Bonus: We’ve included lighting tips to make your Christmas decorations really shine.
Finish with a simpleDIY basket tree collar.
The real star of the show, though?
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A foldedkraft paper starcoated in gold leaf.
Usechunky outdoor lightsto give this woodsy Christmas tree theme an authentic look.
Retro Christmas Tree
Take a cue from holidays past for this year’s Christmas tree theme.
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Red ribbon garland, pinecone stars, and woodland creature ornaments make for a rustic scheme.
Gold Christmas Tree
Want to make a statement this year?
Go for a glitzy gold Christmas tree theme.
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Add a Moravian star tree topper for the finishing touch.
Collected Memories Christmas Tree
Spend time reflecting with acollected memoriesChristmas tree theme.
Worried you missed a spot?
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Step back from the Christmas tree and look at it with your eyes crossed.
Where you see dark holes, rearrange Christmas lights, and fill in voids.
Glowing jewel tones are used throughout the ornaments but are the most impressive in the giant bow tree topper.
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Mixing in soft white bird Christmas decorations is a personal touch that highlights what this homeowner loves.
Round out the look with colorful glass ball ornaments in a variety of coordinating hues.
A unique and eye-catchingtree topperis the perfect final touch for this Christmas tree theme.
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Thin out branches before decorating to give each light and ornament more presence.
Floral Christmas Tree
Start withfaux flowersfor a sweet-as-can-be Christmas look.
We love the floral Christmas tree trend.
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Ornaments include traditional bulbs inpastel colors.
Use a flocked tree so the colors of the flowers stand out.
Family Christmas Tree
Celebrate the ones you love most with asentimental Christmas treetheme.
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Create handmade ornaments with your children’s silhouettes and hang them on a fresh evergreen tree.
it’s possible for you to even addDIY handprint ornamentsfor an extra special touch.
Keep the rest of the Christmas decorations simple in shades of white and gray.
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Mix-and-Match Christmas Tree
The best part about Christmas tree theme ideas?
There are no rules!
Avoid a busy look with a simple festive ribbon, topper, andChristmas tree skirt.
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Art projects, sentimental items, and fun colors make up this tree.
Want an unexpected touch?
Place the tree in arustic basketinstead of the usual Christmas tree skirt.
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Candy-Coated Christmas Tree
Need a fun kid’s Christmas tree theme?
This fununicorn-thememini tree is the perfect fit!
Decorate a mini white Christmas tree with candy ornaments and a handmade unicorn.
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Give it a little sparkle withshimmery tinselor garland.
Glitter Christmas Tree
Instead of the expected green tree, go for a fun tinsel tree.
Thistabletop Christmas treesparkles in a simply-designed living room.
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Decorate yours with mini glass globe ornaments in a variety of shades.
Coastal Christmas Tree
Embrace a warm-weather spiriteven if temps are more"brrrr"than beachy.
Starfish, seashells, and othercoastal-themeornaments adorn this coastal Christmas tree for a cheery and fun look.
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Add some personalization by hanging monograms.
Colorful Christmas Tree
Choose a fun pop of color to guide your Christmas tree theme.
If your home has an accent color, try mirroring it in your ornament choices.
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Here,pink contrastswith snowy white Christmas tree decorations for a chill look that nicely complements existing decor.
Sparkly Jewel Tone Christmas Tree
Create a tree that’s luminous but serene.
Christmas tree ribbon in a variety ofjewel tonesprovides rich-looking color, while silver glitter ornaments add sparkle.
The result is a sophisticated Christmas tree that quietly shines.
Print black-and-white or sepia-tone photos and glue them atop plain paper shipping tags.
The rest of the decorated Christmas tree is simple, keeping the focus on the photos.
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White-on-White Christmas Tree
The retro white Christmas tree has returned!
Go for an all-white artificial tree and stick to only silver and white Christmas tree decorations.
Gilded Gold Christmas Tree
Get the metallic look by adding nothing but gold to your Christmas tree.
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First, lay all the decorations on a drop cloth and spray with glitter paint.
Let dry before hanging, and you’re golden.
Fits Right In Tree
An easy way to bring the room together while still feeling festive?
