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Choosing a Christmas tree theme truly sets the tone for the holiday season ahead. A centrepiece of festive celebrations, the Christmas tree is a visual statement that captures the attention of friends, family and little ones alike. Your chosen theme helps to create a cohesive look and feel for the festive season. It also guides your choice of complementary Christmas decor, garlands and tablescaping.
Whether you are looking to go all out this year or add some smaller touches to your Christmas tree, this article will provide stylish decorating ideas and theme inspiration for the festive season ahead!
What Is A Christmas Tree Theme?
Perhaps you’ve grown up with a classic family Christmas tree full of childhood memories and aren’t sure where to start with your own. Whether you’re decorating for the first time or bringing your existing decorations together for a cohesive look, choosing a theme can help guide your decisions.
A Christmas tree theme refers to the overarching look and feel of your Christmas tree decorations, garlands, tree toppers and tree skirts. Often described in one or two words, it encompasses the style inspiration and ambience the tree creates.
Popular themes include coastal, traditional, winter wonderland, bright and bold, pastel, Scandinavian, Hamptons, minimalist, botanical and metallic, though there are plenty more!
How To Choose A Christmas Tree Theme
There is no single right answer when choosing a Christmas tree theme. It’s a personal choice, reflecting your own sense of style and how your home is already decorated.
We recommend taking inspiration from the current styling elements in your home. Note down the shapes, colours and textures you are already drawn to and let these guide your festive styling this season. You can also go on Pinterest and start pinning pictures of Christmas tree decorations you like to see if you find a common theme. Take a look at the ornaments you already own, too. A favourite colour or treasured decoration can be your starting point.
Still stuck on ideas this year? Our in-house stylists have compiled three Christmas tree themes to get you feeling inspired to decorate this festive season.
The Traditional Christmas Tree Theme
Classic and chic, the traditional Christmas tree theme takes inspiration from the festive season’s go-to colours of red, green and gold. This style takes a warm and inviting approach to decorating, with rich shades and soft golden accents.
Featuring mismatched Christmas tree ornaments and decorations as well as nostalgic touches, this timeless look is a mainstay in many Australian homes throughout the festive season. Repeating a few colours across your baubles and other ornaments can help bring a varied collection together.
Popular colour schemes for a traditional tree include:
- Red, green and gold
- Red, white and gold
- Red and white
- Green, white and gold
Complete your traditional look with adorable decor, from leafy green garlands to Christmas gnomes, red accent cushions, green blankets and stylish string lights to tie the look together.
At Pillow Talk, our Joyful Christmas range was inspired by this traditional style. Filled with nostalgic novelty and Christmas classics, this range features a stylish selection of red, green and gold tree decorations to choose from. Whether you’re looking to refresh your tree or find the finishing touches, discover festive favourites in our curated collection.
The Coastal Christmas Tree Theme
Inspired by our coastal shores and laid-back lifestyle, the coastal Christmas tree theme features colours drawn from our natural surroundings, such as ocean blues and sandy whites. Pearlescent finishes, shimmering gold and natural materials such as wood and rattan complete the look.
Drawing on coastal design, this style embraces natural and breezy elements. Typically, wooden and white decorations are paired with a blue accent colour for an oceanic touch. This relaxed approach to decorating creates a look that feels stylish and right at home. Try balancing textured ornaments with a few shimmering baubles to add a festive finish.
Popular colour schemes for a coastal tree include:
- Blue, white and gold
- White and gold
- Blue, white and natural timber tones
Enhance your coastal Christmas tree decorations with complementary decor such as coastal reindeer decorations, white frosted mini trees and Christmas wreaths to create a consistent look and feel throughout the home.
At Pillow Talk, our Coastal Christmas themed collection celebrates life by the coast and complements this decorating style. Featuring stylish decorations, tree skirts, home decor and more, find the perfect pieces to complete your coastal decorating this Christmas.
The Enchanted Christmas Tree Theme
For the dreamers, the dazzlers and those who believe in a little Christmas magic, the Enchanted Christmas tree theme is made just for you. Think glistening sequins, beaded ornaments, delicate detailing and playful shapes—this enchanting look brings a fairytale feel to your festive styling.
These whimsical Christmas trees are all about charm and character. With a mix of intricate embellishments, sparkling finishes and unexpected details, your decorations will catch the light—and everyone’s eye. From glass baubles with a hint of shimmer to sweet characters and fanciful creatures, every ornament adds a little more wonder.
This is the perfect theme for the fashion-forward and those who love a little storybook magic and nostalgic charm. Popular colour combinations for a whimsical tree include:
- Blush pink, red and gold
- Pink and gold
- Soft rainbow—calm and colourful!
Find Festive Christmas Tree Theme Ideas To Suit Your Style
Whilst there are endless decorating styles and sources of inspiration to choose from, these three looks offer plenty of ideas to make your own. Whether you’re looking to style your whole family home or simply add some festive spirit to your apartment or small space, you can adapt your chosen colours and decorations to suit your home.
We hope these Christmas tree ideas have inspired you. If you decide to use some of the stylish decorations from our collection, be sure to tag us on Instagram @pillowtalkaustralia so we can see your festive styling too!
