With Christmas decorations in shops up and down the country, we take a look at the Christmas decorating trends that will be favourites in Brits’ homes this year.

After a long year, we’re all no doubt looking forward to celebrating the festive season with friends and family, no matter if you’re in your own home or out and about celebrating.

Deep rose and gold accents

If you can’t be extra at Christmas, then when can you?

This year we’re going all out with heavy deep shades of rose red and brassy gold.

It’s a stunning combination that fits in with all our favourite decorative elements of the festive season.

Alex Bridgman, CEO of Bridgman shares: “Capture the magic of the snowy, starry winter sky by bringing…deep rose enriched by brass and gold accents and vintage accessories that evoke memories of Christmases past.

“Think hand-me-down homeware, old ornaments and traditional accessories.

“When styling your fireplace or stove for Christmas there are so many things you can do.

“If you have a wooden beam or mantelpiece opt for a garland using natural materials such as pinecones, ferns, or eucalyptus, these will add a cosy and classic Christmas feel to your space.

“However, this needs to be properly fixed to the beam to ensure it doesn’t fall off.

• Canterbury 3 Seater Sofa £3,499 from Bridgaman – buy here

Traditional Christmas

Teenage dramas with love triangles, 90s jeans, Oasis – everything comes back around and you can’t beat a classic.

It’s exactly the same with Christmas – you can’t beat classic red and green.

The Villeroy & Boch OnePoll culture & consumerism report 2025 predicted this year we would be returning to our roots.

“This year, we’re seeing that pieces with a traditional aesthetic remain a firm favourite among consumers, with many people gravitating towards timeless pieces that capture the magic of the season.

“Shoppers are increasingly choosing ornaments and tableware that evoke feelings of nostalgia, with 68% purchasing retro or vintage-inspired items*.

“This sense of familiarity brings warmth and comfort, creating a truly festive atmosphere at home.

“While trends may come and go, the pull of classic Christmas styling is stronger than ever.”

Nostalgic arrangements

It isn’t just them that is predicting a return to the traditional Christmas vibe, Maryam Ghani, flowers expert at Haute Florist agrees.

“Christmas 2025 is all about creating a home that feels cosy, nostalgic and a little bit indulgent.

“We’re already seeing people lean into rich textures by using soft furnishings like velvet cushions and chunky knits to make spaces feel warm and inviting.

“Our colour choices remain classic, but with a twist.

“Traditional reds and greens are still around, but they’re being paired with softer shades like sage or lifted with jewel tones such as emerald and sapphire, often finished off with a touch of gold.

“The natural world is a big theme, with many opting for flowers, wreaths and natural greenery instead of traditional décor.

“Simple touches like poinsettia, berries or pinecones can look just as magical and bring freshness – it’s like bringing a touch of the best of the seasons outside, inside! 

“For this year’s trees, there are two big styles: maximalism, with oversized ribbons and layered baubles, and keeping things calm and nature-inspired with woodland tones, fresh floral decoration and plenty of candlelight.”

Scandi styling

Catharina Björkman, Scandi interiors expert at Contura shares tips on decorating like a Scandi this Christmas. 

Catharina says, “In Sweden we love to celebrate not just Christmas itself, but the entire build up to it.

“One of the best ways to do this is with festive decor. Starting four weeks before Christmas, we light the first candle in the Advent wreath and begin the process of decorating the home.  

“Ideally decorations invite greenery in, as during the cold months we miss the colours of nature.

“However, elements of glitz and glamour are also wholly appropriate at this time of year, and we like to incorporate a good dash of nostalgia with our decorations too.” 

Embracing kitsch

In the 1970s, playful and colourful interiors were popular throughout Sweden, so it is no surprise that Scandis return to this period when seeking to create fun and nostalgic interiors at Christmas.  

Instead of perfectly polished and colour coordinated décor, the retro-look is about embracing kitsch and eclectic elements in the home.

Think sweet ornaments of gingerbread men and candy canes made from felt, and mismatched baubles in ruby reds, bright blues, and emerald greens.

Or why not relive the disco-fever heyday by using glitterballs as bauble alternatives, which will also add a lively metallic tone to the mix?  

To keep it Scandi, however, it is key to not let the retro look to spread too far.

Keep it to one area of the home, such as the tree or perhaps even the dining table, where one could embrace a fun 70s-inspired tablescape with lots of glitter and funky thrifted crockery. 

Combining warm neutrals with playful seasonality

If you’re a neutral lover, but love a bit of Christmas joy mixed into your scheme, this could be the combination for you.

Embracing the softer side of festive styling, this trend is all about creating a calm and nostalgic space.

Head of buying at Oak Furnitureland, Elena Mellowes explains: “This season, we’re embracing a softer side of festive styling.

“The Christmas Cocoa look brings together warm neutrals, natural textures, and layered comfort to create a sense of calm and nostalgia.

“It’s a look that celebrates slow living, subtle elegance and the simple joy of a cosy, characterful home at Christmas.”  

• Halle chair, £594.99 from Oak Furnitureland- buy here
• Noah Solid Mango Wood Coffee Table, £399.99 – buy here

In contrast, when it comes to dining Elena is predicting a more colourful, textured scheme in the form of Playful Spirit.

