Christmas decor this year is all about expressions of comfort with the use of bold colours, tactile textures, and a “collected-over-time” nostalgic feel. Forget any thoughts of minimalism this time. Christmas 2025 trends are going for a more lived-in less styled look. Fill your decorating with full on self-indulgent layers of personal and sentimental pieces.

Colour Trends: Heritage Hues & Deep Jewel Tones

Push over soft neutrals - this year is all about mood and meaning. Bring on those jewel tones of emerald, navy, ruby and sapphire paired with antique gold, brass and pewter metallic accents. These warm classics work well in both traditional and contemporary spaces.

woman's hand holding red, green, black, white plaid cup with lit christmas tree in back ground — Plaid Is The Thing!

It’s the big comeback decor star this year. The traditional red, green and white tartans for sure, and specifically the very beautiful Blackwatch green and navy plaid.

Sidenote: I attended private schools growing up and of course that meant wearing uniforms. Grades one to part of grade seven had me decked out in a Blackwatch kilt that I absolutely loved. Seeing it in this years decor trends hit a big nostalgic punch for me.

How To Use The Plaids

Wrap your tree in a plaid ribbon garland, layered with velvet bows in tones of the plaid you choose.
Place a few tartan throw pillows onto neutral sofas or benches for an instant nostalgic vibe.
Style your dining table with a pretty plaid table runner, crystal glassware, and brass accents for a polished look where old meets new.
Create a large plaid bow cluster as your tree topper.

Design Insight

Plaid anchors all the shine and sparkle in holiday decor with visual rhythm, a design principle in every room, with it’s masculine, steady warmth. In todays settings, plaid is the perfect link between design styles that says cozy yet sophisticated.

Velvet, Worn Metals, Wool - Textured Layers

Texture Rules!

Watch for matte ornaments paired with pewter and vintage brass metallics. Boucle, **velvet ribbons** and stockings can create points of depth that make you want to reach out for a touch.

Create Dimension

Layered ribbons of grosgrain, tartan and velvet - bows are everywhere this season
Wool throws laid casually on sofas or over dining chair backs
Candleholders aged with patina looking like favourites over years of Christmases past

Counteract the fast decor look with a mix of these intentional and collected materials for the perfect mix of old fashioned Christmas 2025 trends.

Nostalgia & Vintage Charm

Heritage inspired decor is a big part of this year’s holiday themed decor. It’s about celebrating those special memories that you can almost touch by surrounding yourself with your personal collection of traditional ornaments mixed with those special vintage finds. The perfect mix of that comfortable, lived-in style with historical elements to remind us of the past without feeling dated.

Key motifs:

Cherised old world ornaments mingling with new handmade pieces.
Antique inspired glass baubles in warm smoky colours or clear glass
Tartan ribbon accents tied around candle clusters or the rim of a favourite lamp shade
Bows of velvet or plaid adorning your tree, garland and wreaths

And yes —again, the show stopper here is Blackwatch plaid. Try it on toss cushions, Christmas stockings, or an entryway bench, to instantly set the nostalgic mood. Even the most modern house can whisper “heritage home” with just a few of these special touches.

Checklist 2025 Christmas Tree Trends

burnished metals, dark navy, rich deep reds, deep greens
touches of tartan and plaids
oversized ornaments of both high gloss and matte finishes
velvet reigns again bringing a touch of grand
pinecones, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, glass ornaments
toppers of vintage inspired bows instead of the traditional star
wool blanket layered at the tree base is both practical and elegant

Christmas 2025 Trends Takeaways

We’re craving the return of connection, warmth, heart, nostalgia, vintage, heritage. I think these reflect the troubled times our world is in right now. All of these things are well worth holding onto long after the celebrations are over and we pack away our seasonal treasures for another year.

Design points

natural greenery
patinaed brass
plaid
velvet

Christmas 2025 trends are not about perfection. As lovely and special as all the gift giving, sparkling lights and decor are, this year is about presence most of all.