Christmas Decorating Trends For 2025: Beautiful Ideas for A Stylish Holiday Home
See the top Christmas decorating trends for 2025 — from bows and heirloom ornaments to layered textures, mixed metals, and natural greenery.
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This year’s Christmas decorating trends blend nostalgia, craftsmanship, and natural beauty with a modern sense of simplicity. You’ll see decor that feels personal, textural, and timeless. Quite a few new Christmas decorating trends are making a first-time appearance this year, and a few holdovers from recent Christmases we are not tired of yet!
f you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to read Beautiful Christmas Color Trends 2025 For Your Home.
It’s the perfect companion to this post and will help you choose colors that make decorating this Christmas simple, cohesive, and beautiful.
In this post, I’m sharing the top Christmas decorating trends for 2025, plus helpful ways to use them beautifully in your home.
When we talk about this year’s trends, we’ll focus on three things:
- What the trend is — the inspiration and look behind it.
- How to use it — simple ways to add it to your Christmas home.
- How to incorporate it with what you already have — because decorating is always easier (and prettier) when you use what you own.
Bows
Bows are everywhere this Christmas! They are the hottest new holiday trend. From gracing trees and garlands to gifts and wreaths. They’re the easiest way to add softness, color and texture to your home. Velvet, satin, linen, and grosgrain ribbons all work beautifully.
How To Use It:
- Tie long velvet bows on your Christmas tree branches. Very trendy this year.
- Add ribbons to garlands, candles, and napkin rings.
- Use bows in place of ornaments for a cohesive color theme.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Gather leftover ribbons or cut strips of fabric from past seasons. Mix and match them for a layered, charming look without buying new decor.
Bow Tip
When decorating with bows, use the same ribbon throughout your home to keep your Christmas look cohesive. Try tying them in different ways. Reusing ribbon year after year also makes decorating easier and more affordable.
More Ideas For Using Bows And Ribbons
For more inspiration, visit Christmas Ribbons And Bows to see creative ways to use ribbon on gifts, garlands, wreaths, and more. It’s filled with easy ideas to carry the bow trend from your Christmas tree to your gift wrapping.
Storybook Animals (Animalia)
Animal motifs are having a playful moment. Think woodland creatures, foxes, birds, reindeer, and rabbits, all inspired by vintage storybooks and classic European Christmas illustrations.
How To Use It:
- Add a few animal ornaments to your tree or mantel.
- Mix ceramic or wooden animals into vignettes or centerpieces.
- Choose wrapping paper or linens with subtle animal prints.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Pull from what’s already tucked away in your decor bins. Maybe a bird ornament or reindeer figurine. Mix them with greenery and candles for a whimsical but refined touch.
Minimalism And Clean Design
Christmas 2025 is seeing a turn toward cleaner, more intentional decorating. It’s all about less clutter, more texture, and letting simple elements shine. I love this take on decorating! It’s easy, intentional, and a lot less work.
How To Use It:
- Choose a limited color palette and repeat it throughout your home.
- Use greenery, candles, and white lights as your foundation.
- Leave some open space. It helps your favorite pieces stand out.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Edit your Christmas decor. Display only your favorite pieces and store the rest, or give them away. Fewer items mean your decor will feel more cohesive and calm.
Nostalgic Heirlooms
Heirloom-style decorating is big this year. Vintage ornaments, mercury glass, handmade crafts, and items with personal history are finding their way back into Christmas homes.
How To Use It:
- Display ornaments passed down through the family.
- Decorate with old-fashioned garlands, candlesticks, and beaded strands.
- Mix sentimental pieces with your current decor for a layered look.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Pull out family keepsakes or vintage finds from past years. Even one or two heirloom-style accents can make your decor feel rich with memory and meaning. Mix and match family pieces like dishes with Christmas decor. A family compote bowl filled with ornaments and greens makes a pretty statement piece for a table.
