From what style to decorate your tree and what to actually decorate the tree with to even what to put under the tree – this list of Christmas tree decor ideas is your all in one guide to decorating your Christmas tree this year. You want your tree to be both stunning and personal and these ideas are perfect for creating a tree that is just that.
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Let’s get started with our list of all the best tree decor ideas for Christmas 2023!
1. Put star lights on tree
This is a very specific idea but one that just will totally elevate the look of your tree. You will see a lot of the trees in John Lewis use this tactic and it just makes the trees look so Christmasy and quaint in such a modern way. These four star lights are perfect for putting on your tree and giving it a little extra lighting too!
2. Wrap faux presents to put under your tree
You can either use old boxes and books or buy some fresh plain boxes from Amazon, but this is a detail that will make your tree display just look so much better. For most of the Christmas season you won’t have any present under the tree, so this is a really great way to get the ‘Christmas eve’ look throughout the whole holiday season.
3. Put garlands around branches
This will make your Christmas tree look so much fuller and the amount you may want to use will really depend on your tree. If you choose a unique (not plain) garland for your tree its a really great way of adding a little detail and glamour to your tree display.
4. Incorporate ribbons
Ok, this is an extra cool idea that looks great… when done right. You want to make sure that you put the bows on after you’ve put on the lights, that way you can untie them later if you don’t like how they look or want to re-tie them. You can tie them loosely in big bows or have them cascading vertically down the tree, it’s up to you!
5. Place large baubles on your tree
Not only does this look very high end, but is also gives the tree some contrast in size for the ornaments which just creates an overall better tree display. If you love store tree displays then you will most likely love the look of these on your at home tree too!
6. Use a tree skirt
Tree skirts have became increasingly popular in recent years and are a great way to give your tree a more rustic look. If you like a more rustic look and think it will fit your home – then this is definitely a great tree decor idea for you to try out.
7. Choose unique ornaments
This is a pretty obvious one but one that will really make or break your tree. You want to not only choose the best ornaments that you like but also ornaments that look good together so that your tree has a more cohesive look.
8. Stick to a single colour or style
Depending on the look you want to achieve you may want to stick to a single colour or style for your tree. Some of the most popular styles to choose from are:
- An all pink, cream and white tree (this can be great for a mini tree in a girl’s room if you aren’t too keen on using this style for your main tree)
- An all white tree
- A more traditional style tree with red, blue and white decorations plus some tartan in the mix
- A rustic farmhouse style tree with pine cones and flocked branches plus oversized ornaments
- The less is more style: let the tree do the talking and only decorate it with lights plus perhaps a few neutral ornaments.
9. Use colour changing lights
The colour of the lights you use on your tree can have such a drastic effect on the look of your tree. By using colour changing lights you can see which colour of lights looks best on your tree with ease as well as opt to change up the colour from time to time to give your tree and space a different feel.
Hope you liked our tree decor ideas and that you’ve found some inspiration for your 2023 tree display! Thanks for reading! 🙂
