Creative Christmas decorations for your old apartment: the most important tips
Creative Christmas decorations for your old apartment: the most important tips
Christmas time is decoration time. Many homeowners like to enthusiastically decorate balconies, stairwells and facades as well as their own four walls. However, in addition to the classic Christmas baubles from the supermarket and the obligatory fairy lights, which are taken out of the cellar every year, for many people the decorations must be one thing above all: homemade! This stands out from the usual Christmas decorations that can be found in stores. However, the following applies to both store-bought and DIY Christmas decorations: not everything that flashes, glows and shines is allowed.
In principle, owners may decorate their apartment as they see fit, as long as neighbors do not feel disturbed by the noise level. So as long as the “Ho-Ho-Ho!” of the Santa Claus figure does not exceed the volume of the room, there is hardly any objection to this. You can also put whatever you like on the windows – as long as the neighbors don’t feel disturbed. For example, a brightly flashing string of lights that shines into the neighboring apartment should be avoided. In general, flashing Christmas decorations should be switched off by 10 p.m. at the latest out of consideration.
Decoration on the façade must be safe
There are more restrictions for condominium owners when decorating the façade: in principle, Christmas decorations on the façade are permitted as long as they are not damaged and neighbors do not feel disturbed by the decorations. However, if it is necessary to drill holes in the façade to put up a particular decoration, the owners’ association must always be asked for permission in advance. It is also important that the façade decoration is securely attached.
May the common property be decorated?
The same applies to decorating the outside of the apartment door as to the balcony: owners are generally allowed to decorate their door. However, they must ensure that the door is not damaged. In addition, all decorations that obstruct escape routes or pose a fire hazard in the stairwell are prohibited. And before decorating the front garden, it is advisable to obtain the consent of the homeowners’ association. Then nothing will stand in the way of a peaceful Christmas season.
Anyone who likes to make their own DIY decorations to get in the mood for the Christmas season even has the chance to win a Westwing voucher worth 300 euros this year. As a savvy “old building refurbisher”, we at FORTIS are a big fan of our own creations. That’s why we want to see your most creative DIY Christmas decorations by 18.12.2019. Simply take part in our big Advent challenge!
Looking for inspiration? You’ll find it here:
Poinsettias made from bread paper