Holidays & Entertaining Christmas Christmas Decor 10 Maximalist Christmas Decorating Ideas That Prove More is More Go all in on color, ribbon, and sparkle. By Halee Miller Halee Miller Halee Miller is the editorial assistant for BHG.com. She is a recent graduate from Iowa State University where she majored in journalism and mass communications and earned a minor in design studies. Prior to her current role, she was the Better Homes & Gardens magazine home editorial apprentice. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on December 7, 2023 Maximalist Christmas decor is all over social media, with people declaring minimalist, beige Christmas is out, and a bold, more-is-more look is in. This year, homeowners are reaching for colorful ornaments, lots of ribbons and bows, and plenty of retro silver tinsel. ADAM ALBRIGHT The holiday season is meant to be full of joy and happiness and one's home should reflect those feelings. So forget about being subtle this season and go all in on saturated colors and graphic patterns for an over-the-top Christmas display. 01 of 10 Loads of Saturated Color David Land Color is one of the main components of a maximalist room. Christmas decor doesn't have to consist of only red and green, or even of just any one color. Feel free to go wild with bold, saturated colors, including pinks, yellows, oranges, blues, and purples. Mixing all the colors of the rainbow can work for Christmas when incorporated via ornaments, ribbon, or bottlebrush trees. 7 Most Popular Christmas Color Schemes of 2023 02 of 10 Unique, Mismatched Stockings Ball & Albanese Maximalism is all about layering different textures, patterns, and colors, and hanging unique stockings on your mantel is a great way to bring the aesthetic to your space without much commitment. Stockings allow each person in the household to express their personality. Vintage or handmade stockings offer countless options that fit this eclectic aesthetic. 03 of 10 Graphic Patterns ADAM ALBRIGHT Typographic elements like signs or lettered garlands are a fun and easy way to add maximalism throughout your home. Hang a garland on your tree or along a mantel, and hang signs anywhere you'd regularly put your art. Make sure the typeface is bold and colorful to best fit a maximalist aesthetic. 04 of 10 Lots of Ribbon David Land Ribbon (especially velvet ribbon) is quickly becoming the most popular Christmas accessory of the season. It's a simple addition to trees, wreaths, garlands, chairs, and chandeliers—basically anywhere in your home. Tie it in a classic bow or cut it in pieces and drape it over tree branches. Gen Z Is Wrapping Their Christmas Trees Up In Delicate Bows This Year 05 of 10 Tinsel for Extra Sparkle Annie Schlechter Popular in the '50s and '60s, tinsel is back and better than ever. The use of silver tinsel strands is a stunning way to add visual interest to your tree with a bit of shimmer. Use in combination with ribbon and vibrant ornaments for the ultimate maximalist tree. 06 of 10 Vintage Accents David Land Vintage Christmases were full of nods to maximalism. With retro ceramic trees, sequined ornaments, and no fear of bold color, there are so many vintage items that fit seamlessly into a modern maximalist's Christmas display. Scour your local antique stores or estate sales to find one-of-a-kind vintage decor. Vintage Collections Give This Home the Nostalgic Feeling of Christmases Past 07 of 10 Groups of Candles Adam Albright Whether they're tapered, votive, pillar, or a combination of all three, candles bring a warm ambience to a room—and more is definitely more. For added interest, find ones in bright colors and funky shapes and styles like twisted or fluted candlesticks. Place them in metallic or chunky candlestick holders. How to Make Twisted Taper Candles for a Fun Sculptural Accessory 08 of 10 Colored Trees David Land Green trees aren't the only option available. Hot pink, bright blue, or vibrant orange all fit well into a maximalist Christmas display. With their eye-catching color, you don't even need ornaments. You can find miniature tabletop trees in a variety of solid colors, and they're ideal for bedrooms and offices. Place them on a dresser, desk, or countertop. 09 of 10 Ornate Ornaments Jay Wilde Say so long to your plain and neutral ornaments—ornate and meaningful ornaments are a maximalist must-have. You don't need to have a matching color scheme; instead, fill your Christmas tree with sentimental ornaments. Sequins, shiny glass, bright colors, and shapes of real objects like food and buildings make tree decorating more fun. Or start your own collection of ornaments obtained from your travels or ones representing each year's big milestones. 25 Ways to Dress up Plain Christmas Ornaments 10 of 10 Citrus Fruit Decor Adam Albright An inexpensive option for a maximalist Christmas is citrus fruit decor. Thinly slice oranges, lemons, and grapefruits and dehydrate them to make DIY garlands, ornaments, and wreaths. If you dehydrate them properly, they'll be good to use for years to come. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit