Every Christmas has its own magic, but if you want your tree to feel current and stylish, keeping an eye on the year’s color trends can make all the difference. In 2025, Christmas ornament colors are moving in some exciting directions – from rich jewel tones to soft pastels, from earthy neutrals to bold metallics. Whether you love tradition, glamor or playful fun, there’s a trend for you.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top Christmas ornament color trends for 2025, how to decorate with them and what other shades pair perfectly to bring your vision to life.

Jewel Tones for a Luxurious Look

Emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red and amethyst purple are making a strong statement this year. Jewel tones instantly create a rich luxurious vibe, especially when paired with gold or bronze.

• Style Tip: Use matte jewel ornaments mixed with metallic finishes for depth.
• Pairing Colors: Gold, cream or even black accents to add drama.
• Perfect for: Glam, formal or statement making Christmas trees.

Try our Green Christmas Ornaments, Blue Christmas Ornaments or Purple Christmas Ornaments guides for more inspiration.

Earthy Neutrals & Warm Neutrals

2025 is seeing a big move toward earthy, calming palettes – think terracotta, mocha, beige, taupe and warm brown tones. These colors bring a sense of warmth and coziness to your Christmas decor.

• Style tip: Mix natural materials like wood, felt and glass with warm metallics.
• Pairing Colors: Copper, cream or muted greens.
• Perfect for: Rustic, farmhouse or Scandi-inspired Christmas trees

Browse Brown Christmas Ornaments and Beige Christmas Ornaments for rustic inspiration.

Pastels & Playful Candy Colors

If you love whimsy and sweetness, pastels are back in 2025. Think soft blush pink, lavender, mint, pale blue and pastel yellow. These playful colors are perfect for a “Candyland” or vintage toy-inspired tree.

• Style tip: Balance pastels with white ornaments to keep the look soft and airy.
• Pairing colors: Silver rose gold or pearl accents
• Perfect for: Family friendly or nostalgic Christmas trees.

Check out Pink Christmas Ornaments and Yellow Christmas Ornaments for pastel ideas.

Bold Monochrome: Black & White

Monochrome is trending strongly this year, especially the chic black and white palette. Black ornaments give your tree a dramatic, fashion forward look, while white ornaments keep it crisp and snowy. Together, they’re striking and modern.

• Style tip: Use oversized ornaments for maximum impact.
• Pairing colors: Silver, gold or just pure monochrome
• Perfect for: Minimalist, modern or elegant urban homes.

Explore Black Christmas Ornaments and White Christmas Ornaments for ideas

Metallic Magic: Gold, Silver, Copper & Bronze

Metallics never go out of style, but in 2025 it’s all about mixing them. Shiny gold, frosty silver, warm copper and deep bronze look stunning when layered together.

• Style tip: Combine shiny, matte and glitter finishes for dimension.
• Pairing colors: Any solid jewel tone for extra richness.
• Perfect for: Glamorous, show-stopping trees.

Don’t miss Gold Christmas Ornaments, Silver Christmas Ornaments, Bronze Christmas Ornaments and Copper Christmas Ornaments.

Traditional with a Twist

Red and green will always be Christmas classics, but in 2025 they’re being reimagined with deeper burgundy, forest greens and natural accents. This keeps the look nostalgic but fresh.

• Style tip: Add plaid ribbon, natural pinecones or cream ornaments for a cozy feel.
• Pairing colors: Gold, cream or rustic wood textures.
• Perfect for: Family centered, braditional Christmas decorating.

See Red Christmas Ornaments, Burgundy Christmas Ornaments and Green Christmas Ornaments.

Shop the Look

Ready to bring these trends home? Here are some ornament sets that reflect this year’s most popular colors:

 Kurt Adler Egg Ornament Set Flocked Velvet Christmas Ornament Set Black and White Christmas Ornament Set

 Pastel Christmas Ornament Set Metallic Ornament Set Velvet Christmas Ornament Set

Final Thoughts

Christmas ornament color trends in 2025 offer something for everyone – whether you’re drawn to deep jewel tones, calming neutral, sweet pastels, or dramatic black and white. Whatever palette you choose, your tree can be both stylish and personal.

