It might seem that many Christmas traditions have remained unashamedly unchanged with the passing of time. And, while there is comfort in the same festive traditions, artificial Christmas tree trends do continue to grow and evolve each year.

 

For example, designers look for fresh and inspiring ways to make home decor new, exciting, and fun. After all, that's exactly what Christmas is about!

 

Prepare to open your mind a little with our guide to the top 5 Christmas trends for this year that you need to know about.

 

Why has there been such a dramatic shift in Christmas trends for 2022?

 

Over the last few years, we have all come to realise the importance of home and how it should be a vital place of peace and relaxation.

 

As a result, there has been quite a dramatic shift in Christmas tree trends to bring the outside into our homes. After all, that's where we have been spending the majority of time in the past 2 years!

 

Home has grown to be a symbol of family and togetherness, more so than it ever has before. And it's not just Christmas where there has been a paradigm shift - home interior design trends have followed suit too.

 

Alongside this, there are themes of being reunited with those that mean the most to us. Therefore, opulence and fun are going to be heavy influencers this Christmas time.

 

Read on to find out about the 5 key Christmas 2022 trends that could transform your home this festive season.

 

5 Christmas tree trends 2022

 

There are a number of key Christmas trends that you need to be aware of when it comes to Christmas 2022. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about Christmas tree decorations for the season ahead.

 

1. Inspired by nature

 

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Bringing the natural world indoors is widely touted by interior designers as one of the biggest Christmas trends this festive period.

 

This style focuses on natural materials such as pine cones, dried fruits and berries, simple yet effective white Christmas tree lights and glass to recreate the natural elements of the world in your home. Our Snowy Scots Pine in particular is a great choice for a nature-inspired look as it comes pre-decorated with frosty pine cones. 

 

A mix of more natural materials thrown in with industrial elements in dark green, blue, cream, chocolate and sand are the colours that are most popular with this style of Christmas decoration. 

 

Glass materials, particularly for Christmas baubles, are perfect as a Christmas decoration which follows the natural theme well. They also subtly reflect light wonderfully to create a glimmering look on any Christmas tree.

 

The nature theme creates a wonderful new slant to decorating a tree at Christmas. Natural themed decorations in particular work wonderfully with snowy Christmas trees or realistic Christmas trees.

 

Additionally, it's potentially a lot of fun for the whole family to create something from foraging for different organic materials to add to your tree!

 

2. Opulence

 

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If you can't have a bit of luxury at Christmas time, when can you? In terms of Christmas trends, opulence and glamour are going to be something we’ll be seeing a lot of this coming festive period.

 

To create an aesthetically pleasing and indulgent tree, look for a multitude of textures and a small assortment of simple but striking lights. Imagine a lush and bushy Christmas tree like our Arbor Ultima carefully strung with glistening Christmas tree lights and decorated with large Christmas baubles.

 

The aim of this trend is for sophistication in the form of uniformed baubles and other decorations. Also, look to use more than two colours to make your tree and the rest of your Christmas decor feel like an all-around showstopper that keeps the whole family talking for years to come!

 

3. Celebration

 

With millions of families around the world being unable to be together due to the global pandemic, designers are predicting that another Christmas style trend in 2022 will be about celebration and love.

 

With this theme, big, over-the-top, classical Christmas decorations and Christmas baubles will take over in the form of wonderfully gaudy tinsel and expressive, bright colours, all inspired by tradition and the unbeatable feeling of togetherness.

 

Glittering tinsel Christmas trees are a great way to express celebration while keeping costs down. Our tinsel pop up Christmas trees are sure to dazzle any guests and are easy to assemble. 

 

4. Keep it simple

 

Another style for Christmas 2022 involves a complete stripped-back look in terms of Christmas decorations - and that goes for your tree too! Sleek white Christmas trees and black Christmas trees are a great choice if you want to create a simple but modern display. Another option to consider is a slim black pencil tree like the Black Italian Pencilimo which would look fabulous in any room or space.

 

After all, sometimes all a beautiful artificial Christmas tree needs is a sprinkling of minimalist lights and a pretty tree topper to complete an effortless look that's fun and festive, not to mention hassle-free.

 

5. Colour bursts

 

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Bright colour bursts have been around for years, but in 2022 they are set to be bigger than ever. They work well if you are having parties or if your Christmas is a more informal affair. Adding huge splashes of colour to your tree is one decoration that works brilliantly in any home or setting and invites fun and playfulness.

 

And speaking of colour bursts, there are a variety of colour themes to work into your home decor this holiday season that will be perfectly on-trend. Our Vesuvius fibre optic tree is available in sizes ranging from 3ft to 8ft and creates the perfect razzle-dazzle in any display.

 

Many of these colours will work wonderfully in almost any type of home, whether it's modern or more traditional, big or small.

 

Christmas colour trends for 2022

 

There are a number of key colours that will be big news in the run-up to the festive season. Again, many of these colours focus on bringing the outdoors in, with cool, calm hues and an emphasis on a back-to-basics approach, but others perfectly reflect warmth, cosiness and togetherness.

