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6 Christmas tree themes that can work with any style

Winter wonderland or minimalism?
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Choosing a Christmas tree theme can be a tricky task. There are so many gorgeous options, it’s hard to choose just one.

That’s where we come in! Whether you intend to freshen up things with brand-new ornaments or give your old favourites a second chance to shine, we have a style that will work for you.

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From a magical white Christmas and traditional nostalgia to cosy woodland wonderlands and bright pops of colour, not only will we show you how to bring them to life in your home, we’ve also rounded up our favourite ornaments from each look. Let your creativity run free and get decorating!

Woodland wonderland

christmas tree woodland style
(Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

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How to decorate a woodland tree

Think earthy tones

Create a charming and festive forest mood, finished with scented decorations to evoke the atmosphere of a forest. Fill your tree and the room with toasty scents of cinnamon and lemon in cute DIY ornaments, add pops of colour through classic baubles, bring the woody vibes with a DIY Christmas tree skirt, and tie it all together with burgundy ribbon and paper-wrapped presents under the tree.

Mix up the tones of your baubles. Here, wine red ($44 for 24, Amazing Christmas) bronze ($4, Big W) and champagne ($20.99 for 24, Amazon) baubles have been used to create a classic yet rustic style. Not to mention the cute golden bells ($2 for 6, Big W) to add a touch of tradition. (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
Include unique ornaments specific to the woodland theme. These mushrooms ($7.95, Hattie and the Wolf) are so cute! They are the perfect additions for this style of Christmas tree and look stunning against the burgundy silk ribbon ($19.99, Amazon). (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
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Ensure you have ornaments of varying shapes and sizes. It adds interest to the tree and depth. Here, the DIY lemon ornaments catch the Christmas lights, creating a beautiful glow. We also love the frosted ombre glass baubles ($39.95, Temple & Webster). (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

Top ornaments from Woodland wonderland

Mariah beaded Christmas hanging decoration

$3.97 (was $9.95), Pillowtalk

Make your Christmas tree shine like a star with this starry ornament. It’s classic, elegant and has a sparkling finish!

Handmade recycled cotton paper ornament red set of 6

$39.95, David Jones

Add a pop of colour to your Christmas tree with these classic-style ornaments. Handmade from recycled cotton paper, they’re easy to fold into shape and can be packed away once the celebrations are complete.

Bow-tiful and bold

red style christmas tree
(Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

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How to decorate a pink and red tree

Bright and poppy Christmas

Deck the halls with maximum colour and flair. Start with a simple colour scheme, then go wild. Add plenty of bows which can be DIY-ed yourself and stack the presents high with patterns and colours to match. Try these bright ideas and they’re sure to fill your home with smiles.

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Don’t just stick to one colour – have accents of a contrasting colour, too. This will add dimension to the tree. Here, we used red and pink ($4 for 8, Big W) as the main colour scheme, some of which are glittered ($9.95, David Jones) and contrasted it with green baubles ($4 for 8, Big W) to pop it off. Having giant baubles ($10, Big W) will also add more interest to the tree, as well as unique decorations to catch the eye. Look at the pink beaded heart ($10.47, Pillow Talk) and dragonfly! (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
A present stack is almost as important as the tree itself. Stick to the colour scheme with your wrapping and ribbons! It’ll flow nicely and add another layer of style! Pop baubles on the presents or around it to add another element of style. We love the large baubles as well as the onion glass ($38.99, Bed Bath N’ Table), droop ball ($23.99, Bed Bath N’ Table) and thread ($29.99, Adairs) candy stripe baubles. (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
Don’t just have ribbons on your presents, incorporate them onto the tree as well ($39.95 for 6, Temple & Webster)! This will bring consistency to your entire Christmas set up. Add some unique ornaments like these adorable watermelon slices ($5, Big W). (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

Top ornaments from Bow-tiful and bold

dragon fly christmas tree ornament

Embroidered dragonfly ornament

$11.24 (was $14.99), Adairs

Add beauty to your tree with a cute dragon fly ornament. It’ll be sure to take the attentions of your guests!

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striped onion glass ornaments

Striped onion glass ball set of 4 – Red/Pink

$38.99 (was $51.99), Bed Bath N’s Table

Not only do these classic ornaments have a unique shape, they also have a candy stripe pattern with glitter to catch the light.

