Houzz Readers Share Their Christmas Trees
See how Houzz users have decorated their homes with festive trees large and small
Houzz readers, we asked you to share your Christmas trees, and the response this year may be the best ever! It’s been such a joy to look through the photos and even more than that, read about your traditions and see the Houzz community connecting for the holidays. Turn on some holiday music, pour a glass of eggnog and take some time to enjoy Houzz readers’ beautifully trimmed trees.
Houzz reader Kf_penn says of the holidays, “My favorite time of year,” and it’s clear because Kf_penn shared three full-size trees. The largest is this gorgeous tall tree in the great room.
Browse holiday lighting in the Houzz Shop
Browse holiday lighting in the Houzz Shop
Don’t you just love a tree that is packed with ornaments? Linda Walsh dubs her tree “my tree of collectibles.” We bet there’s a story behind each one.
Katia Riga’s lovely tree also shows off many ornaments.
“I love big colored lights and lots of ornaments that are homemade or have special memories,” Licensegirl wrote.
Many people like to share their ornament collections between two or more trees. That was the case for hollylwithers. While her largest tree is in the family room, this smaller tree adds elegance to the dining room. It shows off the Swarovski ornaments she’s collected over the years.
Tishajonesdiggs shared her little farmhouse tree.
It’s fun to think about people celebrating holidays all over the world. In response to our Christmas tree Houzz Call, Houzz Australia user Jill G reminded us that it’s summer Down Under. She wrote, “Our angel isn’t exactly dressed for an Australian summer! Seems pretty chill about it though.”
Modlodgeluv wrote, “The tree is trimmed with small gilded floral fronds and vintage glass ornaments, most of which are beautifully aged, delicate as soap bubbles.”
And thank you to modlodgeluv for sharing not only one but two pets. Here, the cat …
And thank you to modlodgeluv for sharing not only one but two pets. Here, the cat …
… and the dog, looking so happy! Modlodgeluv pays careful attention to the base of the tree, using beautifully embellished ornament storage boxes to look like presents are there for the whole season. There’s even a German nativity set placed atop one of them.
Sometimes pets and trees aren’t the best mix, but clever Houzz readers find solutions. “I had to do a tree outside so my cat does not chew on it and get sick,” terrib962 wrote. “I can see the tree from dining room windows and kitchen window.”
Motownmom wrote that she picked up a Christmas tree ornament during her honeymoon in California 13 years ago to remind her of that special time. “Since then, and many more vacations later, I’ve been picking up ornaments from all over. Most tourist spots sell Xmas ornaments today, and abroad they are often soft, embellished ornaments that have beading and sparkle. Our tree has ornaments from U.S. national parks, Paris, London, Scotland and several U.S. states, including our home state of Michigan.”
Sometimes bringing in something old is the best way to christen something new. Jeannette Moore celebrated the near-completion of her new mountain chalet by decorating it for the holidays with a Christmas tree filled with memories.
“I wanted to celebrate my first Christmas in my mountain chalet. I lugged a twin mattress, bed frame, two rattan chairs, a couple of my dining room chairs, antique English bar cabinet, kitchen stuff and my Christmas tree up here,” she wrote. “My Christmas tree has seven decades of memories with numerous old ornaments and the felt tree skirt my mother made in 1956. This skirt has been through floods, hurricanes and numerous moves. Even as it begins to fall apart I don’t plan to replace it. The pillow on the chair was painted by my great-aunt, who was born in 1850!
“I wanted to celebrate my first Christmas in my mountain chalet. I lugged a twin mattress, bed frame, two rattan chairs, a couple of my dining room chairs, antique English bar cabinet, kitchen stuff and my Christmas tree up here,” she wrote. “My Christmas tree has seven decades of memories with numerous old ornaments and the felt tree skirt my mother made in 1956. This skirt has been through floods, hurricanes and numerous moves. Even as it begins to fall apart I don’t plan to replace it. The pillow on the chair was painted by my great-aunt, who was born in 1850!
Houzz reader Let it Rock also celebrated being in a new home with a Christmas tree. “Went a bit crazy and did a 12 foot Grand Duchess tree and love how it turned out,” they wrote. “Many presents under the tree now and a 2024 ornament to celebrate our first Christmas here!”
“I made the old man of the forest about 15 years ago. My metal deer were in a post-Christmas hardware store sale about a decade ago and I love them still,” tracygiles wrote. “I live alone and no children or family to visit, and in past years I’ve sometimes not bothered to decorate as it’s so much faff unpacking and repacking everything, moving things out of the way, but then when you cozy up by the fire with the tree twinkling, it feels so good.”
“I would like to share something I did many years when my son was young. I would buy him an unbreakable ornament and [on it] we would write together the highlights of the year. Things like a family trip, school accomplishments, quotes, things he loved, etc. When he was very young, my husband and I wrote things like his first words, favorite books, foods,” 4waystoyummy wrote of their now 27-year-old son. “He still looks for the old ornaments and loves to read them. Fun activity to enjoy and savor!”
