Apart from opening presents on Christmas Day and eating never-ending amounts of food, the best thing about the festive season has to be putting up the Christmas decorations.
Creating a magical winter wonderland is easy with the best Christmas decorations. You can get an array of twinkling pieces, including Christmas tree baubles, wall hangings, wreaths and standalone statement pieces.
Whether you’re looking for pared-back Scandi minimalism or full-on traditional Christmas colours, we’ve got you covered.
From luxury garlands and handcrafted tree decorations to affordable festive chic, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas decoration below for a thoroughly fabulous festive display.
Best Christmas decorations for 2020
1. Light Up Glittered Tree Topper
Ah, that moment when you put the star on top of the tree… Completely magical and you suddenly feel like it’s Christmas Day already.
We love this cool, glittery gold option that’s completely timeless and you can bring out year after year. The best bit? It’s got integrated delicate warm white lights for a truly sparkling finish.
Price: £12.50, Cox & Cox – buy here now
2. Christmas Garland with Lights for Stairs
We couldn’t resist adding another garland to the list when we saw the purse-friendly price of this piece from Amazon.
Its size makes it perfect for your staircase, placing around a door frame or around a large fireplace. It’s embellished with pine cones, berries and 30 LED lights for a gorgeous atmospheric Christmas.
Price: £11.99, Amazon – buy here now
3. John Lewis & Partners Renaissance Assorted Decorated Baubles, Box of 20, Champagne
Get all your Christmas tree baubles sorted in one got in this sparkly set.
Full of shimmer and shine yet also sophisticated and stylish, the gold and Champagne-hued decorations will add elegance to any tree – and their timeless appeal makes them a great investment.
Price: £30, John Lewis – buy here now
4. Nkuku Ramya Wire Reindeer
Bring some super-stylish festive delight to your tree with these gorgeous brass wire reindeer Christmas decorations.
They’re so cute and elegant, and will last for years to come. Bonus point? There’s also a matching brass wire reindeer garland. It’s so hard to choose, you might as well buy one of each and save yourself a lot of time.
Price: £14.95, Nkuku – buy here now
5. Pre-Lit Hanging Star – 40 Bulbs
Add some extra twinkle to any wall in your home with this gorgeous pre-lit hanging star Christmas decoration.
Perfect for a Scandi-style theme, it’s ideal for the festive season but is so stylish you could easily keep it up all year round.
Price: £25, The White Company – buy here now
6. Deluxe Regal Christmas Porch Set
Looking to decorate the outside of your house without spending a small fortune? Head to The Range.
They’ve got wreaths and garlands galore, but we think this Christmas decoration set is perfect. It’s got a pretty pre-lit wreath and a matching garland, complete with two trees in golden pots.
What’s more, the warm white LEDs feature a handy timer that comes on every evening for six hours. Nifty, huh?
Price: £39.99, The Range – buy here now
7. Snowy Eucalyptus Garland
Going for a chic, pared-back theme this year? This snow-dusted pine cone garland is just the ticket.
Drape it over a mantlepiece or a bed frame for a super-pretty finish and some delicate festive charm. Why not get the matching Snow Eucalyptus Wreath too for a stylish Christmas decoration set?
Price: £20, Dunelm – buy here now
8. LED Wooden Ladder Christmas Tree
Opting for a modern rustic theme? This cool Christmas decoration will fit right in.
The snow-coated ladder-style Christmas tree is strung with a chain of warm white LED lights for that extra magical sparkle, and the pretty embellishment on top is a lovely little detail. It’s a gold star from us…
Price: £12, Matalan – buy here now
9. 50-Piece Christmas Decoration Starter Pack
Everything you need to dress up your Christmas tree in one set.
This great-value box boasts 24 baubles, 12 glitter Christmas decorations, six twirlers, six gold pine cones, a set of red beading to wrap around the tree, and a glittery star tree topper – all for a tenner. Indeed, Matalan is a great stop for affordable-chic Christmas decorations in general this year.
The set comes in traditional Christmas colours of red, green and gold for a beautiful nostalgic look.
Price: £10, Matalan – buy here now
10. Glitter Snowflake Hanging Christmas Decoration
How much sparkle is enough sparkle at Christmas? There’s no limit in our book.
Dress up your walls with this statement snowflake covered in shimmering silver glitter. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
