishing touch
• Where to shop for Christmas decorations

Choose your colour scheme carefully. We generally pick 3 colours for our themes, which includes an accent colour.

Hang baubles according to size, with the largest at the bottom, mixing colours as you go. Hang droplet baubles at the ends of branches, while fragile and more treasured ones should go at the top

Wendy Clarkson's top tip: Instead of tinsel this Christmas, why not use ribbon in one of your chosen colours to enhance your tree? Browse more decorations at ChristmasTimeUK.

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