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Holidays
Upside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to Believe
December 14, 2019
Trends can be fickle: one season, muted monochromatic trees are all the rage, the next it's colourful ombré. In truth, decorating for the holidays is a very personal thing. Anything goes, from daring black trees — yes, black, at Christmas! — to upside-down pines. Flip through for a range of unconventional trees that will get you super excited to start decorating for the holidays.
Holidays
Upside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to Believe
December 14, 2019
Trends can be fickle: one season, muted monochromatic trees are all the rage, the next it's colourful ombré. In truth, decorating for the holidays is a very personal thing. Anything goes, from daring black trees — yes, black, at Christmas! — to upside-down pines. Flip through for a range of unconventional trees that will get you super excited to start decorating for the holidays.
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Fuzzy Feeling
1/12Fuzzy Feeling
1/12Photo Credit: Sugar & ClothSource: sugarandcloth.com
Modern, adorable and unconventional, this Christmas tree laden with jumbo pom-poms gives us the warm and fuzzies. Designed by the team at <a href="https://sugarandcloth.com/new-studio-sitting-area-decorated-christmas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sugar & Cloth for their studio</a>, we love the creative idea of swapping out the ornaments for a similar-shaped bauble that we never even thought of as a bauble — until now. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/winter-decor-according-to-zodiac-sign-1934090/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winter Home Decor Ideas, According to Your Zodiac Sign</a>HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveFuzzy Feeling
PHOTO 1 of 12READ LESS -Modern, adorable and unconventional, this Christmas tree laden with jumbo pom-poms gives us the warm and fuzzies. Designed by the team at <a href="https://sugarandcloth.com/new-studio-sitting-area-decorated-christmas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sugar & Cloth for their studio</a>, we love the creative idea of swapping out the ornaments for a similar-shaped bauble that we never even thought of as a bauble — until now. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/winter-decor-according-to-zodiac-sign-1934090/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winter Home Decor Ideas, According to Your Zodiac Sign</a>Photo Credit: Sugar & ClothSource: sugarandcloth.com
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Show Your Pride
2/12Show Your Pride
2/12Photo Credit: TreetopiaSource: www.treetopia.com
Rainbows are instantly happy-making, which makes the motif brilliant for Christmas. In this loud and proud iteration from <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treetopia</a>, each section has been perfectly demarcated with a bright pop-art hue. Now all it needs are flashy baubles and silvery streamers and it's ready for its turn on the catwalk – in your living room. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/outrageous-holiday-houses/photos/outrageous-holiday-houses-1934212/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These Outrageous Holiday Houses Will Blow You Away</a>HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveShow Your Pride
PHOTO 2 of 12READ LESS -Rainbows are instantly happy-making, which makes the motif brilliant for Christmas. In this loud and proud iteration from <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treetopia</a>, each section has been perfectly demarcated with a bright pop-art hue. Now all it needs are flashy baubles and silvery streamers and it's ready for its turn on the catwalk – in your living room. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/outrageous-holiday-houses/photos/outrageous-holiday-houses-1934212/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These Outrageous Holiday Houses Will Blow You Away</a>Photo Credit: TreetopiaSource: www.treetopia.com
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On the Flip Side
3/12On the Flip Side
3/12Photo Credit: TreetopiaSource: www.treetopia.com
For a playful, topsy-turvy twist, <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/unique-artificial-christmas-trees-p/upside-down-christmas-trees.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flip that <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/holidays/photos/timeless-christmas-tree-styles-1053089/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tree</a> upside down</a>. It makes for a gravity-defying spectacle that's quite beautiful adorned with twinkly lights. And it's a space-saver since the bottom of the tree hugs the ceiling, allowing for all that extra space at the base.HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveOn the Flip Side
PHOTO 3 of 12READ LESS -For a playful, topsy-turvy twist, <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/unique-artificial-christmas-trees-p/upside-down-christmas-trees.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flip that <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/holidays/photos/timeless-christmas-tree-styles-1053089/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tree</a> upside down</a>. It makes for a gravity-defying spectacle that's quite beautiful adorned with twinkly lights. And it's a space-saver since the bottom of the tree hugs the ceiling, allowing for all that extra space at the base.Photo Credit: TreetopiaSource: www.treetopia.com
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Think Pink
4/12Think Pink
4/12Photo Credit: WayfairSource: www.wayfair.ca
Here's a tree that matches the Christmas ham. The unapologetically dainty <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/holiday-decor/pdp/the-holiday-aisle-pre-lit-pink-pine-artificial-christmas-tree-with-clearwhite-lights-c002449704.html?piid=1069372043" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pink tree from Wayfair</a> would look smashing with white or gold decor interspersed on its pre-lit branches. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/holidays/photos/goodbye-green-and-red-holiday-spaces-that-put-pastels-in-the-spotlight-1934406/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodbye Green and Red: Holiday Spaces That Put Pastels in the Spotlight</a>HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveThink Pink
