Whether your tree at home is real or artificial, you’ll find inspiration for decorating the centerpiece of your holiday home.
Rustic Tree
This type of look is for a more relaxed look, but it could pretty much work in any design space if is done the right way. Its a very natural design tree just with some simple white lights, some pinecones, and a few rustic accessories.
Match Your Décor
Whether your place is traditional, contemporary or shabby chic, choose a tree color and theme that fits your design. This beautiful flocked tree in two purple tones complements this living room’s cool purple and navy decor.
Festive LED Lights Tree
This year, ditch the strenuous strands of standard twinkle lights and opt instead for nice brightly lit tree, without the expense of Christmas ornaments. Just by draping two different types of LED lights all over the tree, you could have this real stunner. No need to buy any other accessories, and it’s easy to design and take down.
Farmhouse Flocked With A Twist
This year’s hottest tree trend? White-green branches coated in snowy white flocking. Decorate with a few white and red bead ornaments for an updated, farmhouse-style take on the classic Christmas tree.
Go Glam on a Budget
Glam up your holiday decor with a flashy and fun Hollywood-inspired tree. Trim with large ornaments and pretty pops of white pinecone ornaments all around the tree. Follow through with the same theme with the garland and the wreath in the same color. End up with a great complementary design that would look like you spent a lot of money, but for a small budget.
Two Pet-Friendly Christmas Tree Ideas
Pets LOVE to play with (read: destroy) Christmas trees! Thankfully, there are some tips you can follow to help keep your pets safe and your tree intact. Choose an artificial tree, and anchor it securely to the wall or floor to avoid falling. (1st option). You can have an elegant, modern and sophisticated tree simply by adding a lot of lights. Keep pets safe by avoiding ornament balls and tinsel or garland, which can pose threats. (2nd and 3rd option).
Create these simple tree designs on your wall if you feel that you need to have a tree out of the way of your pets. One is done in a corner between two walls, and the other one on a flat wall. Just tape the Christmas lights to the walls and secure with clear or electrical tape to create the outline. Add some Christmas balls to complete the design if you’re sure they will be out of reach. After the tree lights are up in the shape of the tree, you can add some Christmas balls if you like to complete the design.
Classic Meets Stylish
Mix trendy with traditional! Classic silver and gold ornaments plus some red pops to complement a trendy minimalistic design. With this tree, adding something other than presents underneath, gives it that unexpected chic look.
Bring Out the Color
Even if you don’t embrace color in your everyday decorating, Christmas could be the one time of the year you go overboard. Look for ornaments in bold blues, bright greens, pinks and purples, and pair them with metallics like silver and gold. The result is a bold and festive tree that is sure to draw attention!
Make an Individual Statement with your Tree
Incorporate your passions into your design. Transform your cool ornaments and favorite toys into a creative theme for you tree. Will totally wow your guests when they come to visit. Use the tree elements and theme as inspiration for your next design effort.
Beaded + Beautiful
Swap traditional ribbon garland for stylish strands of thin gold and silver beads. Mixed with sprinkles of lights and cheerful ornaments, beaded strands will generate a look that’s traditional yet bright and elegant. Add pops of red to show it off in splendor.
Simple and Natural Look
The natural textures, wood tones and overall color scheme of this tree make it look as if it came straight out of the woods! In addition to flocked branches and a show-stopping topper, this tree features sleek but mismatched ornaments. With simple and elegant silver colors spaced evenly it has a pure, sparkly and balanced look.
Truly Patriotic
Dress up your tree in America’s hues: red, white and blue. It makes a statement without taking any political sides. In 2013, this lovely evergreen was placed in the East Landing of The White House. Its patriotic flair included ornaments that represented each of the five branches of the military.
Children’s Tree
Want to get the kids in on the fun? A mini tree of their own is a great way. After you’ve finished decorating your home tree, help them design a pint-sized version by offering leftover ornaments and garland. Or let them get creative with their toys and favorite characters.
Cookie Cutter Christmas
This darling tree fits perfectly amid a tabletop display. It is graced with cookie cutters in dove, angel and bell shapes and topped with a small wooden star. A sweet basket conceals the bottom of the tree and further provides a sturdy base for decorations.
Character Tree-Old Frosty
How fun is it to transform your entire tree into a holiday character, like this adorable snowman? Make the snowman’s head from a large globe of floral foam and place it at the top of the tree. Then knot a scarf (or two) right under the head. To form the snowman’s buttoned belly, line up about five black or red ornaments in the center of the tree. For a final touch, give your snowman arms, by placing branches on each side of the tree, about two-thirds of the way up.
Complementary Colors
Have a bold-colored artificial tree? Show it off with simple ornaments of Complementary, or more muted, hues. This bright tree with pink undertones is sheer fun when sprinkled with red, gold and pink baubles, mostly in soft matte finishes.
Put Holiday Cards to Good Use
Favorite holiday photos and last year’s Christmas cards can be repurposed for a custom decorative touch. String cards up along ribbon for a festive and colorful tree garland. Or punch holes in the top of gift tags and cropped cards or photos, then hang from a ribbon, to turn them into adorable and meaningful ornaments. See how they turn a few bare branches into a stunning display!
Vintage-Style Christmas Tree with Burlap Garland
A well-known interior designer came up with the idea to decorate her tree with household items for a funky yet vintage look. She incorporated old-fashioned beads and glass findings, as well as license plates and rustic, wooden ornaments.
Match the Theme of the Room
When deciding on the perfect decor for your Christmas tree, draw inspiration from the room in which it will be featured. For example, a dining room tree with festive red, white and gold ornaments will mesh perfectly with your holiday table display with its gleaming chargers and china.
Christmas Tree with No Decorations
These two Christmas tree ideas illustrate how well large, bright, old-fashioned Christmas balls or candles can become an elegant, simple and decorative tree. Note how it transforms your tree into a brilliant and festive design!
