20 Elegant Small Christmas Tree Decor Ideas For A Cheerful Home

Discover in this post the best small Christmas tree decor ideas.

The Christmas tree is the most emblematic decoration for Christmas. Whether you have a large or small Christmas tree, you will be able to create a majestic and breathtaking decoration.

You can place it in your living room, in your bedroom or even in your kitchen.

You can also choose to display various Christmas trees, such as a larger one and a few smaller ones, depending on your vision for your Christmas decor.

Remember that a small Christmas tree shouldn’t limit your creativity. With the right ornaments, it will add an enchanted and festive feel to your small house!

No matter which styles or colors you prefer, you will be able to create a splendid decoration for your Christmas tree that will impress all your guests!

Discover 20 stunning small Christmas tree decor ideas to brighten up your home for the holidays!

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Small Christmas tree decor ideas

Get inspired by these 20 magnificent small Christmas tree decor ideas to help you create your dream Christmas home!

1 – White Christmas tree

A white Christmas tree with doves and glitter leaves.

Source: Instagram, ©heartlandhomedesign

To create a white Christmas tree, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree or a fake white tree. You could also put fake snow on your real tree to make it more white.

Then, place white ornaments such as glitter balls, ribbon, glitter leaves, dove figurines and finial ornaments. Use various ball sizes and designs to add depth and texture to your tree.

Lastly, place string lights to give a warm and cozy touch to your Christmas tree.

2 – Pink and red Christmas tree

A pink and red Christmas tree with pink ribbon bows and cupcakes.

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To create a feminine and passionate Christmas tree, mix pink and red decorations. Start by selecting a real fir, spruce or pine tree.

Then, put large pink ribbon bows, glitter balls, shiny balls, donuts, doves, roses and cupcakes in your tree. Place on the top of your Christmas tree a pink glitter leaf with three pink feathers.

To add a red touch to your Christmas tree, place red berries, small shiny and glitter balls and a large ribbon bow on the top of your tree.

You can also place transparent stars and snowflake finial ornaments for a delicate and refined touch.

3 – Gold Christmas tree

A gold Christmas tree with Santa Claus figurines and flowers.

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To create a luxurious and majestic Christmas tree, fill it with many ornaments! The less we see your tree branches, the more your Christmas tree will look breathtaking and impressive.

Start by picking a fake white Christmas tree. Then, place large white and transparent finial ornaments, large gold flowers and leaves, large gold balls and medium Eiffel towers to create a striking and powerful look.

Put glass bead garlands, gold tassels, white Santa Claus figurines and silver flowers to add more depth and complexity to your Christmas tree.

4 – Black and white Christmas tree

A black and white Christmas tree with black and white buffalo bows and gold balls.

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To create a modern Christmas tree, pick a fake white tree. Then, add black, silver and gold balls, gold bows, black and white buffalo bows and white ribbons.

Complete this look by placing gold and silver glitter leaves with a large black star on top of your Christmas tree.

5 – Silver Christmas tree

A silver Christmas tree with white flowers and silver stems.

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To create a silver Christmas tree, pick a real fir, spruce or pine tree. Then, place various silver balls with different shapes and textures to add depth and charm to your tree.

Put large white balls, large white flowers, white reindeer and silver ribbon as well. Lastly, add silver stems and leaves on top of your Christmas tree!

You can replace the stems and leaves with a silver star if you want a more traditional look!

6 – Blue and gold Christmas tree

A blue and gold Christmas tree with blue berries and gold glitter leaves.

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To create an elegant and majestic Christmas tree, choose a blue and gold color palette! Start by picking a real fir, spruce or pine tree.

Next, add blue and gold balls, large blue ribbon bows with white flowers on top, blue berries and gold glitter leaves. Make sure that your balls have different shades, sizes and textures to create a refined Christmas tree!

You could also place word ornaments such as “Joy” or “Noël” which means Christmas in french. Lastly, put gold and blue stems on top of your Christmas tree.

7 – Blue and silver Christmas tree

A blue and silver Christmas tree with butterflies and reindeer.

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If you prefer silver to gold, you can still create a sophisticated and luxurious tree with a blue and silver color palette. Start by picking a real fir, spruce or pine tree or a fake white tree.

Next, hang large blue and white flowers, blue and silver balls, white birds, butterflies and reindeer, blue ribbons and snow balls.

Make sure to mix your ball sizes and designs to add elegance and charm to your tree. Lastly, place silver glitter leaves on top of your Christmas tree.

8 – Coastal Christmas tree

A coastal Christmas tree with blue starfishes and white branches.

Source: Instagram, ©jubileehavencottage

To create a coastal Christmas tree, pick a real fir, spruce or pine tree and add fake snow to it.

Then, hang silver, white, pale blue and turquoise balls. Place blue starfishes, stars, and seashells, as well as white branches on your tree.

Select white branches that look like corals to give a relaxing and calming feel to your Christmas tree. Lastly, place a silver glitter star on top of your Christmas tree.

9 – Pink and silver Christmas tree

A pink and silver Christmas tree with butterflies and ribbon bows.

Source: Instagram, ©editionvicki

To create a coquette Christmas tree, pick a fake white tree. Next, place many silver, white, gold and pink balls in your Christmas tree.

Put pink and white butterflies, pink and white ribbon bows, pink and white roses, white swans, white angels, pink cupcakes and gold carriages to create a feminine and delicate look.

Add a large pink ribbon bow on top of your tree as the final touch.