PHOTO 4 of 12READ LESS -Here's a tree that matches the Christmas ham. The unapologetically dainty <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/holiday-decor/pdp/the-holiday-aisle-pre-lit-pink-pine-artificial-christmas-tree-with-clearwhite-lights-c002449704.html?piid=1069372043" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pink tree from Wayfair</a> would look smashing with white or gold decor interspersed on its pre-lit branches. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/holidays/photos/goodbye-green-and-red-holiday-spaces-that-put-pastels-in-the-spotlight-1934406/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodbye Green and Red: Holiday Spaces That Put Pastels in the Spotlight</a>Photo Credit: WayfairSource: www.wayfair.ca
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Tuxedo Vibe
5/12Tuxedo Vibe
5/12Photo Credit: Treetopia
Got a fidelity to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-buying-and-selling/photos/black-white-designs-1929758/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">black and white</a> decor? With this spiralling <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/colored-artificial-christmas-trees-p/zebra-print-christmas-tree.htm?1=1&CartID=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zebra-print design from Treetopia</a> you can keep the love affair going. Layer in lights and opt for a special topper for a smouldering look that definitely keeps up with the Joneses – and then some.HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveTuxedo Vibe
PHOTO 5 of 12READ LESS -Got a fidelity to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-buying-and-selling/photos/black-white-designs-1929758/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">black and white</a> decor? With this spiralling <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/colored-artificial-christmas-trees-p/zebra-print-christmas-tree.htm?1=1&CartID=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zebra-print design from Treetopia</a> you can keep the love affair going. Layer in lights and opt for a special topper for a smouldering look that definitely keeps up with the Joneses – and then some.Photo Credit: Treetopia
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All American
6/12All American
6/12Photo Credit: Treetopia
Got family visiting from the US? Show the love with <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/colored-artificial-christmas-trees-p/vote-artificial-christmas-tree.htm?1=1&CartID=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a patriotic tree</a> that has a decidedly traditional Christmas feel. A fun, frilly design around the base, a banner on the backdrop and clear LED lights round out the look. Now all you need are ornaments and lots of presents. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/holiday-home-charming-santa-claus-1930907/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside a Holiday Home So Charming, It'll Make You Believe in Santa Claus</a>HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveAll American
PHOTO 6 of 12READ LESS -Got family visiting from the US? Show the love with <a href="https://www.treetopia.com/colored-artificial-christmas-trees-p/vote-artificial-christmas-tree.htm?1=1&CartID=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a patriotic tree</a> that has a decidedly traditional Christmas feel. A fun, frilly design around the base, a banner on the backdrop and clear LED lights round out the look. Now all you need are ornaments and lots of presents. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/holiday-home-charming-santa-claus-1930907/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside a Holiday Home So Charming, It'll Make You Believe in Santa Claus</a>Photo Credit: Treetopia
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Museum-Worthy
7/12Museum-Worthy
7/12Photo Credit: Getty Images
Since 1988, the Tate Britain, the famous art museum in London, commissions an artist for its Christmas tree. In 2016, the contemporary Iranian artist Shirazeh Houshiary cooked up this ravishing inverted pine for the entrance rotunda. Its golden roots act are transfixing topper. What's on show for 2019? The massive LED-lit <a href="http://artdaily.com/news/118865/King-s-Cross-unveils-David-Batchelor-s-Christmas-Tree--King-s-Xmas--2019-#.Xe6d1iMrKRY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"King's Xmas Tree"</a> by the artist David Batchelor.HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveMuseum-Worthy
PHOTO 7 of 12READ LESS -Since 1988, the Tate Britain, the famous art museum in London, commissions an artist for its Christmas tree. In 2016, the contemporary Iranian artist Shirazeh Houshiary cooked up this ravishing inverted pine for the entrance rotunda. Its golden roots act are transfixing topper. What's on show for 2019? The massive LED-lit <a href="http://artdaily.com/news/118865/King-s-Cross-unveils-David-Batchelor-s-Christmas-Tree--King-s-Xmas--2019-#.Xe6d1iMrKRY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"King's Xmas Tree"</a> by the artist David Batchelor.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Pop Culture
8/12Pop Culture
8/12Photo Credit: Sugar & ClothSource: sugarandcloth.com
Keep the cats away from this airy affair! Made up of clustered pastel balloons, it's certain to be a conversation piece at your holiday party. It's not a space-saving tree, but it sure is cool. Here's how the creative blogger behind Sugar & Cloth brought <a href="https://sugarandcloth.com/diy-balloon-christmas-tree/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this DIY darling together</a>. Hint: invest in a balloon pump.HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelievePop Culture
