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25 of the Year’s Best Decorated Christmas Trees

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Decorating the Christmas tree is a fun tradition many look forward to each year. If you haven’t chosen a Christmas tree theme yet, let these decorating ideas serve as inspiration for your own stunning design.

Festive Red Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

7’ Sanibel Spruce | Christmas Cabin Ornament Set | Nordic Frost Alpine Ski Ornament Set | Classic Beaded Garland | BH Essentials Red and Burgundy Ornament Set | Arctic Holiday Faux Fur Tree Skirt

Michael of Inspired by Charm created a red-themed Christmas tree with playful details. He used patterned ribbons, candy canes, and miniature Christmas tree decorations that suit the color scheme.

Frosted Fraser Fir Tree | Red Berry Picks | Nordic Frost Ornament Set

Nikki of At Home With Nikki went for a classic Christmas tree theme with a red-and-white palette. Bright red balls and berry picks made for eye-catching accents on the frosted tree.

Angela of Angela’s Cozy Home added cheer to her red-and-white theme with a candy cane ribbon.

Vintage Glam Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

Nicole Miller Champagne Tree | Gold and Champagne Christmas Tree Ribbon | Juliette Fringed Tree Skirt | Antiqued Snowflake Ornament Set | Jute Pinecone Picks | French Country Ornament Set | Antiqued Snowflake Tree Topper

Natalie of My Vintage Porch chose a champagne-gold Christmas tree as her canvas. She dressed it with antiqued snowflakes and ornaments for an elegant look.

Harriet of Home of Haz decorated her tree with balls, finials, and beaded garland for a timeless look. Her snow-white Christmas tree skirt completes the theme.

12’ Vermont White Spruce Narrow Tree | Biltmore Gilded Tree Ribbon | Burgundy and White Biltmore Legacy Ornaments | Biltmore Gilded Tree Skirt | White Magnolia Picks Set | Royal Pearls Jeweled Christmas Tree Garland

Mellonie of The Mellionaire House decorated with gilded ribbons, pearl garlands, and glass ornaments to channel old-world sophistication. She kept the look fresh with magnolia flower picks.

Vermont White Spruce | Farmhouse Christmas Ornament Set | Brilliant Bordeaux Ornament Set | Berkshire Quilted Tree Skirt

Caroline of Blush Avocado went with a burgundy-and-gold theme for her Christmas tree. Hand-painted glass ornaments and trinkets collected from her travels added charm to her display.

Winter Enchantment Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

Frosted Alpine Balsam Fir | Frosted Fraser Fir

Joanna of She the Spy used two flocked Christmas trees—one with a full profile and another with a sparse design. She mixed soft gold ornaments with playful animals for a touch of whimsy.

7.5’ Frosted Balsam Fir | Antiqued Snowflake Ornament Set | French Country Ornament Set | Antiqued Snowflake Tree Topper | Pleated Velvet Tree Skirt

Kierste of Old Salt Farm kept it simple with a frosted Christmas tree. She hung snowflakes and ornaments in white and silver to complete the winter theme.

9’ Denali White Christmas Tree | Winter Wishes Ornament Set | Metallic Magnolia Picks | French Country Ornament Set | Rose Gold Beaded Snowflake Topper | Ivory Juliette Fringed Tree Skirt

Erin of My Texas House chose an all-white tree for her winter wonderland theme. Intricate ornaments in soft metals created an enchanting effect, especially with the lights switched on.

Frosted Yukon Spruce | Grand Forest Ornament Set | Golden and Silver Crackle French Country Ornament Set | Winter White Ornament Set | Gold Glass Garland | BH Essentials Metallic Ornament Set

Courtney of French Country Cottage drew inspiration from snowy mountains in decorating her frosted tree. She added snowflakes, icicles, frosted picks, and rhinestone beads for a romantic ambience.

