How to Decorate a Christmas Tree From Start to Finish

If you're anything like us, you're a fan of changing it up each year. From colour scheme to novelty details to floral picks for a botanical style, we love decorating our Christmas trees in different styles for variety and fun. However, starting from scratch each year is not always an option! Bow decorations bring a beautiful softness and texture to your Christmas tree. Satin bows add timeless elegance and glitter bows will deliver irresistible festive sparkle. Layer smaller bows evenly through your branches for a polished and cohesive look.
Even during the crisp winter, keep alive the charm of Halloween decor. Use pumpkins and wreaths and let the fall-themed decor spread positive energy animated christmas decorations during the cold days. Hang miniature pumpkins or wreaths, or make pumpkin garlands. Add finishing touches with a tree skirt of pumpkins or autumnal foliage. Green and red Christmas tree decorated with ribbons and lights next to a glowing neon holiday sign for festive celebrations. Indulge in nostalgia and turn your tree into a collector’s edition.

The sophisticated look comes from the color restraint, which (let's face it) can be hard to pull off at the holidays. But here, a single color with neutral accents looks special. Even the brown gift wrap and woven tree ring offer deference to the hits of traditional red.
Whether you choose antique finds or modern replicas, these decorations can become cherished heirlooms. Pair them with simple colored lights and natural elements like pinecones to enhance their old-world appeal. The intricate lace patterns capture the light beautifully, creating a soft, glowing effect that enhances the ethereal beauty of your tree. Pair them with soft white lights and muted metallics for a cohesive and sophisticated style. Complete your Christmas story when you Shop Santa & Mrs Claus. These beloved figures embody the spirit of giving, love and joy.
Hang beach-side ornaments like starfish, seashells, anchors, sailboats, or beachballs. Add sandy touches with warm lights, or add touches of the waves with subtle blue lights. Bring the sweet spirit of the holidays to life with a Peppermint Christmas Tree!

Hang them among branches or use them as window decorations to enhance the festive atmosphere. Their light, airy appearance pairs well with simple lighting and other natural elements. Paper cut snowflakes add a delicate and whimsical touch to your Christmas tree. These intricate decorations, often crafted from paper in various designs, evoke the magic of winter. Hang them among branches or arrange them in decorative containers at the tree’s base for a playful display.
“I love an earthy palette of natural materials, tones and textures, and gathered pieces and treasures that will patina with age,” shares Kate. Drenched in golden, copper, bronze, and cream-color hues, this twinkly tree boasts traditional Christmas beauty. Deck the tree with white Christmas lights, a gold-bead garland, copper and gold ornament balls, golden starfish, delicate off-white paper flowers, and wooden ornaments. Add a majestic crown-shaped tree topper and decorate the Christmas tree skirt with brown paper-wrapped packages for the final touches. Bring the seaside charm to your wintery space with cozy coastal decorations for your blue spruce.

You wrap your presents the same in silver and white so they blend in with your décor and style. For something a bit different try this colour scheme on a green tree and a softer feel. Most of our ornaments are designed with delicate clips or ribbons, making it easy to secure them to any branch. This ensures your decorations stay in place while still looking elegant and seamless.
These soft, handcrafted decorations evoke a sense of whimsy and wonder, often featuring charming designs like woodland creatures or pets. Personalized photo ornaments make your Christmas tree uniquely yours. These decorations allow you to showcase cherished memories, turning your tree into a gallery of heartfelt moments.
Fill the boughs with small apples, kumquats, and vintage-style ornaments. Why settle for one Christmas tree when you could have three? A tree adorned with colorful gingham bows feels wonderfully nostalgic.

Instead of coastal views, it’s the hinterland that makes a stunning backdrop for their Balsam Hill Christmas tree, displayed proudly beside their alfresco dining area. Paper decoration from Norsu Interiors and David Jones are paired with handpainted baubles, in soft tones of browns, greens, blues and neutrals. Marbled papers and ribbons in pastel colors were the inspiration for this Christmas tree theme. The tree sports just four elements—paper chains, iridescent balls, silver garland, and marbled cutouts—but still looks abundant. The cutout ornaments were a DIY project that started with a $25 water-marbling kit from Michaels. A set of unadorned balsa wood cutouts ($22 for 80) were dipped into a water-marbling bath.
Try something new and go with a radiant red Christmas tree that people won’t stop talking about. Adorn it with red decor or create interest by using gold decor. Either way, this riveting red tree will definitely jazz up your festive spirit. Give a sweet, sweet touch to your tree with gingerbread cookie ornaments. Festoon it with miniature gingerbread houses, vehicles, people, stockings, and, of course, tiny Christmas trees!

Traditional nutcracker figures bring a whimsical and festive charm to your Christmas tree. These iconic decorations, often painted in vibrant colors, celebrate the storybook magic of the holiday season. Rustic burlap ribbons lend a charming, homespun feel to your Christmas tree. These natural, textured ribbons wrap around branches with effortless elegance, offering a warm, earthy contrast to traditional ornaments. Metallic star toppers create a striking focal point for your Christmas tree.
Whether placed on the mantel, table or tree, these intricate designs bring a sense of glamour and timeless appeal to your collection. You have limited space so you choose a sparse narrow traditional green tree. You go all out with refrain and respect for your tree, choosing only red and gold baubles but in all shapes and sizes. You lace the tree in gold beading to give it a true LUXE feel and finish with a big gold star tree topper. You choose a muted green tree, nothing too traditional with warm white fairy lights.