This holiday season should be filled with merriment and memories. It’s time to deck your halls with the best selection of Christmas decorating trends that bring out the holiday spirit! Become inspired with this list of Christmas decorating trends for 2023 that will encourage you to have a festive season.
Is it just us or does it feel like the holiday season sneaks up faster each year? The feeling in the air is to create a joyful and uplifting space that exudes warmth, familiarity and family tradition.
But what are the biggest Christmas decorating trends for 2023? To kick off the festivities find out the most popular Christmas color trends, and the decorating trends that will put a personalized touch on your celebration!
CHRISTMAS COLOR TRENDS FOR DECORATING IN 2023
Before you begin decorating, choosing a color scheme for your Christmas décor is the best way to go about it. You can expect to see quite a few upcoming Christmas color trends in 2023 and here are some of the most popular!
1. EARTH TONES
Earthy-toned Christmas decorations, like our 2023 tree, embrace a natural and rustic aesthetic, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the outdoors. This style features a warm and cozy color palette that includes earthy hues like deep greens, warm browns, muted reds, and soft oranges.
If you like this nature inspired look, one way to easily incorporate it is through making your own DIY Clay Ornaments (we give 16 new ideas that you can easily craft here.)
Natural elements such as wood, burlap, and jute take center stage, with wooden ornaments, rustic wreaths, and woven textiles adding beautiful textures. Natural materials such as pinecones are cheap and easy to find too!
If you like this look
2. TRADITIONAL RED AND GREEN MAKES A COMEBACK
Is than an more ideal holiday aesthetic than vibrant red? It definitely has a place in my home, but there were several years it was certainly harder to find as anything more than an accent.
Red Christmas decorations are a vibrant and cheerful choice, celebrating the holiday season with a playful and energetic festivities. Our red and gold Christmas tree from last year was the charming, regal display that I always wanted. Santa approves.
How to use Red in Christmas Decor:
- Go for darker reds like burgundy, brick, or berry colors.
- Mix reds with metallics like bright or antique golds and coppers.
- Muted, lush greens work best with reds like a dark emerald or forest green.
- Vibrant stockings, ribbons, and bows infuse gift wrapping and home decor with a sense of fun and festivity.
3. GORGEOUS PASTELS
Pastel Christmas decorations are perfect for those who appreciate a gentle and contemporary interpretation of Christmas decor that brings out a sense of calm and nostalgia. In this style, pastel hues like pale pink, mint green, baby blue, champagne and lavender take the spotlight.
The key to this color palette is to respect its delicate nature, adding a touch of serene and dreamy ambiance to holiday gatherings.
How to Use Pastel Christmas Dècor:
- Soft, cozy textiles, such as knit stockings and chunky blankets, are great for atmosphere.
- Pair with neutrals like whites, taupe, and metallics so as not to overwhelm the soft, muted colors.
- Pastel-themed table settings often feature dainty dinnerware with subtle pastel patterns.
- Pastel Nutcrackers further set the Christmas mood.
4. GLITTERING GOLDS
Gold Christmas decorations offer pure elegance and turns your home into quite the winter wonderland. In this style, a shimmering palette of gold and metallic accents takes center stage, creating a luxurious and festive ambiance that glitters. It would serve as the perfect time to bring out all of the stops!
Gold ornaments, baubles, and garlands adorn trees (a real tree or faux tree) and wreaths, reflecting the warm glow of twinkling gold string lights. From years past, our snow tree shines in the gold Christmas color theme!
5. MERRY & PRETTY IN PINK
Pink Christmas decorations offer a fresh and modern take on the traditional holiday palette. In this style, various shades of pink, from soft pastels to bold fuchsias, take center stage.
Overall, pink Christmas decorations offer a youthful elegance and can be an excellent choice for those looking to embrace a winter fairytale for the most wonderful time of the year.
Ways to Add Pink Christmas Decorations:
- Multicolored bottle brush trees, wreaths and garlands add a whimsical touch to doorways and mantels.
