Hot Christmas Decorating Trends for 2025: From Warm & Cozy to Peppermint Twist

When it comes to Christmas decorating, holiday traditions run deep, but each year brings new twists on the classics.

Of course, the decorating industry is happy to support Christmas trends by providing oodles of new designs each season. They study popular decorating styles and colors, interpreting them into beautiful new decorations for your Christmas tree, serving table, household and yard.

Christmas traditions are here to stay, but that doesn’t mean your decorating style can’t change with the times. From luxe and lavish colors and finishes to warm and homey designs, this year’s Christmas styles offer a blend of nostalgia and modern flair.

Here are five Christmas decorating trends for 2025 that might inspire your next holiday refresh.

Refined, elegant Christmas decor has enduring appeal. From softly gleaming gold and silver to deep jewel tones to glamorous crystal and velvet finishes, certain colors and textures just seem to embody luxury.

Luxurious Christmas decor for 2025 glows rather than glitters, shimmers more than shines. Think champagne gold, soft silver and bronze in matte finishes. Rich tones like hunter green, pomegranate, copper, burgundy, navy and deep marine blues. Regal purple paired with pearls.

A celestial theme runs through many of this year’s silver and gold Christmas tree decorations. Look for a multitude of stars and crescent moons in ornaments and decor this holiday season.

In addition, opulent textures take center stage this year in the form of velvet Christmas ornaments and richly-hued velvet bows and ribbons.

Candy themes and colors have been popular for several years and continue to influence Christmas designs for 2025. This season shows “candyland” looks with bright and whimsical elements to incorporate into your existing Christmas decorations.

Look for pastel and candy-coated shades of blue, pink, yellow, aqua and purple in playful themes. Not surprisingly, many candy-themed decorations focus on sweet treats like gumdrops, cupcakes, candy canes, macarons, marshmallows and lollipops. In addition, you’ll discover candy-colored whimsical figures, fanciful flowers, and swirls and curls galore to turn your Christmas tree into a candy shop dream.

If you’re not into rainbow sweets, try these candy-related looks.

• Red and white decor and candy cane Christmas decorations are festive on their own, but also blend well with traditional red and green. Perk up the color combo with peppermint pink.

• Gingerbread Christmas decor is a holiday mainstay and iced gingerbread decorations can help update looks from traditional to cozy cottage.

Hot chocolate and homemade cookies by the fireplace, the serenity of a snowy landscape or the simplicity of neutral decor – if a homey holiday aesthetic speaks to you, snuggle up to one of these trendy themes with a cozy Christmas vibe.

• Woodland - Nature inspires the woodland Christmas theme, defined by wooden decorations, pinecones, mushrooms, evergreens and forest creatures. Colors are as subdued as winter woods, with hints of red and pine green. The look is casual and rustic. Plaid and check patterns are common, along with textural accents like feathers and fur. Small touches of gold, silver and copper may gleam softly on the tree.

• Simple and Sustainable – Whether inspired by environmental awareness or a love for minimalism, this style leans into decorations made from recycled or recyclable materials. These ornaments often have a handmade charm, creating a warm, homey atmosphere. Color and texture are defined by the materials themselves — think wood, wool, fabric and paper. Popular examples include folded paper honeycomb ornaments, felted pieces and soft plush or fabric figures.

• Cozy Christmas - Alpine influences are apparent in trending styles inspired by ski lodges and chalets. Cozy Christmas decor evokes images of comfy spaces sheltered from the frigid winter weather. The color palette relies on white, cream and neutral tones, with berry reds, hushed grays, forest greens and frosty blues. 

Ribbons are usually the finishing touch to our Christmas decor, but this year, designers have made bows a featured design component. The emphasis on elongated ribbon tails and the mix of multiple and patterned ribbons suggest designers are using ribbon for added movement and color, not just as decoration. Velvet ribbons are especially popular – and maximalists should look for elaborate embroidered ribbons heavily embellished with sequins, beads and gems.

The internet is full of videos that show Christmas trees decorated entirely or primarily with ribbon. The look is easy to create at home by tucking elaborate bows throughout your tree. Go all out by weaving Christmas bows on branches from top to bottom, or add a few bows here and there to update your current Christmas decor.

It’s easy to tie your ribbon-trimmed tree into the rest of your decor by adding coordinating Christmas ribbons and bows to wreaths and garland.

The tried-and-true combination of red and green Christmas decorations never goes out of style, but there are always ways to put a fresh spin on this classic color scheme.

Soften traditional cherry reds with deep burgundy, cocoa brown or earth tones. Update green Christmas tree decorations with emerald or forest, or give them a boost with lime or sage. You can also take a hint from current home decor color trends that are moving toward greens with olive tones.

Add a wintry touch with frosty whites. Mix in the shimmer of crystal or the sophistication of black accents.

Integrate classic patterns like red and green plaids, pine trees or reindeer to provide visual texture for an effortlessly updated look that doesn’t stray far from classic.

These design trends are showing up across this year’s Christmas themes:

• Velvet textures are shown in ribbons, ornaments and some tabletop decor, a style that blends seamlessly with luxe and traditional looks.

• Designers are using a central visual element, like a large figure or even a neon sign, to create a focal point in their Christmas trees.

Old-fashioned Christmas cheer isn’t going away any time soon! From traditional gingerbread and nutcracker figures to reindeer and elves, a variety of beloved Christmas symbols continue to delight us at Christmastime.

Retro Christmas lights, like C9 bulbs and bubble lights, remain popular with those who treasure Christmases of yesteryear. In addition, colorful ornaments that mimic classic mid-century styles, and other vintage Christmas decor, like blow mold decorations, still hold their charm.

Whether to complement traditional red and green or candy themes, designers continue to play with red and white color schemes. The color combo can be dressed up with crystals and frosted finishes or turned playful with touches of peppermint pink. Look for striped and swirled red and white ornaments, pom-poms and candy cane Christmas decor. Bonus: red and white ornaments look equally stunning on a green or flocked Christmas tree.

Nowhere is Christmas maximalism more dazzling than in our approach to lighting. While it’s especially striking in outdoor displays, this trend is also shaping how we light our Christmas trees. All-white lights have long been the go-to, but multicolor options are making a vibrant comeback. Thanks to LED technology, you don’t have to choose – many pre-lit Christmas trees now offer dual-color settings that switch between white and multicolor, or even blend the two for a soft pastel glow. Programmable twinkling patterns are also gaining popularity, adding an extra layer of festive flair.

From minimalistic to glamorous, wintry to whimsical, styles for Christmas 2025 suit just about any aesthetic. Whether you incorporate just a few new pieces or contemplate an entire refresh of your Christmas decor, there are plenty of options to accommodate your taste.

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