65 Christmas Tree Ideas That Will Brighten Up Your Home
Whether you fit into a rustic aesthetic, a modern aesthetic, or somewhere in the middle, we've got the perfect Christmas tree decoration idea for you.
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It’s time to deck the halls and rock around the Christmas tree! But wait: We’re not talking about any old Christmas tree. This year, it’s time to step up your game on the tree decorating front—after all, that’s what Christmas is all about. The best thing about Christmas tree decorating is that it can easily become one of your family’s newest Christmas traditions, along with creating DIY Christmas ornaments, DIY Christmas decorations, and Christmas crafts for kids. We’ve got dozens of Christmas tree ideas on this list, so you’re sure to find one (or more!) that’s perfect for your home.
Going Green Christmas Tree
This Christmas tree idea puts the “green” in evergreen, even if your tree is artificial. Add some white ornaments to emphasize the green even more. Bonus: use this hack to make any artificial Christmas tree look fuller.
Putting on the Glitz Christmas Tree
In addition to classic gold ball ornaments, some more creative shapes such as stars and snowflakes bring visual interest to this Christmas tree decorating idea. A Leo would totally dig this glam theme.
Red-Themed Christmas Tree
You’ll be seeing red (in the best way possible) with this Christmas tree design that makes the most of one of the big Christmas colors. Enhance your red ornaments with red holly berries for a rustic effect.
Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree
Get inspired by the outdoors with this white colorway featuring a silver tree, white ornaments, and tinsel. It might even inspire you to take on some of these outdoor Christmas decoration ideas.
Vintage Christmas Tree
Have yourself a very vintage Christmas this year with this fun Christmas tree design.
Mini Christmas Tree
Sometimes the best presents really do come in the smallest of packages. Place a mini Christmas tree as a centerpiece to spruce up your Christmas tablescape. Don’t forget the Christmas tree topper! If you’re looking for more ways to save space with your Christmas decorations, take a look at this half Christmas tree.
Whimsical Christmas Tree
Take a walk on the wild side with this Christmas tree design. The trick is for no two ornaments to be exactly the same shape. Want to take it one step further? Plant a personal evergreen and watch it bloom into the perfect outdoor Christmas tree.
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Pay homage to Charlie Brown’s adorable Christmas tree with this decoration idea, arguably from one of the best Christmas movies of all time.
Snowy Christmas Tree
Let it snow! Bring the magic of a winter wonderland into your living room by spraying fake snow onto the branches of your tree.
Under the Sea Christmas Tree
Take your Christmas tree below deck this year by adding blue ornaments, fish ornaments, and starfish for the ultimate tropical take.
Blue Christmas Tree
This Christmas tree idea puts the “blue” in blue spruce. Intersperse with gray ornaments so the blue can really pop. “Blue Christmas” is also one of the best Christmas songs that you should add to your playlist.
Party Christmas Tree
Throw some party streamers onto your tree for an instantly festive mood.
Rainbow Christmas Tree
Simple shapes and ornaments in a rainbow of colors. Need we say more?
Color-Coordinated Christmas Tree
Committing to a color palette is a shortcut to making your tree look pulled together Pick two main colors and one accent for all your Christmas decoration ideas.
Purple-Themed Christmas Tree
Purple everything is the way to achieve this Christmas tree idea.
Sophisticated Christmas Tree
A few black ornaments mixed in with red, gold, and silver, along with some holly berries tucked in, make for a tree that’s classic and refined.
Rose-Gold Christmas Tree
Rose-gold ornaments get a cheery lift when mixed with peacock-blue ones, as seen in this Christmas tree look.
Patriotic Christmas Tree
Show off your patriotic side with these red, white, and blue ornaments.
Sugar Sweet Christmas Tree
Roses are pink, violets are blue…and adding some pink roses and bows to your tree design is sure to be sweet!
Bubblegum Pink Christmas Tree
Create a showstopping centerpiece with a bubblegum-pink tree this year.
Minimalist Christmas Tree
Take a simple yet sophisticated route this holiday season by recreating these geometric origami ornaments and using a milk crate as a potter.
Book Lover Christmas Tree
This is for all of you book lovers out there! Stack books and top with a paper star for a truly literary celebration.
Lantern Light Christmas Tree
This simple Christmas tree uses white paper lanterns in place of ornaments for a playful look.
Birds and Balls Christmas Tree
Bedeck your tree with miniature birdhouses, owl ornaments, and clusters of ball ornaments in a fresh pastel color palette.
Dazzling Christmas Tree
This Christmas tree decorated in pastel hues looks fit for a princess. It’s so decadent!
Red Christmas Tree
String a red tree with lights and you’ll create a dramatic look even without any ornaments.
Space-Themed Christmas Tree
Climb aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise this holiday season by creating a decked-out Star Trek–inspired tree.
Beachy Christmas Tree
Are you a beach bum year-round? If so, you’ll love this beach-themed decoration idea, which will transform even the snowiest of days into a beach vacation.
Personalized Christmas Tree
This Christmas season, it’s time to get personal. Add your family’s names to this wooden Christmas tree and display it as is, or use it as a tree topper.
Present Christmas Tree
With this Christmas tree decoration idea, who needs presents? Tie your Christmas tree up in a bow to celebrate its beauty.
Traditional Touches Christmas Tree
When it comes to decorating a tree, half of the battle is picking out the perfect tree. This year, consider a fuller, wider tree to achieve this decorating idea.
Poinsettia Christmas Tree
Show off your Christmas spirit by decorating your tree with the ultimate Christmas flower this year.
All Eyes on You Christmas Tree
We can’t confirm that Santa sees us all when we’re sleeping and knows when we’re awake…but this tree certainly does!
Out of This World Christmas Tree
Add some intergalactic charm with iridescent moon, star, and globe ornaments.
Botanical Christmas Tree
Bedeck your tree with real houseplants for a look that shows off your green thumb.
Sparkly Christmas Tree
You’ll certainly be rockin’ around the Christmas tree with these fun gold disco ball ornaments and matching decorations.
Plus, disco ball decorations don’t just make great ornaments. There are plenty of disco ball decor ideas that make wonderful decorations all year-round.
Christmas Tree in a Bottle
There’s an important message in this Christmas tree decoration idea: It’s that no matter how big or small, your Christmas tree can do it all.