Vintage And Antique Finds
Thrifted treasures are part of the heirloom story this Christmas. Hunt for glass ornaments, brass candlesticks, or old picture frames to mix into your decor. A little patina tells a beautiful story.
More Nostalgic Christmas Decorating Ideas
If you love adding personal touches to your holiday home, visit The Ultimate Guide: Decorating With Christmas Collections. You’ll find timeless ideas for displaying cherished ornaments, vintage finds, and keepsakes so they feel beautifully woven into your Christmas decor.
Mixed Metals
Gold, silver, and bronze will all be shining together this Christmas. This trend celebrates the warmth of metallics but keeps things balanced and soft. Mix subdued or antiqued metals together for a fresh, trending look.
How To Use It:
- Combine silver and gold ornaments on your tree.
- Add brass candlesticks to a table centerpiece.
- Layer metallic finishes through accessories and trays.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Use one metal as your main finish, then sprinkle in one or two others. Mixing old and new pieces adds depth and character without buying new decor.
Mixing Metals Tip
When mixing metals, let one finish be the star and use one or two others as subtle accents. For example, pair warm golds with hints of silver or copper for a collected, balanced look. Keeping one dominant metal helps your Christmas decor feel intentional and beautifully pulled together.
CastleCore
CastleCore brings the charm of old-world European interiors into Christmas decorating. Think stone textures, dark woods, velvet, candlelight, and rich ornamentation, yet still cozy and welcoming.
How To Use It:
- Layer velvet pillows, gilded ornaments, and candelabras.
- Decorate with vintage-style mirrors or tapestry-inspired patterns in pillows and decorative throws.
- Mix deep jewel tones like ruby, emerald, and sapphire.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Gather your rich textiles and candleholders. A few well-placed details — velvet ribbon, metallic accents, or antique-looking frames — can create a regal, timeless feel.
A Tree In Every Room
Decorating smaller trees throughout your home adds warmth and charm. This year, it’s all about varying sizes and styles to create a cohesive, festive look. Decorate one main tree and choose smaller trees to personalize in other rooms in your home. I LOVE this trend because I’ve been doing this for decades!
How To Use It:
- Add a small tree to a bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom.
- Keep the color theme consistent for unity. Or choose a theme for each tree.
- Use mini trees with simple lights for a cozy glow.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Repurpose smaller trees or even branches you already own. Decorate with leftover ornaments or ribbon scraps for a collected, charming look.
I have loved adding accent trees to our bedroom, one of our guest rooms, the foyer, and the kitchen. The foyer tree, for example, is filled with Old World bird ornaments of all the feathered friends we see and feed here at the Tanglewood House.
Bedroom Tree Tip
If you have room to tuck a small tree into the corner of your bedroom, keep the look simple and the color palette cohesive. We want any Christmas decor to add to a calm and serene feel.
More Christmas Tree Inspiration
Take a peek at my Cozy Christmas Bedroom Tour to see how I decorated our bedroom for the holidays with soft neutrals, warm layers, and a twinkling tree that feels both festive and restful.
Visit Ghosts of Christmas Trees Past to enjoy a look back at the many Christmas trees I’ve decorated through the years—each one different but filled with charm and memories.
Learn how to style your own small tree beautifully with How To Decorate A Tabletop Christmas Tree Like A Designer. You’ll find easy step-by-step ideas to make any tabletop tree look professionally decorated.
And if you’re searching for a new Christmas tree this season, read Tips For Finding The Perfect Faux Christmas Tree — it’s full of practical advice to help you choose a realistic tree that will look beautiful for years.
Layered Textures
Texture is the foundation of this year’s decor trends. Soft knits, velvets, wood, glass, fur and metals all work together to create warmth and interest. Just juxtapose different textures to keep them fresh and updated.
How To Use It:
- Combine rough and smooth textures — like woven placemats with glass ornaments.
- Layer pillows, throws, and table linens for a soft, cozy look.
