80 Unique And Traditional Christmas Tree Decor Ideas

traditional and unusual christmas tree decor ideas

A Christmas tree is always the main ‘diva’ of your holiday decor, that’s the piece that sets the tone in the space, creates a mood and an ambience, and all the rest of the decor is just a match. A Christmas tree can be super different, from elegant and traditional to ultra-modern and alternative, and we’ve prepared both types and a whole ton of ideas to get you inspired, dive in!

Unique Christmas Trees And Their Decor

Need an additional Christmas tree or just want a new version of something traditional? Get an unusual Christmas tree – one made of ornaments suspended to the ceiling or a ladder, an artwork of vintage brooches and rhinestones, a wall-mounted tree of branches and ornaments, an old tree stump with ornaments, a pegboard with them, some string lights shaping a tree right on the wall or a frame from IKEA where you can hang some ornaments shaping a tree. The possibilities here are endless, if you don’t feel like these options, just turn on imagination or find some tutorials on the web and create your own unforgettable one!

A modern Christmas tree with clay star ornaments is a fresh idea for a modern or Scandinavian space.

A modern Christmas tree with clay star ornaments is a fresh idea for a modern or Scandinavian space.

Bring a festive twist to your home with this DIY distressed Christmas countdown tree. Each day, flip a marker to see how many days are left, turning the countdown into a daily family tradition.

Bring a festive twist to your home with this DIY distressed Christmas countdown tree. Each day, flip a marker to see how many days are left, turning the countdown into a daily family tradition.

A pinecone Christmas tree in a bowl is a chic and cool idea for a rustic or woodland holiday space.

A pinecone Christmas tree in a bowl is a chic and cool idea for a rustic or woodland holiday space.

A non-traditional pre-lit Christmas tree with gilded ornaments placed into a basket is a very fresh and bold idea.

A non-traditional pre-lit Christmas tree with gilded ornaments placed into a basket is a very fresh and bold idea.

A painted Christmas tree with beads and bold Christmas ornaments, a large star tree topper and gift boxes that match.

A painted Christmas tree with beads and bold Christmas ornaments, a large star tree topper and gift boxes that match.

Take a large frame, hang some yarn and form a Christmas tree of your favorite ornaments, line it up with lights.

Take a large frame, hang some yarn and form a Christmas tree of your favorite ornaments, line it up with lights.

plywood Christmas trees decorated with nail heads will be a nice idea for any outdoor space.

plywood Christmas trees decorated with nail heads will be a nice idea for any outdoor space.

Minimalist Christmas trees of plywood with dipped tops are all you need for a laconic interior.

Minimalist Christmas trees of plywood with dipped tops are all you need for a laconic interior.

A white pegboard with a Christmas tree lined out with lights and with some ornaments.

A white pegboard with a Christmas tree lined out with lights and with some ornaments.

A unique Grinch Christmas tree with traditional red and gold decor, lights and red ribbons plus a large star topper is amazing.

A unique Grinch Christmas tree with traditional red and gold decor, lights and red ribbons plus a large star topper is amazing.

A unique gold Christmas tree decorated with yellow, blush, electric blue faux flowers and blooming branches and with bells on the base.

A unique gold Christmas tree decorated with yellow, blush, electric blue faux flowers and blooming branches and with bells on the base.

A unique alternative to a usual Christmas tree with gold, copper, silver, purple and red ornaments, lights, moss and pinecones is a bold idea.

A unique alternative to a usual Christmas tree with gold, copper, silver, purple and red ornaments, lights, moss and pinecones is a bold idea.

A shiny wall-mounted Christmas tree made with lights on the contour and with lots of silver, pearly and white ornaments inside.

A shiny wall-mounted Christmas tree made with lights on the contour and with lots of silver, pearly and white ornaments inside.

A super creative Christmas tree formed of potted evergreens that are attached to the wall.

A super creative Christmas tree formed of potted evergreens that are attached to the wall.

A refined brooch Christmas tree with beads and rhinestones in an embellished silver frame won't take floor space and will be gorgeous.

A refined brooch Christmas tree with beads and rhinestones in an embellished silver frame won't take floor space and will be gorgeous.

A natural wall-mounted Christmas tree of various branches and with white and silver ornaments hanging down.

A natural wall-mounted Christmas tree of various branches and with white and silver ornaments hanging down.

A jaw-dropping upside down Christmas tree with silver and red ornaments, letters, beaded garlands and little Santa Claus figurines.

A jaw-dropping upside down Christmas tree with silver and red ornaments, letters, beaded garlands and little Santa Claus figurines.

A group of plywood Christmas trees in black and white decorated with lights and ornaments hanging on hooks.

A group of plywood Christmas trees in black and white decorated with lights and ornaments hanging on hooks.

A cute wall-mounted Christmas tree done with green lights and red and white ornaments for a traditional feel.

