Christmas tree decorating ideas for every style and budget
2022's hottest Christmas tree trends

Decking out the Christmas tree in its festive finery is one of the most magical holiday traditions. Whether you want to transform your tree into a modern masterpiece with novelty ornaments, craft a traditional showstopper with glass baubles or keep things country with rustic natural garlands, these Christmas tree decorating ideas for both real fir trees and faux alternatives will make your seasonal display stand out from the crowd. Click or scroll on for the latest trends...
Floral candy

Tied up in a bow

Paint it red

Remember the controversial blood-red trees that former First Lady Melania Trump decorated the White House with in 2018? It seems the tide has turned, as festive red foliage is set to steal the spotlight this Christmas. In a bold break with tradition, many of us are seeing red and embracing unconventional shades, from tall flocked designs to vintage tinsel models. If this fiery trend feels a little overwhelming, a tabletop version is a great way to experiment with your holiday display without turning your back on the classics completely.
Retro figurines

Jewel-toned lighting

Multi-coloured trees aren't exactly breaking news, however, there's an altogether more creative way to inject a little vibrancy into your Christmas display. Rather than relying on tinsel or a dyed artificial tree, opt for carefully arranged strings of lights in jewel-toned hues. Artfully arranged, you can create unique illuminated designs that you might not otherwise find on the market. Best of all, you can change up the colour scheme every year without having to invest in a new tree!
Modern metallics

Create an explosion of luxury by decorating your Christmas tree full of modern metallics. Tie the branches with oversized silver bows and add contrast with large-scale gold baubles. Finish the glitter bomb with streams of silver and gold beads. Perfection!
Enchanted forest

Cultivate an earthy woodland home look with natural shapes and autumn hues. Choose green and copper baubles and then layer the look with gold woodland motifs such as forest leaves and acorns. Friendly forest animal decorations will enhance the enchantment.
Dawn mist

This is the ultimate tree for pink lovers! It's a guaranteed showstopper for anyone who wants something a little different this holiday season. The fabulous cashmere colour just needs some pretty pink hanging decorations and you're all set. Don't be afraid to use additional darker silver decorations for contrast and depth.
Bohemian chic

Cocktail kisses

For fairytale home style embrace pretty pastel ornaments, fluffy textures and iridescent finishes for a magical look that is full of sugar and spice. Add in a sprinkling of shimmer with novelty champagne bottle ornaments and cocktail glasses dipped in glitter.
Vintage glassware

As long as you don't have small children or animals, a Christmas tree filled with glass decorations exudes elegance and sophistication. Antique inspired droplets will reflect delicate fairy lights and glass pine cones dipped in gold glitter shimmer and shine.
Snowfall chic

Make your tree a modern glamour statement. Choose a snow-covered faux tree with bushy branches and then decorate it with grown-up celebrity style. Mix in bright white and iridescent glass baubles, feathers and mirrored details.
Mini wreaths

Wreaths aren't just for walls. Symbolising growth and everlasting life they look just as elegant and sophisticated in miniature form. Whether they are made of feathers, sparkly glitter, bells or jewels, their circular shape looks super sophisticated as statement decorations hung in repeat amongst twinkling lights.
Compact alternatives

A Christmas tree is not just for living rooms; they make fabulous hallway showstoppers or interesting additions in bedrooms too, just add festive bedding to match. This eye-catching iron tree makes a space-saving change that will showcase a coordinated bauble display in contemporary style.
Ice white

Combine white and teal for a sparkling Arctic Christmas look. A white Christmas tree creates a winter wonderland snowscape that can be filled with glacier shades. Complete the snowscape with frosted twigs, white wreaths and sparkling crowns. Don't forget to invite a friendly polar bear or two.
Classic Americana

Primary colours add simple style that is warm, welcoming and patriotic too. Go for a less is more look with blue and red honeycomb baubles, felt ornaments and wooden stars. A white pom-pom garland makes the perfect, wintery, finishing touch.
Scandi brights

Give your Christmas tree a cool yule vibe by using plenty of playful colours on your tree and set it against a white backdrop. There is no need for glitter with this simple Scandi look, instead choose bright paper, wool or felt pom-poms and matt finishes that lean towards nature.
Regal Christmas

Live like a king with a traditional Christmas tree embellished with charming and luxurious ornaments that nod to the Victorian era. Choose decorative baubles, classic Santas and dress the tree to the max. Place a crown on the top for the perfect royal finish.
Impressionist strokes

Nostalgic gold

Add warmth to a snow-dusted faux tree with a rose gold colour theme that brings out the glamour of the Art Deco era. Indulge with plush surfaces and patterns such as humbug stripes, multi-spotted glass and mercury finishes.
Festive fables

Reds, greens and golds are traditional colours that can be adapted to a theme of your choice. For a homely feel add in folklore prints and Christmas icons such as nutcrackers, Santas, candy canes and winter robins.
Dapper alpaca