- Use natural textures like burlap or linen with polished finishes.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Pull from your everyday home decor. Throws, rugs, and vases can all play a role in Christmas decorating when styled thoughtfully.
More Ideas For Layered Christmas Charm
Find simple, heartfelt touches that make your home feel truly special in 10 Small Items That Make Christmas More Magical — it’s filled with thoughtful ideas for adding layers of coziness and meaning to your holiday home.
And Heart Of Your Holiday Home: 8 Ways To Make Your Kitchen Festive — it’s all about using simple layers of decor, light, and greenery to make the busiest room in your home warm and welcoming for Christmas.
Paper Art Decor
Paper decorations are back, bringing craftsmanship and simplicity into focus. Hand-cut snowflakes, honeycomb ornaments, and paper garlands feel fresh and nostalgic at once.
How To Use It:
- Hang paper stars or snowflakes from ceilings or mantels.
- Add honeycomb ornaments to trees and shelves.
- Frame vintage holiday sheet music or prints as art.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Use leftover wrapping paper, sheet music, or even craft paper to create simple handmade decorations. They’re inexpensive, easy, and beautifully nostalgic. Also, try your hand at making your own paper Christmas decorations. YouTube is a great source.
Over the years, I’ve collected paper snowflakes and trees. They are easy to layer in with other Christmas decor and get lots of attention from family and guests.
Oversized Garland
This year’s garlands are lush, full, and dramatic. Layered greenery, ribbon, and ornaments create texture and visual interest that feels both traditional and grand.
How To Use It:
- Drape garlands over mantels, doorways, and staircases. Let it cascade onto the floor.
- Mix faux and real greens for texture.
- Add ribbons, berries, and pinecones for extra detail.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Use several smaller garlands together or add a variety of stems or other pieces of greens for a fuller look. Refresh older greenery with new ribbon or ornaments to make it feel new again.
More Christmas Garland Inspiration
Create your own lush holiday greenery with Handsome Traditional Woodland Garland DIY — it’s an easy step-by-step project that looks beautiful from early winter right through Christmas.
And Beautiful Designer Christmas Garland DIY to learn simple techniques for building a full, layered garland that looks professionally styled but is easy to make at home.
Pinecones And Wood
Pinecones and natural wood details are trending as decorators look for simple, organic materials. They add texture, warmth, and an authentic connection to nature.
How To Use It:
- Fill bowls or dough bowls with pinecones, greenery, and candles.
- Mix wood ornaments into your Christmas tree decor.
- Layer wood tones into tablescapes and shelves.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Gather pinecones from outdoors and mix them with faux greenery. A coat of metallic paint or snow spray gives them a festive twist while keeping their natural charm.
Pinecones are my go-to filler from fall right through Christmas. They are natural, add texture, and best of all, free if you gather them from a walk in the woods. You can see how to make the sweet Mini Pinecone Wreath, above; it only takes a few simple materials. Hang it and use it as a candle collar.
Pinecone Cleaning Tip
Before using gathered pinecones in your decor, give them a quick clean to get rid of any critters hiding in them. Spread pinecones out on a foil lined baking sheet and bake them at 200° for 30 minutes. Once cooled you will have ready-to-use pinecones for seasons to come.
More Pinecone Decorating Ideas
Get even more inspiration in Decorating With Pinecones At Christmas: A Festive Ultimate Guide — it’s filled with creative ideas and timeless ways to use pinecones in wreaths, arrangements, and centerpieces all season long.
You can also make your holiday home smell wonderful with How To Make Beautifully Scented Pinecones — they’re easy to create and add the perfect finishing touch of fragrance and warmth to your Christmas decor.
Foliage
This trend celebrates the beauty of natural greenery. From classic evergreens to olive branches and eucalyptus. Foliage brings movement and freshness to Christmas decor.
How To Use It:
- Use greenery as your foundation for arrangements.
- Add sprigs of fresh or faux greens to mantels, trays, and centerpieces.