“Playful Spirit is all about joy, spontaneity and personality.

“We’ve brought together expressive colour, tactile textures, and handcrafted details to spark festive creativity.

“This is a look that embraces imperfection, invites conversation, and makes every gathering feel vibrant and joyful.”

• Trento extending dining table, £1,439.99 from Oak Furnitureland – buy here
• Belgrave natural oak sideboard, £619.99 from Oak Furnitureland – buy here

What were the Christmas decorating trends in 2024?

Need reminding of what was trending last year? Allow us to explore the trends…

Research from Lights4fun had shown that tradition wins it for Christmas as 40% of Brits named traditional Victorian as their favourite Christmas decorating trend.

Sparkles and glitter were a close second for almost 20% of respondents, followed by winter wonderland.

The research also suggested that 50% have more than one tree in their house, with almost 18% of respondents having more than 3!

Christmas decorating trend: Victorian traditional

Think Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, garlands and wreaths, warm lights and plenty of reds, golds and greens.

This quintessential Christmas style never disappears, it’s so versatile that it can be tweaked to be more contemporary, or traditional depending on the preference.

It works beautifully in any home, but a Victorian Christmas decoration scheme would be stunning in a period house.

Like stepping back in time into the magic of Christmas long ago.

Above photo by Oliver Perrott. Recreate the look with these products from Lights4fun

• Osby Star Window Light Duo, £34.99 – buy here
• 1.9m Mushroom LED String Lights, £7.99 – buy here
• 3 Clear Glass Fairy Light Orbs, £39.99 – buy here
• Toadstool TruGlow® Candle £9.99 – buy here
• 1.8m Winter Woodland Felt Garland, £16.99 – buy here

A cosy Christmas

Creating a cosy and comforting home has been at the top of the interiors agenda this year, and there’s no surprise that this applies in a big way to Christmas décor.

You’ll see plenty of warm colours, including traditional red, oranges and brown tones, and warm lighting, candles and comforting textures.

• Home for Christmas stocking, £21.50 from Sophie Allport – buy here

Disco Inferno

If traditional Christmas isn’t your vibe, this exciting powerful disco décor scheme could be the one for you.

It’s bold and commands attention, and it’s perfect if you’re hosting lots of parties over the festive season.

We love the vibe and will definitely be recreating it for kitchen discos throughout the Christmas festivities.

Recreate disco inferno in your home with these products:

• Silver Disco Ball, £10 – buy here
• Pink Disco Ball, £10 – buy here
• Rainbow Disco Ball, £15 – buy here
• Silver disco Mushroom, £20 – buy here

Rebalanced Living

If disco inferno and overloading on maximalist decorations isn’t your thing, you might be more interested in a more discrete theme for your Christmas décor this year.

Think handmade paper decorations, natural colours and a clean theme.

This can spread throughout your home into tablescapes, your hallway and of course, the Christmas tree itself!

Inspired by this set up? Shop the look with these product picks from Layered Lounge:

• Gold Dot White Paper Star from, £19 – buy here
• Extra Large Concertina White Paper Bauble, £42 – buy here
• Set of 3 White Ceramic Detailed Tealight Holder, £45 – buy here

On the other end of the scale, embrace your home’s history with a heritage-inspired scheme.

Think decorative detailing, period character baubles and rich colours that recall the decadence of a Victorian London townhouse.

Christmas decorating trend: black and gold

The main part of Christmas for many of us is the big festive feast that comes with it.

Whether you have a traditional turkey dinner, or a different kind of offering, your table set up has to be spectacular.

We love this classic black and gold theme with eye-catching ceiling decorations and simplistic tableware.

• Shop the roomset at Covet House

Sugar and Spice

If there’s a single colour trend that’s dominating Christmas 2024, it’s soft pink.

The style this year sees this blush colour combined with darker tones.

We love the twist on the traditional red and green and can’t wait to wow our guests with the new spin on festive decorations.

This stylish set up from iconic British brand, John Lewis, has us ready to run up to the loft to get the decorations down and out to our nearest store to top up our stock with pinks.

Shop the sugar and spice look with these best buys from John Lewis:

• Sugar and Spice Snow Village Snow Globe, £25 – buy here
• Sugar and Spice Glass Baubles (box of 42) – buy here
• Sugar and Spice LED Glass tree, £20 – buy here

Colour kitsch

May your days be merry and bright with this colourful kitsch scheme this Christmas.

It’s vibrant and hopeful, and that’s exactly the vibe many of us want to be heading into the New Year with.

Colourful kitsch isn’t just about your living room though, it’s about spreading it throughout your home.

Be it your kitchen, your outdoor lights and even your bedroom, bring the colourful Christmas vibe and positive energy, to your entire abode.

Shop the colourful kitsch look from Wayfair with the products below:

• Lighted Artificial Christmas Tree, £159.99 – buy here
• Zack Tub Chair, £159.99 – buy here
• Antero Looped/Hooked Blue/Pink Rug, £138.99 – buy here
• Square Scatter Cushion Cushion, £9.60 – buy here

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