Decorating a Christmas tree will help you get into the holiday spirit. Using lights, garlands, ornaments, ribbons, tree skirts, tree toppers, and more, design a tree that expresses your style and enhances your holiday decor. Check out these Christmas tree ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.
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of 60Pink Christmas Tree
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You don’t have to stick to the usual Christmas tree themes and color palettes to create a festive look. Dessert and candy-themed ornaments are the perfect addition to this bubblegum pink tree.
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of 60Color-Coordinated Tree
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Look around your home for inspiration when decorating your tree. This framed artwork was the inspiration piece for this tree that’s decorated in coordinating colorful baubles.
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of 60Faux Green Garland
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If you have an older artificial tree that’s a bit thin or missing a few branches, embellish it with faux greenery to give the tree a more lush look. Adding shiny baubles will give the tree a Christmas glow.
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of 60Country-Style Tree Collar
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Christmas tree collars can be pricey, so look around your home for items that would work. Here, picnic baskets surround the base of the tree to conceal the Christmas tree tree stand and create a faux base.
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of 60Tropical Christmas Tree
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Inspired by a trip to the Dominican Republic, this tree is decorated in tropical elements from the island, from botanicals to dried fruit. A large ribbon garland and ornaments tie in some Christmas spirit.
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of 60All-White Christmas Tree
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A white Christmas tree can make ornaments and other decorations stand out. The traditional red and green tree decorations add a bold look to this bright living area.
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of 60Trio of Christmas Trees
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Create a statement with a cluster of trees. Finding Lovely decorated the central live fir tree with simple ball ornaments and left the other two bare.
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of 60Gold Leaf Tree Garland
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If you love traditional Christmas design, but need a little touch of glam, a gold leaf garland is just what your tree needs. Pair it with red faux berries and traditional baubles for a classic look.
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of 60Cottage Christmas Tree
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Embrace simplicity with a cottage-style tree decorated with a sprinkling of star ornaments and string lights. The look brings a peaceful feel to the space.
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of 60Flocked Christmas Tree
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This mostly-white guest bedroom looks refreshing and welcoming, so it only makes sense that the tree matches. A small flocked tree next to the bed, along with a hanging wreath, helps make guests during the Christmas season feel welcome.
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of 60Mixed Ball Ornaments
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Nothing says Christmas like a traditional tree covered in metallic and glittery ball ornaments. Mix matte, shiny, and glittery finishes for added interest.
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of 60Bright Tree Decor
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A white tree creates a great backdrop for you to use your creativity when it comes to decorating. This tree features bright pops of lime green, pink, orange and peach for a playful look. The rattan star tree topper and DIY tree collar allow the tree itself to shine.
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of 60Textural Tree Ornaments
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This Scandinavian-style living room gets a sparkling look during Christmas with shiny large ornaments in silver, white and gold. The combination of frosted glass ornaments with the sequined gold ones brings texture to the tree.
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of 60Nature-Themed Tree
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Bring a farmhouse feel with a nature-inspired tree. A large antler-shaped tree topper adds playfulness.
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of 60Scandanavian-Style Tree
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Scandanavian Christmas trees are simple, homey, and charming. This Scandi-style tree is adorned in red and white ornaments, and surrounded by other Nordic decor like throw pillows that you can keep out all season long.
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of 60Pencil Tree
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Even the smallest of corners can include Christmas cheer. A small pencil Christmas tree fits perfectly in this fireplace nook. The same color scheme and textures on the tree are carried through to the fireplace mantel decor.
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of 60Global-Inspired Tree
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Your Christmas tree decorations are a chance to display your favorite things, including souvenirs from past travels. This global-inspired tree features ornaments and memorabilia to spark memories and conversation.
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of 60Collectible Ornaments
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Decorate your Christmas tree with collectibles that mean something personal to you and can be reused every year. Be sure to keep them safe once the season is over with dedicated ornament storage.
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of 60Budget-Friendly Tree
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For a budget-friendly take, reuse all that party decor you’ve been keeping in storage. This flocked tree is adorned in paper lanterns and flowers from celebrations from earlier in the year and paired with a colorful wall banner.
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of 60Neutral Christmas Tree
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Add texture to a neutral tree by using ornaments in a variety of shapes, sizes, and finishes. A chunky wood garland balances out the glowing string lights.
