Curious about what's in for Christmas 2025? Read on as we take a look at the most popular Christmas decor trends of this year
Decorating is a staple of any holiday, especially Christmas, but what’s meant to be an enjoyable and relaxing process can easily become overwhelming. By keeping yourself in the know through learning the current trends, you can help remove the unnecessary stress that comes with livening up your home this Christmas.
With this blog, we will dive into the new, the classic, and the bold decorating styles and products that’ll elevate your home to the next level.
Which Decoration Trends are Popular This Year?
With a new year comes a new set of exciting and familiar styles. This year, vintage, minimalistic, and maximalist decor have solidified their positions and popularity. Let’s have a closer look at them.
Nostalgic and Vintage
For many of us, the Christmases of our childhood hold a special place in our hearts. Recapturing the comfy and familiar through decor and aesthetics can help us bring back the nostalgia we miss so much. If any of that sounds interesting to you, this style is a great choice!
Colors:
Nostalgic and vintage decor consists of a charming and traditional color palette, though many colors can be used. Deep reds, golds, silvers, and soft greens are truly at the heart of this style. In truth, nostalgia means something different to each individual, so if this doesn’t appeal to you, choose the colors you resonate with most.
Trees:
Though real trees were often used in the past, for some of us, keeping up with the hassle of a live tree is too big of an ask. That’s why artificial trees are a great reusable alternative. With an artificial fir tree provided by lightbulbs.com, you can capture the vintage warmth of this style without sacrificing your precious time to take care of it. But if you’re looking for something different, tinsel trees are also a great option, especially those with silver coloration.
Lights:
Through the 40s and 70s a particular light was at its peak popularity. Though that popularity has declined over time, bubble lights have not faded from relevance. They have a unique and easily recognizable shape, and will feel right at home next to your other vintage Christmas decor. C9, C7, and warm white string lights can also be used if bubble lights aren’t to your liking.
Ornaments:
When it comes to decorating the tree itself, you’ll want to pick out some different colored ornaments and alternate them throughout your tree. Vintage ornaments have a wide selection of varying shapes, such as ball, lantern, drop style, and onion. You can also add your own personal ornaments alongside the classic ones for a more meaningful look. Glass ornaments particularly are great to add since they were commonly used in the 40s.
Decor:
A couple of honorable mentions that help capture the essence of this style are thick traditional green garlands, ceramic or glass figurines, and candy cane themed decor.
Maximalist
Compared to the previous style, maximalism offers a lot more liberty when it comes to decorating. Maximalism isn’t just about being the loudest or the most colorful, though those things are a part of it. Maximalism is about experimentation, exploration, fun, and finding the look that represents you best.
Colors:
Though maximalism can be shown through the traditional reds and greens of Christmas, it can also be shown through a palette that fits your interest. Colors on the bolder side like pinks, yellows, purples, and oranges are great picks. More metallic looks like golds and silvers also blend well with this style. At the end of the day, you get to choose!
Trees:
To get the most out of what this style has to offer, a tall and lush Christmas tree is recommended. The longer and wider branches will allow for more creativity. Flocked, frosted, and colored trees are popular among this trend. However, if you want your tree to take more of a backseat, a more natural green will do the trick.
Lights:
Bring a splash of color to your house with multi-color LED string sets, and make sure to be brave with the shapes! Snowflake, Icicle, and globe-shaped string lights don't get enough limelight when it comes to the holidays. When decorating, don’t forget that more than just the tree is your canvas. Whether it’s a windowsill, or an empty-looking space in your house, go all out!
Ornaments:
It’s important not to hold back when it comes to ornaments. Layering ornaments of different shapes, sizes, and colors across the different branches is the way to do it. Ball-shaped, finial, onion, and diamond ornaments are all great. There is no shortage of options when it comes to what to use. To get a better idea of what’s out there, why not browse through our ornaments yourself?
Decor:
Try decorating your tree with an oversized bow, tree-topper, and beautiful garlands. A large bow can make a great centerpiece for your tree, or you can opt for smaller bows to dot around it. For tree-toppers, you can get creative. Figurines and clusters of different decorations can sit perfectly at the top of your tree. And lastly, garlands are great for adding quiet accents to your tree. They can also be nicely draped above your fireplace.
