Tinsel, door wreaths and poinsettias are going out of fashion as millennials turn their backs on traditional Christmas decorations and swap them out for festive-themed household accessories instead.
A study by Who Gives A Crap of 2,000 adults who decorate their home for the festive season found just 35 percent of younger adults will put up tinsel, compared to 56 percent of 55-64 year olds. And while poinsettias are still favoured by the over 65s, just one in 10 millennials will have the once popular festive potted plant on display.
Instead, millennials are turning to festive toilet rolls, themed soap dispensers, toilet seat covers and Christmas pillows as it emerged that while over 65s typically confine their decorations to the living room, dining room and hallway, 11 percent of millennials are putting some festive sparkle through the entire house.
Nearly three in 10 millennials are sprucing up their bedrooms, while one in 10 are even decorating their toilet – with almost a third (29 per cent) even admitting they have bought festive toilet roll. While the study found that 45 percent love decorating, it also revealed concerns about the environmental impact, highlighting the need for more eco-friendly decorations.
A third (34 percent) of all respondents feel the bathroom needs cheering up the most, with 13 percent claiming they would like to decorate it more at Christmas but just don’t know how.
A spokesperson from Who Gives A Crap, which commissioned the research, said: “Trends come and go but festive toilet roll is a great place to start in a room that often gets overlooked- something to spark joy that your guests will most definitely be making the most of.”
Interiors expert Poppy Marples said: “There is so much choice and inspiration when it comes to decorating your home during the festive season and this year we are seeing many wanting to add a touch of festive magic to each room. Although we are starting to see seasonal decor trends specifically for bathrooms, this is often the one space that gets forgotten.
Who Gives A Crap, have delivered this year with the perfect sustainable addition to making your bathroom feel festive for you and your guests. The limited edition Stack-a-Tree toilet roll gives a fun, quirky yet practical answer to spreading Christmas joy to every corner of your home this holiday season.”
The Stack-A-Tree rolls are fully biodegradable, made of sustainable bamboo and double the length of ordinary toilet rolls. They are uber comfy and strong, with 3-ply to ensure maximum comfort. The Limited Edition toilet paper comes in an 8 pack, exclusively available at Waitrose stores (RRP £10), with the larger 48 packs priced at £48 for delivery direct to your door from the Who Gives A Crap website.
