Whether you like it or not, Christmas is just around the corner; who else agrees that this year has simply flown by? Retailers are already putting out their displays and decking the halls with festive products, and the fun Christmas adverts are even now gracing our TV screens. With the festive season looming, many people are looking for what’s on trend this Christmas, so today we thought we’d share our favourite 5 festive Christmas trends for 2025 that will hopefully provide you with some inspiration for your festive home this year.
1. A country Christmas with a vintage feel
A festive classic; a country Christmas incorporates a warm, farmhouse-style holiday where time warming charm meets rustic comfort. Think of gentle plaids in cosy reds and forest green draped across your mantlepiece, decorative hand-painted baubles, and pine-cone garlands. Use tasteful candlelight in brass or antique styles, and natural textures like wools, linen napkins, dried fruit slices and wooden ornaments to bring a country element to your vintage look. You could also add a few heirloom items that have been passed down through the generations that invoke a sense of nostalgia and a wonderful talking point for family members and friends over Christmas..
2. Nostalgic Christmas trend
Speaking of nostalgia, one trend this year involves reaching into festive memories from your favourite Grandma’s house, and historic trends by bringing back festive interior design themes. Think of things like old style tinsel, coloured fairy lights, thick glass baubles, pastel trees, festive coloured napkins, and retro figures such as nutcrackers and toy soldiers; these are all making a big comeback! Create a colour palette of rich burgundies, deep greens, navies and golds, along with pastel pinks and vintage turquoise, with velvet fabrics and warm wood such as candle holders that trigger memories. Add festive serve ware to your Christmas dining table along with table runners and table centrepieces. Create a space that feels warm and inviting that is both meaningful and personal, with emotional throwbacks that add an unrivalled charm to the holiday season.
3. Modern and Glamorous Christmas
If vintage nostalgia isn’t your thing, then perhaps a more modern and glamorous looking Christmas is for you. This trend is all about elevated luxury and sleek textures as well as a high-impact shine. The décor leans towards black, white and gold, along with other metallics such as silver and bronze, which help create the perfect refined holiday vibe with just a hint of drama. Drape surfaces in velvet, faux-fur, satin and soft materials that offer a plush sophistication rather than a country Christmas feeling. Try ideas such as a disco-ball tree topper for that unique look, along with mirrored baubles and high contrasting decorations that create a minimalist yet classy look of high impact juxtaposition. Christmas 2025 doesn’t have to be about rustic warmth, it can be about making a stylish statement by combining modern design with festive flair.
4. Gothmas festive trend
For those of you who are after a romantic flair this holiday season, then a more recent trend we’ve seen is known simply as “Gothmas”. Reframing the traditional holiday setting into something darker, more elegant and deeply atmospheric is definitely in fashion this year. Instead of the bright reds and greens we might be used to, this aesthetic leans into black lace, antique brass and candlelight for moody drama. It’s less about traditional festive cheer and more about creating a space that feels mysterious, romantic and full of character. Textures play a huge role, with velvet ribbons, matte black baubles and gothic inspired ornaments, along with foliage with dark undertones such as black spruce. Add darker colours to deep reds and forest greens along with midnight blues and antique golds for a romantic flourish. It’s not about conforming to what your neighbours are doing, but inventing your own distinct personality this festive season. Why not give it a try?
5. Gingerbread Christmas design trend
In stark contrast to Gothmas, the twee “Gingerbread” trend is just as popular this year. Think about warm and spiced hues, comforting textures and playful references to holiday baking; it’s something that all the family can appreciate! Colour palettes include lots of brown and caramel tones with biscuit shades, paired with creamy whites and soft golds. Don’t be tempted to go too overboard by being overly sugary sweet however; Gingerbread is all about creating an elevated motif. Think glass baubles and icing like swirls, with gingerbread house silhouettes on tableware, along with ornaments or biscuit brown cushions. It taps into the nostalgia we’ve talked about previously, whilst giving a refined update for a grown-up space. Turn your home into a cosy inviting stage for the holiday season with the Gingerbread trend.
