Designer tips to level-up your Christmas tree this year

If there is one thing that kids love, it’s decorating the Christmas tree. While some parents are happy with allowing creative expression to take over the festive decorations, others prefer a more “traditional” approach.

If you haven’t rallied the kids and put your Christmas tree up yet or aren’t quite happy with how it looks, here are some tips for decorating a tree in seven different styles. However, before watching this video by designer Monica Mangin on  ways to decorate a Christmas tree,  read this:

Don’t forget to childproof your Christmas tree!

• To create a firm barrier between your children and the tree, use a Christmas tree gate – baby gates or child-safe indoor fencing.
• If you’re going to put the tree up high, be sure it’s secure and on a surface that won’t topple or fall over.
• If your tree is out in the open, don’t use lights and instead use tough, indestructible ornaments.
• Tinsel is a choking hazard, so avoid it.
• Trees can cause fires, so keep them away from heat sources.

Watch the video here: