Stunning Christmas Tree Decorating Trends You Need To See

Have you been curious about Christmas decorating trends this year?

You may be thinking but it’s only July! Why would I be thinking of that now?

Truth be told, I’m the type of gal who’d rather live in the moment and enjoy the current season.

However, if you plan to spruce up your Christmas tree or swap out old decorations, it might be wise to start thinking about it now.

Not only are Christmas decorations starting to line the aisles of the stores this early, but if you don’t act now all the good stuff will be picked over!

So today we’re teaming up with some of the most creative home bloggers around to inspire you with nearly 20 unique Christmas tree decorating trends.

Can’t wait to hear which ones are your favorite! Be sure to leave your comment to cast your vote. #christmastreedecorations #christmastreeinspiration #christmastreeideas

A huge shoutout to each of these talented ladies for their willingness to share their creative ideas with us!

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Christmas decorating trends tend to vary from year to year.

However in the grand scheme of things, each trend always revolves around the Christmas tree.

Many trends even introduce themes, beyond the tree, for creating your very own winter wonderland!

This year, you’ll see monochrome spaces, soft and creamy shades, a bit of retro nostalgia, playful colors and decorations centered around nature.

And if you’re feeling a little crafty, try making this easy Christmas decor for your Christmas tree.

You really need to see this Christmas decor idea made from toilet paper rolls!

The transformation is amazing!

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Christmas decorating trends this year include a variety of colors from red, gold, navy, emerald, black, white and metallics.

Classic blue is trending and it pairs beautifully with so many colors including white, silver, gold, blush, coral and even red and is even being categorized as a new neutral.

Be prepared to see a host of colors and decorating themes in stores this year.

How Do You Decorate a Christmas Tree?

Perhaps one of the most common questions during this season is “How to decorate a Christmas tree?”

Presumably, little thought is needed deducing that common sense would lead you to hang ornaments on the tree.

While this is true to some extent, if you’re looking to amplify your Christmas decorating this year, there are specific steps and tips to decorating a tree like a pro.

Elegant Christmas Trees

White flocked Christmas tree with white ornaments, white ribbon, white poinsettias. Fireplace mantle is also decorated with white flocked greenery, white ribbons, and white stockings. in a white living room.

Elegant Christmas tree decorations, white ball ornaments, white poinsettias, white ribbon on a white flocked tree.

I’m not sure I could get away with a room this nice in my home!

My kids would wreak havoc the minute after everything was decorated.

Isn’t it gorgeous though?!

Jennifer has created the picture perfect space to celebrate Christmas.

The monochromatic color scheme is so enticing and calming.

I’ll be dreaming of a space like this in the years to come.

Christmas decorating trends for the Christmas tree, Classic red and gold decorations on a green Christmas tree.

Deep red round ornaments on a green Christmas tree with ivory and gold ribbon.

Incorporating specific elements to your tree like decorative ribbons can result in a perfectly coordinated look.

And that’s exactly what Martina shares in her post!

Be sure to follow her steps to decorate a tree just like a professional designer!

Classic Blue Christmas Trees

Favorite Things Christmas Tree, white ball ornaments, mittens, snowflakes, blue satin ribbon, brown paper packages.

Knit grey and white snowflake mitten ornament hung on a white flocked Christmas tree. with blue wired ribbon.

Isn’t this tree simply stunning?

In an effort to evoke nostalgic feeling, Christina was inspired by one of her all time favorite movies The Sound of Music.

Her girls helped decorate this beautiful tree around the theme of their favorite song from the movie “My Favorite Things”.

This tree even boasts of “blue satin sashes and warm woolen mittens”.

Such a clever idea and a gorgeous tree!

Blue flocked Christmas tree, Christmas decorating trends.

Now, I can honestly say that I’ve never seen a blue tree before! Blue ornaments, yes. Blue tree, no.

After the crazy year, Michelle knew she wanted to go with something fun and colorful.

So she stepped out of her comfort zone and went with a blue flocked Christmas tree.

By sticking with a monochromatic color scheme and adding blue and white ornaments she was able to create a calm cozy Christmas tree.

Decorating with Metallics

Blush and metallic Christmas tree decoration ideas, Christmas decorating trends.

Michelle likes to make her tree look a little different each year without spending much money.

Be sure to visit her post to see how she incorporated those beautiful metallics into the design this year.

Clever Ways To Add Ribbon

Christmas decorating trends for the Christmas tree, Red and white peppermint striped ribbon with red, blue and white ornament balls and white curly Q picks.

