Decorate the house
≃ the day before
Balloons, banner, garlands: decorate the house or pack the decorations to take along.
Also get the candles, matches, camera and guest list with the parents' phone numbers ready.
The essentials for a beautiful decoration
Balloons
A few well-chosen balloons immediately create a festive atmosphere. Mix two or three matching colours rather than multiplying shades.
Our tip Create a balloon bouquet near the cake table or the entrance.
Garlands
Paper, fabric or pennant garlands add a festive touch without cluttering the room.
Our tip Hang them above the birthday table to create a lovely photo backdrop.
The birthday table
A pretty tablecloth, a few matching plates and coordinated napkins are enough to dress the space.
Our tip Choose one main colour and two complementary colours for a harmonious look.
The finishing touches
Confetti, a few flowers, figurines or paper decorations can complete the whole look.
Our tip Choose a few well-placed elements rather than a multitude of small decorations.
Decoration ideas by theme
The birthday theme guides everything: the colours, the decorative elements and the overall atmosphere.
Dinosaurs
3–8 years
Decoration Foliage, footprints, paper volcanoes and little dinosaurs
Colours #AFC4AF · #EAD184 · #B79A3E
Space mission
4–10 years
Decoration Hanging stars, planets and metallic balloons
Colours #3F5F66 · #9DBAD0 · #E6C56A
Pirates
4–9 years
Decoration Treasure maps, decorated chests and flags
Colours #4A4A4A · #F9F8F5 · #C8AF52
Creative workshop
4–10 years
Decoration Colour palettes, decorative brushes and rainbow pennants
Colours #9DBAD0 · #EAA398 · #EAD184
Football
5–12 years
Decoration Pennants, footballs and a miniature pitch in paper
Colours #5A8A8A · #F9F8F5 · #1A1A1A
Enchanted garden
3–8 years
Decoration Paper flowers, hanging butterflies and fairy lights
Colours #AFC4AF · #FBEAE6 · #EAD184
Glow party
8–13 years
Decoration Fluorescent accessories, fairy lights and neon elements
Colours #E87F75 · #9DBAD0 · #EAD184
Junior detectives
7–12 years
Decoration Paper secret files, decorative fingerprints and scattered clues
Colours #4A4A4A · #F9F8F5 · #C8AF52
Decorating on a budget
Reuse what you already have
Jars become vases, ribbons decorate the chairs, your child's toys complete the atmosphere.
Limit your colour palette
Two or three well-coordinated colours often give a more elegant result than a mix of many shades.
Make it yourself
Paper pennants, cut-out stars or personalised labels create original decorations at a low cost.
The secret to a lovely party? A few well-chosen elements, a coherent atmosphere and lots of good cheer.
The cake table, the centrepiece
- Choose a focal point: the cake is the star of the decoration.
- Play with heights: a cake stand or a few props add depth.
- Coordinate the accessories: plates, cups and napkins in the theme colours.
- Leave some space: avoid cluttering the table so the cake stays visible.
- Think about photos: a plain background and a few decorations are enough for a lovely setting.
My decoration checklist
The atmosphere
- I have chosen the theme and colours
- I have planned the main decorations
- I have prepared the garlands and balloons
The table
- The tablecloth and accessories are ready
- Plates, cups and napkins are sorted
- The cake will have a beautiful spot
The party space
- The room is ready to welcome guests
- A space is set aside for games
- Fragile decorations are out of young children's reach
Final touches
- The photo corner is ready
- Decorations are up before guests arrive
- Everything is ready to enjoy the party!
Now all that's left is to party!
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