Theres nothing quite like the magic of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree to capture the holiday spirit. Its radiant glow can turn even the darkest winter night into a warm, festive haven while also serving as a beacon for Santas arrival. But a trees greatest asset is its endless decorative possibilities, whether you choose a real one or an artificial option, go for a classic style, or embrace a bold, maximalist theme. And if youre feeling extra festive, follow the lead of the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, and place a tree in every room!However you choose to spruce your spruce, virtually anything goes. But even still, there are a few tips and tricks to making your Tannenbaum showstopping this year. Twin Citiesbased designer Bria Hammel, for instance, recommends between 15 and 20 ornaments per foot of tree to achieve a balanced look. She advises piling on additional garlands and baubles if youre going with a lighter color palette. More is better, or else it will look too spotty, she adds.If youre decorating as a first-timer this year or are merely one to switch things up, fortunately youll find ideas aplenty out there to help you achieve your dream living room scheme. You could take a page out of ELLE DECOR A-List designer Darryl Carters book and festoon your tree in citrus-colored ribbon. If its fantasy you seek, cover your Tannenbaum in whimsical animals or, in the case of party planner Bronson van Wyck, swans! Below, weve selected 82 awe-inducing Christmas tree ideas to keep your home merry and bright all season long. 1Lunar Christmas TreeHenry BourneIf you peer closely at this tannenbaumcourtesy our favorite gothy-c00l design studio, House of Hackneyyou'll see ornaments with various sized moons on thema fitting theme for a bedroom tree. We're also loving the whole green monochromatic moment that's happening. 2Ribbon-Happy Christmas TreeCourtesy Birch LaneWe're loving the elongated ribbons that nearly drench this tree. A three-color theme (red, yellow, and green) on this Birch Lane Christmas tree brings a festive and vibrant touch to the holiday season. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Maximalist Christmas TreeCourtesy House of HackneyNobody does maximalist Christmas quite like House of Hackneyand this Christmas tree, a smattering of effortlessly-tied ribbons and character figurine ornaments, is proof. If your wallpaper isn't the statement piece of the room, your wrapping paper could stand to be more pattern-happy to compensate.4Less is More Christmas TreeCourtesy ArhuasGrandeur doesn't always require excessiveness, as Arhaus's artificial Christmas tree proves. This 90-inch tree features faux branches, gold ornaments, and copious lights for a look that is as simple as it is jaw-dropping. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Christmas Village TreeShaun SullivanEvery now and again, we like to turn standard Christmas decor practices on their head. This charming faux tree, Pottery Barn's pre-lit, flocked Vermont tree, looks fabulous with Christmas village houses interspersed between its branches. Because putting them on the mantel is so last year. 6Big-Bowed Christmas TreeCourtesy AnthropologieFeeling coquettish? You're not alone. Bows are having a moment, trending on TikTok and rippling across the fashion and design world. So, of course, we are putting them on our Christmas trees. This year's Anthropologie house revealed a festive display of Christmas trees with larger-than-life bow toppers that had us rethinking our traditional star adornments. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Tall and Skinny Christmas TreeCourtesy AnthropologieWhoever said a tree needed to take over 10 square feet at the base? For urban dwellers, two tall and skinny trees can offer just as much personalitywithout overtaking basic seating options. 8Glowing Glass Christmas Tree Courtesy Soho HomeThis towering parlor room, decorated with furnishings and fixtures from Soho Home, is the epitome of Art Deco elegance, with its Venetian glimmering chandelier, velvet seating, and deep tones. Needless to say, it doesnt need much to get us into the holiday spirit. The tree, therefore, was kept relatively simple, with a string of twinkling lights and jewel-toned glass baubles, which nod to the delicacy of the glass fixtures and the hues of the surrounding room. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Lush Greenhouse Tree Lacey SombarIts no secret that we love a green room. Clearly, interior designer Bradley Odom does too. In this light-filled apartment, he took evergreen to the next level with coordinating fabrics and lots (and lots) of plants. The Christmas tree was hung with similarly natural items, like dried orange slices, faux mushrooms, and simple wood garlands. But its the cheeky details in the rest of the room that heighten the fantasy: Look closely and youll even spy mini mushrooms in the planter on the cocktail table!10Pretty-in-Pink Christmas Tree Katie Nixon PhotographyCaitlin Wilson literally wrote the book on pretty, so its no surprise that her Christmas decor would be like a sugar plum dream. Here, she decked out everythingfrom presents to boughs to treein pastel ribbons. The tree, meanwhile, with its frosted branches, feathery birds, and poodle ornaments, looks straight out of a confectioners window. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Winter Whites Christmas Tree Courtesy The Enchanted HomeAre you dreaming of a white Christmas? So is Enchanted Home founder Tina Yaraghi. She opted to deck out her tree entirely in delft-inspired blue-and-white baubles, with a few cutesy dog ornaments thrown in for good measure. With its matching rug and a mantel resplendent with pine cones and paper whites, this look is keeping us staunchly indoors. 