Left | Photography: Leon Schoots / Styling: Belle Hemming Right | Photography: Leon Schoots
From the scent of pine and a bannister wrapped in garlands, to the familiar warm glow of fairy lights, it’s all the little details that make Christmas decorating so magical. And this year, we’ve decided to start our decoration shopping a tad early; after all, who says we have to wait until December to put up our Christmas trees and spread a little bit of festive cheer (even if only in the form of a shopping spree)?
Shop Christmas decorations based on your holiday aesthetic:
There is, however, an art to curating a beautifully festive home for the holidays. I know we all love filling baskets with little ornaments during an impromptu Bed Bath N’ Table trip, but the best Christmas decorators always approach the selection process with a theme in mind. Ask yourself whether you’re ready to commit to a classic red, green, and red palette, or if you want to explore a more coastal Christmas aesthetic; knowing what you want the end result to look like is key.
And to make things a little easier, I’ve gone ahead and rounded up all the best Christmas decorations of 2026 for every kind of decorator. Whether you’re dressing your home in traditional red tinsel or calming blue ornaments, or simply want to track down the perfect Christmas tree, you’ll find the perfect decorating essentials below.
The year’s best classic Christmas decorations
If you’re planning a red, white, and pine green colour scheme for your Christmas decorations again, you probably take a traditional approach to festive decorating. And luckily, we’ve rounded up a selection of the year’s best decorations for those who want that classic Christmas look; no more clicking through endless tabs and making last-minute trips to crowded malls!
Monterey Pine
Christmas Tree, 213.5cm
$999 (was $1,699) at Balsam Hill
Heirloom Christmas
Guiding Star Tree Topper
$39.99 at Myer
Boxed Baubles
Decoration Set in Red
$12.99 at Bed Bath N’ Table
Bauble and Velvet
Bow Garland
$69.99 at Bed Bath N’ Table
Heirloom Christmas
Traditional Red Wreath
$129.99 at Myer
Heirloom Shatterproof Baubles
Pack of 30
$29.99 at Myer
Celebrate your way with coastal Christmas decorations
Let’s face it, Australian Christmas doesn’t look like the snowy stereotype we all know so well. Instead of blizzards, we’re expecting 30+ degree days, finished off with a family trip to the beach. So why not let these coastal Christmas decorations reflect the way you celebrate?
Eucalyptus Christmas Coastal
Seashell & Starfish Wreath
$89.99 at Myer
Luxe Shatterproof Baubles
Pack of 30
$29.99 at Myer
Set of 6 Coastal
Christmas Stockings
$53.69 at Amazon
Woven Water Hyacinth
Christmas Tree Skirt
$59.95 (was $79.95) at Temple & Webster
Ice Crystal Beaded
Christmas Tree Garlands
$169 (was $249) at Balsam Hill
Alpine Balsam Fir
Christmas Tree
$549 (was $799) at Balsam Hill
Minimalist home? Try these all-white Christmas decorations:
There’s no shame in wanting to maintain your home’s aesthetic over the festive season, but when you’ve adopted a minimalist approach to interiors, the usual shades of red, white, and green have a tendency to, well, clash. That’s why, for the 2026 holidays, we’re suggesting a stripped-back approach to Christmas decorating, starting with this selection of dreamy white decorations.
Classic White
Christmas Tree, 183cm
$699 (was $1,199) at Balsam Hill
Holiday Magic
Mistletoe Ornament
$159 at Swarovski
Large Velvet Bow
Christmas Tree Clips
$24.95 (was $39.95) at Temple & Webster
Grace White
Christmas Tree Skirt
$39.95 at Pillow Talk
Harvest Christmas Pinecones
& Frosted Berries Wreath
$99.99 at Myer
Flocked Rattan Christmas
Garland with LED Lights
$53.99 at Myer
