Warmly, Élan is designed to help your home feel like the best, most comfortable version of itself. Consisting of furniture, rugs, lighting, and decorative objects, the collection is artful and endlessly inviting. Earth tones like brown, clay red, and light beige ground the collection with warmth and charm, while sinuous curves and angular lines bring a unique, sculptural quality to the range.

Élan and Lulu and Georgia have managed to infuse the collection with rich contrast, too – spanning material, texture, and form. Structured pieces meet curvaceous counterparts – just as the distinct lines of the Maca Cabinet contrast the smooth, undulating edges of the Scoria Coffee Table. Even the lustrous Capiz shell of the Bona Table Lamp offers a striking yet tasteful contrast to the soft, layered linen shade of the Ibis Table Lamp. It's proof of the harmony that exists in juxtaposition – evidenced by nature and redefined for the home through Élan's design eye.

With its healthy mix of statement pieces and grounding finds, the collection can help you embrace the latest interior design trends to create a home that's richly layered, dynamic, and feels like you. Each piece promises warmth and depth in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming or overdone. Plus, when nature's the inspiration, you really can’t go wrong.

As we head into the colder months of the year, make your home feel as inviting as a warm embrace with these evocative pieces from Élan Byrd's new collection at Lulu and Georgia.

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Standing seven feet tall and scantily designed with twig branches and string lights, this Christmas tree is rather unconventional, and it's the complete opposite of what I'm normally drawn to for Christmas decor – but that’s exactly why I like it so much. It's like an elevated version of Charlie Brown’s iconic Christmas tree – thin and sparse, but full of holiday charm. Plus, it taps into the minimalist twig tree Christmas trend without requiring any assembly effort.

Though it may be far from a true fir, this tree is a definitive signal of the holiday season nonetheless.

After falling in love with Anthropologie's Illuminated Alpine Tree, I've decided to reserve my traditional Christmas decor ideas for the inside of my house and let this minimalist pick steal the show outside. Since it's weather proof, it makes sense to be a Christmas porch decor idea, but because of its slim build, it's also perfect for those who are short on space.

I plan to place this tree right beside my front door, staying out of the way but casting a warm, inviting glow on the space. Even though its small and sparse, it makes an impressive statement of refined holiday elegance. I know it’ll help make my home look much more welcoming this season.

But even beyond the holidays, I see this tree claiming a place on my tiny front porch well into the new year. Because its design is relatively bare, it leans more winter-themed than holiday-themed. In January, February, or even March, it'll create a winter wonderland look at your front entryway, bringing some charming light to otherwise dreary nights.

Though it may look a little different, Anthropologie's Illuminated Alpine Tree is just as worthy of attention as traditional Christmas trees. Between its space-saving size, its warm glow, and its trendy silhouette, it's destined to become a new holiday favorite.

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Although I normally prefer traditional Christmas decor ideas, I'm coming around to modern picks thanks to Anthropologie's Illuminated Alpine Tree. Here are three more options that I'd gladly style on my front porch.

Anthropologie's Illuminated Alpine Tree might not be the most traditional Christmas pick for your porch, but its minimalist, twig-like design makes it perfect for those who want to try something new this holiday season. Plus, it's slim build makes it ideal for those with a space constraint. Wherever you place it, this tree's festive glow will ensure a holiday display worth remembering.

But if this tree isn't speaking to you, we have tons of other options outlined in our list of the best places to buy Christmas trees in 2026.

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I have a pull-out sofa, a hidden storage ottoman, and even an extendable bistro-turned-dining table for my kitchen. However, I recently came across a novelty that I hadn’t seen before – a bifunctional living room lighting idea that saves space and shines light but never sacrifices convenience. Enter: Target’s Shelf Floor Lamp.

Independent of each other, a floor lamp and a side table are two essential living room furnishings, so combining them into one piece makes perfect sense. Not only does this Target find act as a lighting idea and a side table, but it helps make the most of your precious floor space by blending the two together. It’s beyond practical for those with tight living spaces – bringing ambient, mid-level light and a much-needed flat surface to rooms that might not have the space for both.

I’m already planning where it’ll go in my living room, but beyond that, this floor lamp side table duo is a convenient feature for lots of other areas in the home. If your small bedroom doesn’t have space for a proper nightstand, this could be the perfect alternative – providing a small table for your nighttime necessities and acting as a bedside light.

