Three Years Ago, Chrissy Teigen And John Legend's Christmas Tree Featured One Of The Most Wildly Unconventional Trends – I’m Divided, But Can’t Help Admire Its Boldness And Distinctive Flair

The couple gave a contemporary spin to a classic holiday tradition – and even three years on, it continues to spark conversation

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
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Power couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are no strangers to rewriting conventions when it comes to interiors. With the help of one of Homes & Garden's favorite interior designers, Jake Arnold, the pair have curated rooms that feel both personal and effortlessly stylish, so it’s no surprise their Christmas decorating ideas push the boundaries.

One standout from their Christmas living room? The pampas grass Christmas tree idea they shared in 2022, a bold, alternative take that still sparks conversation in 2025. Positioned alongside more traditional snow-dusted trees and paired with an extravagant garland and Victorian-style lamp posts wrapped in festive finery, it’s certainly a showstopper.

The tree, with its natural textures and soft neutral tones, embodies a relaxed, boho-inspired aesthetic. ‘A couple of years ago, we saw a lot of Christmas wreaths made from pampas,’ says Lucy Searle, Content Director of Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, and LivingEtc. ‘The tree is an inevitable progression, perfect for anyone who loves a more unconventional, natural look. Plus, it doesn’t need much decorating.’

Furniture, home decor, and lighting brand Cox & Cox adds: ‘A gentle way to introduce Christmas into the home, pampas decorations work beautifully with year-round neutrals such as handmade ceramics and sheepskins, while pre-lit pampas stems add a subtle sparkle.’

It’s a decorating trend that divides opinion – some may baulk at a Christmas tree without traditional foliage, while others will adore its playful, sculptural flair – but one thing is certain: the pampas tree continues to be a talking point. If you love alternative Christmas trees, this is a stylish, modern, and utterly eye-catching option to embrace in 2025. Would you dare to try it?

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Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.

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