How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with a Farmhouse Aesthetic
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Farmhouse is the perfect backdrop for a wonderfully traditional Christmas tree. You can opt for pops of color or keep things neutral and classy. Thanks to the rustic and vintage elements so popular in the farmhouse style, your tree will look straight out of a vintage postcard.
Key Takeaways:
- Consider the type of tree that you’ll be decorating first and foremost
- Ensure the types of lights you’re using are best for your style
- Dress up the tree in a variety of garlands
- Evoke vintage with the use of fabrics
- Finally, consider the showstopping touches like the ornaments and tree topper
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There are numerous interesting and adorable ways to dress and decorate your tree in a farmhouse aesthetic, giving everyone the option to truly find their own style. Discover yours with our top guide on how to decorate a Christmas tree:
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Start with the Tree
The first thing you need to consider is the type of tree that you want to use. This is, after all, the backdrop of all your Christmas decorations.
- Snow-Tipped: If you want a lovely farmhouse-style base for your tree, consider a snow-tipped faux option. The snow dulls down the more vibrant greens, making your tree primed and ready for that soft farmhouse style.
- Alpine Balsam: An alpine balsam faux tree evokes that adorable Charlie’s Christmas tree, where you can see the main trunk and the delicate smattering of branches. This is an excellent base for a farmhouse-style Christmas tree.
- Cool Spruce: A cool-toned spruce or other type of tree (real or faux) makes an excellent backdrop for your farmhouse-style Christmas tree. The cooler, almost blue-toned needles are softer than the yellow-green needles you can find on other trees. That cooler tone will look beautiful with your vintage-inspired décor and allow brass to pop.
- White: Another stunning option is to choose an all-white Christmas tree. You may be wondering how to decorate a white Christmas tree, which could be holding you back. The good news is that it’s easy! All you need to do is focus on decorations that stand out against the white, which is very easy to do.
A Note on Christmas Lights
The next layer of your tree is the lights. For a true farmhouse-style inspired tree, aim for soft whites rather than harsh, bright LEDs. If you cannot find a soft, cool white, always opt for the warm white, as this will more closely resemble the classic Christmas tree.
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Dress Your Tree in Garland
Garland isn’t just for your mantel. It can also be used to beautifully add new textures, hanging spots, and interest to your tree. The farmhouse style is always a bit rustic and can even be a bit messy, so these top garland choices are the perfect addition for your Christmas aesthetic:
- Popcorn Garland: Popcorn garland is an absolute classic. The best part is that you don’t need to spend endless hours making and threading your own. You can instead opt for stunning, vintage-inspired popcorn and cranberry garland sets to drape on your tree.
- Beaded Garland: Another classic option is the beaded garland. There are so many styles of beads as well, giving you multiple choices, whether you want a more neutral-forward farmhouse style like this tassel beaded garland or something with greater vintage flair, like this gold-ball option.
- Natural Garland: If you want something more natural, however, consider looking to nature. Cranberry, thistle, or, alternatively, pine cone garlands can be a great way to add natural elements to your farmhouse-style Christmas tree.
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Layer with Fabrics
Another great way to make your Christmas tree embody that quintessential vintage farmhouse style is to use fabrics. Ribbons, jute, and even banners are all great choices to add beautiful texture and interest to your tree.
- Ribbons: One of the easiest ways to make sure your tree is dressed up properly is to make your own Christmas ribbons, ideally from felt ribbons like this latticed option or this classic red.
- Banners: Banners are another fabric-forward way to dress your tree. You can opt for something unexpected, like this plaid gingerbread banner, or something more minimal, like this gingerbread man garland.
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Select Your Showstoppers
While you should definitely fill your tree with vintage-inspired ornaments, what will truly stand out are your showstoppers. These are the unique ornaments that really make your tree unique and personal to your family.
- Cute Characters: One of the best showstoppers are cute characters. These can absolutely fall in line with the farmhouse style so long as you pick vintage-inspired pieces, like this gingerbread couple, these mini nutcrackers, or this rope hanging set of ornament icons.
- Large Showstoppers: Another way to identify showstoppers is through size, for example, with this North Star Christmas ornament, which is sure to stand out, or in these farmhouse Christmas snowflakes.
Where to Start
Just remember that your tree choice comes first, as this has everything to do with your home’s aesthetic. From there, you can determine ornamentation, garlands, and more. Find the right decor for your home today at Antique Farmhouse.
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