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Christmas Tree Themes: 5 Ways to Style Your Tree This Year
SEPT 23|5 min read
The tree sets the tone for the whole season. Here are the ones we're loving, and the ornaments to bring each one home.
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Nothing sets the scene for Christmas quite like a beautifully decorated tree. From classic evergreens dressed in nostalgic ornaments to playful pink pines and shimmering gold statements, there's no shortage of ways to make the festive season your own. Whether your style leans towards understated elegance or a more-is-more approach, it's the thoughtful details, treasured decorations and unexpected touches that make a Christmas tree feel truly special.
Looking for a little festive inspiration? Discover five Christmas tree decorating themes we're loving this year, with styling ideas and favourite finds from our latest collection of Christmas decorations and ornaments to help bring each look to life.
Traditional and terrific classic tree
There's something undeniably special about a traditional Christmas tree. The familiar glow of twinkling lights, the timeless combination of red, green and gold, and treasured ornaments that find their way back onto the branches year after year. Our Pine Cashmere LED Green Christmas Tree captures that nostalgic charm with its full, lush silhouette and built-in LED lights, making it effortless to create a beautifully classic Christmas setting. Crown your tree with a favourite sparkling topper, then loosely weave the Christmas Village Holly Felt Garland through the branches for a playful finishing touch. Introduce a little nostalgic charm with standout pieces from our Christmas Village collection, including the Vintage Glass Santa, Stocking and Gingerbread Man. Add a touch of woodland whimsy with delicate bird ornaments or nestle felted friends like the Koala and Holly Mouse among the lower branches, ready for little ones to discover, and give the Christmas Village Heirloom Ceramic Bauble pride of place at eye level. Finish with red and white Candy Stripe Baubles to bring the whole look together.
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Golden Glamour
For a glamorous take on Christmas decorating, the Gilded Pine Gold Christmas Tree brings a touch of understated opulence to the festive season. Its gilded branches and warm white LED lights create a beautiful evening glow, striking a balance between contemporary elegance and timeless Christmas charm.
With a tree this striking, a considered approach to decorating works best. Keep the colour palette restrained and let texture take centre stage. Begin with the Luxe Pearl Bow Tree Topper and loosely drape the Luxe silver sequin Garland through the branches. Layer champagne gold Luxe Vintage Glass Baubles with the white Luxe Pearl Baubles for a soft, luminous finish. Introduce depth with chocolate-toned Luxe Vintage Glass Lattice Baubles, a contrasting Luxe Velvet Pearl Bow in black and a few Vintage Glass Frosted decorations in blush pink to soften the metallic tones.
Complete the look with a tree skirt and beautifully wrapped gifts in complementary shades for a festive setting that feels effortlessly elegant.
Luxe Christmas Tree Elegance
Create a truly luxurious festive setting with the Deluxe Pine Tree LED Green Christmas Tree, a stunning tree that brings timeless Christmas style into your home. With lifelike pine branches and 7,800 warm white LED lights woven throughout, it creates a soft, inviting glow. Available in 7ft and 8ft heights, it's perfectly suited to taking pride of place in the living room or making an impression in a larger, open-plan space. When it comes to decorating, embrace a refined palette of champagne gold, silver and pearl. Begin with the Luxe Pearl Bow Tree Topper, then arrange the Luxe Crystal Heart, Crystal Jewel Bow and Luxe Crystal Bauble among the branches, positioning them to catch and reflect the light. Layer in champagne gold Luxe Bronze Vintage Glass Baubles and the Luxe Golden Pearl Bauble for added warmth and texture. For the finishing touches, introduce the delicate Luxe Icicle Ornament Swirl and gold Luxe Vintage Glass Pinecone, before weaving in a few white Festive Stem Magnolia Sprays to bring softness and dimension to the overall look.
Pretty in Pink Tree
Create a dreamy festive look with an enchanting pink Christmas tree that brings a touch of whimsy and fun to your celebrations. For those who prefer a playful twist on tradition, a pink Christmas tree makes a charming alternative to classic festive colours. The Whimsical Pine LED Pink Christmas Tree makes a statement with 300 warm white LED lights, while the Whimsical Pine LED Potted Christmas Tree brings the same signature Adairs pink to a petite 90cm silhouette, perfect for smaller spaces.
Layer in Macaroons and red and pink Candy Stripe Baubles, adding Crystal Candy Canes and Luxe Sequin Petal Baubles for a little extra sparkle. For a considered contrast, introduce touches of green with the Vintage Glass Speckle Hearts and Gem Studded Bauble, allowing the pink palette to take centre stage. Complete the look with a coordinating tree skirt for a festive display that's equal parts playful and polished.
Serene, Minimalist Christmas
Celebrate the beauty of simplicity with a minimalist Christmas tree theme that feels fresh, modern and festive without the fuss. The Honeycomb Festive Red & White Christmas Tree is a great alternative, bringing a classic red and white palette to a streamlined silhouette that suits contemporary homes, and even better - it effortlessly folds flat when the season's over. Potted Christmas trees sitting in a Santa pot offer a playful alternative to a traditional tree, perfect for smaller spaces or adding a little Christmas cheer to unexpected corners of the home.
