The defining trend of Christmas 2025 is a return to traditional holiday charm with warm, nostalgic elements and timeless details. After years of minimalist, perfectly curated holiday looks, there's a collective desire to embrace the abundance, warmth, and slightly imperfect beauty of Christmases past.
Interior designers report that maximalism is back, nostalgia is trending, and minimalism is being shown the door. This doesn't mean your home needs to look cluttered or chaotic rather, it's about creating layered, personal spaces that reflect your unique holiday story.
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Top Christmas Decorating Trends for 2025
1. Velvet Bows Everywhere
Bows are everywhere this Christmas and are the hottest new holiday trend, gracing trees, garlands, gifts, and wreaths. From luxurious velvet to crisp grosgrain, ribbons in rich textures are the easiest way to add elegance and movement to your decor.
How to use this trend:
- Tie long velvet bows directly onto tree branches instead of traditional ornaments
- Add ribbon bows to stair railings, mantels, and chair backs
- Create a cohesive look by using the same ribbon throughout your home
- Layer different ribbon textures velvet with satin, or linen with grosgrain
The beauty of the bow trend is its versatility. You can go romantic with dusty rose and cream, traditional with deep red and gold, or modern with black velvet and silver.
2. The "Ralph Lauren Christmas" Aesthetic
Social media has been flooded with "Ralph Lauren Christmas" since before Halloween, characterized by layers of tartan, silver baubles, lush greenery, and Ralph-approved rusticity through a classic red-and-green palette.
This trend celebrates heritage-driven style with:
- Tartan and plaid patterns in deep reds and greens
- Rich textures like velvet, leather, and wool
- Collected, cozy rooms filled with family mementos
- Natural greenery and traditional motifs
Think English country house meets American cabin—elegant yet approachable, formal yet warm.
3. Vintage and Heirloom Ornaments
A vintage-inspired aesthetic is set to reign supreme this Christmas, with nostalgia being huge again for the 2025 festive season. People are moving away from perfectly matched ornament sets toward collections that look accumulated over generations.
What's driving this trend:
- Vintage ornaments from the 1950s-1970s, especially colorful, glittery designs
- Family heirloom pieces passed down through generations
- Handmade ornaments that show craftsmanship
- Shopping vintage stores and online marketplaces for unique finds
Designers are encouraging clients to hunt for vintage ornaments online, ask family members to dig through storage, or invest in heirloom-quality pieces that can be passed down.
4. Moody, Rich Color Palettes
While traditional red and green remain popular, the traditional color scheme is fading as consumers explore more innovative options, with moody colors like forest green, wine red, burnt terracotta, dark gold, and charcoal black creating cozy yet sophisticated atmospheres.
Trending color combinations for 2025:
- Moody Jewel Tones: Deep forest green, burgundy, navy, and bronze
- Monochrome Sophistication: Black, white, and soft gray for modern minimalists
- Vintage Metallics: Silver, brass, and aged gold with hints of blue
- Natural Warmth: Cream, beige, soft greens with wood tones
The moody palette trend allows you to create a more adult, sophisticated Christmas atmosphere while still maintaining warmth and festivity.
5. Oversized and Statement Decorations
Supersized decorations are stealing the spotlight—from giant baubles to large paper honeycomb and snowflake decorations—bringing a bold, theatrical twist to festive decorating.
Why this works:
- Creates maximum visual impact with fewer pieces
- Perfect for small spaces where a full tree might not fit
- Adds drama and unexpected elements to traditional decor
- Makes a strong design statement
Look for 40cm disco balls, oversized tinsel starbursts, giant nutcrackers, and extra-large baubles to make your space feel grand and festive.
6. Handmade and DIY Christmas Decor
Everything about a handmade holiday feels cozy and lived-in, with an emphasis on making something and displaying it with pride, using dried citrus accents and paper garland.
This trend, sometimes called the "Little Women Christmas," celebrates:
- Handcrafted ornaments and decorations
- Paper products like honeycomb trees and garlands
- Embroidered stockings and linens
- Natural elements from your own backyard
- DIY projects done with family
The handmade trend isn't about perfection—it's about creating memories and displaying your creativity with pride.
