Lewis Hamilton's unorthodox Christmas tree uses an elevated, festive trend that's dominating in 2024 – and it's so easy to recreate his look
The F1 driver uses an unconventional light color to add an air of luxury to his fun Christmas tree design – get his look starting at $10
Do you prefer white lights or colorful lights on your Christmas tree? This binary question has long been at the top of fun holiday quizzes, but what if there was another, potentially better, third option? Lewis Hamilton's blue-lit Christmas tree makes this possibility a reality.
The F1 driver has taken to Instagram to display his charming Christmas decor, featuring a 10-foot-tall tree pointing towards his ceiling. The tree features beads hanging from branches, red and silver baubles, stuffed animals, and (notably) blue Christmas lights. The tree looks classic, aside from this one striking exception. Hamilton's light color is an ideal match for his purple ottoman and gray walls, emphasizing the beauty of his living room's cool, neutral color scheme.
Beyond the stylishness of this individual tree, Hamilton's colorful lighting choice signals a burgeoning Christmas decor trend. Megan Slack, 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 minimalist trees, while those who prefer a maximalist, very colorful tree are decorating their trees in a similar manner.'
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Indoor/Outdoor
These beautiful blue lights are all you need to recreate the look of Lewis Hamilton's Christmas tree. They are the ideal combination with the green of a tree, and could also be used on the exterior of a home.
Gold
These gold Christmas tree beads are the perfect complement to the less traditional blue lights. They pair beautifully with the green and blue tones of the tree. To get a similar effect, cut smaller pieces and drape them over the branches.
Patterned
These beautiful red and white ornaments are gorgeous for adding a classic energy to a nontraditional Christmas tree. Alternate them like on Lewis Hamilton's tree, or try using just one color or the other!
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.'
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If you are thinking about updating your holiday 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 $10. It allows you to stick to the ornaments you have, while completely changing the look. 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.
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 tree.
As usual, Lewis Hamilton's home is the perfect source for unexpected interior design inspiration. We can't wait to see this trend appear in more homes over the next month.
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Sophie is a London-based News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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