The Floral Christmas Tree Trend Is Back and The Pictures Are Stunning

Claire Harmeyer

Move over, tinsel and bulbs, flowers are coming through—and we're not just talking about poinsettias. Lately, people have been opting for flowers instead of traditional Christmas tree embellishments, and we're totally into it. Flowers bring life and vibrant color to your home in a way that ornaments can't. Whether you choose real or artificial flowers, they're sure to make a splash on your tree this year. Check out our favorite DIY floral Christmas tree designs.

WEB CAMPAIGN ONLY Image courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.

Paper Petals

This insanely pretty tree from Rifle Paper Co. is what Christmas dreams are made of. We're seriously crushing on the gorgeous blooms—all made out of paper and inspired by Rifle's gorgeous floral gift wrap. We love how the paper blooms pop on the otherwise bare tree. This is one Christmas decorating look we're totally going to recreate this season.

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i’ve got colors on my mind this week! 🌈

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Twist on Traditional

A swirl of flowers twisting around this decorated Christmas tree has us wishing we could wrap up in a blanket and lay on the couch all day long. These bright colors bring cheer inside during the chilly holiday season. Twinkly lights add a touch of magic and a hot pink carnation is the perfect final pop of color.

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Flocked in Floral

While we love bright flowers against a dark green tree, sometimes a subtle look fits a space better. The pastel faux flowers on this tree pop against the white flocked branches without overwhelming the room. If you don't have a flocked tree already, we'll show you how to flock one yourself.

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Promise us you won't get your tinsel in a tangle, but we thought we'd better let you know that our Christmas range just went 30% off! ✨ P.s. how magical is this tree from the incredible Alicia of @hudson_and_harlow! Featuring all of our very favourite Christmas decorations, this Christmas style has us in absolute awe🎄

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Subtle Stunner

This tree is for the skeptic of the floral tree trend. It maintains elements of the traditional Christmas tree—glitter bulbs, exposed pine needles, and a golden star tree topper—while incorporating subtle modern touches—soft flowers and white branches—revamping the classic Christmas tree.

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Savannah’s (main) Christmas Tree is up! This 12’, beautiful, glittery monster was a beast to decorate but she pulled it off, like she always does! The tree and decor is all from @athomestores and her tutorial for making your tree look like you hired a pro is up on the blog today! #savannahsmodernranchhouse #classyclutterchristmas #ad

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A Very Glittery Christmas

Glitter overload? Never! We're drooling over this pink, silver and gold glitter Christmas tree. Snow-dusted pine needles are the perfect backdrop for white hydrangeas and all things glitter—owls, butterflies, presents—yes, please!

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I'm usually a traditional kinda girl when it comes to Christmas decor, but I had so much fun adding Pink Florals 🌸 to my Christmas tree this year! Click over to the blog for more details. 👉🏻@craftaholicsanonymous #makeitwithmichaels #michaelsmakers #christmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #craftaholicsanonymous #pink #gold #floral #floralchristmastree

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A Touch of Nature

This Christmas tree is dressed to the nines, and we can't get enough of it. Light pink peonies and giant golden poinsettias aren't the only natural element in this tree—pine cones and fake deer antlers add a rustic cabin feel that we adore. A banner reading "Merry Christmas" strung across the middle of the tree is a warm finishing touch.

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hello i’m aliyah and some people know me as the sunflower christmas tree girl from twitter, and let me just say that the internet is INSANE. this silly picture of my tree has made its way around the world, and i have been swamped with messages of love and approval, but at the same time, there have been individuals who took it upon themselves to hate upon someone’s (my) expression of art. to them, i owe no explanation but i truly hope that whatever is hurting them gets resolved and they experience as much love as i’ve been blessed to receive in the past 48 hours. thank you, and merry christmas from me and my sunflowers 💛🌻 also yes u can hire me to decorate your tree, i’m a college kid and money is always a yes #sunflowerchristmastree #christmas #sunflower #sunflowerchristmas #liyahbobeah #trending #original #sunflowers #theoriginalsunflowerchristmastree #sunflowergirl

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Sunflower Trees

Sunflower Christmas trees are one of this year's hottest holiday trends, and we've already started seeing them all over Instagram. Searches for these trees are up 66%, according to Pinterest’s 2019 holiday report, and we can't wait to start making our own. We've even rounded up our favorite sunflower Christmas trees to inspire you. A DIY galvanized tree collar is the perfect way to complete this look.