7. Food-Themed Ornaments
Food-themed Christmas baubles are one of this year's most joyful tree-trimming trends, with ornaments shaped like baguettes, croissants, grapes, and strawberries capturing the nation's love of food during the festive season.
These playful decorations add personality and conversation starters to your tree. Whether crafted from glass, felt, or ceramic, food ornaments lean into kitsch and creativity while celebrating our collective love of holiday feasting.
8. Nature-Inspired Woodland Decor
Animal motifs are having a playful moment, with woodland creatures, foxes, birds, reindeer, and rabbits inspired by vintage storybooks and classic European Christmas illustrations.
Combine these animal elements with:
- Pinecones and natural branches
- Mushroom decorations
- Tree silhouettes
- Forest green color palettes
- Wooden ornaments and decor
This trend brings the outdoors in and creates a storybook atmosphere that feels magical and grounded at the same time.
9. Swedish-Style Cozy Christmas
Swedish-style Christmas is a cozier, homier take on Scandi design that's worlds different from the minimalist Scandi style that ruled a decade ago.
This aesthetic includes:
- Warm, orange-red glowing lights (not blue-toned LEDs)
- Natural materials like wood, linen, and wool
- Simple, intentional decorations
- Handcrafted elements
- Cozy textiles and layered lighting
Think hygge meets Christmas—warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant.
10. Black and White Monochrome Christmas
The black-and-white monochrome Christmas trend offers a sophisticated take on festive minimalism, with black, white, and gold holiday collections gaining popularity as tastes trend toward simple looks that integrate into everyday decor.
This unexpected palette works beautifully for:
- Contemporary and modern homes
- Those who want subtle holiday decor
- Spaces where you want Christmas that doesn't overwhelm
- Design-conscious decorators who favor refinement
Pair black and white ornaments with metallic gold or silver accents for just the right amount of festive sparkle.
FAQs
Q: What is the biggest Christmas trend for 2025?
The biggest trend is a return to nostalgic, traditional holiday decor with a maximalist approach. People are embracing abundance, vintage ornaments, velvet bows, and personally meaningful decorations rather than minimalist, perfectly coordinated looks.
Q: What colors are trending for Christmas 2025?
While traditional red and green remain popular, moody jewel tones (forest green, wine red, burnt terracotta, dark gold) are trending alongside unexpected palettes like black and white monochrome, vintage metallics (silver and brass), and natural neutrals.
Q: Are farmhouse Christmas decorations still popular in 2025?
Yes, but with evolution! Buffalo check is fading while tartan plaids are taking over. Red trucks are being replaced by vintage campers and Volkswagen Beetles. The farmhouse aesthetic now leans more toward handmade, heirloom-quality pieces.
Q: What is "Ralph Lauren Christmas"?
Ralph Lauren Christmas is a trending aesthetic featuring layers of tartan and plaid, rich textures like velvet and leather, traditional red-and-green palettes, lush greenery, and a collected, heritage-driven look that feels both rustic and refined.
Q: Should I replace all my Christmas decorations to follow 2025 trends?
Absolutely not! The core of 2025 trends is using what you already have and mixing old with new. Vintage and heirloom pieces are highly valued this year, so your existing decorations likely fit perfectly into current trends.
Q: How can I add 2025 trends without spending a lot?
Start with velvet ribbons and bows (inexpensive and high impact), shop secondhand for vintage ornaments, make handmade decorations with family, rearrange existing decor in a more layered way, and focus on one or two key trend pieces rather than a complete overhaul.
Q: Is minimalist Christmas decor completely out for 2025?
While maximalism is trending, there's still room for more restrained approaches like Swedish-style cozy Christmas or monochrome palettes. The key is that even minimal decor should feel warm and personal rather than stark or cold.
Q: What Christmas tree style is trending in 2025?
Trees are trending toward maximalist abundance with collected ornaments of various styles and eras, long velvet bows tied to branches, vintage decorations, and personal meaningful pieces. The "perfect catalog tree" is out; the collected, story-telling tree is in.