Minimalistic and Rustic
A quiet Christmas can be the best kind of Christmas. Minimalistic and rustic decor can perfectly embody peace and calm. If you’re looking to have a nice spot to drink coffee or enjoy a good book, why not create that space yourself this Christmas?
Colors:
Minimalism is meant to be unobtrusive, and its colors reflect that. Soft browns, whites, greens, grays, and golds all blend together seamlessly in its rustic and neutral color palette. These muted tones combine to give your home a safe and cozy feel. Friends and guests alike are sure to find all of these colors relaxing and inviting.
Trees:
Your minimalistic and rustic Christmas tree should be neat and tidy. It should be a natural green, and to keep the space open, it shouldn’t press up against the ceiling. Douglas and Fraser fir trees are both suitable choices, as their dark coloration and wide fronds fit well in a rustic style room. Frosted trees are also worth considering. The way they mimic a tree after snowfall can make your living space look like it’s straight out of a winter scene.
Lights:
Colorful lights can easily dominate whatever room they're used in, so keep the minimalist look alive and go for something softer. Cool or warm whites are popular among this style and mesh perfectly with neutral color palettes. However, if you already have plenty of cool colors throughout your room, warm lights are the better choice. As for shape, it’s best to use miniature, M5, or micro string sets. If you want to skip this process altogether, you can always order your tree pre-lit.
Ornaments:
In this case, less is more. If you are as minimalistic as possible, you can leave the tree bare. But if you still wish to decorate it, there are some fun options to choose from. White and gold drop style ornaments are commonly used, as are red picks and sprays. Another common rustic look is achieved by only using pinecone ornaments. You can also add in some wooden ornaments alongside them for a little extra flare.
Decor:
Mantles, coffee tables, and ledges deserve to be decorated too, so let’s go over the rustic bits and baubles you can place on them. Miniature trees, candles, wreaths, and slender figurines can all be combined into elegant centerpieces or scattered across shelves to add those finishing touches to your room. Throw pillows, stockings, and wooden wall decor, if used sparingly, can perfect the minimalistic and rustic look for your house.
What Products are Trending?
The amount of options we have for Christmas products seems to be expanding, so let’s narrow the options for you and go over the products that stand out this year.
Christmas LED String Lights
With how efficient and long lasting they are, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that LED string lights have become so popular. This year, wide-angle, smart, and C7/C9 string lights sets are in fashion. All of these lights feature multicolor options, are made of eco-friendly materials, and many of them feature both indoor and outdoor usage. If you’re looking for a good place to buy some, visit the string sets section on our site and browse through all the amazing lights we offer!
Frosted and Flocked Christmas Trees
Both frosted and flocked Christmas trees have garnered more attention and usage as of late. Their resurgence has gained them favor with many, and their iconic “snow covered” look fits well with current decoration trends. They bring with them a whimsical touch wherever you place them and can be reused year after year for your Christmas needs. To save on time, you can also order these trees pre-lit. If you wish to find some, they can be found in the flocked trees and frosted trees sections on our site.
Christmas Bows
In past years, we have seen bows extend past their normal functions and have seen them utilized as centerpieces, tree toppers, and many more exciting things. This is a trend that has reached this year as well. Giant red velvet and satin bows make for delightful tree toppers that’ll wrap your Christmas decorating together. Smaller bows also look great hanging from the branches of your tree. To satisfy your festive needs, visit our site and check out our bows section.
Christmas Tree-Toppers
Although ribbons are commonly used as Christmas tree-toppers, the classic ones we know and love are still seeing plenty of use. As always, stars hold fast to their position as the most iconic and beloved tree topper design. However, their celestial cousin, the moon, has seen an uptick in popularity. The aforementioned bows are also still being used as toppers. To find something to your liking, visit the Christmas tree toppers section on our site.
Conclusion
This year we’ve seen a resurgence of classic and familiar trends, alongside some new and intriguing decorating styles that have captivated many. Rustic and nostalgic decor have made a major comeback, maximalism has claimed a stake in the Christmas decorating sphere, and minimalistic and rustic decor continues to be adored. LED string lights, flocked and frosted trees, bows, and Christmas tree-toppers have all grown in popularity this year as well.
Trends are constantly shifting and can be hard to keep track of. With the help of this blog and our site lightbulbs.com, we can help you find the products you want this Christmas.
