As the festive season approaches, excitement fills the air. The weather cools, Christmas music starts playing, and everyone’s thinking about gifts and gatherings. But before you dive into the festivities, one question arises: how will you decorate to make this season special?
While tradition is important, keeping your décor fresh and on-trend adds a fun twist. After all, looking back at holiday photos will remind you of the trends that defined the year - and the memories made.
Want to know what’s trending for Christmas 2025? From nostalgic touches to modern minimalism, we’ve got the trends that will make this year’s décor unforgettable. Let's dive in!
Top Christmas trends for 2025
Let's start with the big, overarching Christmas trends of 2025. These are the themes and ideas that shape this year. Then, we'll get to the smaller details that you need to decide on after that.
Maximalism returns: gold, glitter & all things opulent
Some are saying out with the old and in with the new. Trading in the minimalist aesthetic common in previous years for a more Christmas to the max approach is growing in popularity. This Christmas trend can look a number of different ways.
For some, this means oversized garlands and an ornament on every millimetre of the tree. Others focus on decking the halls with gold. Many prefer to make everything sparkle with tinsel, glitter, and metallics galore. It's often about a very opulent aesthetic, making everything look super luxe.
Another aspect of this trend is utilising colours in bigger and bolder ways. Lights? Make them multicoloured! Ornaments? Every colour of the rainbow! It's like turning the saturation up to 100 on your Christmas décor. It can also mean using colours not typically seen on the Christmas tree, like autumn colours.
Nostalgic & rustic: the "country Christmas" revival
2025 is bringing back rustic, heritage-inspired Christmas décor themes. One theme is a very traditional, folksy kind of mood. They might use mushroom motifs, tartan fabrics, vintage tableware, and "Nutcrackercore" decorations. This is a very nostalgic, homely version of a country Christmas.
Another version is a more elevated, refined, elegant country charm. This version is more about earth tones, off-white, taupes, and browns. It goes hand-in-hand with features like brushed or tarnished metals to give an aged look. Think, magnificent country cabin in the woods with posh, lavish décor.
Whimsical & playful: disco, tinsel & bold ornaments
For those who want a more lighthearted, quirky festive vibe, this trend is all about embracing fun and personality.
Expect bold, clashing colours, oversized baubles, and larger-than-life decorations. Short on space? Hang XXL ornaments from the ceiling for a unique twist. This trend also brings back retro, nostalgic touches with vintage decorations, iridescent colours, and plenty of shiny items - think tinsel and disco balls.
For those who grew up with perfectly polished décor, this is a chance to let loose and choose decorations that simply make you smile. It’s all about fun, and this playful style is even dubbed "Kitschmas" to reflect its unapologetically bold nature.
Nature-inspired & soft modern palettes
Is the iridescent neon green too much for you? Fair enough. How about some more natural Christmas trends? Pulling colour palettes from the outdoors is very on-trend as well. While earthy greens and deep burgundies are very in right now, more uncommon colour palettes are also trending.
The kitschy colours and autumn-inspired palettes are just one way that untraditional shades are being used. The modern romantic colour palette consists of soft pinks, pastels, and creams. This is a great alternative if you don't want to go all-out traditional, but the wildly saturated, ultra-bright colours just aren't for you.
Nature-inspired themes are also big this year. This can include greenery, forest-inspired ornaments, and natural materials. Centrepieces consisting of gorgeous arrangements of tree clippings and branches from berry bushes are all the rage. Decorating with pine cones and acorns creates a lovely look as well.
Minimalist & refined: quiet luxury
The "Minimalux" trend is all about understated elegance, with a focus on quality over quantity. This trend embraces a few high-end, carefully chosen pieces to create a serene and luxurious atmosphere.
Popular among celebrities like Victoria Beckham, the look centers around a Christmas tree with minimal decoration - often just white lights or subtle accents like velvet bows that blend into the tree. The goal? A tree that lets its natural beauty shine without distractions.
To replicate this, choose a well-shaped tree and use minimal garlands with warm white lights. For a unique touch, consider a white or red tree, like Kourtney Kardashian’s, adorned with simple white lights or small red roses. The mantra here is clear: less is more.
Christmas colour trends
Colour trends are going mad this festive season. If you had told your parents when you were a kid that one day everyone would be talking about Christmas colour palette trends, they'd likely be confused. For a long time, red and green with metallics was the Christmas colour palette, and everyone used it.
But in 2025, the options are endless. With a variety of colour schemes to choose from, you can really make your décor reflect your personal style. While we've touched on colour trends within broader themes, let’s break down the top Christmas colour palettes for 2025.
Rainbow
This year, it’s all about going bold. From multicoloured lights to neon hues like pinks, teals, and oranges, Christmas is getting a vibrant upgrade. If you love bold, over-the-top colours, 2025 is your time to shine.
Autumn-inspired
The people who love Christmas the most don't want to wait until December to decorate. One way to get away with putting up your tree early is to decorate it with oranges, browns, and deep greens from your ornaments to your décor to invoke autumn energy. This helps to seamlessly bridge the gap between Halloween and Christmas.
Earthy
Not everyone is into the biggest and brightest colour palettes, though. That's okay. There are plenty of options for you, too. Nature-inspired colour palettes like deep greens, browns, and reds are very in right now. There are also more muted tones of the same colour palettes, like dusty greens and muted browns with off-whites.
People who are looking to create a more classic, antique vibe that harkens back to the Victorian era are also going with a lot of earthy colours. This includes creams, taupes, browns, and in lieu of the traditional silver and gold accents, they're opting for more distressed bronzes.
All these looks are stunning in their own right.
Burgundy: the defining colour
The most popular colour of 2025 is burgundy. This deep red is a classic colour that fits perfectly with any traditional Christmas colour palette, many of the different colour themes, and can be part of traditional or modern Christmas trends. That versatility and stunning, stand-out beauty is what makes burgundy the defining colour of Christmas 2025.
If you are looking for a way to create your Christmas colour palette around this lovely hue, there are plenty of options for you to choose from here too. You can go with the traditional two-colour burgundy and gold, which is classic and elegant. You can also use deep, warm brown colours like walnut and mocha to complement burgundy perfectly.
If that's too traditional and expected for your tastes, there are more dramatic ways to incorporate it as well. Using lavender pastels can create an amazing and unexpected contrast that can't be beat.
Heritage tartan & vintage hues
Vintage is a big theme this year. Not only do you have the kitschy retro and the throwback to the Victorian era, but there's also the return to a more traditional country aesthetic. Tartan and vintage-inspired colour schemes are very big this year.
For some, it's a way to look back at a simpler time of traditional Christmas décor. Others are using these themes as a way to create an elevated country cabin in the woods. Either way, the look is very popular this festive season.
Fa La La La La Redoute
The Christmas trends of 2025 offer something for everyone, with endless options for home décor. The key this year is to embrace what you love. Whether you stick to one theme or mix and match elements, make it your own.
Ultimately, the season is about gathering with loved ones, exchanging thoughtful gifts, and celebrating togetherness. Focus on that, and you’re sure to create a memorable holiday.
Christmas trends FAQs
What are the key Christmas trends this year?
In 2025, the top trends are Maximalism, rustic nostalgia, playful whimsy, nature-inspired décor, and minimalist luxe.
What's the in-colour for Christmas 2025?
Burgundy is the standout colour for 2025. It’s versatile enough to complement any theme, whether modern or traditional.
How can I mix modern and nostalgic decor?
For a fun blend of modern and nostalgic, try Kitschmas! Mix retro decorations with modern colour schemes for a playful, vibrant holiday look.