Convenience aside, Target’s Shelf Floor Lamp is impressively stylish. Its antique brass finish gives it a tastefully aged look, while its pleated shade adds some texture to its form. For small space dwellers, it’s an absolute dream of a furnishing. And even for those with large rooms, it’s undeniably convenient, helping you make the most of your space by blending two must-have household items into one.

How I'd Style Target's Shelf Floor Lamp

Although Target's Shelf Floor Lamp could benefit any room, I think it would be the perfect feature for a reading nook. Position it next to a cozy accent chair and voila – you've created the perfect, ambiently lit spot to unwind with a book and a drink. See how I'd style the scene below.

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One lamp isn't enough for a living room. In fact, the best living room lighting schemes consist of a few light sources at different levels to create an inviting and ambiently lit space. Shop a few more lighting picks below.

Target's Shelf Floor Lamp takes multi-purpose furniture to the next level. Designed as a side table and a floor lamp all in one, its singular footprint ensures extra space in your living room layout for everything else. And with it, your space might not feel so small anymore.

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Brooklinen’s Washed Classic Percale Core Sheet Set just dropped in a new Snow Day toile, part of its first-ever holiday capsule and a distinctly New York take on Christmas. Apropos of the Brooklyn-based brand, the 'Tree Top' green print romanticizes the city’s most iconic winter scenes, from the Empire State Building-dotted skyline to the gargantuan Norway spruce at Rockefeller Center. Unlike the Classic Percale you probably already own, this set has a softer, lived-in feel straight out of the package. (As a frequent guest myself, I can attest that few things are worse than stiff sheets. This makes it easy to give guests the broken-in bedding you’d want to sleep in yourself.)

Paired with the just-dropped Dreamweave Waffle Bed Blanket in Spice, a rich holiday red, and an unexpectedly fresh moss-green lumbar pillow, this traditional French toile reads surprisingly fresh for a print that’s been around for centuries. Still timeless. But very Brooklyn, and exactly the sort of holiday I had in mind.

It’s the perfect print for a Christmas bedroom. Brooklinen’s (always prescient) stylists layered on a few other festive accents, including a fluffy throw and moss-green pillowcases, but really, a glimpse of these sheets peeking out beneath a plain white duvet is all the festivity one could need.

…Or so I thought. When I retreated to my own hotel room for the evening (spoiled, I know), a second Christmas bedding option caught my eye. Sprawled across the mattress was a Classic Percale Hardcore Sheet Set in Tree Top Tandem Stripe, a solid, more tailored take on the festive palette I’d admired upstairs. I asked around, and it comes in 'Spice' red, too.

I’ve come to the conclusion that it wasn’t just the penthouse. Brooklinen’s bedding got really classy this Christmas. Ahead, the pieces I spotted (and slept in) from the brand’s debut holiday capsule, bringing a little New York Christmas to your bedroom.

2027 is but a few months away. Get ahead of the curve with the bedding trends designers are already using, from confident colors to nostalgic, heirloom-inspired layers, several of which you’ve just seen in action. Brooklinen, the barometer you are.

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But in her new ‘Holiday Grandeur’ Christmas Tree for McGee & Co., she’s trading last year’s comparatively cottagecore, dainty clusters for cascades of amaranthus: this year’s decidedly more editorial flower. Eagle-eyed aesthetes might recognize the lavish look from designer Marco Zamora, who helped popularize it on Instagram last year. It was a messy affair then (half the flowers might end up on your floor before they made it onto the tree), but Shea’s convenient $24 faux picks slide right into the branches and are dead ringers for the real thing.

‘Instead of keeping wreaths, garlands, and trees simple, we’re layering in florals for more fullness, texture, and color,’ she continues. Her Holiday Grandeur Christmas Tree pairs the spilling blooms with mercury-glass crescents, draped red velvet bows, burnished silver bells, and swanky-hotel-style tassels. But the beauty of amaranthus, or any holiday floral for that matter, is that you hardly need all those bells and whistles for a completely showstopping spruce. ‘Just tucking a few dried flowers or floral stems into a plain garland can really amp it up.’

