If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a box somewhere in the loft which is full of random Christmas decorations that have been collected over time. Maybe you’re an early bird and have already dragged it out and decorated your tree. However, if you fancy a change and haven’t done your tree yet, allow me to ignite your festive spirit by sharing some inspiring Christmas tree ideas for this year.

Bows

This is definitely the trend of the year, my instagram seems to be flooded with bows on trees. But for good reason I suppose - it’s a low cost and simple way of creating a very pretty look. If you’re lazy, buy some pre-made bows, but I’d probably buy some velvet ribbon and make my own. The bonus is you can match the colours to your room design, if you’re so inclined…

Where to buy:

Amazon

B&Q

Not Another Bill

Oversized baubles

Perhaps not ideal for a real Christmas tree which might start to sag over time under the weight of giant baubles (ahem), but I do like the look of these fun oversized ones. Paper ones will be lighter, and easier to store if they fold away. I’d probably save this idea for if your tree is in a particularly large room, otherwise I think the scale might be a bit much. Nevertheless - a fun idea.

Where to buy:

Ginger Ray

Arthur Cameron

Habitat

Natural tones

If you’re a fan of the calm and neutral, then this look would be great in your home. Browns, creams, white, a few bits of wood, maybe a cinnamon stick and a dried orange slice or two. Natural tones go well with the green of a Christmas tree which makes this look so good.

Where to buy:

Sainsburys

Garden Trading Co

And now for the total opposite… the kitsch tree. Ours is like this - full of random gaudy baubles that have made me chuckle over time, personalised ones, initial ones, and we even have a Santa wearing a face mask from dreaded Christmas 2020. Tinsel, garlands, feathers… there’s no rules except to be colourful and go for whatever makes you smile.

Where to buy:

Anthropologie

Ginger Ray

Oliver Bonas

Monochromatic

When I first moved in with my husband he only had red baubles for his tree, which I promptly corrected with my stash of random kitsch ones. However, if you do like the look of a monochrome tree then it’s pretty easy to buy big collections of baubles (especially from the garden centre) in one colour. Try going for a colour which contrasts with the tree’s surroundings, or even a neutral white one if you’re feeling very minimalist.

Where to buy:

Soho House

Wayfair

Wilko

Flowers

I’m on the fence with this one - I think it can look beautiful but it is quite a statement. If you’re feeling particularly creative, have a trip to the florists and see what takes your fancy and then use it to decorate the tree for something a bit different.

Where to buy:

Any florists!

Just a shedload of lights

For the ultimate minimalist look, just smother your tree with lights. It’s probably easier to buy a fake tree with lights already built in, or otherwise use as many string lights as you can. If it’s only going to have lights, and nothing else, then you’ll definitely want a lot of lights.

Where to buy:

Amazon, or your local garden centre.

Paper decorations

And finally, how about theming your tree with paper decorations? You could even do a mix of homemade and bought. There’s plenty of tutorials online to make paper decorations, if you fancy a bit of Christmas crafting.

Where to buy:

Ginger Ray

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