Forget reindeers, the four-legged Christmas heroes this year are plush alpacas and llamas! Hailing from sunny South America, they'll need plenty of colourful decorations to keep them company. Think pink and turquoise pom-pom garlands that pick out their cute vibrant folkloric dress. It's Fa-la-la-llama time!
Celestial silver

Head out of this world with a colour palette of blue, black and silver fit for space cadets. Add sparkle with space-themed ornaments with astronauts, planets, shooting stars and flying saucers. The iridescent colours look seriously cool against a quirky black faux Christmas tree.
Unicorn tree

Keep your home décor on trend with a magical unicorn tree, this year's must-have. If you enjoy seasonal crafting, try transforming your own or buy in a white or pink tree then scour the shops for the coolest unicorn-inspired decs (don't forget the horn!). The fluttery lashes are simple to make out of some black card, then pin them on your tree to complete the unicorn look. Craftymorning has a great tutorial for your own mythical tree which you check out here.
Fine feathers

Feather wreaths and fluffy baubles teamed with ceramic birds and bells creates an all-white tree that is delicate, tactile and Scandi-style cosy.
Highland luxe

Take a traditional Scottish Highland scheme to another level by embellishing the traditional check pattern with a touch of glamour. Dust sprigs of a fir tree in glitter, give deer ornaments gold antlers and enrich the tartan with jewel tones. Finish with a luxurious gold star tree topper.
Shimmering sanctuary

Vintage Christmas

If you love vintage homeware, this playful scheme brings a contemporary twist to Christmas past. This time of year is all about treats so why not adorn a retro white Christmas tree with bright and sweet confectionary-shaped decorations? Then go for vintage-inspired baubles in a cool clash of red, turquoise and pink.
Bold black

Channel your inner dark side with your own unique black Christmas tree which could also double as spooky Halloween décor. This eye-catching tree will certainly attract attention, decorating yours with classic white, gold and silver ornaments will give your tree the perfect festive finish. Top it off with some pretty tinsel and fairy lights for extra Christmas style.
Victorian tree

Draw inspiration from the Dickensian era with a Christmas tree that looks to the past. Antique gold, deep berry reds and forest greens warm up the room with cosy Victorian touches. Embellish the colour with novelty ornaments such a velvet ice-skates, classic candy canes and encapsulated holly baubles. Bah Humbug? We don't think so!
Upside down tree

For a unique display, how about an upside-down tree? Despite the odd appearance, these quirky trees are as traditional as it gets, as the trend may date back to the 7th century. According to legend, a British monk, St. Boniface used a flipped fir tree to explain the Holy Trinity and convince Pagans to try a new faith. The novelty tree is a great way to save on space and leaves plenty of room for even more gifts than the regular kind. To be part of the upside-down phenomenon get your own from Wayfair here.
Petite parasol tree

Want a hassle-free Christmas? This pretty parasol tree is great for smaller spaces and an elegant alternative to a full tree. It’s simple to assemble and will keep your Christmas tree décor out of the reach of small children or pets, with plenty of room for presents underneath. The best part? Just simply pack it back up into your box, ready for next year’s Christmas season to begin. You can get your hands on your own from Argos here.
Candy cane

Take Christmas treats to the next level with your own candy cane tree. This sugary Willy Wonka-esque scheme will certainly wow any visitors during the festive season. Start with an ice-white faux Christmas tree and add red and white baubles. More is more with this tree, so add as many sugary decorations as you can, then dress with red ribbons and real candy canes until you can't fit any more on.
Pumpkin spice

Another versatile, statement tree perfect for both the spooky and festive seasons, this orange design with built-in fairy lights will really brighten up your décor. Try decorating with darker ornaments and scary décor for a unique Halloween tree and simply ditch the spiderwebs and throw on some baubles for a quirky festive one. You can get a similar one here.
Swan Lake tree

If you are looking for something less traditional yet still dramatic, think pink with a Christmas tree influenced by the classical ballet Swan Lake. This theme is decorative and exquisitely feminine. Wrap the tree in a glamorous feather garland and fill in the gaps with shimmering pinks, feather baubles and glass swan ornaments.
Rainbow toybox

Santa's workshop

Keep the innocence and magic of Christmas alive with traditional toys in a red and white colour scheme and plenty of playful festive characters. Symbolic nutcracker dolls, stripy candy canes and cheeky elves are perfect for a Santa's grotto vibe. This classic and heartwarming look will never go out of style and the children (including big kids) will love it!
Glitzy gold tree

How about ditching your classic green tree for a gorgeous gold one, guaranteed to give your house a bit of Hollywood sparkle. Adorn your glittering tree with some elegant dark coloured baubles in plum, navy and black and illuminate with gold fairy lights for the perfect festive glow that’s sure to dazzle friends and family.
Disco delight

Disco divas will love this retro decorating theme that's neon bright. Start with a daring navy blue tree. Wrap the tree with lights that glow to a groove and then prepare to party with decorative disco balls, glitter rainbow hearts and teeny cassette tapes. The more glitz the merrier. Continue the lightshow with an outdoor lights display.
Botanical bling