Browse our full Colored Ornaments Guide to explore every shade and find the perfect match for your holiday style.

Red and green are Christmas’ classic colors. Red Christmas ornaments are bold, festive and they instantly bring holiday cheer. From glossy baubles to glittering stars, red ornaments never go out of style.

Have you ever wondered why red and green are such traditional colors for the holiday? Well I think I know the answer (although these are just my thoughts as I’ve done absolutely no research on this!). I think it’s because of holly!

When you think back to images of Christmases gone past one enduring vintage image is of children collecting holly to decorate their homes for the holiday season. The beautiful berries of the holly are red and the leaves are green so when we put red Christmas ornaments on to our traditional green trees we’re creating our own version of decorating with holly aren’t we?

Red & White Christmas Tree Ornaments

A Classic Christmas Theme

Red & white Christmas ornaments are a classic way to decorate Christmas trees and go back to when candy canes were added to trees to decorate them and also provide a treat for family members over the holiday season.

You can add ornaments that include both red & white as well as a mixture of plain red ornaments and plain white ornaments for a great looking Christmas tree. Another idea is to actually add red Christmas ornaments to a white tree for a stunning centerpiece for your room.

Check out Red and White Christmas Trees for more information on this theme.

Red Christmas Ornaments Look Good with Lots of Colors

Pair with red with both green ornaments and gold ornaments for a timeless, traditional look.

For a modern edge, try red with black and white Christmas ornaments or mix with silver for a cooler, wintry feel.

You could also mix red & blue ornaments or pair red and apple green

Styling Tips for Red Ornaments

• Layer red ribbon or berry picks throughout your tree for cohesion.
• Adde plaid accents (ribbons or bows) for a cozy, rustic look.
• Mix in wooden or natural ornaments for a farmhouse Christmas styles
• Use a combination of different shapes and textures like matte & glossy, baubles and icicles to add depth to the tree.

Perfect themes for red ornaments include: Classic Christmas, Plaid & Country Charm or Bold Modern Red.

Browse our best-selling Red Christmas Ornaments.

If you’re after more inspiration check out our Guide to the Top Ornament Trends for Christmas this year.

Sleek, chic and dramatic, black ornaments instantly elevate your tree into something sophisticated and modern.

Pair black with gold, silver or bronze for a glamorous metallic effect or combine them with red and white for a bold and festive statement.

Black also works beautifully with jewel tones like emerald or burgundy for a rich, luxurious look.

The themes you can have with black ornaments are vintage Hollywood, black tie sophistication or Gothic celebration.

Vintage Hollywood Glam Christmas Tree

Combine black Christmas ornaments with silver ornaments to add a little sparkle to the tree. You can also find Christmas ornaments featuring director’s chairs, old film cameras or clapper boards.

Add a few ornaments featuring your favorite Golden Age film stars such as Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra or Marilyn Monroe.

Styling Tips for your Hollywood Glam Christmas Tree

• Use fairy lights for a lovely glow or the oversized bulb style of lights to emulate the lights around a dressing room mirror.
• Include glitter and matte ornaments for depth and also see if you can use some black or silver ornaments that also have rhinestones on them.
• Use a feather boa in black, silver or white in place of a garland.
• Add floral picks and sprays to fill in gaps, add texture and enhance the luxurious appearance
• As a topper find one that is dazzling and sparkling to off-set the black ornaments or use a vintage star to complete the Hollywood glam theme.
• Drape a plush, fabric tree skirt around the base as though it was a wrap that was worn to the Oscars (you could even use faux fur if you wanted)

Check out Silver Christmas Ornaments or Movie Christmas Ornaments.

Black Tie Sophistication Themed Christmas Tree

If you ever have to wear a tuxedo or a little black dress the chances are you’re heading to a black tie event which means sophistication. Black Christmas ornaments can be used to create a really sophisticated tree. Adding glimpses of a metallic like gold Christmas ornaments adds to the sophistication.

Styling Tips for a Sophisticated Black Tree Decor

• Use fairy lights to add a glow to the tree.
• Mix up the ornaments to include matte, glossy and glitter finishes together for texture and depth.
• Add gold ribbon to soften the dramatic effect.
• Place mirrored or glass ornaments nearby to reflect the light from the fairy lights and balance the darker tones of your ornaments.

