Trend Report: The Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas You'll See Everywhere This Year
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Christmas is almost here and we're already brainstorming fresh ways to decorate for the holiday. When it comes to decorating your Christmas tree, you can't go wrong with traditional red and green, but who doesn't love a tree with a fresh and unique theme that sparks joy for the entire family? From Barbie pink and moody greens to sparse minimalism, we've rounded up some of this year's most out-of-the-box Christmas tree trends and decorating ideas.
Similar to home design trends, we're noticing darker colors, natural textures and metallics pop up in Christmas tree designs. As for color trends, we're loving navy blues, burgundy, greens and obviously, pink. We're seeing a mix of simple, modern trees and eclectic, colorful designs that exude a more maximalist aesthetic. There are also Christmas tree decorations inspired by movies, characters, games and even Taylor Swift's Eras tour — yes, we've included a friendship bracelet Christmas tree. For families with children, go for playful trees adorned with candy, glittery stars, snowmen and more.
Even if you don't want to fully commit to a holiday theme, we've included plenty of inspiration for pretty tree toppers, shimmery tinsel, festive garlands and popular holiday ornaments to refresh your interior. And don't worry, all of these Christmas trend ideas work for both real Christmas trees and artificial Christmas trees — white Christmas trees, too.
Chic Coastal
A nautical-inspired tree is a great way to infuse natural texture and a soothing color palette into your space. Here, HomeGoods Style expert Jenny Reimold even uses pampas grass as a tree topper.
Simple and Minimal
When it comes to holiday decorating, sometimes less is more. Keep it minimal with a wood bead garland, white clay ornaments and warm white string lights.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought »
Barbie Pink
Forget classic red and green, pink is the most popular color for Christmas this year (an ode to the success of the Barbie movie). Go overboard with pink baubles: light, dark and glittery.
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Glamorous Barbie
If you've got your sights set on a Barbie theme, don't limit yourself to pink baubles! Amy Lawdanski, Christmas tree designer and founder of K&A Designs, fully commits to the theme with a surge of glitter, feathers, bows, ribbons and nearly every shade of pink.
Cozy Scandinavian Tree
Not all Scandinavian-inspired trees have to appear sparse. This welcoming tree by blogger @mittfunkis includes a mix of paper ornaments, clip-on candles and colorful baubles.
Inspired by Nature
Simple and sparse, this beautiful tree draws on the beauty of nature. To recreate this trending style, forage for pinecones, dehydrate fruit (like oranges, cranberries and apples) and make a garland from popcorn.
See more at Tidbits & Company »
Friendship Bracelet Tree
Friendship bracelets are fun and trendy, in big part due to Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour. Here, DIYer @chelseazeferina creates a friendship bracelet garland by stringing together round pieces of foam and large plastic stars.
Dark and Moody
Interiors are getting darker and moodier, and so are Christmas trees! Swap the classic red and green baubles for darker hues, like forest or hunter green, burnt orange, burgundy and black — as design firm Weeth Home does here.
Shades of Green
Elevate neutrals, like gray and white, by layering in green baubles, ranging from light to dark. This flocked Christmas tree appears well-decorated but still elegant.
See more at Pretty in the Pines »
Nutcracker Theme
Go for the iconic nutcracker theme by filling an artificial tree with large red and green ornaments, drums and oversized nutcrackers. Take note from blogger @babamwreaths and layer in large ribbons to fill in the gaps.
Silver and Gold
Exuding a sophisticated style, this Christmas tree theme features a combination of mercury glass and shimmering metallic ornaments, gold sink bow ties and tiny gold bells.
See more at Handmade Farmhouse »
Candyland
Children will love filling every tree branch with sweet treats (opt for faux candy, so you can reuse the pieces year after). A few ideas include wooden candy canes, squishes and even filling clear ornaments with small figurines.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
Playful Pom-Poms
Take a whimsical approach by adorning your Christmas tree with jumbo pom-poms, then layer in smaller sizes to build dimension.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth »
White Flocked Tree
Whether you've got a real or faux tree, it's surprisingly simple to recreate this snowy look. After, decorate it with simple baubles, a wicker tree collar and natural star topper.
Get the tutorial at Domestically Blissful »
Colorful Rainbow
Bring the color-coordinating trend into the holiday season by layering ROYGBIV ornaments from the base up.
Get the tutorial at Inspired By Charm »
Covered in Tinsel
Add charm and shine to your tree by filling every sprig with tinsel — we love the look of classic silver. Layer the arrangement with multi-colored ornaments in a slew of shapes and sizes for visual contrast.