Many people go with a color theme. Houzz user Kathleen Rose matched this tree to her dining room’s lovely blue-and-white palette.
Here is a close-up of that tree. Even the flocked branches suit the color palette.
Houzz user Sue went with a red-and-white decorating palette on this beautiful tree.
Gabriela Brito Hunt also concentrated on red and white with her festive tree this year.
Some years people like to switch up their color palettes. “Changed my tree decor to white gold and silver with a ton of mini white lights,” lynnberry123 wrote.
Other people like to use different color schemes on various trees throughout their homes. “I love any Christmas tree — they are all beautiful in their own way — and you can’t go wrong with traditional or nostalgic decorations,” Destry Lievanos wrote. “I do have one of those in my bedroom, but I also love color themed trees that match the rooms they are in.” This teal and green tree is a good match for the blue glass in the living room lamp.
The tree in Destry Lievanos’ TV room has a completely different color palette. This one infuses silver, gold and white into the room’s gray-and-yellow color palette.
Skinny trees like those have really caught on as a trend this year. They can fit into tight spaces and don’t require moving a lot of heavy furniture to accommodate them. Houzz user lcdsmith dubbed this tall and lean tree their condo-style tree.
Shop for a slim tree on Houzz
Shop for a slim tree on Houzz
“After seemingly endless hours of fun (and occasional frustration!) making nearly 200 of these ornaments, we’re finally enjoying the end result,” Tezzi M wrote of their tree. The ornaments are handmade, fabric-covered balls, sparkling with countless sequins, beads and jewels.
“The house is small, so everything that goes in has to be carefully measured,” erichey wrote. “I finally gave in to an artificial tree when I found one that was just right. It is decorated with ornaments from our travels and a few legacy family handmade ones.”
Another way to go smaller is with a tabletop tree. They are a great way to explore a theme and display a beloved collection. That was the case for Houzz user foofaraw, who placed one on a chest of drawers in front of a mirror for maximum impact.
“The lights on the tree stopped working years ago, so now I brighten it with faux willow branches at its base,” foofaraw wrote. “All the little animals were gifts from my grandson and granddaughter when they were young.”
“The lights on the tree stopped working years ago, so now I brighten it with faux willow branches at its base,” foofaraw wrote. “All the little animals were gifts from my grandson and granddaughter when they were young.”
The beauty of a tabletop tree is that when placed correctly, it can look like a full-size tree when viewed from the street. When lit up, it adds to the exterior decorations. Check out the way Katy M placed this charming tree in front of the window.
“I have several Christmas trees, but one of my favorite is my little tree in the master bedroom filled with Michael Simon ornaments,” Susan Cohlmia wrote. “I have collected over many years! So cheery every morning.”
It can be fun and also relieve the pressure of holiday decorating to involve loved ones in the tree trimming. That’s why Houzz reader Cynthia’s strategy is so smart.
“When friends and family come to visit, we hand them scissors and paper, and ask them to make a snowflake,” she wrote. “They are then asked to sign and date it and add it to our tree. It is our way of reducing holiday stress and keeping it simple. It is also a way to remember those snowflake artists who are no longer with us.”
“When friends and family come to visit, we hand them scissors and paper, and ask them to make a snowflake,” she wrote. “They are then asked to sign and date it and add it to our tree. It is our way of reducing holiday stress and keeping it simple. It is also a way to remember those snowflake artists who are no longer with us.”
Sometimes we go maximalist in our holiday decorating, and other times we’re looking to simplify.
“Some years we put up our large tree with hundreds of blown glass ornaments,” mrssandym wrote. “Other years we go for simplicity, like this year’s snow and ice tree,” she says. “The only constants are the trees must be in urns and have white lights and icicles.”
“Some years we put up our large tree with hundreds of blown glass ornaments,” mrssandym wrote. “Other years we go for simplicity, like this year’s snow and ice tree,” she says. “The only constants are the trees must be in urns and have white lights and icicles.”
This wooden Scandinavian-style tree simplifies things in a similar way, though it’s dressed to the nines. “My favorite tree of all time. So easy to put up and decorate,” pinkiedd wrote.
Solja Itstrue noted that her Christmas tree photos never do them justice, and we completely understand. We’re so grateful everyone shared them, and we can imagine what it’s like to feel the glow in person.
“It’s many handmade ornaments, but all together they are white, silver, and translucent with all white lights and a faux fur tree collar,” she says. “Merry Christmas to all, and remember, it doesn’t matter what’s under your tree but who’s around it at Christmas time.”
We couldn’t have said it better. We here at Houzz wish you a wonderful holiday season!
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“It’s many handmade ornaments, but all together they are white, silver, and translucent with all white lights and a faux fur tree collar,” she says. “Merry Christmas to all, and remember, it doesn’t matter what’s under your tree but who’s around it at Christmas time.”
We couldn’t have said it better. We here at Houzz wish you a wonderful holiday season!
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