Traditional Christmas decorations are always popular each year and Premier Decorations make this style easy. Their classic pieces mix and match, store well, and look better with age.

Why the traditional style stays popular

Firstly, it blends well with existing furniture and paint colours. It brings nostalgia without feeling dated, and photographs well for cards and memory keeping.

Also, pieces are long-lived investments. A good garland, a box of glass baubles, and a set of lights can last for many years. The timeless shapes and finishes also make classic Christmas decorations easy to refresh with a small update each year.


 

Essential elements of a traditional Christmas look

Think of a traditional theme as simple building blocks. Combining them with care, the style will appear instantly.

• Evergreen foliage, such as a matching wreath, tree, and garland, anchors rooms.
• Red ribbon is a classic choice when used lightly across themes.
• Classic stockings in red, cream, or tartan look wonderful lined neatly across a mantel or down the stairs.
• Characters, like a traditional nativity scene, nutcrackers, and Father Christmas, add personality.
• Glass baubles in red, green, gold, and clear offer sparkle and depth.
• A traditionally dressed Christmas Tree with warm white lights, baubles, and a star or angel.
• Natural accents like pinecones and berries can be repeated throughout the scheme.

Start with evergreens: garlands and wreaths

Evergreen foliage sets the scene and sparks the imagination. Use a matching wreath and garland for consistency from doorways to hallways and other living spaces.

A Barneswood garland for instant fullness

A Premier Barneswood garland with its mixed tips gives instant depth. Draped over a mantel or stair rail, with pinecones and berries tucked in, and finished with a few neat ribbon ties, it looks wonderful. Mirror treatments on both sides of a doorway for balance.

Classic Christmas wreaths that create a warm welcome

Choose a wreath to match your garland. Add a signature bow or a few smaller ones spaced evenly. A few pinecones can give a natural touch and feel. Place your wreath at a height that all can admire on Christmas Eve.

Ribbon accents

Ribbon is great for traditional themes and supports your colour scheme, uplifting the look.

• Add short ties to the wreath and garland for colour continuity.
• Run one slim ribbon down the tree or place several small ties at consistent heights.
• Tie compact bows on the staircase at regular intervals for order without visual clutter.

 

Classic stockings display

There are few more recognisable traditions than a neat row of stockings. Hang them on the mantle, a console, or even the side of your staircase. Choose classic reds, creams, or mix cable knit and tartan. Add small name tags for a personal touch.

These are hallmarks of traditional style, ready for Santa Claus to find on Christmas Eve night.

 

Nativity and nutcrackers

A nativity scene adds a reflective note without overwhelming the room. Place it where it can be appreciated, like a hall table or sideboard. You can do larger displays or just small miniatures for a more subtle look.

Also, nutcrackers add character and guide the eye through the space. Two positioned symmetrically add a formal look, whilst a single, larger figure makes a clear statement.

 

The traditional tree that belongs in the room

The Christmas tree should feel like the heart of the home. Choose a size suited to your ceiling height and viewing distance, then dress thoughtfully so the room remains the star. Warm white lights create a classic glow flattering to red, gold, and other traditional materials.

Choosing a traditional silhouette

For a reliable profile, Premier’s New Jersey Spruce or Lapland Spruce work beautifully. The New Jersey Spruce has deep green needles, lightly flocked, with pinecones and red berries for a natural look. The Lapland Spruce has a traditional snowy look, with varied tip texture for depth.

Lighting for a classic glow

Warm white is the go-to for traditional trees. It flatters deeper colours and wood furniture. Aim for an even overall glow with a little extra sparkle towards the branch tips by using TreeBrights®.

• Route the cable cleanly along the trunk, then out to the tip and back.
• Keep the trunk tidy so light reads from the branches rather than the centre.
• Check from the main seating position and adjust as you go.
• Set a timer so lights welcome you home and save energy.

Glass decorations for Christmas sparkle

Traditional décor shines through glass decorations. Baubles in red, green, gold, and clear add sparkle the moment the Christmas lights come on. Mix finishes so the tree feels layered and luminous.

• Use matte for body, gloss for shine, and etched or glittered for highlights.
• Hang lighter finishes higher where branches are finer.
• Keep deeper colours in the middle to build richness.
• Group baubles in threes that share a colour or finish. Repeat these clusters around the tree to create deliberate rhythm.

Colour and placement on the tree

Limit the palette to two main colours and one metallic. Red and gold complement the green of your tree well, whilst ivory adds a soft balance. Stronger colours work well near the bottom, whilst glossier decorations higher up balance the silhouette.

Smaller and medium baubles across the middle of the tree knit the look together, with some glass teardrop shapes at eye level for sparkle that meets the viewer’s gaze. Add ribbon here and there for a light touch, with a few ties at different heights for rhythm. Finish the base with a tree skirt for a seamless look.

Limit the palette to two main colours and one metallic. Red and gold complement green. Ivory softens everything. Place stronger colours lower and lighter or glossier finishes higher to balance the silhouette. Use smaller and medium baubles across the middle to knit the look together, then add a few glass teardrops at eye level so the sparkle meets the gaze.

A rotating tree stand and finishing touches

Premier’s Rotating Tree Stand mean you can dress your tree evenly and enjoy the full display from every angle. It has a built-in plug, routing cables neatly. Cover the base with a decorative tree skirt.

Finally, if you like a tree with a traditional fragrance, tuck a few Scentsicles® discreetly inside the branches so the rotation spreads a fresh cut fir note through the room.

 

Mantels and shelves

Set the stockings, then add a garland and some decorative candleholders. Weave warm white microlights through the foliage so the glow sits within greenery rather than shining from the front. Leave a small tray for mince pies and milk on Christmas Eve night.

On shelves, tuck microlights behind frames and ornaments so wires stay hidden and the light lifts the scene.

Staircase and hallway rhythm

Tie compact bows or clip-on poinsettias at consistent heights on the bannister. Add short foliage lengths to the posts.

If you like figures, place a paired set at the base of the stairs where guests enter. Keep the light temperature warm white so the journey through your hallway to the rest of your home feels consistent.
 

Tables and sideboards

Traditional décor thrives on practical touches. A short garland across a console with berries, a couple of self-lit decorative scenes, and your Christmas cards is enough. Hide any spare cables under a runner so the serving area stays tidy and useful for family life.

The Christmas table

Keep centrepieces below eye level so conversation flows and serving remains easy. A narrow evergreen runner with pinecones leaves space for Christmas dinner platters and sticks to a traditional palette. Allow room for roast turkey, bowls of roast potatoes, and gravy. Leave space on the sideboard for festive desserts like Christmas pudding and Christmas cake.

Coordinating doorways and porches

Carry the theme outdoors so guests feel the welcome before they step inside. Use a matching wreath and garland around the door. For an instant impact, add a standing single tree arch for a garland effect. Keep warm, white lights soft so silhouettes remain crisp and cosy.

 

Traditional Christmas décor balances memory with simplicity. With a few reliable pieces from Premier Decorations, your home will feel composed, welcoming, and unmistakably festive each December. It is a look made for happy family moments, thoughtful gifts, and a truly merry season all the way through to Christmas Day.

 

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