Trees And Trends Christmas Tree Decorating

Wood dowel Christmas tree yarn ornaments

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Trim your tree in style this year with our picks for the top Christmas tree trends. From traditional to tabletop, we've picked our favorite styles for every home. Plus, get our must-have holiday decorating tips and easy DIY ideas.

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Dowel Christmas Tree

dowel christmas tree with bulb ornament decorations

Make your own Christmas tree with things from the hardware store! This DIY dowel tree is super easy to make and a great minimalist Christmas decoration. We trimmed this beautifully simple DIY Christmas tree with a collection of vintage ornaments. This handmade holiday decoration is the perfect way to celebrate the season. No water needed!

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Christmas Village Trees

christmas tree with ornaments

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Candy-Covered Trees

Small silver Christmas tree decorated with felt candy

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Ribbon candy isn't the only sweet thing on our Christmas trees this year; we love the way the bright felt candies make this tabletop tree really pop. Make your own felt candy ornaments specifically for the tree, or decorate the branches with the real stuff. Just be sure you don't eat it all before Christmas arrives!

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Pretty in Plaid

green silver and gold christmas tree decor

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Buffalo check isn't just for rustic Christmas decor. We're seeing plaid everywhere this season, and it's one of our favorite trends because it's so easy to incorporate into any decorating scheme. Pair a small-scale plaid with gold ornaments for an elegant holiday look, or incorporate a bold black and white buffalo check pattern into your farmhouse Christmas decor.

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Front Porch Christmas Trees

holiday door decorations

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This year, bring your Christmas tree outside and create a show-stopping holiday front porch. Top your planters with a small artificial Christmas tree and fill in with seasonal greenery. Finish the look with ball ornaments in a variety of sizes and holiday accents like wrapped gifts and candles.

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Tabletop Trees

Wood dowel Christmas tree yarn ornaments

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Add holiday flair to any room of the house with a small but festive tabletop tree. We love decorating with these smaller trees because you can commit to a theme you wouldn't necessarily want to use for your entire main tree. Use one of our tabletop tree-decorating ideas, or start sorting through your ornament boxes for inspiration.

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Retro Christmas Trees

white christmas tree and presents

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Bright ornaments and pastel colors are right at home on this retro-inspired tree. The faux white flocked tree is the perfect background for vintage (or vintage-inspired!) ornaments. For the ultimate show-stopping look, wrap your packages in coordinating colors.

Related: Why We Love Target's Vintage-Inspired Ornaments

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Black Christmas Trees

Black Christmas Tree with Black, Silver, and Gold Ornaments

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Flocked Christmas Tree

flocked Christmas tree

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Yes, flocked trees are back again. We love the nostalgic feel and wintery appearance of a flocked tree. Don't rush out and buy one, we'll show you how to flock a tree or other greenery for a sparkling snow-covered appearance.

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Floral Christmas Trees

gray armchair next to christmas tree decorated with flowers

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With the bold colors and bright florals, the floral Christmas tree trend is here to stay—and we're thrilled about it. To create the look, decorate your Christmas tree with ornaments and garlands as normal, then add in faux florals wherever possible. Since faux flowers can be expensive, we recommend watching for sales year-round so you can stock up in time to trim the tree.

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Evergreen Wall Tree

Decorating in a small space? Skip the oversized Christmas tree and display one on the wall instead! This DIY garland tree is made with evergreen garland and red and green ball ornaments ($25, Target). Customize your tree to fit your space and get our must-have tips for hanging it on your wall.

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Bottle Brush Trees

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Unicorn Trees

unicorn ornament on mini tree

Get creative with your Christmas theme this year. Start with a white artificial tree and add nontraditional colors like pink and blue to transform it into a unicorn Christmas tree complete with a magically-easy DIY unicorn ornament.

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Miniature Trees

Tabletop Christmas Tree

This year, think small. Choose miniature Christmas trees for a touch of holiday cheer anywhere! We love the versatility of a mini Christmas tree. They're perfect for small-space Christmas decorating or if you want to add a touch of holiday cheer to multiple rooms in your house.

Related: 29 Colorful Tabletop Christmas Trees

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Layered Christmas Tree Lights

hanging christmas lights on tree

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Succulent Christmas Tree

succulent tree craft

This gorgeous DIY succulent tree is a fresh and fun take on Christmas decor. Spruces and firs aren't the only Christmas trees this year. We're using succulents to showcase this season's spirit. This DIY tabletop tree makes the perfect holiday centerpiece.

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Cake Pop Tree

cake pop christmas tree

This delicious cake pop tree is about to be your new favorite holiday party food. Watch our simple video to see how to add homemade cake pops to a simple tree form to make the tastiest tree you've ever decorated. Plus, get our favorite cake pop recipe!

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Upside-down Christmas trees

Vickerman Silver Upside Down Tree

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A traditional evergreen Christmas tree never goes out of style, but this topsy-turvy trend has us rethinking our holiday decor. Upside-down Christmas trees are easy to integrate into holiday decor, and with these tips, you'll be hanging an inverted tree this year.

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