10 – Pink Christmas tree

A pink Christmas tree with

Source: Instagram, ©athomewithriri

To create an all pink Christmas tree, select a fake white tree. Then, add pink balls, flowers, glitter reindeer, swans, angels, snowflakes, feathers, stems and butterflies to make it feminine and soft.

Select large flowers and mix your ball shapes, sizes and textures to give depth and character to your Christmas tree.

Put pink glitter leaves and a star on top of your Christmas tree to give it a radiant touch!

11 – Purple Christmas tree

A purple Christmas tree with butterflies and roses.

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To create a purple Christmas tree, choose a real fir, spruce or pine tree and add fake snow to it.

Next, place large purple flowers, pink roses, purple butterflies and snowy balls to add charm and grace to your Christmas tree.

Then, put glitter and shiny purple balls, muted pink balls and snowy balls to add depth to your tree.

Choose muted colors to add an elegant and refined touch to your tree, or bright colors to add a joyful and cheerful touch to your tree.

Lastly, place a large purple star on top of your Christmas tree!

12 – Red Christmas tree

A red Christmas tree with ribbon bows and poinsettias.

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To create an elegant red Christmas tree, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree. Then, place large red and white poinsettias, red ribbon bows, candy canes and red and white balls.

Hang balls with different designs and textures to give a refined and chic touch to your tree. Place a large red ribbon bow on top of your Christmas tree with white and red stems.

13 – Red and gold Christmas tree

A red and gold Christmas tree with gold pine cones and red balls.

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To create a more rustic red Christmas tree, pick a real fir, spruce or pine tree.

Next, hang red, silver and gold balls with various sizes and textures to add depth and elegance to your tree.

For an authentic and natural feel, place black and white buffalo ribbons, pine cones, red berries as well as black and red tartan ornaments with white deer, snowflakes and pine trees.

Lastly, put red ribbons and gold pine cones for a refined touch. And don’t forget to place a red star on top of your Christmas tree!

14 – White and brown Christmas tree

A white Christmas tree with brown flowers and white berries.

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To create a white and brown Christmas tree, pick a fake white tree. Then, place large brown and white flowers, white berries, white ribbons and white snowflakes.

Select gold jingle bells, snowy balls, transparent balls with deer and glitter gold balls to add charm and elegance to your Christmas tree.

Lastly, place white berries and gold glitter stems on top of your Christmas tree!

15 – Traditional Christmas tree

A traditional Christmas tree with bead garlands and gold ribbon bows.

Source: Instagram, ©crystal.belle.home

To create a traditional Christmas tree, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree.

Hang gold bead garlands, black and gold ribbon bows, white berries and a few white, silver, gold and brown balls to give a charming and authentic feel to your tree.

Choose balls with different shapes and textures to create an elegant and refined tree. Lastly, place a large gold star on top of your Christmas tree!

16 – Neutral Christmas tree

A neutral Christmas tree with copper ribbon bows and stars.

Source: Instagram, ©tinsel_and_trees

To create a warm Christmas tree, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree.

Place copper stars, copper bows, gold and white balls, and gold ribbons to give a traditional and charming feel to your tree. You could also add string lights to bring a cozy touch.

Lastly, place a gold star on top of your Christmas tree.

17 – Yellow Christmas tree

A yellow Christmas tree with yellow flowers and white berries.

Source: Instagram, ©cedarhilldecor

If you want a more radiant and sunny Christmas tree, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree and decorate it with yellow ornaments.

Place fake yellow flowers, eucalyptus stems, white berries, white stems, white pine cones and large white flowers to bring a bucolic and charming touch to your tree.

Then, hang yellow and white ribbons as well as white, gold, yellow and silver balls. Pick balls with different shapes, sizes and textures to create an even more lovely tree.

18 – Copper Christmas tree

A copper Christmas tree with brown balls and copper finial ornaments.

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To create an elegant copper Christmas tree, pick a real fir, spruce or pine tree.

Next, put copper, gold, and brown balls, copper pine cones, gold and copper finial ornaments, large silver finial ornaments, large gold jingle bells and gold ribbons to give it an enchanted and warm feel.

Lastly, place a gold star on top of your Christmas tree.

19 – Black Christmas tree

A black Christmas tree with stars and finial ornaments.

Source: Instagram, ©summerrose8102

To create a black Christmas tree, pick a fake black tree. Then, add black balls, black stars and black finial ornaments to give it a powerful and majestic feel.

Select balls with different textures and sizes to add depth to your tree. And place a black star on top of it.

20 – Grinch Christmas tree

A grinch Christmas tree with

Source: Instagram, ©tahlia_cavazos

If you want a funny Christmas tree, I suggest decorating it according to a specific theme, such as Santa Claus, candy or even the Grinch!

To create a Grinch Christmas tree, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree. You could also choose a fake white tree.

Then, hang candy canes, red, white and green ribbons, green and red balls, Grinch quotes and Grinch plushies to bring a cheerful and joyful feel to your tree.

Conclusion

With these 20 splendid small Christmas tree decor ideas, you will now be able to create your dream Christmas tree.

By choosing a specific color palette, interior design style or theme for your Christmas tree, it gives you a guiding principle that will help you create a cohesive and pleasant decoration.

  • If you want a traditional look, select a real fir, spruce or pine tree. Decorate it with balls, finial ornaments, garlands and a star topper.
  • If you want a modern look, feel free to pick a fake tree instead. Decorate it with flowers, ribbons, stems and unique ornaments such as butterflies, doves or cupcakes.
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