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of 60Small Guest Room Tree
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Christmas trees aren’t just for common areas. If you can’t get enough of Christmas cheer, add a tree to every room. This tree may be small in size, but brings a great amount of joy to overnight guests.
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of 60Red, Green, and Gold Palette
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Styling by Emily Bowser / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
You can never go wrong with a classic tree decorated in shades of green, white, and gold. This color palette will complement a traditional living room or add warmth to a modern space.
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of 60Wood Bead Garlands
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When you think of Christmas tree decorations, you may picture sparkling ornaments and decor. For a subtle look that still wows, decorate with natural wood elements paired with a few ornaments in the same color family.
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of 60Potted Mini Tree
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Christmas is an opportunity to turn everyday decor and houseplants into Christmas decor. This potted evergreen gets a festive upgrade with bulb lighting and a red planter.
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of 60Gold Accents
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If you’re trying to bring a festive look to an unused corner of a room, it’s a good opportunity to go big. This Christmas tree is all glam, from the gold ornaments to the glowing lights and the starburst tree topper.
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of 60Black-and-White Tree
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Green and red aren’t the only Christmas color schemes out there. Complement a black-and-white living room with a matching tree and gift-wrapped presents for a coordinated look.
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of 60Oversized Tree Topper
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Top your tree with an oversized DIY ornament like a kraft paper snowflake to add whimsy to your living room. Keep the rest of the tree decor simple to complement an ornate Christmas mantel.
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of 60Elegant Tree Decorations
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Choose an elegant color palette to decorate your tree with nontraditional colors like deep blues, bright whites and metallic gold. To keep things simple, add in a few natural wood ornaments.
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of 60White Berry Branches
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Faux white berries stand out against this green Christmas tree. Oversized blue monogram ornaments soften the contrasting design.
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of 60Poinsettias and Snowflakes
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Pair poinsettias and snowflakes to create a red-and-white Christmas tree design. A buffalo check blanket and ice skates add to the wintry theme.
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of 60Gingerbread House Tree
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A Christmas tree is a way to display your favorite things about the season. If making gingerbread houses is one of your favorite Christmas pastimes, add the look to your tree through ornaments and color schemes.
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of 60Plaid Accents
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Match your tree decor to your curtains for a festive look. Red plaid window treatments flank this tree decorated with red garlands for a cozy feel.
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of 60All-White Ornaments
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Channel a snowy winter evening with all-white Christmas tree ornaments and decor. If you live in a cold climate, decorating this way is a great way to bring the outdoors inside where it’s warm.
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of 60Pastel Colors
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For a fresh take on Christmas tree decor, mix pastel hues. This pastel tree is decorated with a sweets theme, featuring playful ornaments in the shape of lollipops, a pink ribbon garland, and a colorful gingerbread house.
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of 60Artificial Tree
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An artificial white Christmas tree can look just as elegant as a real tree. This one is adorned with faux florals, gold ornaments, and fabric pennants with golden lettering spelling out seasonal words.
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of 60Blue, White, and Green Tree
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Decorate your tree in the same color palette as your living room. This living space features cozy patterns and textural elements, from the sweater sofa pillows to the green and blue plaid window treatments and tree decorated with white florals and curled satin ribbons.
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of 60Travel-Themed Christmas Tree
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Decorate your tree with a travel theme. This tree includes collected ornaments from favorite trips, plus a compass illustration and wrapped gifts that reinforce the theme.
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of 60Candy Cane-Inspired Tree
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Decorate your tree with a candy cane theme to delight kids of all ages. A cute sign on the tree and large red bows on the handrail bring seasonal joy to this hallway decked out for Christmas.
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of 60Monochromatic Christmas Tree
Credit: Design by Shovanda Gardner / Photo by Lisa and Gary Ashley
Sticking to one color scheme like these glittering light blue ornaments and bead garland will help your tree sparkle in any style home. To add more interest, choose ornaments and decor within the same color family but in varying shades and textures.
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of 60Grand Christmas Tree
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Don’t forget to decorate your foyer to help make guests feel the Christmas cheer as soon as they walk in the door. Decorate a tall foyer tree with an extra-wide red satin ribbon garland to make a grand statement.
