13 Holiday Home Decor Looks We’re Obsessed With This Year

13 Holiday Home Decor Looks We’re Obsessed With This Year

Every year I tell myself I’m going to keep the holiday decorating simple, and every year I end up down a Pinterest hole at midnight adding things to my cart. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. This year’s holiday home decor looks are less about matching everything perfectly and more about layering textures, colors, and a little personality into spaces that already feel like home.

I pulled together the looks that keep popping up in client homes, design showrooms, and my own living room this season. Some are cozy and traditional, others lean modern, and a few are just plain fun. Here are the 13 holiday home decor looks we’re obsessed with this year.

Warm Neutral Christmas

Gone are the days when holiday decor had to mean red and green everywhere you look. Warm neutral Christmas leans on creams, tans, wood tones, and soft whites for a look that feels calm instead of chaotic.

This style works beautifully in living rooms and entryways where you already have a neutral color palette going. Swap in cream ornaments, wood bead garland, and linen stockings instead of anything shiny or saturated.

It’s a great option if you want your holiday decor to actually blend with your everyday style rather than fight against it. Budget-wise, thrifted wood pieces and natural elements like pinecones and dried oranges keep costs low while still looking pulled together.

Dark Academia Holiday Style

This look brings deep jewel tones, leather-bound books, brass candlesticks, and heavy plaid textiles into the mix. Think burgundy, forest green, and mustard instead of bright primary colors.

It works especially well in home offices, libraries, or any room with dark wood furniture already in place. The moodier lighting and rich textures make it feel like the room belongs in an old English manor around the holidays.

Layered lighting matters a lot here. Skip the harsh overhead light and lean on lamps, candles, and string lights tucked into bookshelves for that warm, glowing effect.

Scandinavian Minimalist Christmas

If clutter stresses you out during the holidays, this one’s for you. Scandinavian minimalist Christmas keeps things simple with white, natural wood, and just a few carefully chosen decorations instead of covering every surface.

This look shines in smaller apartments or homes where you want the holidays to feel festive without taking over the whole space. A single well-shaped tree with white lights and wood ornaments can carry an entire room.

It’s also one of the more renter-friendly options since it doesn’t require a lot of hanging or permanent additions. A few birch branches in a vase and some simple garland go a long way.

Vintage Grandmillennial Christmas

This look has been building steam for a couple years now and it’s not slowing down. Think mercury glass ornaments, needlepoint stockings, plaid bows, and collected pieces that look like they’ve been in the family for decades, even if you bought them last week.

It works really well in traditional homes with molding, wallpaper, or antique furniture already in the mix. The whole point is that nothing matches perfectly, and that’s exactly what makes it charming.

Thrift stores and estate sales are goldmines for this style. Vintage ornaments often cost less than new ones and bring way more character to the tree.

Moody Botanical Christmas

Instead of the usual red and gold, moody botanical Christmas leans into deep greens, black accents, and lush greenery like eucalyptus, magnolia leaves, and dark florals. It feels a little dramatic in the best way.

This look is especially striking on mantels and dining tables where you have room to build layered greenery arrangements. Adding black candlesticks or a black ribbon on the garland gives it that unexpected edge.

It photographs beautifully too, which is probably why it’s all over social media this season. Just know that fresh greenery does require a bit of upkeep to keep it looking fresh through the season.

Coastal Christmas

For anyone who lives near the water or just wishes they did, coastal Christmas swaps traditional reds for blues, whites, and natural textures like rope, driftwood, and seashells worked into the tree and mantel.

This style works particularly well in beach houses or homes with a lot of natural light and airy furnishings already. A tree decorated in blue and white with rope garland instead of typical tinsel feels fresh and a little unexpected.

It’s a nice pick if you want your holiday decor to feel connected to your home’s existing style rather than a total seasonal takeover.

Maximalist Christmas

If your motto is more is more, maximalist Christmas is having a real moment. This look embraces layered patterns, multiple color palettes, oversized ornaments, and trees so full you can barely see the branches.

It works best in homes that already lean toward bold, collected interiors rather than minimalist ones. The key to pulling it off without it looking messy is picking two or three main colors and repeating them throughout, even as you layer in pattern and texture.