And without the worry of shedding or spoiling after a season, faux amaranthus is that much easier to place anywhere and everywhere. Which might explain why Shea’s tree isn’t the only thing dripping in burgundy plumes this Christmas.

Also offering an avant-garde touch are her amaranthus garlands trailing from the mantel and rich, saturated wreaths for the wall above. Too much? Shea styled them all in the same room, and the answer is no. Apparently, one can never have too much amaranthus.

Whether you’re looking to recreate the luxuriously layered drama to a T, are inspired by the idea of an off-season floral, or simply want to steal a few statement-making details for yourself, here’s everything you need to give your Christmas tree a little of Shea’s grandeur.

At a time when we’re layering bows, pearls, yards of tulle, and even swapping stars for peacocks, there are certainly zanier things than flowers for winter. But Shea has another trick up her sleeve this season. Her take on a Ralph Lauren Christmas is already live at Target, with most pieces delivering the heritage-holiday look for under $40.

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When Christmas decorations are good, they’re great. When they’re bad, they’re terrible. The style decisions are just as divisive. Round ornaments or felt ones shaped like mice? Furry stockings or knitted ones? The best places to buy Christmas decorations have a point of view, and if you stick to one, maybe two, you might just achieve a holiday scene beyond your Hallmark dreams.

Some have the classic Ralph Lauren, horse-and-hound Christmas thing down pat; all that’s missing is a roaring fire and a couple of popped polos. Others take more liberties with the requisite evergreen accessories, tapping the top Christmas trends, whatever they happen to be that year, with enough variety to shake up your most well-worn holiday traditions.

We don’t care what the calendar says; we’re not sacrificing style. These are the places we’re shopping for Christmas decorations in 2026 to festoon every inch with the same discerning eye we bring to the rest of the year.

Where to Buy Christmas Decorations in 2026

Every place to buy Christmas decorations caters to a particular breed of holiday decorator. Find your people, whatever your budget, and the festive styling will follow.

1. Anthropologie

Anthropologie’s eclectic, often handmade selection takes holiday joy to some fairly extravagant extremes, for the decorator who dares to deck the halls a little differently. Here, traditional red and green are merely a starting point. Think ice blue, fuchsia (you might recall the brand’s viral, gigantic tree topper), and no shortage of pattern play, from candy cane stripes to jewel-encrusted riffs on humble plaid.

It is, after all, also a clothing store, so expect sartorial flourishes: tulle tree skirts, swanky tassel garlands, and a hand-beaded martini olive tree topper by whimsical NYC fashion designer Susan Alexandra. Purists can retreat to sister brand Terrain for nature-inspired, wonderfully unruly faux greenery. And the robust tabletop section keeps dinner parties glitzy and the festivities flowing with 12 Days of Christmas dessert plates and red lacquer coupe glasses, aka your new holiday mug.

Best for: Mirrored baubles, tulle tree skirts, beaded martini olives, and Christmas decor with a decidedly sartorial sway.

Lead time: Ships within a few business days, depending on destination. Cult favorites are prone to selling out and backorders.

Price: $$

2. West Elm

West Elm’s Christmas Shop has all the mid-century charm you’d expect from the brand, refreshing if your version of merry runs a little more minimal. Or, for the already-acquainted, a little more Lone Fox. The retailer’s new holiday curator brings a folky, heirloom sensibility into the fold, with cross-stitch stockings, frosty-forest tapestry pillows, and wild, twisty-stick garlands lending mantels a whimsically woodland, if decidedly editorial, air.

From merry riffs on mohair stockings to brassy bow-and-bell ornaments, it’s really a grade-A example of holiday decor that sits so seamlessly alongside your usual furnishings, you might forget to put it away. Add some of the most convincing artificial trees we’ve seen, and the lineup is akin to the serendipity of stumbling upon a festive flea market just outside a city populated entirely by people with excellent taste.

Best for: Mid-century Christmas ornaments, woodland-inspired greenery, and anyone with a weakness for retro charm.

Lead time: Standard delivery takes 1–4 weeks.

