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Vertical Ribbons
Blue Ribbon Christmas Tree
Glitz and Glam
Tons of Tinsel
If you don’t feel like unpacking your ornament collection this year, simply cover your Christmas tree in tinsel. Anastasia Casey of IDCO Studio uses warm white string lights to elevate the glow.
Balloon Christmas Tree
Sophisticated and Neutral
You can’t go wrong with an elegant gold and white display. Go for tiny warm white lights and layer in a ton of ornaments, using a mix of heirloom pieces and classic baubles.
Nutcracker Christmas Tree
Give your children a say in this year’s Christmas tree theme by decorating it with their favorite holiday figure — namely, nutcrackers. For a bit more cheer, add in a rainbow garland.
Flocked Christmas Tree
Small and Simple
Real or faux, a tiny Christmas tree looks cozy and cute wrapped in a sheepskin throw and arranged in a wicker basket. No ornaments required for this minimalist look.
Classic Christmas Tree
From nostalgic ornaments to tinsel and a gold star topper, you can’t go wrong with a traditional Christmas tree to fill your space with holiday cheer.
Inspired by Nature
Luxe Look
Create a grand holiday display with a tall, snow-covered Christmas tree decorated with warm white lights and adorned with elegant baubles. Let the assortment of small and large ornaments take center stage by skipping on a tree topper.
Less Is More
If you’ve taken the time to find the perfect Christmas tree, there’s no need to cover every branch with decor. Let the natural beauty shine through by opting for a few vintage-inspired string lights and minimal ornaments.
Rustic Tree
Candy-Theme Tree
If you’re feeling cheerful, go for a colorful candy theme. Start with a faux white Christmas tree and fill it with DIY candy cane ornaments, bright baubles and clear ornaments filled with small toys and candies. Complete the look with rainbow garland made of pom-poms and a straw tree topper.
Red and Green Plaid
Have some festive plaid ribbon left over from gift-wrapping? There’s no reason why you shouldn’t use it to bring some personality to your tree.
Cozy Lodge Tree
Homemade Tree Collar
If you want to stick with ornaments that are a bit more traditional, why not get creative with your tree stand? You’ll only need a few supplies to recreate this simple tree collar. Just use a cardboard box as a guide as you glue.
More is More
Put your love of maximalist decor on full display with a tree that’s decked out in colorful ornaments, blue ribbons and loads of warm lights.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Associate Lifestyle Editor
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.
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