This one tends to be more budget-flexible than people expect since a lot of the impact comes from clever layering rather than expensive pieces. Dollar store ornaments mixed with a few statement pieces can look surprisingly luxe.

Farmhouse Christmas

Farmhouse Christmas has stuck around for a reason. Buffalo check patterns, galvanized metal, wood crates, and simple greenery create a cozy, lived-in feel that works in almost any home style.

This look is especially popular in kitchens and entryways where farmhouse touches like open shelving or shiplap already exist. A buffalo check tree skirt paired with wood ornaments hits the mark without feeling dated.

It’s also one of the easier looks to DIY. A trip to the craft store for ribbon, some wood slices, and a hot glue gun can get you most of the way there.

Retro Seventies Christmas

This one caught me off guard when it started trending, but I get the appeal. Retro seventies Christmas brings back avocado green, burnt orange, and aluminum trees with color wheel lights for a look that’s equal parts nostalgic and kitschy.

It works best for people who genuinely love a bold, playful aesthetic and aren’t afraid of a little irony in their decorating. It’s a fun option for a guest room, a home bar area, or anywhere you want a conversation-starting moment.

Vintage shops and online marketplaces are your best bet for authentic pieces, though there are also plenty of new reproductions if hunting for originals isn’t your thing.

Black and Gold Glam Christmas

For a look that feels a little more formal, black and gold glam Christmas trades the usual red and green for a sleek, jewelry-box aesthetic. Think black ornaments, gold ribbon, and metallic accents throughout.

This style works especially well in dining rooms and formal living spaces where you want the holiday decor to feel intentional and a little polished. A black tree or black-painted branches with gold lights makes a striking centerpiece.

It’s a great choice if you’re hosting holiday parties and want your space to photograph well. Just keep in mind that darker ornaments can show fingerprints more than lighter ones, so a quick wipe-down before guests arrive doesn’t hurt.

Cozy Cabin Christmas

Cozy cabin Christmas leans into flannel, plaid, antlers, wood accents, and warm amber lighting for a look that feels like a mountain retreat even if you live nowhere near one. Chunky knit stockings and faux fur throws round it out.

This style is a natural fit for homes with exposed wood beams, stone fireplaces, or rustic furniture already in place. It also works surprisingly well in city apartments as a cozy contrast to sleeker everyday decor.

Layering textures is really what sells this look. Mixing flannel, faux fur, and knit throws together creates that warm, cabin-in-the-woods feeling without needing an actual cabin.

Pastel Christmas

Soft pinks, baby blues, and lavender are showing up on trees this year instead of the usual deep reds and greens. Pastel Christmas feels fresh, a little whimsical, and honestly kind of unexpected in the best way.

This look tends to work best in bright, light-filled rooms and can feel especially charming in a nursery, kid’s room, or a home that already leans toward softer color palettes year-round. Pastel ornaments paired with white lights keep it from feeling overly saccharine.

It’s a fun option if you want your holiday decor to feel a little different from what everyone else on the block is doing. Craft stores often carry pastel ornaments seasonally, so it’s worth grabbing them early if this style catches your eye.

Nature-Inspired Woodland Christmas

Rounding out the list is woodland Christmas, which brings in pinecones, birch bark, faux deer, owls, and mossy textures for a look that feels like you brought the forest indoors. It’s earthy, a little whimsical, and cozy without being fussy.

This style works especially well in family rooms and kids’ spaces where a slightly playful, storybook feel is welcome. Layering different natural elements, like pinecones of varying sizes alongside wood ornaments, gives the tree real depth.

It’s also a great option for families who like to make ornaments together since pinecones, twine, and simple natural materials are easy for kids to work with. Just brush off any real pinecones and let them dry fully before bringing them inside to avoid unwanted guests.

However you decorate this year, the best holiday look is really just the one that makes your home feel warm and welcoming to you. Mixing a couple of these styles together often works better than sticking rigidly to just one, so don’t be afraid to pull a little farmhouse in with your grandmillennial pieces or add pastel accents to an otherwise neutral tree. That’s usually how the best holiday homes come together anyway.