A cute wall-mounted Christmas tree done with green lights and red and white ornaments for a traditional feel.

A chic Christmas tree of red and gold glitter, shiny and matte ornaments and lights above it is a fresh take on traditional and done in traditional colors.

A chic Christmas tree of red and gold glitter, shiny and matte ornaments and lights above it is a fresh take on traditional and done in traditional colors.

A boho wall-mounted Christmas tree of lights, berries and Christmas cards plus pampas grass and blooms around.

A boho wall-mounted Christmas tree of lights, berries and Christmas cards plus pampas grass and blooms around.

A beautiful colorful Christmas tree artwork made of ornaments is a chic idea of an additional or alternative Christmas tree.

A beautiful colorful Christmas tree artwork made of ornaments is a chic idea of an additional or alternative Christmas tree.

Traditional Christmas Tree Decor

Prefer classics? Then take a usual Christmas tree – a green, flocked, white, colored one and decorate it in a more traditional way. Choose a theme or a color scheme, the most traditional colors are green, gold and red but of course you may go for any color palettes, from blue and silver or black and white to bold pink and emerald, orange, red and fuchsia and so on. Coordinate the color scheme with the color of your tree – if you are decorating a bold pink or purple one, perhaps contrasting white or silver ornaments will look better than extra bright ones. Basic bauble ornaments and some lights will be enough to create a Christmas tree that will create a mood and an ambience but if you want a bolder look, create layered decor. Use elements of the style you’ve chosen: burlap and plaid ornaments or ribbons for a rustic tree, pinecones and faux greenery for a woodland one, shiny crystal snowflakes and silk ribbons for a glam one, oyster shells and starfish for a coastal tree and so on. Vary the size and shapes of the ornaments, play with texture and colors (3 and more coordinating ones always look better than just two), crown your tree with a catchy tree topper and add something personalizing and Merry Christmas!

Super refined and elegant Christmas tree decor with silver grey ornaments, silver and chocolate brown ribbons plus snowflakes.

Super refined and elegant Christmas tree decor with silver grey ornaments, silver and chocolate brown ribbons plus snowflakes.

Red and white Christmas tree decor is a bold solution and looks rather traditional.

Red and white Christmas tree decor is a bold solution and looks rather traditional.

bold Christmas decor with oversized navy and gold ornaments, lights, snowflakes and gold and white ribbons for decor.

bold Christmas decor with oversized navy and gold ornaments, lights, snowflakes and gold and white ribbons for decor.

An elegant modern Christmas tree with gold and silver ornaments, lights and a gold star topper is a chic and beautiful decor idea.

An elegant modern Christmas tree with gold and silver ornaments, lights and a gold star topper is a chic and beautiful decor idea.

A vintage-inspired Christmas tree with red ornaments, lights and candy candes looks bold and catchy.

A vintage-inspired Christmas tree with red ornaments, lights and candy candes looks bold and catchy.

A vintage Christmas tree with lights, red, gold and green ornaments, twigs, berries and herbs.

A vintage Christmas tree with lights, red, gold and green ornaments, twigs, berries and herbs.

A vintage Christmas tree with green and white ball ornaments, snowflake and silver ones plus lights.

A vintage Christmas tree with green and white ball ornaments, snowflake and silver ones plus lights.

A vintage Christmas tree decorated with lights, citrus slices, stars, cranberry garlands, paper chains and other stuff.

A vintage Christmas tree decorated with lights, citrus slices, stars, cranberry garlands, paper chains and other stuff.

A traditional rustic Christmas tree with silver, gold and red ornaments, pinecones, fake animals, burlap buntings and ribbons.

A traditional rustic Christmas tree with silver, gold and red ornaments, pinecones, fake animals, burlap buntings and ribbons.

A traditional Nordic Christmas tree with metallic, red and white ornaments of various shapes and letters plus lights.

A traditional Nordic Christmas tree with metallic, red and white ornaments of various shapes and letters plus lights.

A traditional Christmas tree with white, red, metallic ornaments, balls, snowflakes and stars.

A traditional Christmas tree with white, red, metallic ornaments, balls, snowflakes and stars.

A rustic luxe Christmas tree with snowy and gilded pinecones, burlap ribbons, large metal ornaments and lots of lights.

A rustic luxe Christmas tree with snowy and gilded pinecones, burlap ribbons, large metal ornaments and lots of lights.

A rustic Christmas tree with lights, white ornaments and red yarn balls, pinecones and burlap ribbon.

A rustic Christmas tree with lights, white ornaments and red yarn balls, pinecones and burlap ribbon.

A rustic Christmas tree with antlers, wood slice ornaments, a twig star on top, branches and an antique crate as a base.

A rustic Christmas tree with antlers, wood slice ornaments, a twig star on top, branches and an antique crate as a base.