Price: $$

3. McGee & Co.

McGee & Co. makes holiday decor for people with timeless sensibilities who aren’t afraid of a trend. In fact, our editors routinely use Shea's seasonal previews as a barometer for where Christmas decorating is headed. This year, she’s introducing unexpected amaranthus florals and citrus in stacked arrangements and dried garland strands, cutting through the snoozier seasonal colorways.

The familiar Shea McGee house codes haven’t gone anywhere, either. Stocking holders in twisting antique brass, 'grandma' floral duvets, velvet-anywhere bows (now in cornflower blue), and charmingly textured, pre-lit rattan nutcrackers to flank the entryway have Shea’s ‘New Heritage’ fingerprints all over them.

Best for: A New Heritage Christmas of antique brass bows, cornflower-blue velvet, cascading amaranthus, and heirloom charm with an eye on what’s next.

Lead time: Most items ship within 3–5 business days.

Price: $$–$$$

4. Lulu and Georgia

For the self-identifying chic, Christmas can present quite the challenge. Except at Lulu and Georgia, where it seems the coolest editor, designer, or, minimally, the most tasteful person you follow on Instagram has already bought their holiday decorations. ‘Tinsel at 5. ’Tinis at 8.’ is the slogan of the brand’s 2026 collection, which tells you plenty about its particular breed of holiday glamour.

Striped bolster pillows get little flourishes at either end to resemble elongated candy canes. Brass ornaments? Cute, but a little obvious. Here, rattan ornaments with whimsical criss-cross borders offer a more interesting foray into festivity, while maximalist garlands mingling velvet ribbon with pearls leave no craving for opulence unsatisfied. Invite whomever you like to your holiday party. The best-dressed guest will almost certainly be the fir.

Best for: A distinctly cool, curated Christmas that, for all its pearls and polish, never feels cold.

Lead time: Allow 5–7 business days for processing, plus up to 7 business days for ground delivery.

Price: $$–$$$

5. GreenRow

Williams-Sonoma’s sustainable sister brand GreenRow might not yet be on your holiday radar, but it should be. You probably know it for its folky florals, English-style slipcovers, and otherwise eccentrically ‘granny chic’ decor. Come Christmas, those romantic, homespun sensibilities feel all the more inviting.

This season’s Remnant Tree Skirt and Beaded Garland look like they've been in the family. Made from upcycled cotton offcuts by a women’s collective in India, each is already a one-of-a-kind heirloom before its first Christmas. Meanwhile, the not faux, but reusable fabric tree trades bushy faux fir for a wonderfully sparse, 'grumpy' silhouette, all the better to show off hand-painted papier-mâché Floral Candle Clip Ornaments. The selection is tight, but the charm is disproportionate.

Best for: Handmade, one-of-a-kind Christmas curiosities, where imperfections are both intentional and endearingly elegant.

Lead time: Typically arrives within 4–5 business days.

Price: $$–$$$

6. Magnolia

With over 180 items in her holiday drop, you might as well call designer and Magnolia owner Joanna Gaines the queen of Christmas. Every year, it’s an heirloom holiday, yet her storybook assortment manages to find something new in even the oldest Christmas traditions.

Opulent, soft velvet stockings are hand-beaded with glittering snowflakes, with embroidered tree skirts in coordinating velvet. On the walls, an old-timey ‘Christmas Ball’ advertisement in an ornate frame. A wooden music box is the timeless keepsake your coffee-table book stack needed, its winter scene moving with the turn of an analog key. And since most of us know Joanna for entertaining, trust that the tabletop fare exceeds expectations for its price point, from antique-style silverware and ruffled plate edges to delicately fluted glassware that makes even Christmas dinner taste a little better.

Best for: Hand-beaded velvet stockings, antique-style Christmas tableware, and storybook novelties you might actually pass down.

Lead time: Allow 7–10 business days during Magnolia’s peak holiday season.

Price: $$

7. Etsy

You may have noticed a trend: new Christmas decorations are trying very, very hard to look like old ones. If you’d rather skip the impersonators and go straight to the source, Etsy is one of our favorite places to shop vintage holiday decor.

Sellers obviously vary, but think global. A quartet of hand-painted, probably Russian, folk-art Santa bells? A German-made mesh St. Nick ornament from the 1920s? No two countries, or decades, have ever agreed on what Father Christmas should look like. And therein lies the fun. 'Vintage pieces are being mixed more and more with modern decor,’ observes Alexis Woodbury Earman of The Woodbury Home. ‘I’ve been able to find stunning ornaments, authentic brass Christmas bells, and thick luxurious bows and ribbons to add to my tree.’