Woodland Whimsy
As a nod to the great outdoors, hang pinecones, mini log cabins and painted woodland creatures on the Christmas tree. Top it off with a wooden star.
Dried Citrus
Use twine and dehydrated citrus to create your own colorful garland, which works well if you're going for a nature-inspired Christmas tree theme. Set your tree in a woven basket to play up its rustic flair.
Gorgeous Green
Dress an evergreen tree with green garland, ribbons and ornaments for a monochromatic theme. To show your commitment to the theme, wrap your gifts in a matching green hue.
Christmas Village
To recreate this eclectic style, start with a four-foot pink Christmas tree, then turn bottle brushes and mini wooden houses (after you paint and decorate them, of course) into ornaments to adorn your tree.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed »
Winter Wonderland
To make the Christmas tree a focal point, outline it with a winter village layered on top of a white sheepskin rug. Then stay true to the theme with snowflake, snowmen and mitten ornaments.
Vintage Inspired
Decorate a cozy, vintage-inspired Christmas tree with acorns, clip-on candles and a simple star topper. Hint: You can DIY your own paper candles to avoid the burnout and they'll still glow if you string the tree with twinkle lights.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
Frosted Berries
HomeGoods Style Expert Jenny Reimold took a flocked Christmas tree to the next level with a red-and-white theme. Rather than using a traditional star topper, she opted for bunches of festive berry branches to complement the ball ornaments.
Prize Ribbons
Lean into a nostalgic Christmas tree theme, thanks to colorful prize ribbons. Balance pastel hues, like pink, blue and yellow, with vibrant shades of red.
Candy Theme
Wrap this candy-covered tree with a garland made with artificial hard candies in an array of neon hues. Then fill in the empty spaces with lollipops, candy canes and candy ribbon ornaments.
Sweet and Sentimental
If you're tired of staring at those boxes upon boxes of family photos, make ornaments out of your best snaps. There's no doubt your family will enjoy reminiscing the special moments you've enjoyed over the years.
Sugar Plums
Not only did HomeGoods Style expert Jenny Reimold pull off a sugar plum Christmas tree theme — she proves that just about anything can be an ornament. Here, mini retro-inspired radios, tucked in between branches, add an unexpected touch to the colorful look.
Pretty in Plaid
To avoid overloading on glitz and glitter, trade a tinsel garland for a thick plaid ribbon. Tis the season for plaid, after all.
Glittery Galaxy
Glitter stars and crescent moon ornaments give any ol' artificial Christmas tree a look that's really out of this world.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life »
Rustic Feel
Dot an array of jingle bells on long pieces of burlap ribbon, and hang it vertically on the tree to embrace a rustic style.
Modern Maximalism
Embrace maximalism and fill your tree with memories by blending a combination of homemade, store-bought and sentimental decorations. Let the kids help hang the ornaments all over — and try not to move them when they turn away.
Read more at Style by Emily Henderson »
Glitz and Glam
From the iridescent garland to the glitter ornaments, this showstopping tree is all the rage. Instead of buying all new baubles, blogger Ashley Rene spray painted them to fit this year's theme.
Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss »
Christmas Card Tree
Display your favorite cards of Christmases past by turning them into a Christmas tree garland for an instant upgrade. To finish the look, use a large ribbon as a topper.
Snowman Party
Nail the snow-covered look by adding felt versions of Frosty and his friends to a flocked tree. It'll be a hit with kids!
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life »
A Touch of Retro
Get a daily dose of nostalgia this holiday season by placing a tabletop tree in an antique candy or toy chest. Then, adorn the flocked Christmas tree with a mix of globe and finial ornaments.
Farmhouse-Inspired Tree
Go all out with this farmhouse-inspired tree, AKA bring on the plaid. It's the perfect theme for those who appreciate a dose of maximalism in their holiday decor.
Get the tutorial at Design Dazzle »
Black and White
You can never go wrong with a combination of black, white and green. This Christmas tree, decked out with striped ribbon, polka dot baubles and a glitzy tree topper, is proof.
Get the tutorial at Just Destiny »
Blue and White
Instead of going all-out with festive cheer, match the Christmas tree to the rest of the room's decor. In this case, the blogger added navy and white ornaments to their flocked tree to complement what they already had.
See more at The Lily Pad Cottage »
Cool Grays
Less bold than black and white, this tree is full of silver snowflakes, beaded icicles and gray baubles.
See more at The Lily Pad Cottage »
Classic Colors
Embrace a vibrant, yet traditional aesthetic by pairing holiday reds and greens with other classic colors like yellow, blue and white.
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