Why Norfolk Pine Garland is the Designer Pick and How to Use It

Norfolk Pine Garland is perfect for gracing your fireplace mantel, staircases, entryways, and door frame. This lush, traditional draping garland is synonymous with Christmas.

I have tested my favorite Real Touch Norfolk Pine Garlands and curated them for you, how to use them, including my designer tips!

Fresh Christmas greens and greenery garlands have an irresistible fragrance and style that I have integrated into our home and event designs for years, including pine garland, cedar garland, eucalyptus garland, and orange garland.

I spent the early days of my career decorating stadiums and ballrooms for the holidays and learned a lot of valuable tricks along the way to achieve that perfect drape and natural feel.

Why Norfolk Pine Garland is the Designer Pick and How to Use It

Advantages of Faux Garland

While I love fresh garland, there are advantages to faux garlands.

Longevity – They can be used year after year and safely hung for long durations.

Safety – Unlike fresh garlands, there is no risk of drying out, significantly reducing fire hazards.

Installations – They can be hung indoors or outdoors without fear of drying out or deteriorating due to weather conditions.

Maintenance – Faux garlands keep your home clear of needles and debris that fall throughout the season.

Where to Use Norfolk Garland

Mantels

Staircases

Over Windows

Over Doorways indoors or outdoors

Entry and Console Tables

Draped on a Dining Table as a Centerpiece example: cedar garland centerpiece

Over Mirrors and Artwork

A living room with blue chairs and a christmas garland.

My Favorite Norfolk Pine Garland

I have tested an array of Norfolk Pine Garlands that look, feel and drape giving it a natural, authentic appearance in various places throughout both of our homes. This is my overall pick with the perfect weight, drape, and color variations. The small, affordable sections are easy to work with and offer the most versatile installations.

Realistic – With the prettiest, most natural color variations it is a smiliar weight to fresh Norfolk Pine Garlands and has a similar soft touch that is difficult to replicate in faux stems.Two Lengths – It is available in 5′ and 15′ lengths which offers a lot of versatility in uses throughout your home.Bendable – It is easy to work with and drape everywhere in both large and small installations.

A bed under the stairs with a christmas garland.

Tips

Smaller sections are easy to work with and versatile for any installation.

5′-8′ garlands offer the most versatility. They are perfect for mantels, windows and doorways and can be connected together to drape to the floor or on a stairwell. 15′ or connecting multiple garlands is suitable for stairways.

For a fuller look, double up! Use 2-3 garlands for a lush, dramatic effect.