What happened to the full, perfectly symmetrical Christmas trees that you see in films like Home Alone or National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? We're not saying this newest Christmas tree trend is a bad thing, but it's definitely different. Get ready to see stores lined with faux trees that look a bit more lopsided than you're used to.
Actually, these sparse trees are more traditional than American Christmas lovers. Interior designer Jennifer Derry explained to House Beautiful. 'If you're looking for a more traditional feel this Christmas, the Nordmann Fir is still hugely popular across the UK and Europe. Its even shape and somewhat sparse branches have graced British homes for decades and will bring an authentic, nostalgic feel to your home."
If you thought asymmetrical trees were sparse, get a hold of these LED twig trees. It's basically A Charlie Brown Christmas come to life. And who doesn't love Charlie Brown? Like most Christmas trees, they come in many different varieties in size, color, and material. You can even collect twigs yourself and make them into a simple DIY centerpiece!
The LED twig trend technically started last year but it's refusing to give up the spotlight for 2021. And people are choosing to keep their dinky little twinkle trees up all year round! Mostly we've seen them on the smaller side to fill in the sparse areas of your home (ironic, right?).
At first glance, capiz shells don't sound like the most Christmas-y material for holiday decorating but before you blow a fuse, hear us out. People who dwell in coastal towns already know the wonders of these beautiful little shells, and the trend is finally spreading across the nation. When paired with other silver and white decor, they actually blend right in!
Originating from windowpane oysters, capiz shells are becoming a worldwide Christmas phenomenon, not just in the states. Designer Jennifer Derry sang the praises of capiz to House Beautiful, writing, "Thanks to their pearly white appearance, they will be perfect for this year's festive season, delicately replicating the white snow of Christmas with a warmer, softer feel."
DIY Christmas decor is nothing new but the sheer popularity of making your own decorations has skyrocketed since last Christmas. Perhaps this newfound craftiness is a result of everyone being stuck inside for so long... No matter the reason, we're ecstatic to try out all the shiny and new Pinterest DIYs flooding the internet.
From fiber crafts to dollar store hacks, families are banding together to make their decor from scratch. Who needs to buy a new stocking when you can crochet or knit one in any pattern you want? As for ornaments, they're the most popular DIY of the season. You can string basically anything up onto the tree and call it festive.
Red and green are the classic Christmas colors and will never go out of style. But once people grew bored with this color scheme, the switched to metallics, like gold and silver. But even those basic metallics are a bit overdone at this point. Don't get us wrong, we're not giving these hues the boot, but what about switching it up with some berry tones?
Raspberry, grape, and plum are the top three berry tones of the season. James Cunningham from Good Housekeeping noted that "burnished berry tones" and similar earthy colors will soon be considered as classic as red and green. Because we all have tons of gold Christmas decor already, he advises pairing “shades of raspberry, plum and grape with décor that features gold detailing. It’s a dramatic, sophisticated look that’s a move on from the classic red and gold.”
