Decorating Tips for Christmas Trees With a Theme

Best Theme, Decorating Colors, Design Style & Tree Lighting Ideas

Nov 5, 2009

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Christmas tree decorating themes are great fun. Start with an items list for decorating in the chosen theme, remembering the tree's location and the home's decor style.

A combination of old fashioned, homemade and collected ornaments from over the years is a wonderful way to decorate a Christmas tree. Well-worn seasonal decorations create a sense of warmth for everyone with their old fashioned traditional style. However, if a theme tree is more to what Christmas calls for this year, here are some simple guidelines with easy ideas for making that theme Christmas tree the talk of the holiday season.

Country Rustic Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Old Fashioned Traditional

strings of popcorn, strings of cranberries
gingerbread ornaments
sprigs of hollyberries
painted, wooden ornaments or simple homemade ornaments
ornaments should be in earthtone or natural country colors
a combination of amber and/or white lights to simulate candlelight

Note: Stay away from Christmas tree ornaments that glitter or shine

Santa's Workshop Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Delightfully Whimsical

Santa Claus and elf ornaments
reindeer and sleigh ornaments
small tools and mini paint brushes
mini ladders
mini stuffed felt or fabric bags representing toy sacks
candy canes representing the North Pole
miniature toy ornaments
colored lights

Note: Uncomplicated primary or secondary colors work best

Victorian Lady Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Old World Elegance

frosted or matte fruit ornaments
glass Christmas tree ornaments filled with potpourri
paper cornucopias filled with small flowers
cinnamon sticks tied with ribbons and lace
organza bags filled with potpourri or flower petals
silk roses
lace and ribbon ornaments
pearl or pearlescent garland or beads
white and/or amber lights to simulate candlelight

Note: Stay away from harsh colors; use shades of pink instead of red, cream instead of white

Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Modern Classic

various shades of blue with bright white ornaments
glittery silver and crystal ornaments
snowflake ornaments
silver tinsel garland
white and/or pale blue lights to simulate moonlight on snow

Note: Flickering lights work well with this theme

Traditional Elegance Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Rich but Understated

burgundy and dark green velvet or satin ornaments
gold and/or silver ornaments
pearl and/or crystal ornaments
gold beaded garland
burgundy velvet and/or dark green satin bows
mini white lights to brighten the darker colors

Note: Burgundy is preferred to Christmas red; blue ornaments do not suit this theme

Music Recital Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Whimsical for the Music Lover or Collector

any type of musical instrument, preferably realistically styled; any ornaments representing pianos or piano keys
sheet music scrolls
musical notes
homemade parchment ornaments with musical words like sonata, symphony and concerto or composer names like Bach, Beethoven or Mozart
mini chair ornaments of any style
white or colored lights according to taste

Note: White lights will have a classic look; colored lights are more whimsical

Favorite Color Christmas Tree Theme

Style: Whimsical or Elegant (Depending on Decorations Chosen) and/or Specific to Home Decor

combination of ornaments and garland in a chosen color
lights in the chosen color to match

Notes: Adding silver or gold to the combination depends on the chosen color, i.e. gold garland or tinsel works with red and burgundy theme trees, silver garland or tinsel works with blue, green or pink theme trees

Decorating for the Holidays in a Theme Will Refresh the Season

Enjoy exploring other ideas by using these Christmas tree themes as a guideline. Wonderful Christmas displays are easy conversation starters for when guests arrive. Consider the style that works best with the decor of the home and let imagination take it from there.

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Holiday Traditions for Thanksgiving & Christmas

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How Kids Can Give Christmas Gifts From the Heart

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