Match Your Decor Whether your home is traditional, contemporary or shabby chic, select a tree color and motif that meets your design. This magnificent lavender surfaced tree matches the cool purple and navy decoration of this living room.
Festive Fairy Lights This year, ditch the strenuous strands of conventional twinkle lights and opt instead for softer, dainty LED fairy lights draped from the top of the tree.
Straightforward on Top, Bold on Bottom Let your tree skirt do all the talking. Balance a daring tree skirt, like this gorgeous Nordic-inspired layout, with minimal tree decor such as white lights and simple net garland -- no ornaments necessary.
Farmhouse Flocked This year's hottest tree fad? Beautiful green branches covered in white white flocking. Decorate with a few white and burlap ornaments for an upgraded, farmhouse-style spin on the classic Christmas tree.
Go Glam on a Budget Glam up your holiday decor with enjoyable tree that is Hollywood-inspired and a brassy. Trimmed with mini gold sunburst mirrors and pretty pops of crimson and pink ornaments, this bright white tree is appropriate for a superstar. To find this expensive look on a budget, make mini versions of those DIY sunburst mirrors and reuse them as year-round home decor once the holidays are over.
DIY Ornaments Handcrafted ornaments aren't only for children. This tree features pretty yet easy ornaments fashioned from twigs, hot glue and white spray paint. For a polished look, pinecones and pretty metallic baubles decorate and complement the DIY decorations.
Blooming Design Visit your regional craft store for an assortment of silk flowers, like these rich reddish garden roses, peonies, hydrangea and gerber daisies. Mold the blossoms to some lush garland, or scatter throughout the branches using an assortment of well-placed ornaments. Top the tree using a richly textured decoration for a high-end designer appearance.
Black White Baubles For a contemporary home full of solid colours, clean lines and glowing light, a Christmas tree decorated in a contemporary black and white aesthetic will fit in flawlessly. Simply buy all sound black and all sound white ornaments and add character with a paint pen and some enjoyable ribbon. Pro suggestion: skip the tree topper and cluster a handful of your favorite round decorations on top for a playful look, rather.
Pet Friendly Pets really like to play (read: destroy) Christmas trees. Thankfully, there are a number of tips you can follow to help keep your pets secure and your tree intact. Choose an artificial tree that's under 5 feet tall and anchor it firmly to the wall or ground to prevent toppling. Use flat matte ornaments that are bigger in size -- they are less attractive to pets than glistening decorations and are more difficult to chew on or consume. Attach decorations securely with twist ties and avoid hanging too many on the base quarter of this tree. Do not use tinsel or garland, as pets may easily entangle themselves or choke on pieces that are swallowed. Lastly, tape down or cover any electric wires, and constantly turn off the tree whenever you aren't in the room.
Classic Meets Mod Mix trendy with traditional. Traditional gold and silver ornaments and beaded garland complement a stylish monogram topper with this chic, simple tree.
Bring Out the Colour Even if you don't adopt color in your everyday decorating, Christmas is the one time of year you may go ahead. Start looking for decorations in bold blues, bright greens, pinks and purples and pair them together with metallics, such as gold and silver for a festive tree that's sure to draw attention.
Create a Personal Statement Put on display in fashion. Love Steampunk? Transform classic and industrial knickknacks into cool ornaments and complete your tree with a Victorian-style top coat.
Beaded Beautiful Swap traditional ribbon garland for trendy strands of skinny gold and silver beaded garland to get a look that is traditional yet elegant.
Spray Paint It Some old vases are too delicate or tattered to use as bedding, however, they are too valuable to throw off. Repurpose one to a magical, cottage-style Christmas tree skirt by using the largest complete part of the quilt.
Quaint Quilted A galvanized wash tub and older baby buggy make up the mobile base for this adorable entryway tree. Have a look around your home for creative pieces you can integrate in your shrub's decor.
Pram Proper The organic textures, wood tones and overall color scheme of this modern tree make it appear directly out of a fairy tale. In addition to flocked branches along with a show-stopping topper, this shrub features glossy, mismatched decorations spaced evenly for a balanced look.
