The Biggest Christmas Decor Trends of 2025 (and How to Bring Them Home)

The fairy lights are out, Mariah has defrosted, and you’ve started pretending that mulled wine counts as one of your five a day (it has oranges in it.) The festive season is officially back. But before you make the annual journey into the loft for the Christmas decorations, let’s talk about what Christmas looks like this year.

Spoiler: 2025 is serving more style, less chaos. Here are the biggest Christmas decor trends to bring home.

1. Noir (but make it festive)

Who said Christmas has to be red and green? This year’s biggest mood is deep, dark and dramatic. Think black velvet ribbons, navy ornaments, silver accents and flickering candlelight.

The look is part celestial, part old-Hollywood glam, and completely grown up. Try layering charcoal table linens, jet-black taper candles and metallic baubles around the dining table for a dinner setting that whispers “Great Gatsby” rather than “kids’ art project gone rogue.”

Style tip: Balance the darkness with soft textures. Think velvet cushions, faux fur throws, or anything that makes you want to hibernate with a glass of something festive. 

2. Scandi 2.0

Scandi isn’t new, but 2025’s version is softer and warmer. Less stark minimalism, more “I just made cinnamon buns from scratch” energy. The palette? Creams, oat tones, and honeyed woods, with gentle twinkles of copper or amber.

Think sheepskin rugs, a neutral-tone sofa, paper ornaments instead of plastic, and a tree that looks as if it’s been shipped in straight from Finland. Bonus points if you actually light real candles.

3. Vintage maximalism

For those who think Christmas is no time to be subtle, rejoice. Retro is back. We’re talking glass baubles that look like your nan’s, patterned ribbons, and mismatched ornaments collected over time.

It’s nostalgia with a touch of chaos, but in the best possible way. Pair old-school decorations with modern furniture and warm lighting for a look that feels layered, lived-in and comforting. 

4. Greenhouse glam

Indoor jungles aren’t going anywhere, but 2025’s take on biophilic Christmas is all about greenery with purpose. Forget plastic garlands. Real foliage like eucalyptus, ivy, pine, and rosemary is your new best friend.

Bundle it into wreaths, drape it across mantels, or weave it through your table runner. The result? A space that smells like Santa’s grotto and looks effortlessly curated. Add soft gold or white fairy lights to make everything twinkle like morning frost.

5. Colour pop revival

Minimalism had its moment. Now it’s time to have some fun again. Bold jewel tones are staging a comeback this year, think emerald, magenta, sapphire and amethyst. They’re rich, fun and look incredible under festive lighting.

Mix and match your colours with reckless abandon. Add glossy glassware, bright ribbons and statement candles, and a bold occasional chair to pull the whole look together. It’s dopamine decor, and we are so here for it.

6. Metallic mix

If in doubt, add shimmer. This trend is all about mixing metals, from brushed brass to antique silver and champagne gold. It’s grown-up sparkle that doesn’t feel like you’ve raided the craft aisle.

Layer different finishes for depth, and keep the rest of your palette pared-back. The trick is balance: one metallic accent feels random, three feels intentional, five feels like a spaceship. Choose wisely.

Go ahead, press play on the Christmas playlist, light that spiced candle, peruse Swyft Home here, and start decking your halls like you’re starring in your own holiday film.