Gothic Inspired Christmas Tree

Most people who are thinking of having a Gothic Christmas tree will gravitate towards a black tree, but you can get a touch of Christmas Goth by using black ornaments and adding splashes of rich color with Christmas ornaments in burgundy, deep purple or emerald green.

The look is really easy to create and can look great for Halloween or Christmas.

Styling Tips for a Gothic Christmas Tree

• Use eerie lighting to cast a dramatic glow on the dark ornaments and decorations, think purple or red fairy lights.
• Using black ornaments as your base you can complement it with rich dark jewel tones such as deep purple and emerald green as well as metallic colors like silver and gold.
• Incorporate contrasting textures – mix shiny and matte ornaments with velvet ribbons and faux pearls to create a rich, layered look.
• Incorporate mini skulls, bats and spider Halloween ornaments.
• Use black beaded strands or garlands of white pearls in place of traditional garlands or tinsel.
• Add dark floral picks and black roses to enhance the spooky aesthetic.
• Design a custom tree topper – get a star topper and paint it black; or get a cluster of dark floral picks and connect them together to create a dramatic topper; or find a Halloween skull and use that.
• When it comes to the tree skirt a black velvet fabric would be amazing.

Black Christmas Ornament Ideas

Black is a color that mixes so well with others that there are so many ways these ornaments can be incorporated in a Christmas tree theme. I personally have black on my family Christmas tree as my husband is a Kiwi so we have an All Black Santa and some black baubles with silver ferns on them as a nod to his heritage (and love of rugby).

Here’s a few more ideas for using black ornaments for your Christmas tree:

• Black & White (or cream) Christmas tree – this can be very dramatic and very sophisticated
• Black and metallics – pairing black ornaments with luxurious metallic accents like gold or silver can create a dramatic and glamorous look.
• Add black to bold, vibrant colors like pinks or teals for a modern vibe.
• Red and green with black ornaments as the contrast can be a lovely twist on traditional Christmas, dd in plaid ribbons and wooden ornaments if you want to turn traditional Christmas to Farmhouse Christmas with a twist.

Shop stunning Black Christmas Ornaments here!

If you want more inspiration check out our post: Top Ornament Trends for the year.

When you think of Aqua Christmas ornaments you generally think of them bringing a fresh, coastal charm to your holiday decor, but they are so much more than that.

Aqua pairs really well with a number of different colors to create some stunning Christmas tree effects.

Keep scrolling for Winter Wonderland, Victoriana, Coastal Charm and Peacock Christmas ideas that are all enhanced by gorgeous aqua Christmas ornaments – you’ll wonder why you don’t already have aqua ornaments in your collection!

Coastal Charm with Aqua Ornaments

Aqua ornaments with their soft, sea-inspired shade makes them perfect for anyone celebrating Christmas in the sunshine or wanting to create a breezy, beachy feel indoors.

Pair aqua with silver and white ornaments to create the crisp, frosty look of waves pounding the shore or add touches of gold and coral for a tropical twist.

Styling Tips for a Coastal Theme

• Use white garlands or ribbons to highlight the ornaments’ soft tones.
• Add seashells, starfish or driftwood ornaments for a full beach-themed tre.
• Incorporate plenty of sparkling fairy lights to bring aqua ornaments to life.

Winter Wonderland with Aqua Ornaments

When you combine aqua and silver ornaments on a tree (especially a white tree or a frosted tree) it makes me think of a winter wonderland and I can imagine the Snow Queen from fairytales decorating her tree this way (if she had one).

Pairing aqua and silver ornaments together works absolutely brilliantly for this theme (as a bonus tip adding aqua and silver ornaments on a black tree, while not winter wonderland, can look stunning and dramatic).

When it comes to the aqua ornaments you use I would have include some cracked glass or decorated glass ones in different shapes.

Styling Tips for an Aqua Winter Wonderland Theme

• Include a mix of aqua, metallic silver, white and crystal ornaments including icicles and snowflakes.
• Use white gossamer ribbons or white satin garlands.
• Pinecones and wooden ornaments can add a nice touch if you want to go with a woodland wonderland. If you’re doing this you can also add white owl ornaments and sprigs of white and silver foliage.
• Use various ornament finishes such as matte, glossy, glitter to add some depth to your tree along with different sized ornaments.
• Use a faux fur tree skirt to add a cozy, luxurious finish.