From the Woods Deck out your tree in America's hues: red, white and blue. In 2013, this gorgeous evergreen sat at the White House's East landing and featured ornaments representing each of five military branches.
Truly Patriotic A mini tree is a superb way to get the kiddos involved this Christmas. Once you have finished decorating your tree, then help them design a pint-sized model with leftover ornaments and garland. Or get hands free with DIY decorations, such as these button tree decorations and straw tree topper.
Kids' Tree This darling tiny tree fits perfectly on a tabletop screen. Cookie cutters in dove, angel and bell shapes decorate the tree, even though a small wood celebrity is positioned at the top. A wood basket hides the base of the tree and provides a sturdy base for simple decorating.
Cookie Cutter Christmas Peace on Earth. . .and after the holidays. A playful garland and big, picture banner are all you need to create a statement tree which requires minimum clean up January 1st.
Peace on Earth Tinsel is a great way to incorporate sparkle and attention into any tree design. To recreate the subtle allure of the modern, white designer tree, then include generous amounts of soft silver and light gold tinsel to branch hints following ornaments and garland are set up.
Tons of Tinsel Celebrate the winter season with a nature-inspired Christmas tree. Dried fruit, spices and other organic substances create beautiful, rustic options to traditional ornaments that, when combined, create a delicious holiday fragrance which can be enjoyed all season long.
Perfectly Natural Who says your Christmas tree must stay put? A galvanized bucket on casters makes a stylish tree container and will allow you to transport your tree to any area in the home.
Go Mobile Add a sweet touch to a tree with holiday candy. To find this whimsical look, use packaged candy with a very long shelf life, like candy canes or even lollipops. In case you have pets or tiny children, synthetic candy ornaments are a great alternative and will give you a wider array of decorative choices. Polish off your design .
Sweet Tooth Tired of untangling yards and yards of rope lights? Toss the twinkle lights and up the drama with a few simple strands of oversize bulbs.
Brilliant Bulbs For a straightforward and fast Christmas decorating solution, transform your tree into a fun holiday character, such as this adorable snowman. "First make a snowman face and head from a big, foam flowery world and place it in the top of the shrub," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. "Next, add two scarves just beneath the head. To create the look of coat buttons, line three up to seven black ornaments in the center of the tree. Last, provide the snowman arms branches placed roughly two-thirds of the way up on each side."
Character Tree Put all of this season's leftover yarn to great use with easy-to-make yarn ball decorations and bunny tail yarn garland. Paired together on a mini tree, these easy decorations are a chic and pretty addition to a front porch holiday decoration.
Use Up Your Yarn Bring out your inner Morticia Addams with a spooky yet stylish tree you can decorate for Halloween and depart up till January.
Halloween Tree Give your tree a pretty, rustic appearance by upcycling an old galvanaized bucket into a posh DIY skirt!
Galvanized Tree Collar Show off the vibrancy of a bold-colored artificial tree with simple ornaments in toned-down, complementary hues. This bright, bubblegum-pink tree is simple and enjoyable when adorned with a light scattering of red, fuschia and pink baubles in soft, matte finishes.
Complementary colours Make Christmas cleanup a breeze by maintaining decor to a minimum like Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines did with this traditional green and red tree. Simple ornaments and minimal lighting make a big statement without the fuss.
Keep It Simple Match your tree into your gift wrap or vice versa. Designer Laurie March created a glowing, unified appearance using the same festive blue bows on both the Christmas tree along with the gift wrap within this disco-inspired vacation space.
Place a Bow on It Amp up your tree's flair and character by adding a small number of oversized ornaments, like these DIY felt poinsettias. Create picture focal points by simply hanging the large scale ornaments initially, then decorate the rest of the tree with small baubles, trinkets and winter berries in complementary hues.
Statement Ornament "A designer trick for adding depth to your Christmas tree decor would be to cluster similar ornaments together then hang them within the tree and along the tips of branches," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. "From a distance the clusters will read a lot more graphically than tucked and partially-hidden single ornaments, plus they'll help fill voids throughout the shrub."
Cluster Small Ornaments Together Start a new family tradition by turning your tree into a beautiful, classic Advent calendar. This handmade garland version is created from printed linen pockets which hold candy or small gifts for each day of the Advent.
