What’s Trending for Christmas 2025: Your Luxe-Meets-Homey Holiday

This year, holiday décor isn’t about one strict style - it’s about mixing the nostalgic, the natural and the slightly unexpected.

From warm candlelight and vintage ornaments to soft metallics, bold bows and nature-inspired touches, 2025 is all about personality, warmth and intentional style.

Here’s what’s on every festive mood board so far.

1. Nostalgia & Vintage Revival

Think classic Christmas magic - retro ornaments, bubble lights, mercury-glass baubles, even tinsel making a comeback.

Designers and décor lovers are leaning into the charm of “putz-house” nostalgia: warm lights, vintage glass, keepsakes, and décor that feels collected over years rather than bought in one go.

2. Soft Glows & Moody Lighting

Forget harsh LEDs - 2025 celebrates soft, warm ambience. Fairy lights in glass vases, dimmable candles and soft white-light strands set a cozy, cinematic mood that feels like a holiday movie night.

3. Mixed Textures, Mixed Metals & Natural Greenery

This season’s vibe? Layered and tactile. Velvet ribbons, faux-fur throws, brass or soft metallic ornaments, wooden décor, dried oranges or greenery — mixing textures and materials gives depth and a luxe-yet-welcoming feel.

Wreaths and garlands featuring mixed greenery - cedar, pine, eucalyptus, all add freshness and a bit of nature indoors.

4. “More Is More” Maximalist Magic

If minimalism ruled last decade, consider 2025 its stylish flip side. Designers are embracing abundance - full garlands, layered ornaments, statement décor pieces, and “all-in” festive tablescapes. The magic is in the layering, the richness and the joyful visual complexity.

5. Soft Colour Palettes & Pastel Holiday Hues

Beyond the conventional red-and-green lies a softer, dreamier palette. Pastel pinks, icy blues, muted neutrals, soft metallics and creamy whites give a gentle, modern twist to holiday styling - very pretty if you favour understated elegance over bold festive cheer.

6. Personal, Handmade & Repurposed Decor

This holiday season, authenticity wins. Think handmade ornaments, recycled ribbons, DIY wreaths - or upcycling décor you already own for a refreshed festive look. It’s less about buying new, more about imbuing your space with character and meaning.

7. Cosy Corners & Ambient Scenes (Not Just the Tree)

More and more homes are styling entire rooms, fireplaces, side tables, bookshelves - rather than focusing solely on the tree. Console tables dressed with candles and greenery, wreath-framed doorways, softly lit nooks, and cosy throws and cushions make the whole home feel holiday-ready.

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Use soft fairy lights, candles or warm LED lights to layer cosy light across corners, balconies or living rooms — perfect for winter evenings.

Mix textures — velvet runners, wood ornaments, metallic candle holders — to add depth and festive richness without going over the top.

Incorporate greenery: think eucalyptus, pine sprays, or faux branches if real ones are hard to find.

Play with colour: try muted pastels or soft metallics if traditional red/green feels too classic.

Add personal touches — handmade ornaments, recycled ribbons, photos or small keepsakes turned into décor — to make the space feel unique and meaningful.

Don’t limit décor to a tree; style shelves, coffee tables, dining tables, balconies — wherever you spend time most.

In 2025, holiday décor is no longer about copying a magazine spread. It’s about celebrating your home’s personality - mixing nostalgia, warmth, texture and soul. Whether you go full-on maximalism, soft neutral elegance or handmade charm, there’s space to make Christmas feel uniquely yours.