Victorian Themed Christmas Tree with a Dollop of Aqua

When we think of a Victorian themed Christmas tree we are usually thinking of natural elements, homemade ornaments, luxurious trims combined with cameo ornaments and vintage filigree ornaments.

This theme can work really well with aqua ornaments, combine these with soft pink, silver or champagne for a romantic and elegant Victorian aesthetic. Alternatively you can decorate your Victorian tree with more opulent colors like reds, gold, purples and other gem tones and add the cooling color of aqua as a gorgeous contrast.

Styling Tips for an Aqua Victorian Theme

• Use plush velvet, satin or organza ribbons for draping and add twisted tin tinsel to the tree.
• Add Christmas lights that look like candles.
• Introduce pinecones and other natural elements, also old fashioned sweet themed ornaments.
• Add some punched paper or tin ornaments among the more modern baubles, also beaded ornaments.

Aqua & Peacock Christmas Theme

Around 2011 Peacocks were a very popular Christmas tree theme and I have to say I thought some of them looked amazing. The peacock theme usually centers around teals and purples and aqua combines really well with these colors.

If you wanted to modernize the peacock theme for your tree I would certainly consider adding aqua ornaments.

Styling Tips for a Peacock Theme with Aqua Ornaments

• Decide on your color palette from royal blue, teal, emerald green and purple and think about what colors you are going to pair with these from, gold, bronze and rose gold. The aqua will work well as an accent color – adding pops of these can add contrast and depth.
• Use warm fairy lights.
• Use cascading ribbons to help create a peacock tail effect.
• Add some peacock ornaments and decorative picks to add to the ornaments.
• Tuck sequined and glittered feather sprays deep into the branches to add more texture and catch the light.

More Aqua Christmas Theme Ideas

Aqua Christmas ornaments work really well with a number of other colored Christmas ornaments for some striking effects.

• Add aqua ornaments to other shades of green or blue ornaments for a monochromic tree or even an ombre theme.
• Aqua and black ornaments together on a green or white Christmas tree are a lovely look.
• Aqua and purple ornaments work well on any color tree.
• Aqua and lime green ornaments look stunning on a white tree.
• Aqua and orange ornaments were born to be placed alongside each other on any type of Christmas tree.

Check out our Guide to Colored Christmas ornaments for more Christmas ornament inspiration.

Dressing the Base of Your Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree may be the centerpiece of holiday decorating, but what about the base? A beautifully decorated tree can look unfinished if its stand is left exposed. That’s where Christmas tree skirts and alternatives come in. Whether traditional fabric skirts, modern collars or creative DIY solutions, dressing the bottom of your tree elevates the entire look.

This guide explores everything you need to know about tree skirts and their alternatives, from history and styles to creative ideas and buying options.

A Brief History of the Christmas Tree Skirt

Originally, tree skirts weren’t about decoration at all.

• 19th Century Origins: In the 1800s when real Christmas trees were used and were decorated with real, wax candles Christmas skirts were practical. They were designed for catching the dripping wax and the fallen needles.
• Transition to Decor: By the early 20th century as electric lights replaced candles, skirts became for decorative. Christmas tree skirts were often handmade, quilted or embroidered with festive motifs.
• Today’s Purpose: While wax catching is no longer necessary and more and more people are using artificial Christmas trees we are still finding tree skirts an essential Christmas tree accessory. They now play a part in hiding stands, protecting floors and adding a great finish to your tree decor.

Classic Christmas Tree Skirts

Traditional tree skirts are circular fabric pieces with a slit to wrap around the trunk or stand.

Materials and Styles

• Velvet or Velour: This style feels luxurious and soft, it works really well with a classic, sophisticated style of tree. Check out some of the classic velvet tree skirts available at Amazon.
• Plaid or Tartan: This can suite a more rustic, cozy look that is still classic and traditional.
• Felt or Wool: Great for a more simple and durable look that will suit a number of different styles of tree.
• Sequined or Metallic: This is definitely for a glamorous sparkle of a look – it will look good with neon colors for a fun or retro themed tree. This also would suit a more glamorous or dramatic look.