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of 60Cotton-Candy Color Palette
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If you want a tree that’s as bold and colorful as you are, this is the tree design for you. The large glittering blue ornaments provide contrast with the bright pink and gingham green ribbon garland.
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of 60Ribbon Tree Topper
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Tie a large red velvet ribbon to the top of your tree for a romantic and timeless look. Liz Marie Blog adorned this fully decorated tree with vintage-style ornaments for a warm, farmhouse feel.
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of 60Dining Room Tree
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If you’re serving Christmas in a formal dining room, adding a dedicated tree will make it feel extra inviting. This tree from Kibler & Kirch gets its elegant aura with amber glass balls, glass bead garlands, and sage green and cocoa brown ribbon.
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of 60Mini Christmas Tree
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Place a mini tree in a storage basket or bucket to decorate your hearth. Add plenty of string lights to create an inviting fireplace for gathering with friends and family, like this Christmas living room from Maison de Cinq.
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of 60Rustic Kitchen Tree
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Decorate your kitchen with a small rustic Christmas tree for a cozy feel. Most Lovely Things decorated this one with DIY dried orange slice garlands and placed it in a vintage crock.
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of 60Pair of Trees
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Place a pair of trees of staggered heights in the corner to add volume to your display. Liz Marie Blog kept it simple with matching twinkle lights and mismatched tree toppers in this all-white Christmas farmhouse vignette.
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of 60Color-Coordinated Presents
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Match your tree decor to your gift wrapping for a polished Christmas display. Maison de Cinq carried the sage green ornaments to the ribbon-tied presents under the tree for a cohesive look.
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of 60Kids‘ Room Tree
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Decorate a kids‘ room tree inspired by a favorite book. Casa Watkins Living turned a pencil tree into a whimsical tribute to Harry Potter with snowy owl decorations and an eyeglass tree topper.
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of 60Rustic Tree Planter
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Add volume to a smaller tree by placing it in a large and tall planter. Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona tucked an evergreen into a rustic planter and decorated it simply with floral accents.
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of 60Western Christmas Tree
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Decorate a country living room with a tree to match. Kibler & Kirch adorned this Montana cabin tree with a leather sleigh bell belt in place of a traditional garland for a Western-style look.
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of 60Pink and Silver Tree
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Pair pink and silver to create a soft take on a traditional Christmas tree. Marie Flanigan Interiors decorated this tree with satin ribbons and metallic ornaments for an elegant feel.
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of 60Home Office Tree
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Decorate a secondary tree in a home office or other space with a bold color to make an impact with minimal ornaments. Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona paired teal and gold ball ornaments to give this home office Christmas tree a modern look.
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of 60Barbie Pink Decorations
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Brighten up your holiday decor with Barbie pink ornaments. Will Brown Interiors decorated this maximalist tree with wide pink metallic ribbon bows and ornaments for a touch of glam.
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of 60Blue-and-White Tree
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Choose Christmas decor that complements your interior design style. This tree blends seamlessly with the rest of the room’s blue-and-white color palette for a cohesive look.
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of 60Family Room Tree
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Decorate your family room tree with a personal touch. This tree includes photo ornaments of the kids that will make for precious keepsakes in years to come.
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of 60Earth-Toned Ribbon
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Decorate your Christmas tree with earth-toned ribbon for a warm feel that isn’t overly traditional. Marie Flanigan Interiors used a wire ribbon to create a garland for the tree and a matching bow for the mantel wreath that holds its shape for easy styling.
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of 60Pompom Christmas Tree
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Decorate the tree in a modern living room with fluffy pompoms and oversize knit garlands for a cozy look. John McClain Design kept the rest of the tree simple for an uncluttered design.
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of 60Kid-Friendly Christmas Tree
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Delight the kids with a toy-themed Christmas tree. This hallway tree from O’Hara Interiors has an eye-catching toy train set up on the bright red tree skirt.
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of 60Naked Tree
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If you are decorating a secondary tree or are simply a minimalist at heart, consider a naked tree. This faux Christmas tree from Liz Marie Blog is decorated with nothing more than twinkly lights.
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of 60Snowflake Christmas Tree
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Snowflakes are evocative and crowd-pleasing. Make them the base of your Christmas tree decor for a white farmhouse-style tree like this one from Thistlewood Farms.