40 Christmas Tree Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2023
Everything from Barbie pink to cozy minimalism.
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Christmas is almost here and we're already brainstorming fresh ways to decorate for the holiday. When it comes to decorating your Christmas tree, you can't go wrong with traditional red and green, but who doesn't love a tree with a fresh and unique theme that sparks joy for the entire family? From Barbie pink and moody greens to sparse minimalism, we've rounded up some of this year's most out-of-the-box Christmas tree trends and decorating ideas.
Similar to home design trends, we're noticing darker colors, natural textures and metallics pop up in Christmas tree designs. As for color trends, we're loving navy blues, burgundy, greens and obviously, pink. We're seeing a mix of simple, modern trees and eclectic, colorful designs that exude a more maximalist aesthetic. There are also Christmas tree decorations inspired by movies, characters, games and even Taylor Swift's Eras tour — yes, we've included a friendship bracelet Christmas tree. For families with children, go for playful trees adorned with candy, glittery stars, snowmen and more.
Even if you don't want to fully commit to a holiday theme, we've included plenty of inspiration for pretty tree toppers, shimmery tinsel, festive garlands and popular holiday ornaments to refresh your interior. And don't worry, all of these Christmas trend ideas work for both real Christmas trees and artificial Christmas trees — white Christmas trees, too.
Chic Coastal
A nautical-inspired tree is a great way to infuse natural texture and a soothing color palette into your space. Here, HomeGoods Style expert Jenny Reimold even uses pampas grass as a tree topper.
Simple and Minimal
When it comes to holiday decorating, sometimes less is more. Keep it minimal with a wood bead garland, white clay ornaments and warm white string lights.
Barbie Pink
Forget classic red and green, pink is the most popular color for Christmas this year (an ode to the success of the Barbie movie). Go overboard with pink baubles: light, dark and glittery.
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Glamorous Barbie
If you've got your sights set on a Barbie theme, don't limit yourself to pink baubles! Amy Lawdanski, Christmas tree designer and founder of K&A Designs, fully commits to the theme with a surge of glitter, feathers, bows, ribbons and nearly every shade of pink.
Cozy Scandinavian Tree
Not all Scandinavian-inspired trees have to appear sparse. This welcoming tree by blogger @mittfunkis includes a mix of paper ornaments, clip-on candles and colorful baubles.
Inspired by Nature
Simple and sparse, this beautiful tree draws on the beauty of nature. To recreate this trending style, forage for pinecones, dehydrate fruit (like oranges, cranberries and apples) and make a garland from popcorn.
Friendship Bracelet Tree
Friendship bracelets are fun and trendy, in big part due to Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour. Here, DIYer @chelseazeferina creates a friendship bracelet garland by stringing together round pieces of foam and large plastic stars.
Dark and Moody
Interiors are getting darker and moodier, and so are Christmas trees! Swap the classic red and green baubles for darker hues, like forest or hunter green, burnt orange, burgundy and black — as design firm Weeth Home does here.
Shades of Green
Elevate neutrals, like gray and white, by layering in green baubles, ranging from light to dark. This flocked Christmas tree appears well-decorated but still elegant.
Nutcracker Theme
Go for the iconic nutcracker theme by filling an artificial tree with large red and green ornaments, drums and oversized nutcrackers. Take note from blogger @babamwreaths and layer in large ribbons to fill in the gaps.
Silver and Gold
Exuding a sophisticated style, this Christmas tree theme features a combination of mercury glass and shimmering metallic ornaments, gold sink bow ties and tiny gold bells.
Candyland
Children will love filling every tree branch with sweet treats (opt for faux candy, so you can reuse the pieces year after). A few ideas include wooden candy canes, squishes and even filling clear ornaments with small figurines.
Playful Pom-Poms
Take a whimsical approach by adorning your Christmas tree with jumbo pom-poms, then layer in smaller sizes to build dimension.
White Flocked Tree
Whether you've got a real or faux tree, it's surprisingly simple to recreate this snowy look. After, decorate it with simple baubles, a wicker tree collar and natural star topper.
Colorful Rainbow
Bring the color-coordinating trend into the holiday season by layering ROYGBIV ornaments from the base up.
Covered in Tinsel
Add charm and shine to your tree by filling every sprig with tinsel — we love the look of classic silver. Layer the arrangement with multi-colored ornaments in a slew of shapes and sizes for visual contrast.
Woodland Whimsy
As a nod to the great outdoors, hang pinecones, mini log cabins and painted woodland creatures on the Christmas tree. Top it off with a wooden star.
Dried Citrus
Use twine and dehydrated citrus to create your own colorful garland, which works well if you're going for a nature-inspired Christmas tree theme. Set your tree in a woven basket to play up its rustic flair.
Gorgeous Green
Dress an evergreen tree with green garland, ribbons and ornaments for a monochromatic theme. To show your commitment to the theme, wrap your gifts in a matching green hue.
Christmas Village
To recreate this eclectic style, start with a four-foot pink Christmas tree, then turn bottle brushes and mini wooden houses (after you paint and decorate them, of course) into ornaments to adorn your tree.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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