Best for: Vintage folk-art Christmas decorations from around the world, wintry wall hangings, and antique oddities you’d be hard-pressed to find twice.

Lead time: Domestic shipping typically takes 3–7 business days; allow longer for international orders.

Price: $–$$$

8. Target

A Ralph Lauren Christmas on a Target budget? In 2026, you better believe it. The retailer’s collaboration with designer Shea McGee has made it possible to assemble the whole affair – festive thoroughbred wall art, tartan stockings, and, largely, for less than $40 apiece. Joanna Gaines’s collection, meanwhile, is a trip through Christmases past, warmed up with retro golden advent calendars, block-printed fir motifs, and a mug-and-cookie-tray set reserved exclusively for Santa.

And once you've sufficiently indulged in designer, get lost in one of the more robust indoor-outdoor light and inflatable assortments we’ve ever seen, should guests (and a certain someone) need help locating the festivities. Everything plays nicely with decorations you already own, but if you’re starting from square one, you could easily entrust the entire seasonal operation to Target.

Best for: An extensive selection of nostalgic Christmas decorations, from tartan stockings to outdoor lights, at accessible prices.

Lead time: Ships in 1–2 business days, with possible delays during peak season. In-store pickup is available if you need something sooner.

Price: $

9. At Home

At Home is something of an open secret among the most committed Christmas decorators we know, with holiday collections arriving as early as late summer. You probably won’t fill a cart with future heirlooms, but for the singular, slightly eccentric finishing touches that make an existing collection interesting, there’s plenty to be had.

At $4.99, glittering gold hydrangea picks could carry an otherwise sparsely decorated tree. A jewel-embroidered Santa sleigh pillow? The couch, if not the entire living room. An antique-style faux-leather nutcracker book box conceals spare remotes on the coffee table. And iridescent white polar bears, twinkling beneath necklaces even glitzier than their coats, say ‘North Pole’ before anyone sets foot inside. Whatever your Christmas decorations are missing, chances are At Home has already thought of it.

Best for: Affordable statement pieces, from gilded florals to jeweled polar bears, that give your existing Christmas decorations a little more personality.

Lead time: Arrives in 3–6 business days via FedEx Ground. In-store pickup orders are typically ready the same day.

Price: $

10. Wayfair

We all know Wayfair. But not all of us know the utter bliss of its Christmas corner. The curation is a little looser than at the other names on this list, but there’s still plenty of direction if you know where to look. Take its 2026 Old Hollywood Christmas edit, packed with golden Regency-style glass etching and mixed metallics that put the tinsel in Tinseltown. Or Cozy Cabin Christmas, where nostalgic St. Nick dinner plates and ‘grandma’ floral block-printed napkins set the stage for many a merry family meal.

And in a season of one-off drops, there’s something to be said for customers reporting back one, two, even three Christmases later on that ornament set you’ve been considering. You won’t find Christmas candor quite like this everywhere.

Best for: Christmas decor of every stripe, with sale finds and open-box deals worth digging for.

Lead time: Varies by seller. Smaller items typically ship within 1–2 business days; larger pieces within 2–5.

Price: $–$$

Our Favorite Christmas Decorations to Shop Now

The only thing better than fresh is really good faux. For a tree that looks the part, explore our edit of the best places to buy a Christmas tree in 2026.

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With its deep brown tones and distinctive grain, dark wood is inherently grounding, adding depth and interest to a living room. Styles like mahogany, dark cherry, and even black walnut feel naturally elegant, bringing a sense of warmth, character, and heritage charm to cozy living rooms. Whether used to craft a large coffee table, a small stool, or the frame of an armchair, dark wood furniture has the visual weight to anchor a room.

Because of its timeless appeal, it’s never too difficult to find stunning dark wood living room furniture. Any flea market, vintage shop, or online marketplace like Chairish is certain to stock some beautiful dark wood furniture. However, some of our favorite brands are reimagining dark wood furniture for new collections too.

