10 ideas to improve your Christmas decorations, according to an interior designer

10 ideas to improve your Christmas decorations, according to an interior designer...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From trimming the tree to adorning the mantel, when it comes to creating winter cheer, there's no wrong way to decorate for the holidays. Still, a sprinkle of festive inspiration from a professional designer can add extra joy in your home.

Louisville designer Mark Eliason, owner of Mark Eliason Interiors, shared the best and easiest ways to update traditional holiday trimmings.

"Your home should feel unique and special during this time of the year," the 30 year design veteran said.

Whether you want to start from scratch or add to items you already own, here are tips from a pro to add twinkle and pizzazz in your holiday home.

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What's the best way to wrap Christmas lights around your tree?
Use about 100 bulbs for every 2 feet of your Christmas tree. So for a 6-foot tree, you'd need 300 bulbs. Use the plug as the starting point, wrapping the lights around your Christmas tree's trunk, working your way up from the center of the base of your tree.