Love gardening? Create a restful Christmas decorating scene that's reminiscent of relaxing days spent pottering in the garden. Combine natural materials with a palette of mossy greens and shimmering golds and then add in gardener-appropriate ornaments like china wellingtons, allotment vegetables and a shimmering snail or two.
Wooden wonderland

Decorate your Christmas tree in a warm and comforting seasonal scheme that has nature at its heart. Choose earthy colours, natural textures and then lift with shimmering amber hues. Bring the tree to life with fluffy and fun woodland creatures such as owls, squirrels and bunnies.
Half tree

The two-tree trend

If you love the holidays as much as we do, why settle for one decorative Christmas tree when you can create double the impact with two? Be inspired by the Northern Lights and decorate them both with beautiful blue and iridescent silver for a reflective appearance. Perhaps add an Arctic animal or too for fun.
Ruby fruits

Rainbow tree

Can’t decide on a tree colour? You can have it all with this fabulous rainbow tree. Light up any living room with the most vibrant tree ever, with décor or even without, it’s sure to be the ultimate symbol of joy this Christmas. The vivid colours make it the perfect décor for other celebrations from carnivals to birthdays, so you won’t be short of use for this unusual tree.
Tree typography

Monogrammed decorations using stylish typography make your Christmas tree on-trend and unique. Perfect for a dark living room, the selection of monochrome and silver decorations look especially smart in a dark Nordic decorating scheme such as this.
Frosted fiesta

Artificial frosted trees seem to be a big hit this year. The snowy branches of this faux Christmas tree make a fresh backdrop for vibrant carnival coloured decorations and fun Mexican-inspired hanging motifs.
Turquoise tree

For a one-of-a-kind tree, how about creating your own festive masterpiece? Get yourself an artificial tree and spruce it up with your favourite shade using a proper paint sprayer to get an even coat. We love this vibrant turquoise shade by Sugar Bee Crafts but make sure to double-check all the tree is covered. After your tree has dried, opt for some rustic ornaments in neutral creams and whites with a little silver sparkle for some festive flair.
Kids' Christmas tree

Pre-lit Christmas trees make great additions to children's rooms. Little ones will love to help you decorate their own tree with plenty of colourful toy and candy-themed Christmas tree decorations, thus leaving yours alone if you want them to!
Christmas candles

Christmas trees decorated with wax candles date back to the Victorian era but this tradition is, of course, extremely dangerous. Evoke charming nostalgia without the fire risk by using realistic artificial candles. The striking look needs little else to turn a traditional tree into a contemporary, illuminated showstopper.
Peacock blue

Rainbow baubles

Peppermint creme

Flocked Christmas trees are such a hit this year and here's a more elegant decorating idea to suit them. Cool mint and forest green baubles etched with nature motifs make for a crisp and calming look that's perfect for paler room schemes.
White Christmas

Love fresh white schemes? This year's biggest style statement, a snow-white Christmas tree is not for the nervous decorator but handled properly it can look truly spectacular. These striking trees are best decorated with just one colour or even left bare—this one has just a few heart-shaped silver bells.
Amber ambience

Gorgeous gold

London landmarks

This snow-flecked faux fir is a classic way to start your living room Christmas decorating and would work with almost any style of bauble, but we have a soft spot for a London-themed ornament, particularly the post boxes. Don't forget to dress the Christmas table to match.
Cabin couture

Wouldn't you just love to spend the holidays up in the mountains? Go for the next best thing with a homely selection of natural wood, forest animals and a touch of green arranged on a real fir tree for a chalet chic vibe.
Baby blue

This take on Scandi decorating draws on soft icy tones that complement a grey living space. The scheme uses baby blue and white stars that resemble Christmas cookies, sweet wooden houses and cute cartoon-like reindeers cut out of wood in a pretty display that won't clash with your décor.
Rustic monochrome

A black and white Christmas tree scheme is smart, sophisticated and looks striking against rich green foliage. Throw in a few subtle gold additions for a hint of Christmas bling.
Shades of grey

This atmospheric winter wonderland tree is another perfect choice for grey living room schemes. Cascading teardrop glitter and diamante baubles, white stars and elegant icicles give the feeling of sparkling morning dew.
Santa's vacation

Take a break from tradition and decorate your Christmas tree with a touch of humour. Everyone wants to know where Santa goes on vacation, so why not pay homage to all his hard work with a holiday-inspired Christmas tree. Bauble highlights include Santa on a speedboat, a flamingo in a Christmas hat and the laughing/crying emoji.
Pretty pastels

Ombre brights

Your Christmas tree will never be boring with these eye-catching large ombre baubles. The rainbow colours are fun, uplifting and so on-trend. Plus, they'll go with plenty of novelty decorations too, from glittering sprouts to unicorns. We love how they sparkle against this full, frosted faux tree.
Exotic charm

Go wild with a Christmas tree decorated in a lush and opulent tropical theme. Vibrant colours and giant gold palm leaves set the scene while exotic animal ornaments and fruits of the jungle make the look retro kitsch, busy and fun.
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