This season’s holiday style is a mix of lush natural charm, bold colors, nostalgic vibes, and playful maximalism. Decor experts and trend watchers say that many people are moving beyond the “all-matchy” department-store look — instead leaning into personality, texture, color, and cozy tradition.

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Jewel Tones & Dramatic Color Palettes

• Rich jewel colors — like emerald, sapphire, ruby, burgundy, deep plum — are trending hard this year for a luxe, dramatic tree look. 

• These deeper hues offer a modern alternative to traditional red-and-green; paired with metallics (gold, bronze, brass) or velvet ribbons, they make the tree feel sophisticated and cozy. 

• Jewelry-tone trees tend to shine best when lighting is soft or slightly dim — this makes colors look richer rather than harsh.

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Oversized Bows — Tassels of Holiday Glam

• Big bows — particularly oversized ones in velvet, satin, organza, or patterned fabrics — are being used not just as toppers, but as bold decorative elements throughout the tree. 

• This “statement ribbon” look gives a rich, curated vibe — a simple way to upgrade a tree without needing dozens of ornaments. Bows are also popping up as garlands, paired with lights or baubles — perfect for a modern yet timeless holiday aesthetic. 

💡 Tip: For maximum effect, choose a fabric ribbon with texture (velvet, satin, wired fabric), and space bows evenly. Mixing one large topper bow with several mid-size bows around the tree gives balance and avoids a cluttered look.

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Lush Natural Green Trees & Earthy, Rustic Elements

• The “real tree” look remains hugely popular: full, realistic, natural-looking green trees are trending as the top pick this holiday season. 

• Many decorators are combining that natural base with earthy accents like pinecones, wooden ornaments, dried citrus, twigs, and rustic ribbons — making the whole setup feel cozy, grounded, and nature-inspired.

• This style often pairs well with warm white lights and minimal ornamentation for a “less is more” effect — but it also offers a beautiful base if you want to layer in bolder elements (like jewel-tone ornaments or oversized bows). 

💡 Tip: Use natural-looking trees (or real ones), and accent with textured items: burlap or linen ribbons, wooden ornaments, dried botanicals. Keep lights warm white for the coziest effect.

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Multiple Trees — Spread the Holiday Cheer Around Your Home

• Instead of just one “main” tree, more people are decorating multiple trees — a large statement tree in the living room, plus smaller or themed trees in bedrooms, kitchens, offices, or even bathrooms. 

• This approach lets each part of your home have its own festive personality — mix themes, colors, or vibes (e.g. elegant jewel-tone in main room, playful pastel or nostalgic in kids’ room). 

• Mini-trees also allow for creativity without clutter: they’re great for compact spaces and let you experiment with styles you might not do on the main tree. 

💡 Tip: Use the largest tree as your “signature” style, and smaller trees to add variety or thematic touches. Don’t worry if each looks different — the charm is in the diversity.

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90s & Nostalgic Christmas — Retro Lights, Mismatched Ornaments, Family Memories

• There’s a growing love for “retro-Christmas” — a return to the imperfect, homey, nostalgic feel of holiday trees from the 80s and 90s, with a little less polish and a lot more heart. 

• This trend embraces mismatched ornaments (hand-me-downs, homemade pieces, quirky finds), multicolored lights, tinsel or lametta, and a carefree, joy-first approach to decorating.

• For many, the nostalgia is the point: this style creates a warm, familiar atmosphere — the kind of tree that feels like home and sparks memories.

💡 Tip: Don’t overthink it. Mix old ornaments with new, add a few humorous or sentimental pieces, throw up multicolored lights (or classic C7/C9 bulbs), and let the tree be a celebration of memories.