Top 5 Christmas Tree Themes

Whether you love sleek and contemporary Christmas decor or classic Victorian festive designs, choosing a theme for your Christmas tree is one of the most important decisions of the festive period. With such a fabulous array of styles and designs available across the high street, it is easy to tailor your Christmas tree to the rest of your interior space.

Here are our top 5 Christmas tree themes that will add some festive cheer and stylish elegance to your home this season.

Traditional

Think of classic Dickensian homes and Victorian country houses and you will instantly recall the grand Christmas trees laden in period style ornaments and decor that look like they have leapt from the front of a Christmas card. This traditional tree theme is one of the most popular looks in the UK and is simple to recreate using both new and antique decorations. Opt for colour schemes of bright red, green and gold with a simple arrangement of purchased and handmade decorations. As a base layer use plain fairy lights or classic lantern or candlestick lights that can be hung from the ends of the branches, then wrap the tree in some homemade paper chains in natural brown or bright red and green. Baubles should feature shapes such as bells, stars, snowflakes and birds that are crafted from wood, crochet or fabric. Holly, cinnamon sticks and berries can be inserted into the foliage with clove decorated oranges providing visual beauty and a festive scent. To finish your tree, top it off with a classic angel or a large oversized bow made from ribbon in your chosen colour scheme.

Natural

Nature inspired Christmas trees are perfect for creating a cosy country cottage ambiance that would look perfect in an isolated log cabin next to a roaring open fire. This design looks particularly elegant on a real Christmas tree as it adds to the natural decor and rustic feel of the ornaments. Lights should be plain white and not too overcrowded as to not overpower the delicate natural finish. If your prefer a more minimal look do not add any ribbons or beads as this will allow the natural branches to be exposed for a classic country feel, however if your prefer a little more adornment then use natural burlap to wrap around the tree in a spiral motion. For decoration add acorns, berries and natural wooden ornaments in forest shapes such as birds, deer then add gold painted leaves and ivy to accentuate the foliage. For a splash of highland flair you can top your tree with a stylish tartan bow for a sophisticated rural finish.

Black trees

Coloured trees have grown in popularity over the last few years with chic and glamorous black trees becoming a prominent feature in contemporary style homes. The beauty of having a deep black base to your Christmas tree means that it can be adorned with a wide range of colours and styles of accessories. Glittering silver looks particularly stylish with a black Christmas tree and can be used as a sparkling contrast to the dark background. Choose plain lights with opulent stars, snowflakes and oversized baubles and combine them with large bows, contemporary butterflies and stags to create a full and crowded look that oozes flamboyant sophistication. For a more bright and vibrant design use multi-coloured fairy light and an array of neon style baubles, ribbons and ornaments for a modern and fun Christmas interior.

White Trees

White Christmas trees provide a crispy fairytale look that will create a bright and uplifting ambiance that is elegant and feminine. When choosing decor to adorn your white Christmas tree, avoid any silver, cream or clear ornaments as these will be lost against the already light base of the foliage.  Bold and vibrant decorations look amazing on a white tree as they will stand out against the neutral backdrop and provide a bold contemporary look that is fun and eye-catching. Opt for bright multicoloured chaser lights and decorate the base layer with bright pink and purple beads or ribbon for a layer of colour. Next choose mix and match sizes of baubles in plain bright colours and contrasting patterns for texture and visual detail.  Opt for geometric patterns such as stripes, spots and spirals and use a combination of frosted and metallic finishes. Top your Christmas tree with a beaded tree topper that features sprays of coloured beads for a contemporary alternative to a traditional star or fairy.

Christmas Candy Feast

We all associate Christmas with large family dinners, scrumptious deserts and boxes of chocolates and sweets that can last us through until Easter. The perfect way to celebrate the indulgence of the festive season is to create a mouth watering tree that is fit for the halls of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. This theme works on any style and colour of Christmas tree but looks particularly scrumptious on a white or cream tree to accentuate the bold colour scheme of your decor. Begin with clear or red fairy lights and spirals of red striped ribbon that can be hung in twists from the branches or wrapped around the tree from top to bottom. Choose red and white accessories in an array of sizes and shapes such as giant sweets, gift boxes and hearts and use a selection of striped oversized baubles to fill the tree as much as possible. Hang some candy canes from the edges of the branches and add some hanging chocolates in red foil coverings for a blast of sugary sweetness. Top your tree with a red and white box topped with a bold red glittered ribbon for an eye-catching finishing touch.

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