Celebrations
Christmas
By
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.
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Published on 11/17/23
Black Christmas trees have become a trend in recent years that appeals to a wide range of tastes and can be adapted in interiors ranging from minimalist and modern to traditional, vintage, eclectic, boho-style, and more.
Dress a black Christmas tree simply in cool white lights for a sophisticated, minimalist look. String it with warm lights and gold-tone metallics for a regal and dramatic feel. Or use the black branches as a base for colorful decor in any shade that pleases you, from pink to blue to purple.
Check out these black Christmas trees in a range of sizes, shapes, and styles for inspiration.
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Black Boho-Style Tree
Black Christmas trees can be sleek and sophisticated or playful and bohemian-inspired depending on how you style them. Carrine Jensen decorated a bushy black Christmas tree with oversized black ball ornaments and natural materials like a dried floral garland draped at an angle for an asymmetrical look.
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Modern Black Christmas Tree
A black Christmas tree decorated with cool white lights will complement a modern black-and-white living room. This tree from Covet by Tricia is decorated with cool white lights to match the room decorated with a black-and-white gallery wall.
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Pink and Gold Decorations
Give your black Christmas tree a vintage feel by decorating it in shades of pink and gold. From House to Home embellished this black Christmas tree with plenty of texture, from the feathered and glittery ball ornaments to the faux feathers and flowers for a maximalist take on the holidays.
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Skinny Black Christmas Tree
A skinny black Christmas tree works especially well in small modern spaces. The Glamorous Gleam positioned this Christmas tree between the windows in the modern living room decorated in shades of black and white. The tree is decorated with gold and silver ornaments, complementing the room's decor.
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Black and Purple Tree
Black is a neutral that will pair with any color decorations or ornaments. From House to Home decorated this black bedroom Christmas tree with purple ornaments that mimic the color palette of the room.
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DIY Black Tree Centerpieces
Carry the theme of a black Christmas tree to decorate a holiday table. Me and Annabel Lee created a Christmas centerpiece made with a pair of DIY black beaded trees, black candles, ornaments, and greens.
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Tree With Black Ribbons
To complement a black-and-white living room, decorate your tree with a mix of solid and patterned black-and-white ribbons. This Christmas tree from Grey Hunt Interiors is generously decorated for a voluminous look that coordinates with the room's decor.
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If a solid black tree is a step too far out of your comfort zone, decorate your green, white, gold, or other color tree with black ornaments, garlands, ribbons, picks, and wrapped gifts for an elevated look.
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DIY Plywood Black Tree
If you're looking for a Christmas tree alternative, consider making your own DIY black Christmas tree panel. Dans le Lakehouse made this living room Christmas tree with a sheet of plywood and black paint for a Scandinavian-inspired feel.
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Black and Bronze Tree
Combine warm tones such as amber and bronze with black for a sophisticated feel. Craftberry Bush decorated this Christmas tree with black and bronze ornaments, ribbons, and garlands for a lush look.
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Flocked Black Tree
A flocked black Christmas tree will soften the look of black branches with a snow-kissed look. Decorate the tree with a mix of white and warm bronze ornaments, and complement your holiday decor with a black flocked wreath and mantel garland for an integrated feel that works well in a black-and-white living room.
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Black Tree Ornaments
For a minimalist take on the black Christmas tree trend, decorate a Charlie Brown branch tree with black painted clay tree ornaments and gold baubles, like this one from The Merrythought.
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Silver and Icy Blue Accents
Decorate a black Christmas tree with silver and icy blue ornaments and decorations for a cool-toned feel. Mix shiny, sparkly, and mirrored finishes and a mix of shapes to add interest to the overall look.
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Black-and-White Plaid Tree
Give a white tree a makeover by adding a mix of black-and-white solid and patterned ornaments. From House to Home generously covered this tree with black-and-white ornaments of different shapes, sizes, and patterns, with a special accent on plaids and checks.
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Mixed Metal Decorations
Copy Cat Chic decorated this subtly black tree with a mix of platinum, silver, gold, and glittered accents that sparkle against the dark branches.
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Black Home Office Tree
A Christmas tree will infuse your home office with holiday spirit. Lemon Thistle decorated this tall flocked tree with black, white, and wood ornaments that complement the existing decor. Warm LED lights creates a feel-good atmosphere to get you through the countdown to the holidays.
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Carved Black Christmas Tree
If a full-size black Christmas tree feels too intimidating, create a vignette with mini tree figurines. You can buy or DIY a mini black Christmas tree in everything from painted wood to beaded finishes. Stack a few with a silver and a glass tree like this arrangement for a sleek modern feel.
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Silver and Gold Ornaments
Decorate a black Christmas tree with mixed metal accents for a dimensional look. Pair cool silver and warm gold ornaments with gifts wrapped in silver, black, and gold for a coordinated feel like this traditional holiday living room.
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Black and Silver Ornaments
If you have a white tree, decorate it with black and silver ornaments for a modern feel. Taryn Whiteaker styled the base of the tree with black and natural wood mini Christmas trees stacked on large wrapped gifts to add height and interest.
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Black Paper Mini Tree
If you don't have the space for a full-size tree, create a mini forest of miniature trees on an open shelf or console table. Use a black paper Christmas tree to anchor a display of neutral mini-trees for a festive, modern feel.
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Peaco*ck Colors
A black tree can stand up to bold color accents like jewel tones. From House to Home styled this narrow black Christmas tree with a peaco*ck-inspired of blues, greens, and purples and mixed in plenty of metallics for a singular look.
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Rustic Modern Black Tree
Taryn Whiteaker gave this corner Christmas tree a modern rustic feel by styling it with touches like antlers at the base, black ornaments, and black-wrapped gifts.
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Glam Fashion-Inspired Tree
This black home office tree is inspired by fashion brand Kate Spade. From House to Home accessorized the glam tree with black, white, pink, and gold ornaments and topped it off with a bright fuschia pink wired ribbon tree topper that cascades down the branches for an eye-catching look.