Simple Birthday Decoration ideas at home

Throughout the year we look forward to some special days, particularly the birthdays of our loved ones which are some of the most celebrated occasions worldwide. Regardless of the person’s age, birthdays are always special and must be celebrated. Balloons, cakes, confetti, candles, and much more become a part of the enthusiastic day. With some small gestures of love and decorations, this day can be a beautiful core memory. 

If you are someone who loves to decorate your home to invite many guests or just have a simple birthday party with your family then here you will find several ideas that are beautiful as well as easy to implement on your own. These simple birthday decoration ideas will not only make the birthday star feel appreciated but also will make your picture ready.

1. Backdrop Decor 

The main part of the birthday decor is the backdrop and it has to be the focus area of your decorations. This will also make a perfect photography backdrop. When it comes to backdrops there are several options you can choose from. Let us discuss some of them. 

Balloons Backdrop  

This is one of the most simple and even the most widely used ideas for the backdrop decor. For this, you can collect various sizes and colors of balloons and combine them to place in the background. You can even choose the color combinations of your own for the balloons to have a theme party.

Backdrop Curtains 

These curtains can either be added with the balloons or just with the Happy Birthday banner. The most trendy backdrop curtain ideas are the frill curtains which are easily available at affordable prices. You can match the balloons and the frill curtains to create a beautiful look. You can also choose a sequin backdrop curtain. 

LED Backdrop 

LED backdrop can be used in the form of curtains or you just add fairy lights to the wall to form a birthday decor. Pair the LED Lights with some balloons and birthday banners to make an aesthetic backdrop. 

2. Balloons in Birthday Decoration 

Colorful balloons filled with confetti and candies are a wholesome piece of birthday decor. The simplest decoration idea for a birthday is using colorful balloons. They are not only easy to set up but are also affordable. Some of the ideas you can use to decorate your home with balloons are : 

• Collect beautiful and vibrant balloons, string them together, and hang them around the house to bring on the birthday vibes. 
• Place some balloons on the floor and tables to let them randomly float around the house. 
• Use balloons to decorate the ceiling of the home. For this, you can either use helium balloons that will go up naturally, or put some work by using normal balloons and stick them to the ceiling. To create more beautiful decor you can attach curled ribbons to the tip of the balloons. 
• Use balloons to make an amazing backdrop by collecting them together in some shapes. This will also work as a beautiful spot for the photography. 
• For that pop excitement, you can fill out vibrant balloons with some confetti, candies, glitters, and much more which can be popped later.

3. Flower Decor | Birthday Decoration Ideas

Flowers not only add a pop of color to your house but also make amazing decoration pieces. When using flowers for birthday decoration then you choose any type of flowers as per your choice and requirement. Flowers can be included in the backdrop decor, table decor, and even the entrance decor. There are many more ideas in which you can use flowers for decoration on your birthday.

4. DIY and Craft Birthday Decoration Ideas

What’s better than having decor pieces that are made by you for your loved ones? They are not only easy to incorporate but they personalize your decoration. There can be many decor pieces that you can DIY for a birthday party but let us discuss some of the most common ones. 

• A Birthday banner is one of the easiest pieces that you can DIY and looks amazing when included in your birthday decor. This is a common item that is used in decorations. You will require some colored pieces of paper. Easy tutorials can be found for this over the internet. 
• Another craft thing you would be able to make easily is paper garlands. They will require some colored paper and patience. 
• Hangings are also a part of the DIY birthday decoration adventure. You can use many ribbons, pom-poms, craft paper, and much more to have some DIY decoration hangings. 

5. Add Personal touches with Photos 

Using the photos of the birthday star in the decoration will not only enhance your decoration but also add an emotional touch. Pictures can become part of your decor in many ways as per your choice from which the most used ones are below.

Photo Wall 

This can seem to be the simplest idea but it can take your decoration to the next level. To make this photo wall look aesthetically pleasing take some fairy lights, add some of your favorite photographs to the lights, and use it to decorate your wall. You can even have this in the backdrop of your decor. If available then you can choose photos in order of journey of the person. 

Hanging Photos | Simple Birthday Decoration Ideas

This idea will need some part of your effort but will turn out extremely beautiful. You can choose helium balloons or stick normal balloons to the ceiling, and add ribbons to the tip of balloons. Now use these ribbons to stick the photos of your choice and have an attractive decor. 

Photo Collage in Age Number 

For this idea, you will need a cutout of the person’s age on a cardboard. Cover these numbers with some photographs to create a collage. The numbers can be as huge as you want, to fit as a table decor or even a wall decor.

6. Lighting 

There is no birthday decoration which is complete without some pleasant lighting. From fairy lights to candles there exists so many. If you are going for a happening party vibe then choose to add some disco lights and spotlights. Star Fairy lights can be used for the entrance of your home or room. To add that aroma to the pleasant environment you can opt for some scented candles around the house.

7. Table Decoration Ideas 

A center table for either cake cutting or gift placing will become a part of the birthday decorations in most cases. When you have a house decorated then why would you leave this table? This table can be placed in front of the backdrop that you have or wherever you placed the birthday banner. You can go minimal by just covering the table with a beautiful piece of cloth or go over the top by decorating it with balloons, flowers, lamps, and other table decor items. Use this table to put some gifts for the birthday star wrapped in beautiful gift papers.

8. Home Corner Decorations 

Looking for some cozy birthday decorations and have an empty corner then this idea will suit you. Many people would not love many balloons and rocking decor and will choose to opt for simple as well as aesthetic decorations. If you fall in the latter category then you can decorate the corner of your living room or bedroom. 

• Hang a fairy light curtain from the top to create a cozy canopy structure. Decorate this cozy area as per your choice. You can add some flowers near it or some balloons as you desire. 
• Add some pillows and cushions to make a little sitting area in the corner and decorate it with candles, fairy lights, and flowers. Put a small table for the cake and the food or drinks to create a perfect sit-down birthday celebration area.

9. Themed Birthday Decoration  

Many of you would be hosting a theme birthday party and if you are one of them then by some minor color and other basic changes you could use the above ideas for your party. For a theme party, the color of the decorations tops the list of needs. You can choose the color of the balloons, backdrop, gift wrappers, and other decor items as per your need. Many color combinations of birthday decorations are easily available in the market which can be space-themed silver balloons, black and golden combos, or all neutral colors combos, you will find a lot over the Internet.

10. Outdoor Birthday Celebration

Lack of open space inside your home can open options for outdoor decorations. You can opt for a birthday celebration either on the balcony, the garden, or the roof as per the availability. Decorations for the outdoor setup don’t change much but you should incorporate more aesthetic lights in the decor. This can make your setup look dreamy and eye-catching. Place a table and some cushions for a perfect outdoor setup.

Birthdays are one of the most awaited days of the year in most people’s lives. So we should focus on making the birthdays of our and our loved ones memorable and special. By just putting in some effort and creativity you can have a beautiful setup to celebrate your day. We hope these simple birthday decoration ideas will help you with enough hints to plan decorations of your choice.

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