For a simplified version of kadomatsu, a well-formed young pine, around which a bow of the decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper in red and white or in gold and silver is tied, is attached to places such as gateposts, and has become popular for its ease of use.
さらに省略版として、枝振りのいい若松に、紅白や金銀の水引を蝶結びにし、門柱などに付ける方法もあり、手軽なことから多く使われる。