PHOTO 8 of 12READ LESS -Keep the cats away from this airy affair! Made up of clustered pastel balloons, it's certain to be a conversation piece at your holiday party. It's not a space-saving tree, but it sure is cool. Here's how the creative blogger behind Sugar & Cloth brought <a href="https://sugarandcloth.com/diy-balloon-christmas-tree/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this DIY darling together</a>. Hint: invest in a balloon pump.Photo Credit: Sugar & ClothSource: sugarandcloth.com
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Black Beauty
9/12Black Beauty
9/12Photo Credit: WayfairSource: www.wayfair.ca
A chic, <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/holiday-decor/pdp/the-holiday-aisle-65-black-fir-artificial-christmas-tree-thly8877.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jet-black tree</a> is ideal for bling. While light-coloured ornaments are lovely suspended from green branches, they'll really pop against this black backdrop. Imagine this tree dripping with strands of silver or gold and baubles in the same hue? Or for a truly wild look, choose one colour such as purple and pair it with a metallic.HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveBlack Beauty
PHOTO 9 of 12READ LESS -A chic, <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/holiday-decor/pdp/the-holiday-aisle-65-black-fir-artificial-christmas-tree-thly8877.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jet-black tree</a> is ideal for bling. While light-coloured ornaments are lovely suspended from green branches, they'll really pop against this black backdrop. Imagine this tree dripping with strands of silver or gold and baubles in the same hue? Or for a truly wild look, choose one colour such as purple and pair it with a metallic.Photo Credit: WayfairSource: www.wayfair.ca
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Bright Idea
10/12Bright Idea
10/12Photo Credit: Unsplash/Mela Nie
You dress differently. You decorate differently. Why should you go traditional? Consider a vivid pink tree that's so fabulous it'll eclipse all of the other Christmas decor in the room. Try bedazzling the branches sparsely to let all that pink shine. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tiffany-pratt/photos/how-to-decorate-a-room-with-pink-from-the-princess-of-pink-herself-tiffany-pratt-1912196/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Decorate a Room with Pink, from the Princess of Pink Herself: Tiffany Pratt </a>HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveBright Idea
PHOTO 10 of 12READ LESS -You dress differently. You decorate differently. Why should you go traditional? Consider a vivid pink tree that's so fabulous it'll eclipse all of the other Christmas decor in the room. Try bedazzling the branches sparsely to let all that pink shine. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tiffany-pratt/photos/how-to-decorate-a-room-with-pink-from-the-princess-of-pink-herself-tiffany-pratt-1912196/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Decorate a Room with Pink, from the Princess of Pink Herself: Tiffany Pratt </a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Mela Nie
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Behold: The Ombre Rainbow
11/12Behold: The Ombre Rainbow
11/12Photo Credit: Inspired by CharmSource: inspiredbycharm.com
Deck the halls (and the living room) with maximalist flair. Group baubles by colours for a simple and striking look like this clever design by <a href="https://inspiredbycharm.com/unique-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspired by Charm</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/holidays/photos/timeless-christmas-tree-styles-1053089/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timeless Christmas Tree Styles</a>HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveBehold: The Ombre Rainbow
PHOTO 11 of 12READ LESS -Deck the halls (and the living room) with maximalist flair. Group baubles by colours for a simple and striking look like this clever design by <a href="https://inspiredbycharm.com/unique-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspired by Charm</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/holidays/photos/timeless-christmas-tree-styles-1053089/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timeless Christmas Tree Styles</a>Photo Credit: Inspired by CharmSource: inspiredbycharm.com
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Quel Scandi!
12/12Quel Scandi!
12/12Photo Credit: EtsySource: www.etsy.com
With its primitive limbs, this understated knockout from France-based <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/104358001/christmas-tree?ref=fp_treasury_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Etsy shop AtelierboisdAme</a> can be dispatched across the pond. Made of wood harvested from the beaches of the French Riviera, it’s oh-so-suitable for a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/festive-scandi-style-home-tour-1920615/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scandinavian setting</a>. Here’s how to get one: fill the room with a faux-fur throw or two, a papier-mâché stag’s head, scatter some candles and start a crackling fire.HolidaysUpside Down Christmas Trees and Black Trees? New Holiday Trends You Have to See to BelieveQuel Scandi!
PHOTO 12 of 12READ LESS -With its primitive limbs, this understated knockout from France-based <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/104358001/christmas-tree?ref=fp_treasury_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Etsy shop AtelierboisdAme</a> can be dispatched across the pond. Made of wood harvested from the beaches of the French Riviera, it’s oh-so-suitable for a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/festive-scandi-style-home-tour-1920615/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scandinavian setting</a>. Here’s how to get one: fill the room with a faux-fur throw or two, a papier-mâché stag’s head, scatter some candles and start a crackling fire.Photo Credit: EtsySource: www.etsy.com
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