Think beyond the floor when styling your Christmas tree. A coffee table, shelf or side table with a candle or two and a handful of Vintage Baubles nestled at the base for a modern Christmas look that proves less really can be more.
However you style it, the right theme turns a tree into the heart of your home for the season.
Explore the full range of trees, ornaments and decorations online or in store.
5 Tips When Choosing a Christmas Tree
1. Height
The average ceiling height in Australia is about 2.4m (or 8 feet), however this varies considerably based on the age and area of your home. With this in mind, we recommend you get out the measuring tape to confirm how much room you have for your tree. To make sure your tree doesn’t look crowded – and so that you have space for a topper – it's best to allow 30cm clearance from the ceiling. If you’re going for a showstopping tree topper, you may need to allow even more than that!
2. Depth
The size or diameter of a Christmas tree is the next most important factor to consider. Take a look at the space you're hoping to display your tree in and think about how much depth you have to play with. Trees come in wide and narrow styles, so a small space doesn’t mean no tree! You’ll want to keep at least 60cm between your tree and your furniture, to allow for a standard walkway width. We also recommend keeping your tree a few centimetres away from your walls to prevent bumps and scratches.
3. Style
The Christmas season doesn’t magically change the aesthetic of your home, so it’s key to make the style of your tree feel consistent. If you have a Scandi or minimalist space with lots of light colours and blonde woods, a coastal tree will look right at home. Alternatively, if your living room is very mid-century modern with rich tones, a traditional fir tree will look style appropriate. We love decorating trees with themes and colours that suit your home and spark joy.
4. Space
The room your tree lives in is also a factor to keep in mind. Living rooms suit grand, attention-grabbing trees, and look best stacked with beautifully wrapped presents. Entrance ways look best with tall, narrower trees, which will add a sense of height without taking up a lot of space. We also love adding miniature Christmas trees to little one’s bedrooms. Giving them a perfect place to display their Bluey baubles or hand-made macaroni ornaments, kids’ trees give them a chance to express their holiday spirit.
How to Choose Your Christmas Tree Theme
Start with the room your tree will live in. Living rooms suit grand, attention-grabbing trees stacked with wrapped presents, while entryways look best with a tall, narrow tree that adds height without taking up space.
Measure before you buy - allow around 30cm of clearance from the ceiling for your topper, and at least 60cm between your tree and furniture for an easy walkway. Then let your existing decor guide your theme: a Scandi or minimalist home with light colours and blonde woods suits a serene, pared-back tree, while a warmer, traditional living room calls for a classic red-and-gold fir.
Finally, think about how much time you want to spend decorating. A pre-lit LED tree (look for “LED” in the name) is ready to shine as soon as it's assembled, while a classic style suits anyone who loves gently draping their own lights.
Christmas Tree Themes: Colours to Try
Popular Christmas tree colour themes include Traditional Red and Green, Elegant Gold and White, Rustic Natural Tones and Whimsical Pink - though there's no shortage of ways to make a palette your own:
- Red and gold - the classic combination for a Traditional and Terrific Classic Tree.
- Blush pink, rose gold and champagne - soft and playful, perfect for a Pretty in Pink Tree.
- Soft white, silver and frosted gold - elegant and serene, ideal for the Magical Pine Christmas Tree.
- Neutral whites, greys and warm metallics - calm and considered, made for a Serene, Minimalist Christmas.
Whichever palette you choose, stick to two or three shades at most so your tree feels cohesive rather than cluttered.
What’s the trend for Christmas tree decorations this year?
This year, Christmas tree decorations are all about blending past favorites with fresh ideas. Many people are loving natural decorations made from things like wood and dried fruits. They not only look great but also bring that cozy holiday smell into homes. Some are choosing simple, one-colour themes for their trees, while others are going for a free-spirited boho look with earthy colours and handmade ornaments. Vintage decorations from years gone by are making a comeback, and we're also seeing trees that celebrate different cultures from around the world. While some are filling their trees with every ornament they can find for a lavish look, others are keeping things minimalistic and clean. A fun trend for families is ornaments that you can interact with or even make yourself. And with the environment in mind, many are choosing eco-friendly decorations, proving that sustainability can be festive too!
5. Classic or pre-lit?
One of the best Christmas innovations from the last few years is the pre-lit tree. Rather than messing about with a massive tangle of green wires (both when putting the tree up and when putting it away), our pre-lit trees feature fairy lights integrated into each branch. Just assemble the tree as normal and plug it in – it's ready to shine! You’ll know one of our trees come with lighting if “LED” appears in the title. This choice is ideal for anyone who craves convenience, but if you love the tradition of gently draping lights on your tree, you might prefer a classic style.
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