‘Decorate your Christmas tree like a designer’

An interior designer and property expert has shared her top tips to decorate the Christmas tree (Image: GETTY/TIKTOK)An interior designer and property expert has shared her top tips to decorate the Christmas tree. Amanda Albrecht has amassed 205.2K followers on her TikTok account @sellingthesuburbs, where she shares her “home decor inspo on a budget, tips and tricks”.She shared her designer tricks to decorate the Christmas tree. They included the correct order to put decorations on and a chic blanket hack.Amanda said: “First you’re going to use a very designer box to elevate your Christmas tree and give it some height.”She put a box into a woven blanket, which cleverly hides the legs of her tree. Her basket is from US brand Crate & Barrel, but similar options can be bought in the UK.For example, a Habitat Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt for £30 from Argos or a Christmas Tree Wicker Skirt for £15.70 from Amazon. READ MORE: Mum shares where to get ‘fab’ Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol Christmas gifts for under £5 Amanda Albrecht has amassed 205.2K followers on her TikTok account @sellingthesuburbs (Image: TIKTOK)Next, Amanda tackles the ornaments. She explained: “Start with your largest first, spreading them out throughout your tree.”Don’t forget to get close to the trunk to add some dimension, then go in with your novelty ornaments or smaller ornaments. Next you’re going to add your topper and your garland.”She added picks to her tree, saying: “I know picks make a mess but they really do give some dimension to the tree.”To cleverly hid the box and legs of her tree, Amanda used a throw from Target, telling followers: “I’m adding a throw around the box to hide it, and add in more texture and comfort.”DON’T MISS10 ways to save money on your Christmas shopping 2022 [ADVICE] How to avoid a ‘yellow and wilting’ poinsettia [PLANTS] Best food and drink gifts to buy now for Christmas 2022 [SHOPPING] Looking for a new home, or just fancy a look? Add your postcode below or visit InYourArea She went on: “Lights are visually stimulating so I’m adding these candlesticks I found on Amazon.”The designer opted for authentic-looking candle stick lights like these Christmas Candles with Remote Timer, £27.99. Finally, she told fans she is adding tinsel to her tree this year. Amanda said: “A trend this year as tinsel and boy does it make a mess, but it’s beautiful once it’s done.”Fans praised her tree. One wrote, “Beautiful! Thanks for the tips,” and another said, “Absolutely BEAUTIFUL.” Amanda shares her “home decor inspo on a budget, tips and tricks” (Image: TIKTOK)Another content creator detailed a Christmas tree hack to create beautiful “extra bright” branches. The Irish influencer, Kelly Fitzsimons, shares her like hacks on her social media accounts.She wowed fans with her incredibly bright Christmas tree, and has explained how she does it.Kelly uses 6,000 cluster lights on her tree, making sure to push them into the branches.