Advent Calendar Garland "Update pinecones with holiday flair by gently misting with white spray paint along the entire body till they choose a snowy, frosted look," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. "After dry, layer whitened pinecones onto branches rope as hangers or just place loosely throughout the tree"
Update Natural Accessories Can't eliminate this Christmas? Transform your house into a luxurious vacation spot with ornaments and decorations sourced from or inspired by your favourite area. For celebrity Wayne Brady's Hawaiian-themed holiday home, designer Stacey Vuduris trimmed the tree with starfish, pineapple and tropical flower ornaments and pretty puka shell garland.
Beachy Beauty Mix it up this year by replacing your normal tree skirt with a repurposed container like a vintage wine cage or galvanized wash tub. To get this classic appearance, choose a boat that's proportional to a own tree and large enough to create a solid foundation, then put heavy rocks in the base for extra support. Drape a coating of coordinating cloth between the tree and container for a polished look.
Forget the Tree Skirt Repurpose final year's Christmas cards into a joyous and meaningful tree garland.
Place Holiday Cards to Good Use Produce a fun, eclectic design by tying ribbon into your tree's branches. Place pieces close together in one, bold color or organize in an ombre pattern by employing light-colored ribbon on top then sipping darker shades of the exact same hue as you proceed toward the foundation. Hint: To save money, purchase ribbon scraps from your local craft shop or store pieces from gifts or crafts during the year.
Ribbons Galore Change your family's special memories to beautiful ornaments. Snap photos on holidays, during important life events and when you or your children take part in hobbies or sports, then publish the images in sepia or black and white for a vintage look. Place the photos in miniature brightly frames and hang from the tree. Each Christmas you'll be reminded of your family's experiences and favorite memories.
Remember When... Bright, cheery neutrals are a excellent match in just about any interior design, making them ideal for holiday decorating. This crisp, white tree is anything but bland when trimmed with modern parchment-colored decorations and minimalistic garland. Create a beautiful, contemporary statement in your home with this easily adaptable, less-is-more approach.
Bright Neutrals In case you aren't a massive fan of white Christmas trees, but still want to try out a neutral approach, consider an earth-toned layout. On a classic tree, set copper and metallic decorations in flat matte or glossy finishes with natural decorations, such as pinecones and cinnamon sticks, for a hot, neutral look.
Dark Neutrals If you think of vintage Christmas decoration, you are likely imagining the rustic simplicity of this Scandinavian style. To find this handmade look, utilize decorations made from organic materials like salt dough, basket lace and lace in subdued colors.
Rustic Scandinavian Make an impression with your tree topper -- literally. Use wood letters in vivid seasonal colors to easily make your own word or phrase. Glue the letters together, then replicate the finished product in your tree's branches or attach using a pipe cleaner to the uppermost bough. Adorn with large snowflake decorations or brightly-colored ting-ting for a fun and unique topper that is guaranteed to start a conversation.
DIY Statement Topper Remove a step from your tree decorating pattern by blending garland and lights. Simply choose several distinct fabrics in coordinating designs and colours, cut them into thin strips, then blend the strips on a series of Christmas lights until the chord is totally covered. Lace the lighted garland near your tree's trunk for a subtle impact or attach to branch ideas for a bright and daring look.
Wrap Lights in Garland Donna Williams of Funky Junk Interiors decorated her shrub with household items for a classic look. The garland is made from strips of white bed sheets along with burlap and accessorized with vintage license plates and rustic, wooden ornaments.
Vintage-Style Christmas Tree With Burlap Garland Live in an apartment or loft with holiday-decorating limitations? (Boo!) Bring the bling to your tree in a secure manner with battery-operated or plug candles, like these gorgeous chandelier candelabras.
Light It Up When choosing the ideal decor for the Christmas tree, glean inspiration in the room in which it will endure. In a dining area, hanging antique silverware on the tree is a chic, simple way to meet your holiday place settings.
Match the topic of the Room Go all out with your favourite colour this vacation season. Choose ornaments in a variety of sizes and textures in colors of the identical hue and arrange on a white tree. Finish the look with holiday home decor and gift wrapping in the same shades.
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