Deck the Halls on the Hill and Beyond with Holiday Decor 2025
Top Holiday & Christmas Decor Trends for 2025
This year's holiday decor is all about warmth, nostalgia, abundance, and personality — a big shift from recent minimalist or overly modern vibes. Designers and retailers agree: We're embracing "more is more" with cozy, collected looks that feel like a hug from holidays past. Here's what's hottest right now:
Ralph Lauren Christmas (Heritage Plaid & Cozy Cabin Aesthetic) The undisputed #1 trend exploding on TikTok and Pinterest. Think tartan plaids, leather accents, equestrian touches, evergreen garlands, velvet ribbons, and rustic luxury — like a ski lodge in Aspen or an English countryside manor. Layer plaids on trees, mantels, and tables for that "old money" timeless warmth.
Nostalgic & Vintage-Inspired Everything Vintage ornaments, colorful retro lights (goodbye cold LEDs, hello warm multi-colored or Tru-Tone C9 bulbs), heirloom-style figurines (ceramic Santas, rosy-cheeked reindeer), popcorn garlands, and '90s throwbacks. People are pulling out childhood decorations and mixing them with handmade touches like paper chains or dried oranges.
Maximalism Over Minimalism Go big and bold: Overloaded trees with every ornament you've ever owned, layered textures (velvet + wool + fur), glitter on everything, and "sculptural" trees packed with ribbons and picks. Jonathan Adler sums it up: "Holidays are not a time to hold back — add glitter to everything."
Handmade & Folksy Touches (Little Women/Scandi Cozy) Dried florals, paper snowflakes, embroidered pillows, and simple wooden decorations. A polished take on "grandmillennial" with Swedish-inspired restraint but lots of texture.
Nutcrackercore & Whimsical Accents Oversized nutcrackers, carousel motifs, food-shaped baubles (macarons, candy canes), and playful kitsch. Fun for families and a nod to ballet traditions.
Supersized & Statement Decor Giant baubles, tall nutcrackers, and dramatic installations — perfect for making small spaces feel grand.
Bonus Niche Vibes from Etsy
Gothmas (black lace + dark romance)
Play Haus (dopamine-bright colors + cartoonish fun)
Nonna Holiday (Italian grandma cozy with jam jars and pasta vibes)
What's Out? Pink/candy-colored trees, stark minimalism, faux white flocked everything, and overly matchy-matchy themes. 2025 is personal, layered, and joyfully abundant.
Deck the halls with plaid, glitter, and all your favorite memories — this season is about creating a home that feels like the warmest, most magical hug. Happy decorating!