 

Stick to the following colours, whether it be for your tree, a Christmas wreath, or a table spread, and you can't go wrong.

 

Turquoise

 

Turquoise is one of the most expressive colours that can be perfectly incorporated into just about any home this festive season. It gives a dreamy aquatic theme and can make your room a place of perfect, blissful tranquillity and peace, in addition to some pine cones and snuggly white blankets placed under your tree.

 

Turquoise is a colour that not many consider to be a Christmassy colour, but using this colour can give cool, light and airy Scandi vibes, while also maintaining a welcoming and familiar decor.

 

This colour of decoration would look particularly striking on our beautifully frosty-looking Arbor Blue Pine!

 

Pink

 

The soft pink trend is nothing new, having been all the rage in 2021. However, for a lot of people, pink and Christmas just do not go together.

 

But, they'd be wrong! This is a romantic colour that encourages warmth, as well as looking incredibly chic. The colour can be used on its own, or it can be mixed with cooler tones such as a white or silver Christmas tree or rose gold hand-painted baubles if you want something slightly more subtle.

 

Deep, dark blue

 

Blue is another colour making a revival this coming Christmas. It was one of the most popular colours in both 2018 and 2019, and now it's back again with a bang.

 

Navy blue works well with a variety of other shades, such as bold colours and colder hues. They perfectly reflect those cold (sometimes snowy) evenings when you can snuggle up with loved ones under a blanket in your living room. You can completely transform both your tree and surrounding festive decor into a frozen winter wonderland by decorating with this colour.

 

White

 

White is the symbol of purity, peace, tranquillity and oneness - as well, of course, being the colour of snow, which might explain its enduring popularity at Christmas. White is a colour that has always been popular. With an increase in interest, white is set to be one of the standout colours for the 2022 Yuletide season.

 

Things to consider when choosing a Christmas theme

 

Before deciding which trend you want to run with this Christmas, there are three things you may wish to consider that could potentially help you make a more informed decision on how your home should look this festive season:

 

How many themes?

 

There's nothing to say that you can't have a variety of these different trending themes and colours throughout your home.

 

If you have more than one Christmas tree, for example, why not consider mixing it up and decorating each one differently?

 

Similarly, different areas of the home can also incorporate a different theme or colour pallette - there are no rules when it comes to how you choose to do this, the choice is all down to you.

 

Match your personality

 

No matter how fashionable a new trend is, if you aren't happy with it, there's no point in bringing it into your home. After all, most people keep their Christmas tree and decorations up from early December to Twelfth Night, so it's quite a chunk of time to have to live with the decor you don't even like!

 

Choose colours and trends that suit your personality and are a reflection of your tastes. One great aspect of the incoming 2022 Christmas trends is that there is something for just about everyone, so you probably won't have too difficult a task in choosing something that you will love.

 

Amount of space available

 

How much available space you have to spare for your tree and decorations should be a major consideration before thinking about Christmas decorating trends.

 

Some trends such as show-stopping luxury and glamour might be better suited for larger rooms, whereas nature-focused trends will often make a smaller room look much larger than it is thanks to the accent of cool, natural colours.

 

FAQs about Christmas tree trends

 

What will be the trendiest Christmas tree decorations in 2022?

 

The focus this year, similar to tree trends in 2021, is bringing the outdoors in and creating a more natural, back-to-basics Christmas decor. Another huge and fast emerging trend for this year is togetherness and family, which is found running through more opulent and glamorous decor.

 

You really can create a Christmas masterpiece by being inspired by these current trends.

 

Do I really need to follow a tree trend?

 

While tree trends are fun and spark new and creative ideas amongst many of us, it isn't imperative that you follow a Christmas trend - or any trend for that matter! Christmas trends should be used as a foundation for inspiring you as to what's on offer, but it's never a requirement.

 

What do I need to consider before purchasing a new Christmas tree for 2022?

 

Think about the Christmas tree shape and available space in your room to give you an idea of what you have to work with. It's always a great idea to measure both the floor space and the height of your ceiling. And, don't forget to leave a couple of inches for the tree topper too!

 

Think about what colour tree would look best with your decor and whether you would like a standard shaped tree, a tall Christmas tree, something more narrow like a slim Christmas tree, or one which is shorter.

 

What are the benefits of an artificial Christmas tree?

 

There are so many benefits to owning an artificial tree over a real tree. For one, they are better for the environment. They will also last for many years - potentially a lifetime if you treat them right. They continuously look fresh and won't die on you or shed prickly bristles that you'll be finding in your carpets for the next six months!

 

Make Christmas magical for you and your loved ones

 

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Let us take care of Christmas for you, so you can focus on the things that really matter. Why not check out our huge, not to mention affordable, range of artificial indoor and outdoor Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, lights, accessories, and so much more today on our Christmas tree shop!

 

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Whether you choose simple, natural beauty or bold colours and standout statement Christmas trees, ensure you have a happy and healthy Christmas!