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Monday, 9 December 2019

You Won’t Believe This Year’s Hottest Christmas Tree: Will Your Eyes Survive?

Tired of your typical red-and-green Christmas decor? Then try the hottest trend this season and put up a pink Christmas tree instead.

No, we’re not kidding!

Pink Christmas trees are trending big-time—at least according to Wayfair’s search data over the past few months, which indicates that searches for the term “pink Christmas trees” is up 125% over last year. And Wayfair is poised to meet this demand with a whole assortment of pink trees in all shapes, sizes, and price points, including the 3-foot-tall table topper below ($30, Wayfair):

Set up this 3-foot-tall, hot pink number on a tabletop.
Wayfair

Or try a funky version of pink like this wavy wonder ($70, Wayfair).

100 lights and a curvy look = 1 hot pink tree
Wayfair

Pink trees have even caught on in Kardashian world, with Khloe posting the following Instagram pic below of her daughter, True, checking out her pink tree.

Mom announced, “It’s safe to say that True loves it!”

But why pink, of all shades? Given the meteoric rise of Millennial Pink on social media, pink has also become white-hot on fashion runways as well as in home decor, explains Julie Cassetina, style expert and spokesperson for Wayfair.

Credit also goes to Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral, for helping pink gain traction.

Plus pink is fun—and unexpected! After decades of red and green, it’s refreshing to see a vibrant new hue around the house during the holidays.

So how do you make a pink Christmas tree work in your home without searing your eyeballs or clashing colors? Here’s more on how to tastefully incorporate a pink Christmas tree in your home’s holiday decor—plus a look back at the top Christmas tree trends through the years.

What home style can handle a pink Christmas tree?

A traditional or Tuscan-style home may not play well with a pink tree, but if you’ve embraced boho decor, this color’s for you, notes Karen Gray-Plaisted of Design Solutions KGP.

“A house in Bermuda or Florida, however, could easily carry off pink, especially with coordinating tropical colors that are so popular now,” she notes. This pink beauty looks snow-tipped and comes with 500 lights ($220, Wayfair).

This faux pine is 6.5 feet of pink fun.
Wayfair

What ornaments look good on pink trees

Let those pink boughs shine by picking a black and white palette to surround it or gold tones for a sophisticated vibe, suggests Cassetina.

These black and white baubles would fit a pink tree perfectly ($3, Wayfair).

Gray-Plaisted recommends green and white ornaments (so preppy!) or purple and blue hues on a rosy Christmas tree.

Black and white pop out nicely on a pink tree.
Wayfair

“A candy wonderland approach, with candy-strung garland and rainbow candy canes, would really make a statement,” says Drew Henry of Design Dudes.

This is a cute move if your tree is near the kitchen—and kids will flip for candy-themed ornaments, adds Cassetina. This varied set is well-priced and sparkly ($25 for six, Amazon).

Sweet dreams! Peppermint-themed ornaments are right at home with pink.
Amazon

Two other excellent color pairings for pink: teal and silver.

“But I’d refrain from adding red to pink in this case, as it might give off a Valentine’s Day feeling rather than a Christmas look, and you have the potential for clashing,” points out Henry.

Not sure pink is your jam?

“Try pink ribbon or bulbs against a traditional pine tree or a white tree,” he suggests. Or dip your toe into the trend with this pink wreath ($29, Wayfair).

This pink wreath is safe for use outdoors and comes on a wire frame for easy hanging.
Wayfair

Add other pink holiday decor

Want to make the rest of your holiday decor match your tree? Henry suggests pink chargers ($4, Pier 1) with white plates and pink-tinted glassware. Or use a runner or pink napkins in a shade that coordinates with your own plates.

Affordable pink chargers are ideal for a rosy dinner party.
Pier 1

Plus: A very merry timeline of top Christmas tree trends

Want to relive a few tree trends? Here’s what was big over the past five years:

2015: Upside-down Christmas trees: In the upside-down tree world of 2015, this look was king. If your cat or dog still claws at your ornaments, give this look a whirl ($30, Walmart).

This goofy pine thwarted pets and protected ornaments.
Walmart

2016: Half a tree is more than enough: Nope, you’re not being cheated. Half-trees were da bomb in 2016, appealing to apartment and small-home dwellers nationwide. If you lack space, this lopped-off tree will fit nicely while still giving you enough branches to decorate ($127, Wayfair).

2017: Pure white is all right: The 2018 tree of the year was inspired in part by the Obama White House, which lined the hallway of the East Colonnade with a veritable forest of white branches and sparkling lights.

You can have a similar look with this snowy pre-lit pick that comes in three sizes ($166, Home Depot).

“Flocked trees, which are dusted with artificial snow, were also popular in 2018,” says Cassetina.

Bring the snow inside with this white wonder.
The Home Depot

2018: Back in black: This dark horse was the second most popular color after traditional green in several states last year. Chic and understated, like a little black dress, black is easy to love and pairs beautifully with white bows, twinkle lights, and silver ornaments ($57, Houzz).

6' Black Tinsel Tree With Metal Stand — Bye-bye, green fir. Hello, black tinsel stunner.

Purchase Christmas trees on Houzz

2019: Pink rules: Soft and delicate pink has been embraced by millennials, so it makes sense that this shade would trickle down to holiday decor. This frosted pine hits classic notes with clear lights ($200, Wayfair).