10 trending Christmas decorations for 2024 revealed
With the countdown to the festive season firmly underway, you might already be thinking about Christmas decor for this year.
But regardless of whether you like a more pared back festive home aesthetic, or prefer to go punchier with a colourful and kitsch scheme, certain decorative elements are growing in popularity across the board.
In fact, Google searches for ‘vintage Christmas decorations’ are up 5,000% over the last month, highlighting a real desire for nostalgia in festive decorating ideas this year.
With Christmas famously known as a period to remember the good times while creating new memories, it's not too surprising that we want to look to the past for inspiration.
Many of us will probably have decorations that we bring out year after year, and leaning into these older traditions and memories is something that's influencing decorating trends this year.
"Nostalgia is making a strong return, offering a comforting retreat from today’s fast-paced world," says Victoria Robinson, Style Expert at Hillarys. "People are looking to create spaces that evoke cherished memories and a sense of simplicity."
"We’re really excited about the resurgence of classic design styles and iconic pieces that allow individuals to express their personal stories."
So which Christmas decor trends are emerging this year? And how can you integrate them into your interior scheme? Read on for the 10 most popular Christmas decorations trending for 2024...
1. Crystal glassware
According to research from Hillarys, topping the list with over 600,000 searches on Google in the last year alone (from October 2023 - September 2024) is crystal glassware.
Thanks to its elegant sparkle, this type of glassware adds a stylish touch to any festive tablescape and will allow you to elevate any of your gatherings with family and friends in the lead-up to Christmas and beyond.
2. Ceramic Christmas trees
If you're looking for an alternative to a traditional Christmas tree this year, or want to dot a few extra trees around your home or in smaller spaces, ceramic Christmas trees are the way to go — and are the second most searched-for decoration of the year.
While you can get them in a wonderful range of colours, we personally love the look of sleek white ceramic Christmas, which instantly give a sophisticated touch to any mantle, windowsill or sideboard.
3. Christmas village sets
Christmas village sets are third in the rankings, with 371,400 searches over the 12-month period. With miniature recreations of enchanting, wintery scenes, they really do add a warm and cosy feel to your Christmas decor — and there are lots of great ones to choose from.
4. Christmas placemats
Upgrading regular placements for festive alternatives is a popular choice, taking fourth position on the list. However, to create a cohesive Christmas colour scheme, just be sure to match your placemats with either your tablecloth or centrepiece.
5. Wooden Christmas decorations
Wooden Christmas tree decorations are a sustainable and popular choice, coming fifth in the rankings. "Wooden Christmas decorations are a timeless choice and will look as stunning on your tree now as they will in 10, 20, 30 years. Just like natural wood in your home, wooden Christmas decorations will never go out of style," Betsy Benn, the founder of the eponymous personalised gift brand, previously told Country Living.
From tree decorations and hanging stars to wooden advent calendars and tabletop trees, there are so many different options to choose from.
6. Needlepoint stockings
Another vintage-inspired Christmas decorating idea is a needlepoint stocking — which has a wonderful heirloom quality to it. We love these ones from Land's End but you could even try embroidering or stitching your own, if you enjoy a spot of crafting.
7. Christmas glassware
Christmas glassware tends to have more of a vintage feel to it, but comes in all shapes and sizes — from elegant Art Deco cocktail coupes and green stemmed wine glasses, to more kitsch options adorned with bows and Christmas trees.
8. Angel Christmas tree topper
From classic stars and bows, to snowflakes and adorable little festive figures, you can go in lots of different directions with your tree topper. But angels seems to be the firm favourite overall, with more than 136,000 searches for them over the last year.
9. Tinsel trees
If you're short on time or space, a tinsel tree can be a great solution. Opt for a golden one for a more traditional look, or go all out with a brightly coloured tree to add some personality. It really does lean into the maximalist aesthetic, particularly if you start adding baubles and decorations to it.
10. Nutcracker decorations
No Christmas would really be complete without a charming and whimsical nutcracker in some form.
A nice way to add a touch of magic to your home, nutcrackers come in a wide array of sizes, finishes and colours, depending on the overall look that you're going for — plus they have a real timeless element to them, making them a joy to bring out year after year.
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