Salma Hayek's expressive Christmas tree is a glorious example of how to have fun with your decor – and it signals a playful trend for 2025
Embrace the charm of nostalgic, colorful designs and create a Christmas scheme full of beautiful and unexpected treasures


There really is no better time to embrace bold, expressive decoration than at Christmas, and actress Salma Hayek's Christmas tree is no exception.
The maximalist Christmas decor trend is all about embracing excess. It involves large doses of color, exuberant patterns, and plenty of kitschy ornaments that are almost certainly a talking point in the home. We expect this trend to play a large role in how we decorate our homes in 2025, even beyond Christmas.
While 'more might be more', the current trend for maximalism doesn’t equal mess or chaos. Think of your Christmas tree ideas as a carefully curated Aladdin’s cave of treasures, with each ornament on display even more fascinating than the last. It is, after all, what Christmas is all about, and Hayek never disappoints. Her previous trees have been equally delightful, exciting, and bright!
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If you adore the 1990s aesthetic, then you'll love these multi-colored lights – best-sellers on Amazon – I will also be buying these for my 'fun' tree.
Give your Christmas tree a burst of color with a vibrant set of ornaments. This fantastically bold set of 12 baubles will fill your home with merriment.
Retro decorations are making a welcome comeback for 2024 so dazzle your tree with a string of silver beads, similar to Hayek's masterful creation.
More is often more when it comes to decorate at Christmas. With a signature blend of bold colors and quirky patterns, this playful ornament can be used year-round.
A candy cane ornaments will never go out of style. There is something oh so nostalgic about seeing them on the tree – just be sure not to eat these ones.
Make your tree more stylish with the Holiday Barbie 2024 Hallmark Christmas ornament. Alternatively, this would make the perfect gift for Barbie fans.
The key to this interior design trend is decorating with maximalist colors, kitschy pieces and exuberant patterns. The right color trends are key to our mood and how likely we are to feel connected with our homes, especially during the holiday season.
If you’re unsure, start by looking at your closets as we’re usually better at expressing ourselves with fashion choices than our homes. Is it a riot of color and pattern? Then you’ll probably love decorating with bold room color ideas that excite.
Recreating a Hayek's playful look in your own home this Christmas is easier than you think. 'There are no rules to pattern or color mixing – the more eclectic the collection, the more interesting and fabulous it will be,' says Anna Spiro, interior designer. 'The most important thing is to make sure your decor is personal to you and your family.' Remember to have fun when decorating for the holiday season – even if that means bringing out the 'kitschmas' decor.
So what are you waiting for? Adorn your Christmas tree with colorful, novelty Christmas ornaments to make your holiday decor sing.
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Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for several years in both the US and UK, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing and occasionally dabbles in the social media, commercial, and the e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling houses designed by some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances, and even writing a few news stories or two.
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