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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
Top ornaments from Bow-tiful and bold
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!
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
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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!
Top ornaments from a tree that feels like home
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 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.
Classic elegance
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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.
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.
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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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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.
