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Consider this your ultimate guide to decorating a coastal inspired Christmas tree this holiday season. From selecting the right tree to adorning it with decor, this step by step guide will help you achieve the coastal Christmas tree of your dreams!
Whether it’s a nautical inspired Christmas tree or a more simple blue and white themed Christmas look, this post has you covered. We’re talking all about coastal Christmas decorating and how to style your home for the holidays. If you love coastal-themed Christmas trees this post is for you!
Why a Coastal Christmas Tree?
I love Christmas decor as much as the next person, but I am not a huge fan of the color red. Each year I so badly wanted to start decorating for the season but dreaded having that bold harsh tone in my space. Red just isn’t for me!
So, I started incorporating coastal Christmas decor with blue and white colors and loved it! Ever since, I’ve been styling my tree each year a bit non-traditionally using mostly blues, natural colors and textures, and a bit of a unique spin on Christmas.
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Intrigued? Stick around! I’m sharing ALL of the best classic blue, white, and coastal Christmas finds so you don’t have to bother with the color red, either. Let’s decorate a coastal Christmas tree together with a coastal vibe. Say goodbye to traditional Christmas decor.
The best part? If your home is already naturally decorated in a coastal manner, it will flow well. You won’t have to change up a ton and everything will work together nicely.
Tips for Picking the Right Tree
Before we start decorating, we’re going to start with the basics. Purchasing the right faux tree is a majorly important part of the process. If you already own a tree you love, skip this part.
When choosing a coastal Christmas tree, I wanted something classic and timeless that would not only last quality wise, but would still work even if I decided to change up my colors and theme in the future.
Features I look for in a faux Christmas tree are the material, color of the branches, the color and type of lights, and the overall shape. I like realistic dark green branches, warm white micro lights, and a broad but full shape.
Ultimately, the Grand Fir seemed to match these requirements the best! We went home with the Elegant Grand Fir Artificial Christmas Tree from the Home Decorators Collection at Home Depot.
I highly recommend purchasing a faux Christmas tree in the store so that you can see it on display.
That is how we stumbled upon our pick! We purchased it three years ago and have used it every year since. It was the perfect addition. The microdot lights are what sold me. It looks like it’s twinkling even though it isn’t!
It doesn’t have color changing lights, but if you are looking for a realistic tree that looks just as good off as it does on, this is the one!
Home Depot brings it back every year with a new product listing, so unfortunately the old reviews are no longer available. It is usually in stock on display in store which is how we found it.
If you’re an online only type of shopper (I get it!) and can’t see it on display first, I would look for King of Christmas, Balsam Hill, or National Tree Company for a large tree. They have the best quality!
Balsam Hill trees are expensive but voted the most realistic. You can find them on their retail website or high end retailers like Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma.
King of Christmas is highly rated and has tons of options. Sometimes their trees are sold at other retailers like Walmart as well.
Coastal Christmas Tree Color Schemes
Time to talk about your color scheme! You can go a few routes here so I thought we’d dedicate some time to go through the options.
Popular coastal Christmas tree color schemes are blue tones and white, white and gold, white and silver, all white, all blue, all woven and natural textures, or a mix of all of the above.
I also like to incorporate a little bit of green. Soft blues and greens are best in my opinion because they stand out more on a darker tree and with woven materials.
How to Decorate a Coastal Christmas Tree
Styling a coastal Christmas tree does not have to be hard, but since it can be overwhelming, I’m breaking it down step by step. Once you’ve purchased your tree, use the suggestions below to spruce it up. Let’s get into it!
Classic Tree Skirts
The easiest way to decorate a coastal Christmas tree is with a woven or rattan tree skirt or collar. This also gives you a pretty neutral base to decorate the rest of your tree with.
Do not skip this step. A tree without a base looks a bit forgotten! Here are three fantastic options in neutral tones to get you started.
These add a personal touch and will match your existing decor perfectly. I’m all about natural Christmas decorations!
Tree Toppers
Next, select a tree topper. I’m not opposed to just skipping this step altogether, but if you do want one a large bow in a soft blue ribbon or a woven tree topper looks great.
By going without a tree topper, it creates a more subtle, sophisticated look in my opinion. Sometimes less really is more!
Ornaments
Now that the basics are covered, we can add coastal ornaments for coastal charm! Would you believe that Etsy is my top retailer for ornaments? There are so many unique, stunning options available that it’s hard to resist.
Here’s how I would style ornaments for a coastal Christmas tree – start with a very generic pack of ball ornaments like white ornaments, gold, light blue, or tan. You can find these in most big name stores like Target, Walmart, or Amazon.
Place these coastal Christmas ornaments carefully throughout the tree without allowing it to become too cluttered. Most of the time, you won’t even use up an entire box!
Then, add in the accent ornaments from Etsy. You don’t need many, but having these sprinkled throughout the tree makes all the difference. Pick seaglass ornaments, themed ornaments, beachy ornaments, or silver ornaments.
PRO TIP: Use ribbons to form bows to hang ornaments. It’s a simple switch that really elevates the look from the standard hooks that usually come with ornaments.
Feeling overwhelmed looking through ornaments? Here are my top picks for a coastal style! From seashell ornaments to hand painted beauties, there’s something for everyone! Easily add coastal decoration with these finds.
There you have it! All of the best coastal Christmas tree ideas for your home in one place. If a coastal themed Christmas is for you, save this post to refer back to year after year.
Other Coastal Christmas Decor
If you’re feeling extra ambitious, take some time to decorate the rest of your living space with a coastal Christmas vibe using things like garland, wreaths, and other various Christmas decor finds. Here are a few more optional coastal Christmas decor ideas.
The Sugar Paper Co collection at Target is my favorite for wrapping paper. They always have the prettiest soft blue and green color patterns.
This garland sells out every year! I recommend buying it before October so you don’t miss it and before the price increases for the Christmas season.
I also love faux juniper garlands and wreaths because of the pops of blue in them! Decorative pillows are also an easy way to spruce up your home.
In general, I love Crate and Barrel’s selection of classic, more neutral coastal Christmas decor this year.
Sources:
Wrapping Paper // Ornaments // Candle // Small Tree // Tree Collar // Throw Pillow // Ginger Jars // Stocking // Wreath // Throw Blanket // Reindeer Stocking Holder // Tree Skirt // Velvet Ribbon
Conclusion
Creating a coastal inspired Christmas tree is a great way to bring a fresh and calming tone to your holiday decor. Whether you choose soft blues, gold accents, or natural textures, your tree can feel festive while staying true to a light and airy style.
Use these coastal Christmas decorations for a timeless Christmas look. Lean towards natural elements, blue ornaments, and pretty tree skirts for the coastal Christmas theme of your dreams!
