Louder, brighter, and more nostalgic here's a peek at the trends shaping the festive season for 2025.
Can you believe Christmas is now just two months away? As spring turns to summer, the festive conversation is already in full swing. The first whispers began with July’s previews, but by now retailers and designers have unveiled their holiday collections, offering an early glimpse of the sparkle, scale, and style set to define December’s celebrations.
Bows are back, oversized décor is commanding attention, nostalgia is reigning, and Kitschmas is making a flamboyant debut. But as we step closer to the festive season, the story doesn’t end there. These trends aren’t just about what’s new, they’re about how we elevate them, layer them, and make them feel timelessly chic.
Maximalism as Theatre
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This is not the year for restraint. Maximalism is Christmas 2025’s most important statement, and it is evolving from trend to art form. Oversized bows cascade like couture gowns, baubles shine in reflective lacquered finishes, and floral accents glitter with metallic dustings. The look is theatrical, yet deeply nostalgic, echoing the grand celebrations of old while unapologetically amplifying them for today’s audience.
The key to mastering maximalism is scale. Whether in a double-height hallway or a compact apartment, supersized decorations are no longer reserved for grand homes. Hung installations of giant baubles, iridescent butterflies, and satin bows offer impact without clutter, proving that bold styling belongs everywhere. Explore our Maximalism collection.
Kitschmas Elevated
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Yes, Kitschmas is playful. Yes, it’s chaotic. But it is also a masterclass in joyful design. For 2025, clashing colours and novelty motifs are refined by chrome finishes, sugar-plum tones, and curated eccentricity. Think pink carousel ponies paired with hand-blown glass bows, or candy-inspired serveware layered with velvet ribbons.
It’s not just kitsch, it’s couture kitsch. The art lies in balance: too much feels intentional, not accidental. Kitschmas becomes a celebration of personality that feels editorial rather than experimental.
The Enduring Allure of Nostalgia
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If maximalism is theatre and Kitschmas is eccentricity, nostalgia is the heart. The desire to recreate a Christmas from childhood, or one we’ve only ever dreamed of, is stronger than ever. Vintage-inspired pieces, velvet ribbons, collectable baubles, and scents of pine, clove, and cinnamon tap into a universal longing for tradition.
But 2025’s nostalgia is not dusty or muted. It is richly coloured, layered with velvet, finished with metallics, and styled in a way that feels both classic and fashion-forward.
What This Means for Your Home
The magic of Christmas 2025 lies in layering. Bows meet baubles, florals meet metallics, nostalgia meets novelty. It is the year of abundance, of theatre, and of design that doesn’t whisper but sings.
So whether your style leans towards the decadent elegance of maximalism, the cheeky fun of Kitschmas, or the timeless warmth of nostalgic design, one thing is certain: this season is about creating a home that is both personal and spectacular.
Because in 2025, subtlety is out and spectacle is in. Shop All Christmas Collections.