12Celestial StunnerCourtesy AnthropologieICYMI, a Christmas tree in the bedroom is a total thing, and we cant get enough of boudoir beauty from Anthropologies holiday house. For some night-before-Christmas magic, its style experts hung this conifer with star garlands, moon-shaped ornaments, and wintry birds and pine cones. A sprinkling of flocked snow makes this look the stuff of midwinter dreams. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Full Glam Christmas Tree Balsam HillIt doesnt get more luxurious than New Yorks Plaza Hotel. Which is why the experts at Balsam Hill decorated one of its suites with dazzling holiday decor. The show-stopping tree features a combination of gold, silver, and white ornaments and is artfully draped with glittering crystal garlands. Feathers, lights, and a wide gold ribbon add extra twinkle to this uptown tree. Bonus: For a starlit backdrop, drape the wall behind your tree with cascading lights! 14Decor of YoreLucy CallNostalgia and the holidays go hand in hand, so why not bring a little old-world magic to your tree this year? Shea McGee of Studio McGee festooned her tree with handmade ornaments (we love the dehydrated orange slices), bead garlands, wicker bells, and whimsical ribbons. Relaxed ribbons tied or draped onto the trees branches add a softness to the overall look, she tells ELLE DECOR. Loose, flowing textiles like velvet or silk feel fanciful and romanticlet them hang long or used oversize ribbon for an extra dose of drama.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Silver, Gold, Something New, Something OldJulie SoeferLooking to bridge old and new? We love how Houston interior designer Chandos Dodson Epley decked out her tree with a mix of vintage and contemporary baubles. Our trees color scheme blends with our living rooms interior, filled to the brim with neutral metallics that glimmer and festive baubles in antique glass, she says. I wanted it to be festive while still being classic. I prefer lights that have a warm glow, and I draped beads to give it a more collected and unique aesthetic."16Woodland WonderSpacecrating PhotographyWhimsical, woodsy touchesthink forest creatures, mushrooms, and other adorable plucked-from-nature elementsare trending in a big way for Christmas this year, and interior designer Bria Hammel nailed the look in this festive forest tree. Here, birds perch on branches chock-full of acorns, pine cones, and berriesjust how Mother Nature would want it. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Regal Roost Christmas TreeSpacecrating PhotographyFor a more sophisticated variation on the nature theme, Hammel layered neutral-colored elements, like the white bells, light brown pine cones, and cream-colored birds. We love to either wrap real (or faux!) garland around the tree or pop stems and branches into our trees for added fullness, she tells us. Its incredible how much more lifelike your tree will feel.18Velvet GoldmineMichael SinclairLeave it to the Gothy-cool design duo behind House of Hackney, Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle, to create a tree look straight out of a Victorian tableau. Here in their London home, the pair decorated their Christmas tree with tiger-emblazoned ornamentsa reference to House of Hackneys signature velvet pillows. And (our favorite part) they piled complementary cushions high beneath the tree in place of a traditional skirt. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Whimsical WonderlandCourtesy Houses & PartiesRebecca Gardner, the tastemaker behind Houses & Parties, always has a few fanciful decor tricks up her sleeve. In the case of her Christmas tree, that means going all out with old-timey ornaments collected over the years. I love to hang the ornaments and unwrap each with the excitement of seeing an old friend, she tells us. One of my favorites is a giant blown-glass moon. Hes magic. Follow suit by sourcing whimsical vintage ornaments and festooning your tree with tinsel and strands of beads. 20Chic Charlie BrownJohn DerianLike our favorite Peanuts character, John Derian knows that a little love (and a chic design sensibility, of course!) can transform even the scrawniest of trees into something special. Here, the decoupage artist set a charming mini tree into an antique urn and packed it with tinsel and metallic vintage ornaments. Other treasures, like the shell, print, and sculpture, give the mantel tableau a cabinet of curiosities vibe. Rachel SilvaAssistant Digital EditorRachel Silva is the associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture, and lifestyle. She also oversees the publications feature article coverage, and is, at any moment, knee-deep in an investigation on everything from the best spa gifts to the best faux florals on the internet right now. She has more than 12 years of experience in editorial, working as a photo assignment editor at Time and acting as the president of Women in Media in NYC. She went to Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers, and World Press Photo.Anna FixsenDeputy Digital EditorAnna Fixsen is the deputy digital editor of ELLE DECOR, where she oversees all facets of ElleDecor.com. In addition to editing articles and developing digital strategy, she writes about the worlds most beautiful homes, reviews the chicest products (from the best cocktail tables to cute but practical gifts), and reports on the most exciting trends in design and architecture. Since graduating from Columbia Journalism School, shes spent the past decade as an editor at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record and has written for outlets including the New York Times, Dwell, and more.