Need a little inspiration to gear your home into festive mode? We’ve searched high and low to bring you the very best of 2024’s Christmas decorating trends. ‘Ho ho ho,’ see the full list below.
Put a bow on it
Transitioning from fashion to the Christmas tree and tablescape, bows add an element of playful elegance to your holiday decor. The trend is all about versatility – bows can be incorporated in almost every aspect of your holiday decorating.
Get creative by adding bows to unexpected places: wrap them around lamp bases, drape them on your Christmas tree, use them as a unique tree topper, or even create bow napkin ties for your holiday table settings. Even if you’re not putting up a full Christmas tree, a few strategically placed bows can instantly make your space feel festive and classic.
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Decorate with deeper jewel tones
Move away from the bright, saturated reds and greens and embrace deep, rich jewel tones. Burgundy, emerald green, sapphire blue, and amethyst purple offer a more elegant approach to holiday decorating.
Incorporate these colours through velvet ribbons, ornaments, and accent pieces. Mix jewel tones with metallic accents like gold or brass to create a luxurious feel.
Consider a colour scheme that uses different shades of a single jewel tone for a monochromatic look.
Add a touch of the outdoors
The woodland and rustic theme continues to charm into 2024 with its warm, calm, and cozy atmosphere. The trend focuses on earthy tones, natural materials, and textured objects – think ornaments in muted colours, pine cones, dried citrus rounds, and wooden accents.
Hop onto the trend by using pine cone decorations, dried sprigs of herb, citrus and star anise with soft green foliage. Contrast with velvet ribbons and consider adding whimsical touches like mushroom-themed ornaments to capture the nature-inspired vibe.
Take advantage of cherry season
This in-season trend embraces cherries in multiple forms – from delicate glass ornaments with glossy, cherry-red finishes to actual cherries. Play with the cherry trend by finding cherry-coloured ornaments for the Christmas tree. The colour palette ranges from classic deep red to more nuanced burgundy.
Add a few actual cherries to your tablescape and holiday drinks to tie the theme together perfectly.
Replace the sparkle for soft
Soft, elegant textures are replacing shiny and sparkly decorations. Velvet is a go-to and is easily found in ribbons, bows, and ornaments. Often, velvet is in deep, moody colour palettes.
Incorporate the soft velvet trend on your tree, in a wreath, and around the home. Look for velvet ornaments in deep burgundy and brown and use velvet bows as decorative elements.
Go for a group of Christmas trees
A playful trend for 2025 is decorating with multiple Christmas trees. This approach works particularly well in homes with separate rooms and it extends to grouping trees of different sizes together in one space.
Consider placing trees in your dining room, living room, and other key areas. Thrift stores can be great for finding affordable trees. Even using mini trees on shelves or surfaces can help you embrace this decorative approach.
Put on a crystal Christmas
Who said that Summer should stop you from transforming your space into a winter wonderland? Crystal ornaments and frosty touches create a luxe, magical atmosphere. Trees decorated with crystal ornaments reflect light and add a gorgeous, subtle sparkle.
Incorporate crystals through ornaments like candle holders, glassware, and crystal ornaments. Mix with frosted glass and metallic accents to create layers of texture and shine.
Do the downswept Christmas tree
A unique tree trend for 2025 is the downswept Christmas tree. These trees feature branches that droop downward, often flocked to look like they’re weighed down by snow. They offer a different, cozy aesthetic that works both as a fully decorated tree and a minimal decoration.
If a full-sized downswept tree seems too bold, consider smaller versions to place around your home.
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