Christmas Decor Trends 2026

Decking the halls is one of our favourite things about the holidays, and 2026 is shaping up to be an interesting year, with nostalgia, rich colour, and a real love of texture all playing a part. Our buyers and stylists have been tracking the shift closely this season, and here's what's shaping the festive look, along with how to bring each trend into your own home.

2026 Christmas decor trends at a glance

Retro Nostalgia: the return of 80s and 90s-style tinsel, bold glass baubles, and personal, layered tree styling
Rich Jewel Tones: luxurious emerald, deep plum, and ruby red paired with warm golds
Sleek Monochrome: minimalist black, charcoal, and brushed gold for a modern, grown-up finish
Heirloom Tablescapes: tartan linens, gingham ribbon, brass candlesticks, and personalised place settings
Maximalist Outdoors: oversized yard figures, bright cluster lights, and statement inflatables

Retro and nostalgic Christmas decor: Tinsel, bold baubles and 90s magic

This year, we've seen a real surge in demand for retro-style decorating, with shoppers moving away from the more minimal trees of recent seasons in favour of something louder and more personal. Think plenty of tinsel, mismatched bright baubles, bright lights, and a more layered, less "matchy" approach to the tree overall.

Styling tip: work tinsel in after your baubles, rather than before, so you can use it to fill any remaining gaps and build up texture gradually rather than overloading the tree in one go. For an authentic 90s feel, mix warm white and multicoloured lights on the same tree rather than sticking to one tone.

Shop the look with our Candy Cane Carnival collection for bold, playful colour, or add extra tinsel and fun baubles to an existing tree for an easy retro refresh.

Timeless tones: Emerald, navy and burgundy paired with warm gold

At the other end of the festive spectrum, deeper, more traditional colour schemes are having a strong year too. Emerald and burgundy are true, everlasting classics, paired with warm metallics such as gold or brass for an elegant, elevated finish.

Styling tip: stick to warm white lights rather than cool white or multicoloured when working with traditional tones, as warm light brings out the depth of darker colours far better than a cooler light temperature. Layer two or three shades together (rather than just one) for a fuller look.

Our Timeless Christmas collection is built around exactly this kind of rich, traditional palette, making it easy to shop the whole look in one place.

Rustic charm: Soft greens and natural wood

Love the cosy, warming look of a crackling log burner over Christmas? You’re not alone. Soft greens paired with natural wood accents are a big hit this year, giving a more rustic take on the season. This look tends to work best with textured, natural materials over anything glossy or metallic.

Styling tip: layer different wood tones and textures, rather than sticking to one finish, pairing a light, pale wood with a darker, more rustic piece adds depth without looking mismatched. Real or faux greenery worked in alongside your baubles will also help ground the look.

Our Amber Charm collection captures this look, blending soothing greens and natural wood accents for cosy rustic charm this Christmas.

Heirloom tablescapes: Tartan, gingham and brass

It's not just trees getting a refresh this year - Christmas tables are getting jazzed up too. Tartan plaid continues to be a much-loved pattern for table linens, ribbons, and place settings, often paired with brass candlesticks and heirloom-style pieces for a vintage, homely feel. Gingham is also proving popular for a softer, slightly more playful take on the same aesthetic.

Styling tip: layer your table linens rather than using one pattern throughout, a tartan runner over a plain cream tablecloth, for example, gives the same heritage feel without overwhelming the table. Mixed brass and gold finishes on candlesticks and cutlery also work well together this year, rather than needing to match exactly.

Bring this into your own table setting with our table decorations collection, or add ribbon and bows to napkins for a simple, coordinated finishing touch.

Maximalist outdoors: Oversized figures, cluster lights and statement inflatables

Love it or hate it, outdoor decorating is going bold this year! Shoppers are moving away from single, understated displays in favour of vibrant colour combinations, retro-inspired inflatables, and multiple decorations that really catch the eye.

Styling tip: cluster your lights rather than spacing them evenly across a wider area, grouping warm white or multicoloured string lights around a doorway, tree, or single feature tends to have more visual impact than spreading the same number of lights thinly across the whole garden.

If you want to join in on the fun, our outdoor Christmas decorations collection has everything from statement inflatables to colourful string lights to help your garden shine this year.

Shop the trends

Drawn to a full retro overhaul? Fancy a traditional tree? Going full maximalist? Wherever you land on the scale, we’ve got plenty of ways to bring 2026's biggest Christmas trends into your home.