Designer Élan Byrd’s latest capsule collection at Lulu and Georgia is one example – showcasing dark wood’s versatility through pieces like the organic-formed Scoria Coffee Table and the geometric-inspired Palo Side Table. Even Pierce & Ward’s recent drop at West Elm utilizes dark wood furniture to bolster its rich, retro-inspired aesthetic. For heritage-inspired homeware brands like Joon Loloi and Magnolia, dark wood is part of their DNA – and it’s constantly woven into new living room furnishings and even decorative accessories.

Dark wood furniture sets the scene for a living room that’s full of character – all thanks to its rich depth, its charming nature, and its time-honored appeal. If your space could use a little more soul, then shop our curated collection of dark wood living room furniture below.

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I’ve already decided that an artificial Christmas tree will be best for my small living room (the less mess, the better), and I’d prefer something mini – this way, it won’t overwhelm my already tight space. I’ve looked at loads of traditional options – realistic-looking mini-trees, slim fir styles, even planter-bound trees with pinecone branches – but ultimately, I decided on something a little different than my usual evergreen: a White Potted Tree from Anthropologie.

In the past, I’ve gravitated towards traditional Christmas trees – full-bodied firs in cozy shades of dark green. This white tree from Anthropologie is the antithesis of that – it’s short, sparse, and most notably, white. And it's so on trend for 2026.

A modern take on Scandi-inspired holiday decor, this tree is minimal and quietly chic. Leave it bare or adorned with a simple string of white lights, and it'll look like it belongs in the depths of a snow-covered Nordic forest – bringing a peaceful, winter wonderland charm into your living room.

On the other hand, this tree can be the blank canvas for your boldest holiday ideas – all thanks to its white branches. Style it with multi-colored twinkle lights, vibrant baubles in varying sizes, and a whimsical bow on top, and watch it become the playful accent that excites your home during the holiday season.

Clearly, versatility is a major selling point for this tiny tree, but it's not the only reason I'm buying it for my home. Practically speaking, this model is a perfect alternative to traditional trees because of its small size. It can tuck comfortably into a corner – staying out of the way but remaining noticeable and impactful.

For small spaces, like mine, it's an unbeatable option. But even for larger homes, this tree can become a useful holiday decor feature. Rather than making it the main focus of a living room, I'd style it in less conventional areas of the home – a staircase landing, a hallway, even a reading nook. Its snowy look will radiate seasonal charm anywhere you need it.

How I'd Style Anthropologie's Mini White Potted Tree

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There are lots of benefits to mini Christmas trees. Not only are they great for spaces in which full-size trees can’t fit, but they’re also good for spreading holiday cheer in less obvious parts of your home. Aside from Anthropologie’s White Potted Tree, find a few more options below that are just as chic.

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This precarious shoe pile is inevitable during holiday parties, but it can happen all year round, too. I know the struggle firsthand – as a frequent host who lives in a tight apartment, my small entryway looks like a dense mountain just seconds away from a landslide anytime I have guests over.

With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, and lots of holiday parties planned at my place, I decided that it's time to address my entryway dilemma with a creative storage idea. And I have found just what I needed in Wayfair's Way Day sale: this surprisingly spacious and subtly chic cushioned storage bench.

This bench’s stylistic appeal is what first caught my attention. It doesn’t read too utilitarian – unlike a lot of the tiny entryway storage ideas I saw during my search for the perfect one. Instead, it yields a tasteful, modern farmhouse-inspired look with its fluted doors and painted frame. It’s one of those practical furnishings that works overtime to keep your space clean and looking chic.

That said, what sold me was its surprisingly spacious layout. It features three base cabinets, a side pocket, and even an underseat compartment for hidden storage. It’s a true workhorse for any entryway, providing space for shoes, grocery bags, an umbrella, gloves; the list goes on and on. It’ll keep your entryway clear of clutter any time of year.

Boasting a 4.6 out of 5-star ranking at Wayfair, this bench comes highly recommended by reviewers, with some remarking on its easy assembly, its sturdiness, and its attractive look. Plus, its price is hard to beat at less than $130.

While it’s already a stylish storage piece, I think this bench has the potential to be transformed into something even better. I’d reupholster the bench with a chic, durable fabric (Pepper Home’s Hadley Sky Performance Woven is my choice), I’d repaint the exterior in a fresh, inviting color, and I’d even replace its cabinet knobs with more exciting alternatives to give this bench a custom look.

