Decorating our Christmas trees every year is something we all look forward to, whether you’re young, old, or in between. It’s a feel-good tradition that means Christmas has arrived at your home, gives you a chance to let out all of your festive creativity and it brings all the family together.
When it comes to how you actually decide to decorate your tree, this is different for everyone and can even vary year upon year. There are many things to consider when it comes to your own Christmas decor and figure out what is right for you. New festive trends pop up each new holiday season, so it can be fun to try something new with your Christmas tree decorations if you’re struggling for ideas.
The following top trends for 2023 combine colour, themes, and just all-round Christmas fun. There really is no limit to these trends and how you decide to use them in your home.
1. Pick your own colour
If you have a particular colour scheme in your home, or you really just love one particular colour, why not decorate your Christmas tree in that colour? Having various shades of one colour decorating your tree can really make an impact. This trend can go one step further if you feel that your colour-schemed ornaments are just not enough, as you could just buy your Christmas tree in your favourite colour, from pink to mint green to blue!
2. Rainbow
If you can’t pick just one colour, then luckily for you, rainbow is in right now. Whatever colour you choose to buy your Christmas tree in doesn’t matter for this trend as you can mix and match as many colours as you like with ornaments, tinsel, and Christmas lights.
3. Gold
More of a cosy choice for your Christmas tree is gold which is on trend right now and can really look stunning in your home. A green tree with flecks of gold or matt gold ornaments really gives your home some sparkle, and you can just imagine snuggling in front of it with a blanket and a Christmas movie.
4. Candy cane
Instead of colours, you can also try themed Christmas trees. Candy cane stripes are everywhere this Christmas, from your wrapping paper to your crackers. This theme also lends itself to Christmas tree ornaments and having candy cane stripes dotted all over your tree will make you think you’re living in a Christmas movie!
5. Floral
We don’t tend to associate Christmas with flowers so much, but there is nothing stopping you using flowers to decorate your Christmas tree. Slotting them in between your Christmas tree branches or flower-themed baubles will give your home a festive countryside feel.
6. Minimalist
For some of us, ‘less is more’ and big and bold doesn’t always mean better. Minimalism is often a popular trend within the home, and you can also use it for decorating your Christmas tree. A classic green tree dotted with neutral and simple ornaments is just what you need sometimes. Some people have even opted for pre lit Christmas trees this year without ornaments to really take minimalism to new levels.
7. Natural
Trees are traditionally found outside, and the natural trend of bringing the outside indoors is especially popular this year. Having a festive green tree decorated with ornaments in the style or shape of things found outside, like a pinecone, is a great idea to bring an enchanting natural beauty to your decor.
8. Merry and bright
2023 is still the year for novelty Christmas tree decorations, so don’t be afraid to go all out with this trend. Decorate your tree with every colour, shape and size of ornament, from oversized sweets to tiny dogs in hats, and let your tree become the centerpiece of your festive decor.
9. Frosty wonderland
In contrast to the gold Christmas tree trend, this gives an icier feel to your Christmas tree but will make you think of snow and the magic of Christmas. This trend is quite effortless, and the frosty brightness adds something more contemporary to your home.
10. Traditional
You can’t go wrong with going back to basics with the classic red and gold combination that has featured in Christmas movies and homes for years and will always be on trend. Red and gold ornaments look best on a green artificial Christmas tree, paired with similar styles of decor around the fireplace to really capture that Christmas cabin feeling.
Traditional can also mean keeping Christmas ornaments for years to come and passing them down from generation to generation. This can be a fun tradition for families.
It’s really up to you how you decorate your tree but keep in mind the decor in your home as too many clashing colours or styles will take away from the effect of both your home and your festive decor.
