The Unconventional Christmas Tree Look Lewis Hamilton Made Popular Is The Easiest Way To Redefine Festive Design – And It Only Requires One Simple Swap

Do you prefer white lights or colorful lights on your Christmas tree? This festive, binary question has long been a staple of holiday quizzes, but what if there were a third, potentially better, option? Lewis Hamilton's blue-lit Christmas tree makes this possibility a sparkling reality this winter.

The F1 driver recently took to Instagram to showcase his charming Christmas decor, featuring a magnificent 10-foot-tall tree pointing toward his ceiling. The tree is adorned with beads hanging from branches, traditional red and silver baubles, stuffed animals, and – most notably – blue Christmas lights (like these from Amazon).

The overall look is classic, aside from this single, striking exception. Hamilton's choice of light color is an ideal match for his purple ottoman and gray walls, beautifully complementing the cool, neutral color scheme of his living room as the days get shorter.

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Beyond the stylishness of this individual tree, Hamilton's colorful lighting choice signals a burgeoning Christmas trend.

Megan Slack, the Head of Celebrity Style, states, 'Trends in celebrity interior design often reflect larger trends across the interior space. In recent years, we've noticed that celebs are leaning into decorating their trees based on the decor in their homes. For instance, people with more minimalist living rooms are going for more pared-back trees, while those who prefer a maximalist, very colorful tree are decorating their trees in a similar manner.'

She continues, 'Lewis Hamilton follows this trend by opting for a Christmas light idea that mixes well with the design of his space. The blue lights perfectly complement his purple ottoman, creating a striking, water-like reflection off his glass floor. They emphasize the beauty of the Scandinavian cream and wood room in his home. Rather than offering an entirely new scheme, it acts as an extension of what is already there.'

If you are thinking about updating your holiday decorating this year, integrating a single color of indoor Christmas lighting is a great place to start. It's ultra-affordable, with many string light options beginning under $20.

It allows you to stick to the beloved ornaments you have, while completely changing the look for the holiday season. It's also an incredibly versatile way to decorate, with seemingly endless colors to apply to your Christmas tree. I especially love the look of single colored lights on a faux, colorful tree. For instance, these blue lights would look so fabulous on a white or silver Christmas tree, evoking a winter wonderland feel.

For a more curated, minimalist version of Hamilton's tree, consider sticking to just one ornament color. An example would be using blue lights with exclusively silver baubles for an elegant, frost-kissed tree.

As usual, Lewis Hamilton's home is the perfect source for unexpected interior design inspiration. We can't wait to see this festive trend appear in more homes as the countdown to Christmas continues over the next month.