- Pink-themed holiday table settings with blush-colored plates and napkins, along with metallic accents like rose gold or silver for a touch of sophistication.
TRENDY TREE DECORATING IDEAS
Christmas decor trends begin with the beauty that is a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Here is a great list of inspiration for your styled and trendy Christmas tree for 2023!
6. ORNAMENTS IN LAYERS
This maximalist style embraces a diverse spectrum of colors, ranging from traditional reds and greens to bright blues, pinks, purples, and beyond. Bright colors are a very fun Christmas color trend with this layered effect!
To get this style, like the tartan Christmas tree above, start with a few very large ornaments (like 6-7 inch balls) to fill in any bare spots in the tree and push them into the branches for fullness. Add at least one statement ribbon. Layer smaller ornaments on top and add greenery picks to complete the look.
7. NORDIC VIBE IS COZY CHIC
Get a cozy ski lodge vibe with these Nordic styled trees. Whether is the traditional red and white navy & emerald, these beauties are sure to take center stage. With this decorating style, make sure to use a variety of textures and patterns like floral picks, woodland scenery, and a little sparkle like fallen snow.
Pro tip: When setting up an artificial tree, take the time to hand fluff each and every branch for a natural look. It’s best to fluff each section as you put the tree together rather than after its standing tall.
8. MONOCHROMATIC TREES
While themes of rustic charm and soft neutral shades are still beloved, this season try an unexpected twist. From pink, to black, and bright jewel tones- nothing is on the naughty list when it comes to Christmas tree themes!
Although green is a traditional Christmas color, rich Emerald hues are making a splash like this emerald beauty from Inspired by Charm. It adds a splash of vibrancy to muted neutrals. Adding in emerald, or Christmas green accents is an easy way to transition towards a more modern vibe.
Got the Christmas blues? This navy and silver Christmas tree has made a strong case as a new neutral in recent years. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into almost any decor style. This holiday season you’ll find it everywhere from artificial trees, to ribbon, wrappings and accent pieces.
9. OUT WITH THE TREE SKIRT
The ye ‘ol tree skirt has been slowly replaced by the unique items to put around your tree base. From storage baskets to large picnic baskets, give your tree the royal treatment from trunk to topper.
Modern Tree Skirt Replacements: Swap the tree skirt out this year for something more substantial. Here are some fun finds:
MORE CHRISTMAS DECORATING TRENDS 2023
10. MINIMALISM
This is probably one of my favorite Christmas design trends because it’s so easy going. Simple with a few ornaments, glass baubles, and elegant lights adorning the Christmas tree. Minimalism creates a dreamy and soft atmosphere.
This color palette also adds a touch of charm to wreaths, garlands, and mantels with the magic of the basics.
11. LOTS OF LIGHTS
From brightly colored lights of a nostalgic Christmas tree to the coziest of candle lights, this season is all about bringing on the twinkly ambiance.
There is a saying that everything looks better under Christmas lights. If you like the minimalist look, getting several strands of LED lights and hanging them around windows, over headboards, or bundling on top of a coffee table spreads the joy around.
12. MERRY SMELL GOODS
Want an instant mood boost? There’s nothing more joyful than the cozy smells of the holiday season.
Achieve the ambiance of warm winter nights with a few of these merry-making ideas:
- Make gingerbread ornaments.
- Make Pomander balls.
- The Perfect Christmas candle -cinnamon, cider, cookies, and a freshly cut Cedar tree
- Warm Sugar Cookie Candle
- Make a simmering potpourri.
- Mix a few drops essential oils in a spray bottle and add water for a homemade holiday room spray.
- Add fresh greenery to artificial trees get that fresh pine smell!
13. THE MAGIC OF NOSTALGIA
Christmas and nostalgia go hand in hand. While I’m not sure tinsel will ever come back in style, this year brings the return of creating a Christmas of mixing the old with the new.
Showcase old memories while your family creates new one and hang all the ornaments!
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