From velvet finishes to circus grade insignia , this year ’s favorite Christmas ornaments offer something for every way .
Carson Downing
Velvet bows , black trees , andminimalismhave all dominated the vacation decor worldly concern in Christmases past . Whether they were one - season wonders or have stood the trial run of clip , Christmas drift are a merriment excuse to try something unexpected and experiment with your style .
Credit:Carson Downing
Take inspiration from this year ’s Christmas ornament trends , whether you prefer a modern matte finish , a fresh tailspin on Hellenic banding , or craft your own custom felt ornament , to upgrade your tree .
1. Velvet Ornaments
Inspired by last year’svelvet obeisance trend , velvet ornaments are set to be one of the biggest Christmas ornament trends of 2024 . With their matte , powdery finish , velvet ornaments put a unequaled crook on typical solid - color ornaments . mix in velvet ornaments with metal ones to produce a tree with short ton of texture and visual interest .
To make your own velvet ornaments , commingle 1 Tbsp . plaster pulverization with 1 Tbsp . stale pee . Once unite , add 2 ounces of mat finish slyness paint . Paint clear plastic ornamentation with the intermixture , adding coats until the decoration is opaque .
2. Honeycomb Ornaments
Another democratic ornament style — spotted this year at West Elm , Anthropologie , and McGee & Co.—is honeycomb . Typically made from paper , honeycomb ornaments are made from intricate , accordion - style sheep pen that make shapes like stars , bells , and trees . Plus , the ornaments are lightweight , so you do n’t have to worry about weigh down the offshoot of your tree .
Add honeycomb ornaments to your Christmas interior decoration this year to put a fun twist on the typical round fashion . Choose deep shades of burgundy , forest green , and pulverisation blue sky , or stick to a achromatic pallet of beige , ointment , and black-market ornaments for a modern farmhouse effect .
When packing by your Christmas decoration for next year , carefully wrap each ornament in tissue paper to ensure paper ornamentation do n’t get bent . Store the ornaments in a container with divider so they are n’t damaged throughout the year .
Credit:Carson Downing
3. Circus Stripes
Popular carnival stripes are sticking around for the holidays . Expect to see ornament with thick , bold stripes on trees this year . base interior decoration store like H&M , Pottery Barn , and Crate & Barrel put up ornament withclassic red and whitecandy cane stripes for a traditional . Or opt for funkier color dodging featuring pink , gloomy , and sensationalistic .
Lean into amaximalist aestheticand pair genus Circus - stripe ornamentation with bluff patterned bulbs . Incorporate ornaments with unlike shapes and coloring , tinsel , and garland to achieve an over - the - top look .
David Land
Credit:David Land
4. Unique Felt Ornaments
Quirkyfelt ornamentsof all form and sizes are all over social medium and rest home decor sites alike . Made from colorful felt and stuffed with cotton , these plush ornaments are often embellish with diamante , drop , tassel , and decorative stitching .
Letters , wreaths , bells , and other unequaled shapes can all be found in matte up form . Felt ornamentation portray animals in silly scenes are also gaining popularity — mean swan outwear tutus , fishing polar bears , and mouse on ski lifts . duo felt brute with bright colored bulb in different shapes and sizes . Lean into the flightiness with ahomemade report garlandor a string of popcorn to fill out your Christmas tree .
5. Photo Frames
Show off your preferred photos from the yr by using small photo frame decoration . This Christmas is all about nostalgic tradition and adding personal spot to your holiday decor , so it ’s no surprisal photo ornaments are having a moment .
you could purchase modern photo inning ornaments from stores like Target and Pottery Barn , or select to craft your own by hand . In aTikTok video , Andrea Pierre show how to make photo framing ornament using miniature vintage frames from Amazon . All you want to do is spicy glue your preferent photo to the back of a mini bod , then attach a ribbon loop to the back so you’re able to hang it on your tree . Make it a traditionto add a new photo ornament every year , or add fun art prints to the material body that speak to your trend .
