The 2019 Christmas tree trend

At the heart of the year-end festivities, the Christmas tree draws every eye and is the focus of all attention. Every home has its own habits, but several trends stand out this year. Discover them with Homewell.

Some like to dress it with the same decorations year after year, following their own habits in order to keep up the tradition. Others delight in refreshing it by following trends and whims. When it comes to style, opinions are divided. The “Scandinavian minimalist” team is content with small, simple objects in wood and white. The “fairy-tale” team, on the other hand, swears only by chic, ostentatious decor and glitter. Meanwhile, the “authentic” team focuses on red and classic ornaments. To these 3 trends, we can add the original Christmas trees, with folk, bohemian or even exotic vibes.

Making your own decorations

Beyond its appearance and size, the decorations and ornaments actively contribute to the celebration, but they are not everything. Set in a basket on a round rug, the tree gives off a warm atmosphere. At its feet you place a few prettily wrapped gifts to complete the scene. Pine cones, wooden crates, cushions or branches, depending on tastes and desires, will also adorn the tree. There are other ways to add a decorative touch: DIY (Do It Yourself) decorations bring charm. With a bit of imagination, a few pieces of wood or clay, the objects quickly come to life once hung up.

Some decorations can quickly hit your wallet hard. To save money, it is advisable to go for DIY. But, while this way of decorating is set to evolve in the coming years according to decor trends in general, there is one style that never ages from year to year: repurposing and upcycling (recovering objects destined for the bin). “Reclaimed decor” is increasingly popular and appreciated. It will therefore make its mark during these year-end festivities. No more waste: roll up your sleeves, take out your glue gun and get into crafting by making your own decorations from unused objects or inexpensive accessories.

There are three good reasons to make your own decorations:

- FUN: What could be more rewarding and enjoyable than making your own decorations and seeing your home adorned with your own creations? It is a relaxing activity you can start several weeks before Christmas arrives to fill your autumn Sundays. It is an exercise you can do as a family, with the children, to get them involved in preparing for the holidays.

- ECONOMICAL: By recycling unused objects and accessories or by reclaiming them, you will be doing your wallet a favor, as it tends to suffer a lot during this period.

- ORIGINAL: Thanks to DIY, you will break away from the inevitable red-and-green or gray-and-white duos. By creating your own tree or Christmas table decorations, you give yourself the freedom to choose your own style. This way you will surprise your guests and enjoy an original and distinctive atmosphere.

And if the traditional trees bore you, if you find them plain and impersonal, give in to the DIY trend. Cardboard, paper, glass, ribbons, paint, the choice of materials is almost unlimited. The tree can then take on a thousand and one forms, according to your preferences, your desires or your inspiration!

The whole Homewell team wishes you happy holidays!