A neutral Christmas tree with lots of metallic ornaments and plaid ribbons looks very calm and cute.

A neutral Christmas tree with lots of metallic ornaments and plaid ribbons looks very calm and cute.

A modern Scandi Christmas tree with white and clear ornaments, lights hanging on the basket and some tulle is a chic odea.

A modern Scandi Christmas tree with white and clear ornaments, lights hanging on the basket and some tulle is a chic odea.

A modern Christmas tree styled with white, silver and clear ornaments and with lights and snowflakes is a chic idea.

A modern Christmas tree styled with white, silver and clear ornaments and with lights and snowflakes is a chic idea.

A lovely modern flocked Christmas tree with oversized white, silver and red textural ornaments, smaller ones, plaid ribbons and faux snow plus lights.

A lovely modern flocked Christmas tree with oversized white, silver and red textural ornaments, smaller ones, plaid ribbons and faux snow plus lights.

A gorgeous rustic Christmas tree with pinecones, wooden stars and sledges, red balls and plaid bows, a star on top.

A gorgeous rustic Christmas tree with pinecones, wooden stars and sledges, red balls and plaid bows, a star on top.

A gorgeous Christmas tree with pearly, white and red ornaments, white and red bead garlands and silver bottle brush garlands is chic and refined.

A gorgeous Christmas tree with pearly, white and red ornaments, white and red bead garlands and silver bottle brush garlands is chic and refined.

A flocked Christmas tree with white, silver and emerald ornaments, feathers, pinecones and grey ribbons is a lovely idea.

A flocked Christmas tree with white, silver and emerald ornaments, feathers, pinecones and grey ribbons is a lovely idea.

A flocked Christmas tree with white, red and twine ornaments, snowflakes, striped ribbons and berry branches is wow.

A flocked Christmas tree with white, red and twine ornaments, snowflakes, striped ribbons and berry branches is wow.

A flocked Christmas tree with red and white ornaments, with lights and black and white striped ribbons.

A flocked Christmas tree with red and white ornaments, with lights and black and white striped ribbons.

A flocked Christmas tree with oversized white and silver ornaments, red berries and striped ribbons plus lights.

A flocked Christmas tree with oversized white and silver ornaments, red berries and striped ribbons plus lights.

A flocked Christmas tree with metallic and white ornaments, lights and white and silver ribbons is a luxurious piece.

A flocked Christmas tree with metallic and white ornaments, lights and white and silver ribbons is a luxurious piece.

A flocked Christmas tree with lights, red and metallic ornaments and red and white striped ribbons plus a star.

A flocked Christmas tree with lights, red and metallic ornaments and red and white striped ribbons plus a star.

A flocked Christmas tree with lights, colorful ornaments, striped ribbons and frozen branches on the top.

A flocked Christmas tree with lights, colorful ornaments, striped ribbons and frozen branches on the top.

A flocked Christmas tree with blush and light blue ornaments, blush fabric blooms, ribbons and lights is a glam idea to try.

A flocked Christmas tree with blush and light blue ornaments, blush fabric blooms, ribbons and lights is a glam idea to try.

A flocked Christmas tree with a snowflake topper pastel and yellow and silver ornaments looks refined.

A flocked Christmas tree with a snowflake topper pastel and yellow and silver ornaments looks refined.

A colorful Christmas tree done in turquoise and red, with white and silver ornaments and beads plus a star on top.

A colorful Christmas tree done in turquoise and red, with white and silver ornaments and beads plus a star on top.

A classic flocked Christmas tree with light blue, navy, white snowball-inspired ornaments, lights, pompoms and stars is wow.

A classic flocked Christmas tree with light blue, navy, white snowball-inspired ornaments, lights, pompoms and stars is wow.

A classic Christmas tree with white ornaments, red berries, fabric blooms, bells and Merry Christmas ribbons all over.

A classic Christmas tree with white ornaments, red berries, fabric blooms, bells and Merry Christmas ribbons all over.

A classic Christmas tree with deer figurines, white, gold and glitter ornaments, burlap ribbons, pinecones, pears and lights all over.

A classic Christmas tree with deer figurines, white, gold and glitter ornaments, burlap ribbons, pinecones, pears and lights all over.

A Christmas tree with colorful vintage ornaments and beaded garlands plus lights for a chic and bold look.

A Christmas tree with colorful vintage ornaments and beaded garlands plus lights for a chic and bold look.

A Christmas tree decorated with white and silver ornaments, lights and fluffy fur garlands plus a large silver topper.

A Christmas tree decorated with white and silver ornaments, lights and fluffy fur garlands plus a large silver topper.

A chic flocked Christmas tree with white and burlap ribbons, white and metallic ornaments and oversized red ones.

A chic flocked Christmas tree with white and burlap ribbons, white and metallic ornaments and oversized red ones.