- Mix different types for texture and interest.
How To Incorporate What You Have:
Reuse faux greenery and garlands, then add fresh clippings or dried stems to refresh them. Mixing the two creates a lush, realistic look without replacing everything.
Pro Tip
Mix real and faux greens and foliage for the most natural and full look. Real greenery brings life, scent, and authenticity, while faux adds structure and longevity. Tuck the real greens in where they’ll be seen up close — like on mantels or tabletops — and use faux for the foundation and filler. It’s a beautiful combination that lasts all season long!
More Christmas Foliage Ideas
See how I use greens, pinecones, and natural elements throughout my home in Tips For Decorating With Organics (Real Or Faux) At Christmas — it’s filled with ideas for mixing fresh and faux greenery beautifully.
For even more seasonal inspiration, visit Best Tips For Using Faux Greens At Christmas to learn how to choose realistic greens, where to use them, and how to store them so they last for years.
Other Decorating Trends To Enjoy This Christmas
Here are a few more small-but-mighty trends showing up this year:
- Glass ornaments in clear or tinted tones.
- Handmade and artisan decorations.
- Dried fruit and spice garlands.
- Cozy candlelight and layered scents.
- Personalized, memory-rich holiday decor.
More Trendy Inspiration
Bring another layer of Christmas beauty into your home with 12 Ideas To Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas — it’s filled with simple, natural ways to make your home smell festive and welcoming all season long.
Other Christmas Posts To Enjoy
Ease into the holiday season with Transitioning From Late Fall To Christmas — it’s filled with simple, practical ideas for blending the last touches of fall with the first sparkle of Christmas.
If you’re wondering where to begin, Decorating For Christmas: Where To Start, What To Do walks you through how to plan, organize, and decorate your home without feeling overwhelmed.
When time is short but you still want your home to shine, try 60+ Christmas Decorating Ideas You Can Do In 15 Minutes — it’s full of quick, doable projects that make a big impact.
And don’t miss Three-Step Christmas Arrangements You Will Love — a simple, creative guide for making beautiful holiday arrangements using things you already have at home.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas 2025 Trends
The best time to start decorating is when it feels right for you! Many people begin right after Thanksgiving, but with Christmas coming later this year, I like to start earlier so I can enjoy the season longer. Even if you’re not ready to go all-in, try adding twinkle lights or greenery to ease into the spirit.
Bows have taken center stage this year because they capture everything we love about the holidays — beauty, nostalgia, and a touch of whimsy. Whether tied on a tree, tucked into garlands, or added to gifts, bows instantly make a space feel festive. This year, decorators are using ribbons of every texture and width, from velvet to linen to plaid. It’s such an easy way to add personality and charm to your Christmas home.
The biggest trend this Christmas is a return to traditional holiday charm because of its warm, nostalgic feel and timeless details. You’ll see cozy, layered textures, lots of greenery, metallic accents, vintage Christmas decor, and handmade touches that remind us of Christmases past. It’s less about perfection and more about creating a home that feels personal and joyful. Joyful is the buzzword for Christmas this year.
Layers make all the difference! Mix soft textiles, like throws, pillows, and faux fur, with glowing lights and natural greenery. Add in a few personal touches, like favorite ornaments or a family heirloom, and don’t forget the scent of Christmas! A simmer pot or a few scented candles will make your home feel magical and inviting.
Christmas decorating is about dressing up your home to feel festive, personal, and filled with meaningful memories! Think about adding a few of the trends to make your Christmas decor look and feel fresh.
Trends are meant to inspire you and not overwhelm you. Take a few new ideas and weave them into the decor you love to decorate with year after year. Weave a little foliage into your greens, deck your halls with velvet bows, and add metallic sparkle.
Happy Christmas decorating, friends…
Love these ideas, thanks so much!!!
What a great post! Thanks Yvonne! I would love to get together. Give me a call!!!!