The festive season is fast approaching, and it’s many people’s favourite time of the year for a variety of reasons. For kids, it’s the season being showered with gifts while for parents, it might be the joy of seeing their offspring realise that Santa has delivered. But for interior designers, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your home a Christmas makeover. While for some the task of putting a tree up only to take it down a few weeks later can be a dreaded one, for others it’s the perfect opportunity to let your creative juices flow.
If you’re someone who thrives on having the most picture-perfect tree around Christmas time, you’ll first need to ensure your tree fits with current trends. Here are five trends you should be considering when it comes to decorating your Christmas tree in 2024.
1. Nostalgia
For many, the beauty of Christmas lies in the nostalgia it brings. Putting a modern twist on retro trends is a great way to bring those childhood memories flooding back. Many Christmas trends tend to be timeless for that very reason, so feel free to dig out your old ornaments before sprinkling a touch of current Christmas magic all over them.
Whether it’s ceramic candy canes or super shiny baubles that take you back, you can really throw the rulebook out the window when it comes to creating a nostalgic Christmas tree as one person’s old-school tree will look very different to the next person’s!
You can also check out which older trends have come back around. For example, pink Christmas decor was popular in the 50s but is also expected to be a firm favourite of celebs across the world this Christmas.
2. Handmade and craftsy
If you want your Christmas tree to stand out, try focusing your search for decorations away from the major stores. Instead, support smaller businesses and benefit from filling your tree with more bespoke ornaments. For a totally unique look, search for customisable baubles or ornaments that will truly make your tree yours.
There are plenty of small homeware stores that offer unique interior additions that will help give your tree a more differentiated look. Many of these stores will offer handmade luxury Christmas ornaments that can’t be found anywhere else and often, they’ll be better quality than the mass-produced decorations found in stores belonging to more established brands.
3. Oversized decorations
From oversized hoodies in fashion to oversized Christmas decorations, when it comes to trends, the oversized trend is one that has transcended industries. If you’re looking to make a statement with your Christmas interior design, introduce the oversized trend into your Christmas makeover. In fact, the bigger the better. Think supersized not oversized.
Going oversized with everything might look a little too much. So consider a statement piece or even add supersized presents around the base of your tree. Alternatively, a standard Christmas tree with a giant tree topper can give your tree a bold, striking look whilst also looking effortless. Stars are the obvious go-to when it comes to tree toppers but an oversized bow with long ribbons flowing down towards the bottom of your tree could make for a more impressive tree.
4. Maximalist
Minimalism has been a top trend in the interior design world for a number of years. But just as with any other industry, all trends come to an end at some point. If you’re a top rated interior designer, you’ll know that maximalist is the new minimalist.
If you want to combine maximalism and Christmas, your tree offers the perfect opportunity to do just this. In fact, a busy tree has been many people’s preference, even when other areas of their homes are decorated in a more minimalist style. This year, there’s no such thing as an overcrowded tree.
It’s recommended that a 6 foot tree be covered with 100 baubles, but for a more maximalist approach consider going way over this guideline. Add ribbon, bows and fairy lights until you can hardly see a speck of green.
5. Bold colours
In 2024, being different is often being better. It doesn’t get much more different than ditching the traditional green tree. We’re not talking about a funky shade of green or even a white Christmas tree. This year it’s totally fine to get hold of a bright pink tree a fill it with even brighter baubles and Christmas tree decorations. If pink’s not your colour, you’ll find trees in a whole host of other colours online.
For traditionalists, the idea of purchasing anything other than a forest green tree may sound like a crazy idea. For a more subtle take on this modern trend, introduce a bold pop of colour to your tree through your decorations. Try searching for bright Christmas tree ornaments to find something that works for your more subtle style.