Farmhouse Chic Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

Brewer Spruce | Village Cloche and Pom Pom Winter White Ornament Set | French Country Ornament Set | Juliette Fringed Tree Skirt

Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage went for a cozy look that reminded her of a winter cabin. She combined themed ornaments including mini skis, cottage cloches, and white pom-poms.

Jenny Reimold went for a subtle winter cabin theme to suit her sparse trees. White and ivory Christmas tree decorations complemented the soft green foliage, while wooden gift boxes added texture to her display.

Pati of Style Squeeze chose a rustic, handmade look for her tabletop Christmas tree. She placed it in a red tin pail for a pop of color and decorated it with antiqued metal, wood, and ceramic ornaments.

Frosted Fraser Fir | Victorian Cutout Champagne Ribbons | Gold Angel Tree Topper | Ivory Lodge Faux Fur Tree Skirt

Rani of La Maison Jolie chose an alpine cottage theme for her Christmas tree. She used wooden ornaments, a cutout ribbon, and an angel topper to add interesting details.

Woodland Charm Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

6.5’ Nantucket Blue Narrow Tree with Micro Lights | Essential Metallics Collection | Icicle Winter White Ornament Set | Gold and Silver Finial Ornament Set

In another design, Michael hung forest animals such as pheasants, owls, and porcupines on his tree. Turquoise Christmas balls brought pops of color for an eye-catching look.

Whitney and Ashley of Shanty 2 Chic both chose woodland themes this year. Whitney used pinecones, acorns, willow balls, and a wooden barrel tree collar for a rustic feel. Meanwhile, Ashley went for the country charm of a plaid ribbon and a woven tree collar.

9’ Frosted Sugar Pine | Victorian Cutout Champagne and Champagne Glitter Ribbon | Grand Forest Ornament Set | Ombre French Country Ornament Set | Champagne Pinecone Picks | Metallic Plume Picks | Champagne Acanthus Picks  | Concordia Faux Fur Tree Skirt

Lacey and Kim of Styled with Lace wanted a look that’s soft and romantic with a bit of glamour. They dressed their tree in earthy tones and intricate ribbons.

Cozy Minimalist Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

Yvonne of Villa Koenig went with a minimalist red-and-white theme to complement the sparse look of her tree.

Frosted Alpine Balsam Fir | Nordic Frost Ornament Set

Leslie of My 100 Year Old Home used two frosted trees with sparse branches to frame her fireplace. She kept the look simple with minimal decorations.

Creative Whimsy Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas

Frosted Fraser Fir | Elizabeth Beaded Tree Skirt

Emily Beatrice of A Slummy Mummy wanted a look that was bold, modern, and colorful. The Christmas tree’s white backdrop highlighted the cheery pink, blue, and green accents.

Canadian Blue Green Spruce (UK) | Classic Blue Spruce (US) | Silver and Gold Glass Ornament Set | Champagne Acanthus Flower Picks

Kyree Harvey of Miss Kyree Loves chose nature-inspired ornaments for her heavily-decorated tree. Butterflies, birds, floral picks, and glass ornaments filled her tree for more impact.

Frosted Alpine Balsam Fir | LED Flickering Lantern

Hannah of We Lived Happily Ever After transformed her wardrobe into a cozy reading nook with two whimsically decorated Christmas trees. The tree’s sparse branches drew attention to the magical creature-inspired ornaments.

Silverado Slim Christmas Tree | Silver and Gold Glass Ornaments | Ivory Lancaster Quilted Tree Skirt

Emily of Loved by Emily used a mix of ornaments inspired by The Nutcracker. She also added personalized ornaments to give her tree a unique touch.

We hope these Christmas tree theme ideas sparked your imagination. For more inspiration on your next Christmas decorating theme, visit our photo gallery.

To learn more about holiday decorations, visit our guide. Find all the seasonal decor you need at Balsam Hill.

1 Comment

  1. Loved seeing every one of the stunning trees , just goes to show how creative and magical the Christmas tree tradition is for many . Thanks Jooles …

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