Not only is Karin’s Christmas tree a great example of using decorative ribbons but she also shares the easiest way to add ribbons to your tree!

This is the same method we use and it works like a charm!

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Crisscross ribbon decoration idea, with red and white, black snowflake ribbon and a black top hat for the Christmas tree topper.

What do you think of this clever criss crossed ribbon design?

Christine shares a detailed tutorial on how to achieve this look and admits that her husband even thinks it’s a cool design…which by her words is “saying a lot!”

Handmade Christmas tree ornamentsm colorful mini houses form a village on the Christmas tree with ivory satin ribbon.

Decorative ribbons can also be loosely tucked into the tree.

Kati has placed these ribbons with the appearance that they’re gracefully flowing down the tree.

Simple and simply beautiful.

Meg admits that she saw this ribbon wrapped around a tree in her local home decor shop and it “just got to me” so she ran right over and grabbed a spool.

And since it’s not too Christmas-y she’s excited to use it for other projects in the future as well!

Boho Inspired Christmas Tree

Boho Christmas tree decorations, Christmas decorating trends.

Anyone else smitten with the Boho home decor theme?

The bright colors, tassels and fringes add so much character to this Christmas tree.

Be sure to check out the rest of this boho inspired Christmas decor Jessica used!

Nature Inspired Christmas Tree

Christmas decorating trends for the Christmas tree decorations made from dried oranges and blue and white ornament balls.

Looking for a beautiful theme that also includes a refreshing aroma?

Maria has artfully styled her tree with natural elements and also shares how she made these ornaments without using a dehydrator.

Don’t you love this beautiful old fashioned look with the dried oranges?

Traditional Red & White Trees

Red and black buffalo check ornaments with and popcorn garland on a flocked Christmas tree decorations, Christmas decorating trends.

Close up view of red and black buffalo checked reindeer ornament on a white flocked tree with a popcorn and cranberry garland.

Although Sarah has multiple trees in her home, she admits this is her favorite this year.

Going with traditional holiday colors and soft textures she has created a warm and cozy space in her basement.

Christmas decorating trends for the Christmas tree, 2 slim trees decorated with cozy red, white and black plaid flannel ribbon, faux fur and red, white and black ornaments.

Christmas decorating trends for the Christmas tree, black and white ornaments mixed with white pompom picks, photo tile ornaments.

My Mom and I also opted to go with traditional colors in my parents home, in efforts to create a warm and nostalgic Christmas.

We even made Personalized Christmas Ornaments with old family photos from Christmases past.

When you see how easy they are to make, you may want some for your own tree.

Elegent Christmas tree decorations, Red berried on a white flocked Christmas tree with white ornaments, white poinsettias, and white ribbon, Christmas decorating trends.

Red berried on a white flocked Christmas tree with white ornaments, white poinsettias, and white ribbon.

Jennifer made some subtle changes to her elegant tree from the previous year by adding in a little pop of red with these berries.

The Christmas tree is still every bit as elegant and gorgeous yet the look is completely different with the added pop of color.

This is a great example to show how you can switch up the decor without buying a lot of new ornaments!

Pastel Colors

White Christmas tree with silver and soft pink poinsettias, mini teacups, and iridescent ornaments, Christmas decorating trends.

Mini teacup tied to white Christmas tree with a white sating ribbon.

Rebecca is a girl after our own hearts!

She loves to transform others junk with paint and fabric while bringing new life to vintage finds.

The vintage teacups have to be my favorite element on this tree!

A Coastal Christmas

White flocked Christmas tree decorated with coastal-nautical ornaments such as; sailboats, colorful buoy garland, burlap ribbon, mini life preservers, seashells, red anchors, blue glitter starfish and navy blue ornaments.

Close up view of a few of the coastal themed ornaments on the white flocked Christmas tree, navy blue ornaments, wooden sail boat, burlap ribbon, and buoy garland.

Last up on our list of Christmas decorating trends is my coastal inspired tree.

My Mom and I had fun creating many of these ornaments ourselves.

Naturally I love each element as I’m drawn to all things coastal!

However my kids beg to differ!

They’re not afraid to express their opinions!

Apparently boats and life preservers don’t make the right kind of ornaments.

What do you think?

Did I go overboard with my ornaments or do you think they work?

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Which Christmas decorating trends are you drawn to?

Do you like to switch up the decor on your tree each year?

Please comment below to cast your vote for your favorite tree!

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