Elegant Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than a bit of home decorating. Adorning your Christmas tree is one of the most joyous, nostalgic parts of the festive season. As the ultimate Christmas centrepiece, your tree sets the tone for the rest of your home.

Whether you’re struggling to make your tree as refined as it is festive, or you’re simply seeking some inspiration for curating a warm, glamorous feel, Homebase has you covered. We’ve put together five simple and elegant Christmas tree decorating ideas, to transform your home into the perfect, chic wonderland.

Festive opulence

Add some glamour to your tree with a touch of sparkle. Christmas is a magical time, so a few beaded embellishments will make the perfect accessory for your Christmas tree.

Introducing different textures and shapes, like embossed beading or reflective jewels, is a great way to break up more simple baubles or ornaments. Looking to incorporate more sophisticated glamour into your tree decorations? Choosing ornaments with a bit of iridescence or lustre is a great place to start. Try a ribbed jewel bauble in berry red or go big with a jewel stag ornament with shimmering silver antlers.

Feathery floral

We know floral may seem a bit too summery for the festive season, but it doesn’t always have to mean bright sunflowers or ditsy daisies. Instead, think wintery Christmas garlands and feathery floral wreaths.

Incorporating festive foliage into your Christmas decorations is all the rage, so why not extend this to dressing your Christmas tree? Shimmery glitter feathers, glass bird ornaments or coloured peacock feather baubles are perfect for sprucing up your tree.

Using faux feathers is also an easy and effective way to bring different textures and new dimensions, without making it feel chaotic. Try some feather inset baubles for a fresh and earthy vibe.

A golden moment

Gold is a great staple colour to add some shine and warmth to your Christmas tree decoration. Gold metallics are the perfect shades to bring a feel of refined glamour without overdoing the bling.

Want your Christmas tree to look natural and authentic, but with a splash of sparkle? Introducing a few muted gold decorations is an easy but effective way to achieve this look. When it comes to gold elegant tree decorating ideas, something as simple as a gold wire star decoration or gold glitter feather will effortlessly compliment the dark green hues of pine.

Cosy cottage style

Cottagecore is all about romanticising the traditional, rural aesthetic of the great British countryside and celebrating simple living. There’s no better time to embrace this cosy aesthetic than during the festive season.

You can bring cottagecore’s warmth, nostalgia and chicness to your Christmas tree by implementing some delicate ornaments. Try an iridescent hummingbird decoration or an ornately designed porcelain swan. Choosing pieces with a bit of lustre is another great way to add to this look and achieve a gilded glamour feel that is subtle but effective.

Even better, if your home already embodies the cottagecore trend, incorporating this vibe into your Christmas decorations is the perfect way to create cohesion with your décor.

Rosy pinks and berry reds

Despite popular belief, Christmas doesn’t have to be defined by the classic green and red decorations. While these colours may be the staple of festive fun, many other shades capture the magic of Christmas in an effortlessly elegant way.

Muted, rosy pinks are becoming a popular choice and are a fun way to decorate your tree this year. The pink shades also bring warm hues which, with a bit of added shimmer, nail the elegance brief.

Pair your pinks with some darker berry red and you have a gorgeously chic palette. These tones complement each other perfectly, so try a combo of berry and pink beaded baubles or go back to nature with a berry and pink garland or delicate pink butterfly decorations.

Those are some of our favourite elegant Christmas tree decorating ideas. You can shop the look with our Gilded Glamour trend collection online or in-store. If you’ve incorporated some of our tips into your festive decor, remember to share your Christmas home transformation at @Homebase_UK.