New Year's Eve Decorating Ideas

Whether you throwing a large party or having a more intimate gathering with just a few close friends, you'll want to create a festive decor for this special time of year.  New Year's Eve is all about celebrating - out with the old and in with the new!

Here are some ideas to ensure your home decor makes your friends and family feel like celebrating.

First, decide on a theme. But before you do that, consider the types of guests you are having. It's pretty silly to have a fancy party if none of your guests likes fancy parties. But for those that do:

Elegant New Year's Eve Decorations

There are several ways to create an elegant atmosphere without spending a lot of money.
The easiest way is to create a mono or duo color theme - all white, all gold, all silver are always excellent choices, as is a black and white theme.

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• Ribbons and streamers in the theme color add a festive touch.
• Accent candles can be accessorized with glitter that is spray-glued on.
• Vases or champagne flutes can be filled with silver or gold balls. 
• Champagne bottles can be glitterized
• Feature celestial balls made with styrofoam, glitter and spray painted toothpicks

For ideas, here is an elegant "Midnight Theme" party with black, blue and gold as the accent colors:
http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/midnight-themed-new-years-eve-dinner-party/

And more ideas from Martha Stewart:
http://www.marthastewart.com/856543/decorations-new-years-eve/@center/859874/new-years-eve#273592

If your guests are a more colorful mix of fun-loving people, but not necessarily fancy, try some of

these ideas to spruce up your New Year's Eve decor:

• Balloons always add a festive touch, whether they are part of a color scheme or various colors. Consider adding some colorful circles to the ribbons hanging down.
• Circles, squares or other colored stickers are a fun addition to any wall. Easy to apply and remove, they add a festive touch. Here are 3 color circles you can order in any color and can mix and match the circles: Wall Decor Plus More
• Make some "countdown" glasses by putting numbers on the champagne glasses. 
• Don't forget hats and tiaras, horns and poppers! 

There are plenty of New Year's Eve decorating ideas at Pinterest. Just type in New Year's Eve decor.
Enjoy and have fun!