It’s time to break out the lights and baubles!
Abeautifully decorated treewill evoke memories of the holidays for years to come.
Read on for our bestChristmas treedecor ideas that will revamp your tree this holiday season.
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Take it Upstairs
Let loose with a secondary tree and allow kids to take the reins.
Be Playful with Your Theme
Don’t be afraid to try out a new theme this year.
Lean into natural elements when adorning your tree to ensure it lasts through the holiday season.
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He says that this year, they also borrowed her classic whitecandlesfor another layer of nostalgia on the tree.
Modern-day steel magnolias will flip for blush-and-bashful accents like mauve plastic foam flowers.
Beneath the tree, blue floral wrapping paper completes the wintry scene.
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Go Jewel-Toned
The warmth of jewel-tone tree decorations is only amplified more by the deep tree green.
Think amethyst purple, ruby red, sapphire blue, citrine yellow, and emerald green.
Display Homemade Ornaments
This 12-foot Fraser fir displays ornaments made by the homeowner’s children.
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The train circling the tree skirt is led by the engine fromThe Polar Express.
Create a Vintage-Inspired Tree
Feeling nostalgic this season?
Skip the star, and top your tree with a vintage tree topper.
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Simple glass balls in the color scheme add a little shimmer among the lights.
We’re all for it.
Pick a color scheme that brings you cheer this year.
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If blue or yellow is your color, go for it!
You’ll be surprised to find how beautifully it all goes together.
Use ribbons in the shade of your choice to create a garland that ties all the other decorations together.
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Look to Nature for Ideas
A rust planter takes this gumdrop-shaped cypress to new heights.
Utilize Antiques
Spread Christmas cheer in any room with this tabletop setup.
Keep your eye open when antique shopping for the perfect piece for your tree.
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To achieve this look, use a small blue spruce with battery-operated light in a chinoiserie cachepot.
Then, she accented them with flocks of white dove ornaments from her decor line,Fig & Dove.
The simple tree design lends itself to an effortless elegance.
Gifts are wrapped using materials like a hoop cheese box from Sid’s family business, Williams Brothers General Store, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.Credit:James Ransom
Homeowner Cristina Lynch also added light all the way around the top of this extra-tall tree for added emphasis.
Plus, this idea can be a fun Christmastime activity for the kids.
It’s a unique alternative to a traditional tree topper, that will surely bring attention.
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Place additional feathers throughout the tree to carry the theme.
Add Plaid for a Traditional Tree
Looking to create a classic Christmas tree?
Just add some wide, wired plaid ribbon.
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This incorporation of color is a great tie-in to the rest of the space.
Tweak the look to suit your own home with local touches.
The pop of color on the ribbon topper really allows this tree to shine.
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you’re able to easily incorporate the wide ribbon garland and sparkle into your own tree.
For this cheery tree, we chose bright red and white.
you’re free to never go wrong with this staple Christmastime color palette.
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Use a cascading ribbon topper in the color you want to highlight.
Here, the homeowner used pink to tie in the tree colors with the already-established room colors.
It’s a great way to add a natural and neutral color to your tree without overpowering your ornaments.
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Keep the rest of your decorations simple with silver or gold.
Continue the theme into the rest of the room for the ultimate golden Christmas theme.
“This year, I let the white walls direct my motif.
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I found a tree that looks like it’s been dusted with fresh snow.”
To coordinate with the peachy pink curtains, she used candy-colored ornaments and garlands that looked like jewelry.
In lieu of a traditional skirt or stand, the tree is placed in a sculptural garden urn.
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Well-placed pops of red add energy to this punchy, can’t-miss-it-scheme.
“The gorgeous shade of this wallpaper inspired this shimmery tree,” said the homeowner.
Throw in a few mini pineapples (or an unexpected touch) for an extra splash of joy.
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Glass pinecone ornaments reflect the area’s indigenous conifers and bring a traditional holiday motif to the decor.
Instead of a traditional star, Lucas found two gold starbursts that she wired together.
Here, the tabletop size is the finishing touch for a festive porch.
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This easy-to-put-together theme is sure to glisten with lights that reflect off the metallic surfaces.
A simple golden star tops this tree.
We’ve covered this small Christmas tree in just enough sparkle to keep things lively.
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Feather andbird ornamentsbring the outdoors inside, while the turquoise and silver bulbs create a color theme.
Continue the rustic concept by planting this tabletop tree into a metal pot.
Cool mercury glass ornaments add a touch of shimmer.
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Dripping with antique glass ornaments and beaded garland, it’s a festive way to display your treasures.
Drape the tree with beads and candy canes for some added cheer.
A Fraser fir, with its symmetrical shape, coordinates nicely with this room’s classic architecture.
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Big eye-catching bulbs are used throughout the tree to continue its striking visuals.
Gifts are wrapped with gorgeous bows in the same variety of colors that are on the tree.
Let the tree do the talking.
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Attach the ribbon directly to an embroidery hoop and then simply slide it over the top of your tree.
Continue the touches of red into your tree skirt to tie it all together.
Go for Gold
Complement a colorful living room with an all-gold tree.
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Pair antique ornaments with modern ones for a more collected and less “designed” look.
Continue the gold scheme throughout your gift wrap for the ultimate golden effect.
Here a half barrel makes the perfect fit.
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Glittered ornaments and mercury glass balls lend a glimmering, glamorous feeling.
Place packages around the outside of the tree to make it look larger.
It can be tedious, but the glow is worth it.
Minimal ornaments in a limited color scheme let the tree really shine.
This look proves that a nostalgic color scheme can be updated for a fresh, modern look.
Simply attach a ribbon loop to them with hot glue.
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Collect them all summer to bring a warm smile to the holidays.
A wide burlap ribbon sits at the top of this tree, cascading down the branches with casual elegance.
This tree design has a limited color scheme that is seen throughout the gift wrap.
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Here, the vibrant look pairs with a family ornament collection that grows each year.
The mirror placed behind the tree adds the illusion of additional glow.
Just gather a few books, and get to stacking.
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If you are an avid reader, do this annually with your favorite books you read during the year.
Or you could gather Christmas books for a holiday twist.
You will need about 20 books to pull this look off!
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Play with Pom Poms
Pom poms bring a youthful and colorful element to any tree design.
Pom pom garland is incredibly easy to make.
All you’ll need is some pom poms, a large needle, and some thread.
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Then just simply thread the pom poms.
The whole family will have fun with this activity.
Transparent bulbs and glittery ornaments will glisten amongst the light, and sparkle even at night.
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Ornaments with a matte finish will not illuminate as well.
Let it Glow
Nothing says Christmas magic like a well-lit Christmas tree.
Let your tree’s lights be the star of the show this year.
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Wrap every single branch compactly for the ultimate glowing tree.
Not only do they reflect light so well, but they lend themselves to such a groovy theme.
Try hanging additional disco ball ornaments on the tree.
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Add holly or other holiday greenery to fill in the gaps and tie it all together.
Or if you have a faux tree, try angling the branches up as much as possible.
Incorporate Vintage Ornaments for a Warm Feel
Vintage ornaments create an old-fashioned, nostalgic, warm tree.
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If you’d like to really go retro, bring out the tinsel trend from the 1950s!
The first thing to do is always to pick out a Christmas tree and it’s base.
Whether you go for a real or artificial tree, be sure to fluff out each individual branch.
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Then, string the lights and the garland and add additional ornaments and decorations.
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