Ready for Winter? Decorating Your RV for the Holiday Season
If you live in your RV year round, you may want to hold to some of your favorite seasonal traditions even in a new home environment. Decorating for the holidays is a favorite tradition for many people, and you don't have to forget about this favorite way to celebrate just because you're not in a traditional home. In fact, there are lots of fun and unique ways to decorate your RV for the holiday season.
Embrace a Mini Christmas Tree
The name of the game is fun-sized for RV holiday decor, and that includes your Christmas tree. If you celebrate Christmas and are used to a large tree that fills the living room, it might be an adjustment to embrace a smaller one, but you may surprise yourself and end up loving it even more.
Instead of a full-sized tree, consider opting for a tabletop or mini version. Mini Christmas trees can fit comfortably on your dining table, countertop, or next to your sofa without taking up valuable floor space. You can even put a table top tree in multiple spots in your RV.
Decorate the tree with small, lightweight ornaments that won’t clutter the space. Battery-powered LED lights are an excellent option to avoid dealing with cords. If you’re parked in one spot, you might even choose to set up a small tree outside your RV, near your front steps, to spread the holiday cheer to your neighbors.
Festive Lighting
Lighting can make a huge difference when you are decorating your RV for the holidays. Since RVs tend to have limited space, lighting can serve as both decor and function. Battery-operated string lights are a fantastic option because they are easy to hang and can be placed anywhere. Consider lining the inside of your RV with fairy lights or LED candles to create a warm, festive glow.
For outdoor lighting, you can decorate your RV’s awning with string lights or icicle lights. If you have a portable propane fire pit or small outdoor fireplace, it can be the perfect way to add to the holiday ambiance during evenings spent outside.
Maximize Vertical Space for Decor
In an RV, maximizing vertical space is key to keeping things organized and clutter-free. This principle is still true for holiday decor.
Consider hanging your stockings along a wall, by a window, or near the kitchen area using adhesive hooks or over-the-door hooks if you don't have a fireplace in your RV. You can also use command strips to hang holiday-themed artwork, banners, or garlands.
For an extra-special touch, install a holiday-themed shelf or floating shelf. Use it to display small holiday trinkets, candles, or seasonal plants like poinsettias. This allows you to add a decorative element without taking up valuable counter or table space. Just remember, if you'll be moving around it's important to secure all of the decor to the shelf.
Incorporate Holiday Scents
Some decor doesn't have to take up any space at all but still makes a big impact on the atmosphere of the RV. Scents can trigger memories and emotions, so we think they are a key part of any holiday decorating scheme. Fill your RV with holiday scents like cinnamon, peppermint, pine, or vanilla using essential oils, diffusers, or scented candles.
For a more natural approach, create stovetop potpourri by simmering a mixture of holiday ingredients like oranges, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a small pot of water. Not only will it make your RV smell amazing, but it will also add that cozy holiday vibe.
Don't Forget the Outdoors
Decorating the outside of your RV can spread holiday cheer to fellow campers and add to the festive spirit of your surroundings. Use lights, inflatables, or holiday signs to decorate your campsite. If you have room, consider adding a holiday doormat or wreath on your RV door for a welcoming and festive touch.
Where to Park Your RV for the Holidays
If you are looking for a place to park your RV during the holiday season, we know the perfect place. How about our friendly and welcoming Southern Belle RV Park in the Dallas area that we know you'll love? You'll find everything you need to make yourselves at home, including:
Fenced dog park
Wash house
Fire pits
Picnic areas
On site laundry
Vending machines
On-site management
Pet friendly animals
If you want learn more about parking your RV at our Dallas area RV park, check our availability or contact us any time.
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