Feels like home

nostalgia style tree
(Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

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How to decorate a nostalgic tree

Classic and fun

Style a nostalgic tree like we have on our cover issue of December 2024. This is a style which offers more freedom in terms of colours, shapes and sizes of ornaments. Use what you have at home, but style it right!

Have fun with the colours and don’t be scared to mix up unique ornaments such as the Noel ornament ($3, Big W), beaded candy cane ($10.47, Pillow Talk), blue and red stripe baubles ($2.50, Big W) and bright, multi-sized ornaments ($12 for 100, Target) The idea for this style is to go wild and trust yourself. (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
Have fun with the wrapping paper for your gifts too. They don’t need to match the tree, nor a colour style. Just use what you have and the pops of colours will match naturally. (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
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If you run out of space under the tree, grab a chair and pile them high! Pro: pets can’t unwrap them early! (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

Top ornaments from a tree that feels like home

soldier ornament

Wooden flat nutcracker decoration set of 9

$7.49 (was $9.99), Bed Bath N’ Table

Bring some classic charm to your Christmas tree with these multi-coloured flat nutcracker decorations.

gingerbread man ornament

Gingerbread man decoration set of 6

$22.49 (was $29.99), Bed Bath N’ Table

These cute gingerbread men decorations will bring a touch of nostalgia to your Christmas tree. Made of polyester and cotton, each is intricately designed in a charming tan hue.

Need to wrap your Christmas presents?

Christmas tartan check 30m roll

from $69.99, Bespoke Letterpress

Match your wrapping to your tree with a tartan check paper roll. Entice nostalgic feelings and childhood memories as you tear through your paper to get to your Chrissy pressie.

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Classic elegance

(Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)

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How to decorate a white Christmas tree

A magic that dreams are made of

There is nothing more magical than a snowy white Christmas. But Down Under, the closest we’ll get to that is a white-themed Christmas tree. Bring the magic of snow into your home with this stunning style that blends glitter ornaments with white and silver baubles. Pop a few snowflakes in there for the ultimate snowy day. It’s a light and welcoming scene your family and friends will love.

Keep the colours to white and silver for your white Christmas inspired tree. Opt for baubles that will glimmer under the light such as a gorgeous snowflake ($6.95, Pillow Talk) and simple silver and glitter ornaments ($2.50 for 10, Target, $20.99, Myer or $4, Big W). (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
Keep the white Christmas theme going with silver and white stockings, signs or mantel pieces. (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
Keep the presents on-theme too! Stick to silver or white wrapping paper and alternate for the ribbon colours. Handy tip: add mini baubles to your gifts for some added style. (Photography: Will Horner, styling: Kate Lincoln)
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Top ornaments from the classic Christmas tree

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Eucalyptus 4pk glitter spiral baubles 8cm in White/Green

$24.99, Myer

These candy-stripe baubles in white and silver will add some texture to your tree. With sparkles, it’ll be sure to dazzle!

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Luxe 8-point star ornament 10cm 4 pack in White

$19.99, Myer

The perfect snowflake to bring the snow to a white Christmas tree! Made with sparkles, it’ll catch the light from the trees and make it look truly shining.

aussie-native-christmas-tree
(Photography: Nikole Ramsay | aremediasyndication.com.au)

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A native Australian Christmas

Celebrate Chrissy down under

Aussie natives are a great way to decorate your tree! Not only can you add beautiful native flowers and classic colours of yellow and green, there’s heaps of Aussie ornaments out there that give off the perfect vibe. Adding a cheeky cockatoo or koala in a Santa hat is a great way to show off how we do Christmas down-under!

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minimal-christmas-tree
(Photography: Scott Hawkins | aremediasyndication.com.au)

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A minimalist Christmas 

Where simplicity reigns supreme

Finally, minimalism is a fantastic Christmas tree theme for those that don’t want a whole lot of fuss. Skipping the dramatics may seem impossible at Christmastime, but having pared back decor and focusing on a couple of key elements is a great way to be stylish and festive at the same time.

Opt for a pre-lit tree, no tinsel and a couple of distinct ornament shapes that can be repeated. 

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