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70 Gorgeous Ways to Elevate Your Christmas Tree This Year
Ornaments, color schemes, garland ideas and more.
David Tsay
Even if you try your best, picking a Christmas tree theme is always pretty hard. There are so many options to choose from. You can stick to a traditional yet elegant look with twinkling lights and ball ornaments or kick things up a notch with a modern white tree decked out in colorful velvet bows or faux white doves. And the fun doesn't stop there. You can easily upgrade a real or artificial tree with decorations like retro-inspired ornaments, candy or a collection of family photos. It's really your pick!
Make your celebration even more special this year by putting a little more thought into your Christmas tree theme. Here, we've rounded up the best Christmas tree ideas for every type of design lover. Take a look at this assortment of Christmas tree ideas for 2021 to find inspiration for ornaments, tree toppers and garland. You're guaranteed to enjoy decorating.
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Lightbox Countdown Tree
Finish your tree with a lightbox that counts down to the big day. Don't forget the presents!
SHOP LIGHTBOX
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Frosted Berry Tree
Leave it to HomeGoods Style Expert Jenny Reimold to amp up a flocked Christmas tree. Jenny boldly ditched the traditional star topper for a festive mix of berry branches and ball ornaments.
SHOP BERRY BRANCHES
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Sugar Plum Tree
Believe it or not, just about anything can be a Christmas tree ornament. For this sugar plum Christmas tree theme, HomeGoods Style expert Jenny Reimold tucked mini retro-inspired radios in between branches for an unexpected touch.
SHOP RETRO RADIOS
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Honeycomb Ornament Tree
Show off your crafty side by setting a mini tree on a trolley and dressing it up in colorful honeycomb paper ornaments. Finish the look with pom-pom garland.
SHOP HONEYCOMB ORNAMENTS
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DIY Yarn Tree
Fill an empty wall or hallway with a tree that's made of yarn. Invite your kids to join in on the fun by decorating it with paper circle ornaments and felt.
SHOP YARN
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Flag Garland Tree
Trade basic green garland for a playful flag design featuring vibrant hues like pink and orange. To stay on theme, weave in ornaments boasting the same color palette.
SHOP FLAG GARLAND
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Modern White Tree
Here's the tree for those who really want to have some fun this Christmas. For this modern look, you'll need clear lights, colorful velvet bows for an ombré effect and an assortment of ball ornaments. Finish the tree with a plush white skirt and a Moravian star.
SHOP MINI BOWS
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Rustic Tree
All it takes to recreate this nature-inspired look are dried oranges, faux cranberries and pom-pom garland. Don't forget the straw basket, as opposed to a tree skirt.
SHOP WOODEN GARLAND
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Classic Christmas Tree
From nostalgic ornaments to tinsel and a gold star topper, you can't go wrong with a traditional Christmas tree.
SHOP TINSEL
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Farmhouse Christmas Tree
For a farmhouse vibe, set your tree in a galvanized tub and add a few vintage-looking price tags for an unexpected touch.
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Multicolored Tree
Put your love of maximalist decor on full display with a tree that's decked out in colorful ornaments, blue ribbons, and loads of warm lights.
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Minimalist Pre-Lit Tree
If you love nothing more than a subdued look, do away with ornaments and rely on mini lights for an elegant touch.
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Red and Green Plaid Ribbon Tree
Have some plaid ribbon left over from gift-wrapping? There's no reason why you shouldn't use it to bring some personality to your tree.
SHOP RIBBON
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Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree
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Front Porch Christmas Tree
Who says Christmas trees are just for inside? Spread the holiday cheer by decorating a tree to live on your front porch.
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Mini Snowman Tree
If this year's Christmas celebration needs to be a hit with kids, dress up a mini tree with adorable snowman ornaments.
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White Christmas Tree
Take a snow-flocked white Christmas tree to the next level with white butterflies and metallic ball ornaments.
SHOP BUTTERFLIES
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Vintage Mini Tree
Cover the unsightly base of an artificial Christmas tree by placing it in an antique candy box or toy chest.
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Red Floral Christmas Tree
Give your ornament collection a break this year and go for this stunning tree look, featuring striking red flowers.
SHOP ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS
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Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
If the Peanuts movie taught us anything, it's that you don't need a big over-the-top spruce to find the "true meaning of Christmas." If your prefer a minimalist Christmas decorating vibe, opt for a simple faux tree decorated with a handful of colorful ornaments.
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Frosted Pinecone Tree
Make a statement by pairing white-washed pinecones with a mix of artificial bird ornaments.
SHOP FROSTED PINECONES
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Photo Tag Tree
Looking for a way to play up the true meaning of Christmas? Glue your best family photos to the back of gift tags for a sentimental touch.
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Candy-Covered Tree
Forget the candy dishes: Make your house even sweeter by decorating your Christmas tree with sugar-themed garland and ornaments (real candy ribbon included!).
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Elegant White Snow Tree
For an understated (but totally glamorous) option, spruce up a snow-covered pine with white doves, twinkle lights, and gold baubles.
RELATED: 14 Best White Christmas Trees
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Winter Wonderland Tree
Since your mantle is already covered with your extensive Santa Claus collection, use your beloved Christmas village as a makeshift tree skirt — but you'll probably need to move it out of the way before Santa unloads the presents.
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Pink and Red Tree
Even big baubles deserve a spot on this slim tree. Add color (and cheer!) to this otherwise neutral display with red, pink, and teal ornaments.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed »
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Vintage Ribbon Tree
Finally, this tree gives Dad an excuse to show off his prized possessions: his bowling ribbons from decades ago.
SHOP RIBBONS
Amanda Garrity Associate Lifestyle Editor As the Associate Lifestyle Editor for GoodHousekeeping.com, Amanda oversees gift guides and covers home, holidays, food, and other lifestyle news.
Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers decorating ideas, home tours, gift guides and more.
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Bring Me a Christmas Tree Already Decorated
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