Looking To Switch Things Up? Discover 35 Fresh Decor Trends For The Holidays
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We all love the classic holiday decor, but sometimes it feels good to switch it up. Wow guests with your holiday decorating innovation this year and mix in some of these trendy finds that won’t be found in everyone else’s homes. From candycore to botanicals, there’s a trend for everyone. So dare to be different this year and mix it up in style!
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Try Something New With These Snow Globe Bulbs String Lights
Take Christmas lights to the next level with these snow glob bulbs string lights that actually have snow globes inside each and every bulb. It’s so cool!
These Hanging Sphere Lights Are So Modern
Leave tradition behind and commit to a modern aesthetic with these pretty hanging sphere lights that look like giant stars.
Ring Them Vintage Bells
These amazing vintage bells look like they came straight from an estate sale in the best way. This is a great way to add some dimension to the wallspace.
Light the Way With These LED Candy Canes
Make sure every single guest knows the way to your front door with these stunning and bright LED candy canes.
Who Can Deny This Lollipop Rug
Bring on the bold colors with this amazing lollipop rug that totally fits into the candy-core trend this holiday season.
Get Glam With This Ruffle Christmas Tree Skirt
Dress the tree a little differently this year with this beautiful and girly ruffle Christmas tree skirt. It’s such a fun addition to a non-traditional decor style.
How Cute Are These Mini Gingerbread Men?!?
Add this string of mini gingerbread men to your holiday decor for a playful touch that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
These amazing lighted ladders come complete with a Santa Claus climbing up the roof to drop off those gifts.
Candy-Core Is the Trend of the Season
These throw pillows are screaming candy-core in the best way. They look like they came straight out of a gingerbread house set.
Commit to Mantlescaping This Year
One of the biggest trends of the season is mantlescaping, which is an over-the-top display on the mantlepiece. These rainbow trees are great filler pieces to create the ultimate mantlescape.
Go Eco With Your Holiday Decor This Year
This lovely star garland is made with recycled book pages that give it an understated cool. The fact that this is eco-friendly is just the cherry on top.
Go Modern With These Wall Prints
Sometimes less is more and these simple art prints prove it. These modern, holiday-themed prints are an easy and low-effort way to inject some holiday spirit into the space.
Clip These Birds on the Christmas Tree
Sure, ornaments are fun, but these clip-on birds bring a certain whimsy to the tree. It almost makes it feel like the tree is actually still in the forest.
These Candy String Lights Are So Much Fun
Ditch the boring lights and add these colorful candy string lights to the rest of the holiday decor. Everything is better when it’s colorful.
Get Kitschy With This Christmas Pig
Pigs probably aren’t the first animal that comes to mind when you think of the holidays, but they should be. This delightfully colorful light up pig is the quirky decor piece that will bring the playfulness back into the holidays.
This Berry Wreath Is a Twist on a Classic
Everyone loves a good wreath to hang on the front door, but the traditional pine-based ones feel a little too boring. Switch it up with this white berry wreath this year.
Even the Bathroom Gets the Holiday Treatment With This Vintage Shower Curtain
Do the whole house this year, even the bathroom with this stunning vintage shower curtain. Keep the festivities going even when you shower.
Start Your Mantlescape With This Greenery Garland with Lights
No mantlescape would be complete without some garland. Combine garland with lights using this greenery garland that is perfect for adding in that warm lighting.
Who Doesn’t Love Rudolph?
Pay homage to everyone’s favorite reindeer with this miminalistic door mat that welcomes guests into the home with plenty of holiday spirit.
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Add This Artificial Christmas Centerpiece to the Dinner Table
Keep the decor going to the dinner table with this lovely centerpiece. It’s low to the table, which makes it perfect for being able to still talk to family members across the table.
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Get Quirky With This Pink Reindeer
This pink reindeer is definitely not your average reindeer decor piece, but that’s exactly what makes it so special. And we thoroughly believe that pink should be considered a holiday color.
Add Some Pink Berries in With the Holiday Decor
Wanting to try out the botanical trend this year? Start with these pink berries that can be added to the tree or onto the tablescape. It’s all about being creative with decorations!
Elevate Your Holiday Serving
The holidays are synonymous with entertaining. This year, step up your serving trays with this tree bark server that is perfect for displaying delicious apps.
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Don’t Go For Basic With This Ribbon Christmas Tree Topper
Sure, you could just use a star or an angel, but that’s no boring. This big and bold ribbon Christmas tree topper is such a unique and fun way to top the tree.
Ditch the Green, Go With a Pink Tree
This mini pink tree is the perfect option for small apartments that don’t have room for a full-on tree. Plus, we love the non-traditional color palette.
These Glittery Macaron Ornaments Are Sugary Sweet
Macarons are 100% the prettiest cookies you can buy. Bring that stunning style to the Christmas tree with these glittery pastel ornaments.
It’s Giving Disco Christmas
The best type of holiday decor piece is one that can be used all year long but dressed up for the holidays. Add some string lights to this disco planter and it’s the perfect holiday decor piece.
These Simple Snowflake Votive Candle Holders Are Stunning
Add some dimension to the mantlescape with these pretty snowflake votive candle holders. You can add in real or fake candles, depending on the flammability of the decor around them.
Stick Some Dried Flowers in the Christmas Tree
One of the hottest trends this season is to incorporate botanicals into the holiday decor. An amazing trend I’ve seen has been adding baby’s breath flowers right into the Christmas tree. It’s both fun and quirky.
Try Out the Grandpa-Chic Trend With These Throw Pillow Covers
Yes, you heard that right. Grandpa-chic is one of the biggest trends for decor this holiday season. These vintage-inspired pillow covers are the perfect way to try out the trend.
Change the Bookshelf Decor for the Holidays
These simple and rustic resin pinecone book ends are a cool way to bring the holiday spirit to the bookshelf.
Add Some Butterflies to the Christmas Tree
One of our favorite trends for holiday decor is a themed tree. Try out a new theme this year with these stunning butterflies that easily attach to the tree branches.
Go Neutral With These Burlap Bows
There is a tendency to go for bold colors during the holidays, but a neutral-themed holiday decor palette is a cool and modern way to do it too. These burlap bows can be put in the tree for a more muted look that still stuns.
Obsess Over These Teddy Bear String Lights
There are so many cool string lights that you can buy nowadays, but these teddy bear string lights are definitely in the running for the cutest.
These Wool Lollipop Ornaments Almost Look Good Enough to Eat
Stick to a full candy-core aesthetic with these amazing wool lollipop ornaments. The big and fluffy ornaments are such a unique addition to the tree.