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Carry the room’s color scheme and textures into the tree.
Fill the boughs with small apples, kumquats, and vintage-style ornaments.
Pick lights in a color that matches your primary ornaments (in this case, orange).
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That way, they enhance thecolor schemerather than draw away from it.
Who saysneutral Christmas decorationscan’t stand out?
Drenched in golden, copper, bronze, and cream-color hues, this twinkly tree boasts traditional Christmas beauty.
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Light each section separately.
Dare to be different!
Red-and-Gold Christmas Tree
A burlap garland and homemade accents give this traditional red-and-gold Christmas tree theme gusto.
Bold Christmas Tree
Three colors star on this creative Christmas tree.
Start with a naturalwood bead garland.
Add Christmas decorations in shades of red and black for maximum impact.
We love the look of handmade chalkboard ornaments.
Paper Stars Christmas Tree
This Christmas tree is an all-star!
Multicolor Christmas lights and a printed ribbon tree topper add more color to this easily crafted Christmas tree theme.
Delicate crafted butterflies with sparkly gold outlines, plastic gold candles, andsimple snowflake ornamentsfill in the gaps.
Top the tree with an oversized, elaborate red-and-gold bow with fluttering tails.
Blue-and-White Christmas Tree
A little snowman must have worked hard on this blue-and-white Christmas tree theme idea.
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Use Christmas lights all of the same wattage.
This will prevent power surges and prolong the life of the bulbs.
The all-American look adapts well to December or July!
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Black-and-White Silhouette Christmas Tree
Use old-fashionedframed silhouettesin a fresh, updated waylike a Christmas tree theme.
Wire the skates sturdily to the trunk and space them evenly to balance the tree.
Outfit a standard Christmas tree with glittering starfish andsimple green flowersto remind you of the warmer days to come.
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Manual and motorized coils that are specifically made to store Christmas tree lights are another option for storing lights.
Little Presents Christmas Tree
Who says presents have to go under the tree?
With this simple gift-box ornaments Christmas tree theme, there areplenty of presentsto go around.
For an extra surprise on Christmas morning, use one of the ornaments for a small Christmas gift.
These miniature houses are reproductions of ornaments made in the 1920s and 1930s.
Some of these ornaments include an opening in the back for tree lights, illuminating the village.
Green Christmas tree lights add subtlety to a holiday evergreen.
Decorate with green and silver ornament balls to complete the look.
Family Heritage Christmas Tree
Decorate with a Christmas tree theme to reflect your family heritage.
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For a bold look on your Christmas tree, try decorating with bigger lights.
Then sprinkle crystal snow over the cotton.
Take it one step further by layering it atop yourChristmas tree collar.
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Fill in the gaps with kid-approvedcandy canesfor a sweet finish!
They make a striking minimalist statement and allow your Christmas decorations to shine.
Decorate it with a mix ofhandmade ornamentsand purchased baubles.
Frozen Tree
Here’s a Christmas tree theme that even Elsa would approve of.
A white fur Christmas tree skirt is the perfect snowy finish.
Plastic ornaments are painted a flat finish to knock down the glitz.
Handmade trimmings drenched in jubilant jewel tones set the stage for a timeless holiday scene.
Brass bells and doves with a slight patina complement the theme.
But here, a single color with neutral accents looks special.
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Even the brown gift wrap and woven tree ring offer deference to the hits of traditional red.
The tree sports just four elementspaper chains, iridescent balls, silver garland, andmarbled cutoutsbut still looks abundant.
The cutout ornaments were a DIY project that started with a $25 water-marbling kit from Michaels.
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A set of unadorned balsa wood cutouts ($22 for 80) were dipped into a water-marbling bath.
The more greenery, the merrier we feel!
Dried pomegranates and citrus add an Old World touch.
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DIY a classic evergreen wreath with thiseasy three-step project, or pick amore modern approachto traditional wreath designs.
We have56 ideas for wreathsto make, so there will be one you love.
However, ifbuying a wreathis simpler than making it yourself, that works for us.
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Decorate every part of your home for your most festive holiday ever.
And don’t forgetyour front doorwelcome guests with the warmest greeting you’re able to.
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