It’s Festive Season – These Are The Top Christmas Decor Trends For 2026

What springs to mind when you think of Christmas at home? Maybe it’s rows of velvet stockings over a roaring fireplace, twinkling lights covering the tree or multi-coloured strings of paper garlands. However you choose to do Christmas, make sure you do it in style. We’ve tapped our network of interior designers and home experts, who have shared their top Christmas decor trends for 2026. Scroll on for inspiration.

The Biggest Christmas Decor Trends Of 2026

Minimalist Christmas is out, and maximalist Christmas is in. Following up on last year’s heavy-hitters – think kitschmas, Ralph Lauren spreads and alpine interiors – we’re going bigger and bolder in colour, pattern and dopamine. Think nostalgia references boosted with vibrant colour, pattern sandwiching and pulling in any bits and bobs in the garden to create the ultimate winter scene. Here’s our top Christmas decor trends for 2026:

1. Unexpected Colour Pairings
2. Pattern On Pattern
3. Dopamine Decor
4. Nostalgic Christmas Decor
5. Natural Details

Molly Mahon

1. Unexpected Colour Pairings

Christmas usually comes about in a wash of red, green and gold – but what about trying something new this year? ‘Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to be really brave with colour,’ notes British textile designer Molly Mahon. ‘I’d love to see people moving away from more traditional combinations and experimenting with unexpected pairings. I am really into rich pink’s and deep burgundy’s at the moment, it brings a soft ambient warmth to the table, especially when drenched in candle light.’

Another colour pop we’re expecting to see more of this year is blue, says Fred Horlock, Design Director at Neptune. ‘Pair traditional greens and deep reds with a more unexpected tone like a Blakeney blue,’ he recommends. ‘Sitting between navy and teal, this colour provides a calming element to the decorative scheme and can be easily incorporated with baubles, candles, ribbon and gift wrap.’

Molly Mahon

2. Pattern On Pattern

A maximalist approach to pattern is also on the cards this Christmas. ‘I’m always drawn to the magic of mixing patterns, and I think this will become even more popular for Christmas decorating,’ says Molly. ‘Combining florals, stripes, checks and decorative motifs creates such a lovely sense of warmth and personality. It might be patterned cushions, a printed tablecloth or even a little handmade fabric tied around a present. The trick is to have fun with it and not worry too much about everything matching.’

Eleanor Bowmer

3. Dopamine Decor

This Christmas, more is indeed more – at least, when it comes to interiors. ‘I’m thinking lots of colour, dopamine decor, and plenty of fun this Christmas,’ says Manchester-based textile designer and illustrator Eleanor Bowmer. ‘Colour, print, harlequin, waves, bows, Santa, fun and nostalgia. Because when it comes to festive decorations, more is more.’

Rebecca Udall

4. Nostalgic Christmas Decorations

Remember that collection of Christmas decorations you have in the loft? Now’s the time to get them down. Nostalgia is proving to be one of the biggest Christmas decor trends of 2026, drawing on all manner of throwback decorations from paper garlands and pressed tin stars to antiques and items collected over the years.

‘In a fast paced, digital world, the biggest indulgence at this time of year feels like embracing the joy and traditions of Christmases past (firmly avoiding minimalism!) and the tone is set for this in the way we decorate our homes,’ notes homeware designer Rebecca Udall. ‘Schemes in traditional deep reds and greens bring a warm, lived-in decadence, with decorations that could have been in the family for decades – nothing too shiny or new looking – and pieces chosen to complement one another rather than coordinate perfectly.

‘I love folk inspired pieces, a mix of materials, glass and paper ornaments paired with plush velvet stockings, creating trees and mantles that feel abundant yet easy and not too serious.  Add a roaring fire, if you are able, and the scene is set for a Christmas that is timeless and elegant, but above all, relaxing and welcoming.’

Neptune

5. Natural Details

It’s time to bring the outside in; natural decorations, like pine cones, tree foliage and leafy wreaths, are having a moment this Christmas. ‘Natural elements will always have a place in my Christmas decorating,’ agrees Molly. ‘I love using branches, seasonal foliage, berries, dried flowers and beautiful natural textures. There is something so lovely about bringing the garden indoors and allowing nature to inspire the colours and details of the home. Add plenty of candlelight and you have a wonderfully relaxed, festive atmosphere.