Size Guide: How Big Should a Tree Skirt Be?

It’s all very good deciding that you need a tree skirt, but you need a size guide or it just will not work!

• For trees up to 6 feet: a 42-48″ skirt works.
• For trees over 6 feet up to 8 feet: go for 50-60″.
• For very large trees, 9 feet and over: choose a 70-72″ skirt.

Tip: The skirt should be wider that the tree’s full base diameter for balance.

Modern Alternatives: Collars, Crates & More

Traditional skirts aren’t the only way to cover your tree base, let’s explore some other options.

Tree Collars

Tree collars are rigid covers that encircle the base. Popular materials for these collars are:

• Woven wicker or rattan: these offer a natural, rustic feel to your tree.
• Galvanized metal: this style certainly adds to a farmhouse chic style.
• Wooden slats: these are sturdy and timeless and suit a wide range of tree styles.
• Fabric covered or even chunky cable knit collapsible collars: these are easy to store and the chunky cable knit collars add a very warm, cozy feel to your Christmas tree.

Wooden Crates & Barrels

For a farmhouse or rustic look, some people build or by wooden crates to surround their stand. As well as being stylish these are also sturdy and can be pet proof and even baby proof.

For a DIY option you can repurpose pallets or vintage crates.

Decorative Baskets

Large woven baskets can be cut to fit around a tree stand, creating a cozy base. Another great idea if you use a woven basket is that you can incorporate something else to the base as well – fabric, burlap, faux fur, chunky blankets etc – any of these can be used to be in the basket and draping over for a sumptuous, rich cozy look

Creative & Budget-Friendly Alternatives

You don’t need to buy a skirt or collar to dress your tree. Many people use:

• Sheepskin Rugs: These create a lovely soft, Scandi-inspired look that is cozy and on-trend. Checkout Scandinavian Christmas Trees: Why Sheepskin Rugs Work for inspiration.
• Chunky Knit Blankets: Wrap these around the stand for a hygge vibe (they also double up as a wrap for when watching Christmas movies on the couch)
• Faux Fur Rugs: These give off a luxe and festive feel and go with so many different tree styles.
• Layered Fabric or Burlap: This gives off rustic charm and is perfect for farmhouse appeal – the burlap is also great for a coffee inspired tree or a woodland animal inspired tree.
• Quilts or Tablecloths: Repurposing these textiles for a unique look is a great idea. I love to look in the post Christmas sale for things like Christmas tablecloths or bedding as they are greatly reduced and then repurposing them the following year for things such as your tree skirt is a great and budget friendly idea.

DIY Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas

For crafters, making your own tree skirt can be fun and cost-effective.

• No-Sew Felt Skirt: Even non crafters can make this. Simply cut a large circle of felt, snip a slit and you’re done.
• Quilted Skirt: If you’re a quilter this can look amazing, there’s so many different holiday fabric squares you can find to make a festive patchwork design.
• Repurposed Materials: You can use all different types of material for very creative skirts from old denim, blankets or curtains. If your family wear Christmas t-shirts you could even repurpose these for a very special keepsake Christmas tree skirt.

Practical Considerations for a Christmas Tree Skirt

Before choosing a skirt or alternative please think about the following:

• Floor Protection: Especially important for real trees with water stands.
• Pets & Kids: Collars or crates can prevent pets and young kids from playing in the water or tugging at the fabric.
• Storage: Fabric skirts will fold flat so if storage is at a premium these are the best option. If you have the space then you can look to collars and crates.

Where to Buy Tree Skirts & Alternatives

You can purchase both budget-friendly and luxury tree skirts or alternatives online at Amazon. If you’re after a more personalized Christmas tree skirt then it’s worth checking out Zazzle. For handmade and unique skirts and alternatives check out Etsy and local craft markets.

Final Thoughts

Whether you choose a classic velvet skirt, a rustic wooden crate, or a cozy sheepskin rug, dressing the base of your tree is the finishing touch that completes your holiday decor. With so many styles and DIY options, there’s a solution for every taste and budget.