Kourtney Kardashian elevates her simple Christmas tree decor with clever placement – and Feng Shui experts approve of her layout

Interior design doesn't need to be complicated to be beautiful, and the same is true for holiday decor. Kourtney Kardashian's Christmas tree is the proof. The socialite shared shots of her living room to Instagram, and her tree is punching above its weight for its simple design.

Kardashian's Christmas tree idea is overwhelmingly easy: its main decor is white string lights. Near the bottom of the tree, we can see where she and her husband Travis Barker have hung a few pairs of reindeer antlers over the branches. It's easy to imagine the family playing with their children in these seasonal accessories. Despite the simplicity of the tree, it transforms her living room into a cozy, comfy oasis.

The main reason for this effectiveness is the cohesion between Kardashian's tree placement and her living room decor. For instance, Cassandra Leisz, interior design expert and Creative Director at Ruggable advises: 'When setting up your Christmas tree, position your tree on a washable rug as it will protect your floors from potential damage caused by water, dirt and fallen pine needles, making cleanup much easier. Additionally, a well-chosen rug can enhance the festive atmosphere around your tree and will create comfort when gathering around the tree to open presents. Opt for a design or colors that complement your tree's theme to create a cohesive look.'

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Artful marriage between rug and tree is expertly accomplished in Kardashian's space, where the tree sits at the corner of the gray rug for a cozy, neutral feel. Its positioning on the leftmost corner of the living room rug by the door also helps to define the room. Although this cozy corner is part of a larger, open-plan space, the positioning of the tree makes it feel small and enveloping.

This positioning taps into a further element of the best practices on positioning your Christmas tree. Leisz advises: 'Place the tree where it won’t obstruct movement, doors or create a cramped feeling in the room. Make sure the tree is proportionate to the space as a tree that overwhelms the room can disrupt energy flow, while one that is too small may lack presence. Avoid overloading one side of the tree with baubles, as symmetry promotes harmony according to feng shui.' Through both simple decor and placement by, but not in front of the door, Kardashian encourages this flow.

For those hoping to recreate a similar warmth in their home through tree placement, it's important to pay attention to creating good Feng Shui in your home. 'When setting up your Christmas tree, incorporating Feng Shui principles can help create a harmonious atmosphere in your home,' says Leisz. 'Feng Shui emphasizes the balance of the five elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Placing your tree near an area connected to one of these elements can enhance the flow of positive energy and bring a sense of balance to your festive decorations.'

Though decor is important, Christmas tree placement has just as much of an impact on the success of your design scheme. Choosing right starts with following Kourtney Kardashian's example.