Wibu to decorate shared living space for Christmas?

[Lemononachair]

I live in a shared house with a big communal living room/dining room and kitchen.

I have my own room and bathroom but they are quite small and all the available space is taken up with storage for things I need plus TV/bed etc.

This time last year I was suicidal and depressed after my ex left me for OW. I had no motivation or interest in anything and basically shut myself away like a hermit in my room. I threw away all the other decorations I had, some of which I'd had for years, because I didn't have the room to store them and tbh I wanted a fresh start with new things not tarnished by my ex.

This year I am in a much better place physically and mentally and am actually starting to get excited about preparing and decorating for Christmas. I want to buy or make some nice new stuff that I can keep and take with me when I eventually get my own place.

I do want to decorate my room but in reality there is just no space. No room for a tree, only one tiny windowsill which can only accommodate a few picture frames. I can't stick anything to the walls or ceiling.

Wibu to decorate the shared space? I can't afford much so it will just be a few things, plus a tree. We have a wood beams and log burner, it's such a nice cozy space it's begging to be decorated! There is a plug socket and a space right next to my room which would be ideal for a tree and wouldn't get in anyone's way. Would this be ok?

Yeah that's fair enough @ReanimatedSGB, I am a considerate person and wouldn't want to upset anyone or tread on any toes.

I did want to decorate last year, to give myself something positive to look forward to, but my room was too small/unsuitable and I had no money due to being off work on sick pay. It sounds small and silly but this is one more piece of my life I am able to rebuild since having it all turned upside down!

Why don't you suggest to the other two what you would like to do? Tell them you'll pay, and that you'd like their input so that the end result is something you can all live with & enjoy. It might even be the ice-breaker you need which would be a bonus!

Any small space can be made into Christmas heaven 😁
You can buy wall mounted flat Christmas tree or half one. Need minimum of space.
Garlands around, snowflakes on a string attached to the ceiling by removable glue dots.
Fairy lights as you please.

Just don't decorate communal spaces if someone in a house says no

I may have to mention it to them but I just don't want them to say no, I plan to make it look really lovely.

Don't bully your opinion onto your house mates, and tastes differ, what you think is lovely they may feel is anything but.

Ask them not an internet forum. It's OK for them to say no.

You sound like you’ve moved mountains this year op , well done.

Unless you live with a pair of grinches it will be fine

It's not being a 'grinch' to not want Christmas stuff in the shared area of your home. Some people do not celebrate Christmas for cultural reasons (and don't want their noses rubbed in it at home). Some people really dislike clutter and unnecessary objects in a room. Some, as a PP said, may have allergies or phobias.

Of course, it's fairly likely that OP's housemates will go, what a nice idea or at least: if you like. The majority of people either do like Christmas or at least don't object to Christmas paraphenalia. But OP still needs to ask rather than just going nuts with glitter and a glue gun.