Drape Staircase Garland
From How to Refresh a Staircase for the Holidays in an Afternoon · Step 1 of 5 · Video by Megan Bell
Showing 0:36–1:56 of the source video. Watch the full video with every moment.
What happens in this clip
Carefully drape a long, full artificial green garland, featuring a mix of pine branches and magnolia leaves, along the entire length of the staircase banister. Begin at the bottom and work your way up, allowing the garland to swag gracefully between attachment points. Use green garland ties (or floral wire) to discreetly secure the garland to the banister at regular intervals. These ties are preferable to zip ties as they blend seamlessly with the greenery, maintaining a polished appearance. Ensure the garland is stable and won't slip.
Goal: Drape a long, artificial green garland along the staircase banister, ensuring it flows naturally and is securely attached using blendable garland ties.
What's used
Tools
- Garland Ties (green)
- Long Faux Green Garland
About the full video
This video demonstrates a homeowner's approach to creating a festive atmosphere for the holiday season by focusing on sustainable decorating practices and timeless pieces that can be enjoyed for many years. While the specific examples are Christmas-themed, the underlying principles of crafting, reusability, and DIY embellishment are versatile and can be applied to various seasonal decor projects, including those for spring. The project covers decorating a dining table, staircase, doors, and a child's room, alongside detailed instructions for making velvet bows and a fresh greenery wreath.
What's said in this clip
to decorate a little bit more traditional this year that I have in the past so I'm going to take you guys along and show you how I aim to be sustainable when I'm decorating for Christmas and also hopefully give you guys some tips tricks and ideas for you for when you're decorating your home this year I'm starting off by decorating my banister I have this really great banisher that goes all the way up to the second floor and I found this amazing Garland last year around Christmas time at a local consignment shop and I only paid 40 dollars for it and it is is so long I mean to tell you guys it goes from the floor on the first floor all the way up to the top of the railing on the second floor so I'm using these um Garland sort of like attachments that I got on Amazon I tried using zip ties last year and I really just didn't like how I could still see it in the banister and these blend in with the garland so well I'm gonna link them below because I think they're really really handy if you're doing anything with reeds Garland and you want it to really blend in [Music] foreign [Music]
Automatically transcribed from the source video.
Step 1 of 5: Install Garland on Banister
Begin by unrolling the artificial garland and draping it loosely over the banister. Secure the garland to the banister at intervals using floral wire or zip ties. Ensure the garland is evenly distributed for a consistent appearance. If using multiple strands, overlap them slightly to create a fuller look. Trim any excess wire or ties.
Every video in How to Refresh a Staircase for the Holidays in an Afternoon
Step 1: Install Garland on Banister
- 4:57–5:28 Decorate Staircase Banister
- 0:36–1:56 Drape Staircase Garland (this video)
- 0:11–0:18 Install Staircase Garland
Step 2: Add Ornaments and Accents to Garland
- 8:04–9:31 Add End Embellishments
- 8:04–9:31 Add End Embellishments
- 0:09–0:15 Hang Nordic-Inspired Ornaments
Step 3: Install Stair Risers Decorations
- 6:20–7:27 Add Decorative Stickers to Stair Risers
- 0:07–0:08 Prepare the Stair Riser Surface
Step 4: Place Entryway Doormat and Accent Rug
- 0:00–0:04 Set the Stage with a Festive Entryway
- 5:47–6:11 Arrange Layered Entryway Rugs
- 13:16–13:50 Decorate the Front Door Area
Step 5: Arrange Potted Plants and Luminaries
- 3:03–3:42 Decorate Porch Steps with Planters and Lanterns
- 3:03–3:42 Decorate Porch Steps with Planters and Lanterns
- 2:05:00–2:28:00 Decorate Complementary Entryway Areas
How to Refresh a Staircase for the Holidays in an Afternoon
A high-level plan to quickly decorate a staircase for the holidays, focusing on visually impactful elements that can be completed in an afternoon.
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