How to Decorate Your Home with this Year’s Christmas Trends
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PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO MCGEE
Thoughtful, nostalgic, magical. What are the words that come to mind when you think of Christmas at home?
For us, it’s savoring hot chocolate with the ones we love while decorating a tree that is lush with lights and family ornaments. This year’s Christmas decor trends are aligned with this vision of a classic Christmas feel. There’s garland going up the stair railing, oversized baubles, and bows galore.
2025 is not a minimalist Christmas, nor one you have to overthink. The more joyful your decorating, the better! Let’s take a look together at what seasonal trends we’re seeing this year.
A Nostalgic Christmas
Gone are the black and white tree ornaments and neutral hues of years past. This year is all about a traditional palette of red and green, vintage ornaments, and stockings hung with care. Embroidery is having a moment, as are timeless nutcrackers, stars, and gingerbread houses. If you’d like some Christmas tree decorating inspiration, check this out!
Bows, Bows, Bows!
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This year’s Christmas decor is tied with a bow in every way possible. Accompanying the vintage Christmas aesthetic, large ribbons and bows are in style now more than ever. From luxurious velvet to ethereal silk, don’t hold back as you tie a bow on everything and anything. Start with presents, then move on to wreaths, candles, tree boughs, and even dining chairs.
Oversized Decor
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More is more for Christmas 2025. Designers are embracing maximalism in both home designs and holiday decor. To get this festive feeling in your own home, consider oversized ornaments, voluminous garlands and wreaths, and dramatic tree toppers (a giant bow would do nicely!) The idea is to create impact with fewer, more intentional pieces that make a statement.
Artisanal Details
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There is a growing appreciation this year for handmade, thoughtfully crafted pieces. With so much that is produced on a mass scale, it’s these artisanal decorations that really stand out from the crowd. When it comes to holiday styling, consider shopping small for unique items. Art, ceramics, woven objects, and carved wood all fit into this category. Let these treasures tell a story of Christmas that is filled with authenticity and soul.
Nature-Inspired
If bows aren’t really your style and you lean toward a more serene, earthier aesthetic, this idea is for you. Invite the quiet beauty of a winter forest into your home with mossy greens, pinecones, and organic textures. Woodland animal figurines, foraged branches, and spruce-scented candles can create a soothing atmosphere on the mantle, especially with a crackling fire below. These ideas embrace the winter season in a way that is refreshing and grounded.
As you get ready to gather with loved ones, we hope these ideas help your home feel extra cozy and joyful. Many of these decor ideas can stay up well past the 25th, thanks to their wintery rather than strictly Christmas vibe. The most important thing is creating a space where you and your family feel festive!
Wishing you a warm and joyful Christmas from Paula Interiors!