Trending Christmas Décor 2022
Neutrals and Greenery
If you love understated elegance with a rustic edge, then this Christmas 2022 trend might be for you. Neutral colours and tones, combined with natural woodland greenery, are expected to be very popular this season. The theme focuses on finding beauty in the simple things and, after years of everything being, well, just a bit too much, it could provide the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life!
With neutral colours being as popular as they are, it is no surprise that we have found them prevalent in Christmas décor this year. These colours pair beautifully with the fresh green of a Christmas tree or wreath to create a nature-inspired and rustic sanctuary to curl up in this winter. Neutral colours such as burnt orange, warm cream and taupe brown, despite being traditionally autumnal colours, provide a warm and cosy feeling that we absolutely adore on cold winter nights!
To create this oasis of calm during arguably the most stressful time of the year, grab yourself some nature-inspired baubles and go big on greenery!
Don’t be afraid to get a little rustic and bring the outside in. If you wish to add some more pops of these stunning colours throughout your home, then throws, pillows, blankets and even stained-glass decor can provide that subtle burst of colour that brings it all together.
Colour Filled Christmas
If neutrals and simplicity aren’t your thing, then how about a colour-filled Christmas? A Christmas full of bright and beautiful colours, where more is more! Tinsel, sparkles, and rainbow baubles galore. You may find a colourful Christmas suits your style if you have a creative eye and like pushing the boundaries.
With minimalism taking a bit of a back seat this year, maximalism has taken its place. Unable to choose between two different colour themes? Simply do both. A colour-filled Christmas gives you the ultimate control and allows you to break all the rules. Fancy a coloured tree instead of the traditional green? Go for it. Bright neon lights? Pile them on. Make Christmas your own. You deserve to make all your Christmas wishes come true, no matter how outrageous. The sky is the limit.
Sugarplum
The sugarplum aesthetic is all about keeping the Christmas magic alive and revelling in it throughout the Christmas season. Like ‘A Colour Filled Christmas’, it is quite non-traditional despite being inspired by the sugar plum fairy in the classic tale of ‘The Nutcracker’ composed by Tchaikovsky in 1892.
The sugar plum fairy aesthetic is often associated with glitz and glamour, as well as elegance and varying shades of pink. To make your home feel like your very own sugarplum palace and recapture the wonder of your youth, pay attention to the little things - candles, lanterns, blankets, coloured glassware, stockings and centrepieces.
“...snug in their beds, while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.”
Here are some ideas to inspire your sugarplum Christmas creativity:
Combine pink, white and silver decorations on a white-flocked Christmas tree
Display a cosy, snowy, illuminated village scene created with elegant china miniature buildings
Adorn the front door with sparkling wreaths featuring blush pink flowers and delicate greenery
Accessorise a room with ‘magical’ ornaments inspired by the classic tale
Traditional
There may be new ideas and visions making their way into Christmas décor this year. However, this does not mean that tradition is out. As a matter of fact, many people are leaning towards a traditional Christmas after such a hectic and unpredictable time.
Having a traditional Christmas is the perfect way to reset, letting the nostalgia wash over you as you enjoy quality time with your loved ones; reliving old and treasured memories as you make new ones.
When you think of a traditional Christmas, what do you think of? Do you think of endless lights on the mantle above a roaring fire? Maybe the angel or star on top of the tree? Or is it your favourite pair of red plaid pyjamas?
Well, be prepared to welcome all these staples back if you’re planning on having a traditional Christmas this year. Bring out the red and gold baubles and the beaded garlands, as you enjoy the smell of gingerbread and mulled wine throughout your home.
To really achieve the traditional Christmas aesthetic, be prepared to dust off your nativity scene and light the advent candles, it’s the little things that will make it simply perfect.
sustainability
Arguably, the biggest ‘trend’ this year is the underlying theme of sustainability and the importance of being eco-friendly and sustainable, wherever we can. This year many people are focusing on being more eco-conscious about their celebrations, mainly by making small swaps to things that are just as festive, but less damaging to the planet.
Below are the 2 most popular swaps people have made this year.
Christmas Trees - The trend of accessorising a room with plants, sometimes referred to as ‘bringing the outside in’, remains as popular as ever. Thus, investing in a real, sustainably grown Christmas tree, rather than an artificial alternative, is high on the festive wish list. If you want to go a step further you could even rent a Christmas tree that can be sent back and replanted. Not only are real Christmas trees better for the environment, helping to fight climate change, but they also smell phenomenal and can be great fun to pick out. The quest to find the perfect tree is one that brings the whole family to together, searching for the perfect specimen amongst a field of possibilities.
“the most sustainable christmas tree, kind to people kind to planet”
Wrapping Paper - Reducing the amount of wrapping paper that ends up in landfill is an obvious target for the environmentally conscious. Instead, of the printed double-layered paper, perhaps consider swapping it for something more eco-friendly, such as brown paper. Although this may initially seem less exciting, it can easily be spruced up with ribbon, stickers, or stamps. If this is too plain for your taste, old newspapers, music sheets or book pages could provide a unique vintage vibe. Alternatively, reusable gift-wrapping solutions such as beeswax wraps, old linen cloths or reusable fabric bags/pouches could be a good option for you.