A chic Christmas tree with a vintage flavor, blue, white and black ornaments and striped and music note ribbons.

A chic Christmas tree with a vintage flavor, blue, white and black ornaments and striped and music note ribbons.

A charming flocked Christmas tree with white faux fur garlands, white and semi sheer ornaments, lights, frosted branches and a silver star topper.

A charming flocked Christmas tree with white faux fur garlands, white and semi sheer ornaments, lights, frosted branches and a silver star topper.

A bright glam Christmas tree with dark and light green, red, navy and gold ornaments, plaid ribbons, lights and snowy pinecones.

A bright glam Christmas tree with dark and light green, red, navy and gold ornaments, plaid ribbons, lights and snowy pinecones.

A bright Christmas tree with white and red ornaments, deer and bird figurines, snowflakes and plaid ornaments is a fun and bold idea.

A bright Christmas tree with white and red ornaments, deer and bird figurines, snowflakes and plaid ornaments is a fun and bold idea.

A bold traditional Christmas tree with red and white ornaments of various shapes, lights and with a red bow on top.

A bold traditional Christmas tree with red and white ornaments of various shapes, lights and with a red bow on top.

A bold flocked Christmas tree with plaid ribbons, red, white and green ornaments, berries and lights is a bold and chic idea.

A bold flocked Christmas tree with plaid ribbons, red, white and green ornaments, berries and lights is a bold and chic idea.

A bold elegant Christmas tree with gold, dark green, red and plaid ornaments, red velvet ribbons, lights and snowflakes is dreamy.

A bold elegant Christmas tree with gold, dark green, red and plaid ornaments, red velvet ribbons, lights and snowflakes is dreamy.

A blue Christmas tree with white, blue, navy, gold and silver ornaments, branches with pompoms and white ribbons for a beach or coastal space.

A blue Christmas tree with white, blue, navy, gold and silver ornaments, branches with pompoms and white ribbons for a beach or coastal space.

A gorgeous Christmas tree with white decor, fabric blooms and blue lights is a gorgeous idea for an icy and wintry feel in the space.

A gorgeous Christmas tree with white decor, fabric blooms and blue lights is a gorgeous idea for an icy and wintry feel in the space.

A Christmas tree with light blue, silver and white ornaments and white fluffy garlands plus a snowflake tree topper.

A Christmas tree with light blue, silver and white ornaments and white fluffy garlands plus a snowflake tree topper.

A white Christmas tree with blue and gold ornaments and lights is a very chic and bold idea for Christmas.

A white Christmas tree with blue and gold ornaments and lights is a very chic and bold idea for Christmas.

Winter wonderland Christmas tree decor in white and silver, with fluffy garlands, snowflakes, lights, animal silhouettes.

Winter wonderland Christmas tree decor in white and silver, with fluffy garlands, snowflakes, lights, animal silhouettes.

A Christmas tree with elegant brown, silver and gold ornaments is a chic idea for a modern glam space and it looks amazing.

A Christmas tree with elegant brown, silver and gold ornaments is a chic idea for a modern glam space and it looks amazing.

Red, white and silver ornaments are amazing to make your Christmas tree bright and super chic.

Red, white and silver ornaments are amazing to make your Christmas tree bright and super chic.

A bright Christmas tree with traditional decor - red and white ornaments of various kinds, lights and garlands is super cool.

A bright Christmas tree with traditional decor - red and white ornaments of various kinds, lights and garlands is super cool.

A flocked Christmas tree decorated with aqua, metallic and green ornaments is a beautiful idea for a winter wonderland feel.

A flocked Christmas tree decorated with aqua, metallic and green ornaments is a beautiful idea for a winter wonderland feel.

A delicate Christmas tree decorated with white and sheer ornaments is a chic and cool idea for a modern space with a touch of glam.

A delicate Christmas tree decorated with white and sheer ornaments is a chic and cool idea for a modern space with a touch of glam.

Classy Christmas tree decor done in silver and blue, with usual and cone ornaments is a catchy and lovely idea for your Christmas space.

Classy Christmas tree decor done in silver and blue, with usual and cone ornaments is a catchy and lovely idea for your Christmas space.

A bold traditional Christmas tree in red and white, with garlands, embroidery hoop and usual ornaments is very Scandi-like.

A bold traditional Christmas tree in red and white, with garlands, embroidery hoop and usual ornaments is very Scandi-like.

Modern bright Christmas tree decor with colorful pompoms that are a very simple DIY solution that won't require much time.

Modern bright Christmas tree decor with colorful pompoms that are a very simple DIY solution that won't require much time.

Traditional Christmas tree decor with clear, metallic and white ornaments, lights and beads is a chic and beautiful idea.

Traditional Christmas tree decor with clear, metallic and white ornaments, lights and beads is a chic and beautiful idea.