Wayfair’s Cushioned Storage Bench is such a practical solution to make your entryway look nicer. Ahead of hosting season, it’ll give you a defined space for guests’ shoes so that while you’re hosting, a shoe pile will be the least of your problems. And at less than $130, it’s a steal for how helpful it’ll become in your home.

How I'd Style Wayfair's Cushioned Storage Bench

Aside from new upholstery and a fresh coat of paint, here's what I'd buy to make Wayfair's Cushioned Storage Bench a bit more exciting for the entryway.

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Wayfair’s Cushioned Storage Bench isn't the only option I considered for my entryway. Below, find three more that are just as chic and practical for eliminating that inevitable shoe pile.

Although Wayfair’s Cushioned Storage Bench is helpful for keeping a cluttered entryway organized any time of year, I just know it'll come in handy during hosting season. But if you're looking for something larger that can benefit both shoes and coats, check out IKEA's NIPÅSEN Coat Rack and Bench, instead. This editor-approved find maximizes small entryways with its many functions and is perfect for organization when hosting this holiday season.

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But why? Perhaps a little too imposing? Molly says it comes down to the fabric. ‘On a window, it’s all about the material and what’s around it. I love our chocolate linen because of how the specific weave lets the light move through it – it feels earthy and almost sun-faded rather than heavy.' The rich, 'Le Café' shade joins two more lightweight linens in Au Lait, a warm, milky ivory, and Classique, a classic stripe, alongside two sheers: embroidered lace Fleur and Voile Blanche.

‘I also like giving a darker curtain a little breathing room: warm plaster walls, lighter upholstery, something with age and patina. Brown is basically a neutral in my book. Treat it like one, and it becomes surprisingly easy to live with.’

And, be it chocolate or otherwise, a great curtain, especially one that hangs solo, hinges on the drape. Musing the layered, theatrical windows Molly observed during her travels to France and Italy, soft valances are another standout of the lacy, piped-to-perfection collection.

‘Think wardrobe, not matching set,’ Molly continues. Café curtains offer privacy without blocking the outside’s natural beauty in kitchens and bathrooms; Roman shades gather neatly at the bottom, lending bedrooms an enveloping softness without feeling too formal. Each can exist, or even be double-dressed, alongside the collection’s full-length drapery. ‘If I’m layering, I want the pieces to do different jobs – a sheer for softness and filtered light, then a linen with more weight and structure. The trick is making sure they aren’t competing for attention.’

For Molly, that means separating church and state: chocolate gets its window, ivory gets another. The nuance comes from the fabrics themselves, which might not surprise fans of her earthy minimalist DNA.

‘I usually keep the palette tonal and let the contrast come from texture, transparency, and weight. It’s the same reason a linen shirt under a great jacket works: similar language, completely different jobs. And I always go higher and wider when the architecture allows. Give all that fabric somewhere to breathe.’

Maybe chocolate brown curtains aren't actually the winter coat we think they are. In a light-filtering weave, with thoughtful layers and a generous drape, even the most bundling, satiating shade carries a certain levity. Ahead, a few ways to indulge in chocolate this fall, plus the supporting pieces for an airy, earthy window wardrobe of your own.

Chocolate isn’t the only curtain trend we’re craving for 2026. From generous folds to barely-there details, see how else designers are dressing their windows this year.

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My favorite feature, however, was always the Christmas village she had on display in her cozy living room. Lined up on the console table behind her couch, this village had everything – a schoolhouse, a bakery, a florist; the list goes on and on. Six-year-old me spent hours gazing at it, imagining that little people lived there, and they too were preparing for Christmas Day.

Ever since, I have wanted to recreate my grandmother's Christmas village. Lennox is, of course, known for its beautiful ceramic Christmas houses, and this year Pottery Barn and Target have versions too. For some lovely, affordable options, I have also just spied that ALDI has released the sweetest, nostalgic, classically holiday-inspired Hotel Village House.

Everything about its design reminds me of the houses my grandmother had in her collection – from its snowy roof to its white-tipped trees and even the charming bows adorning its facade. Plus, it lights up from the inside – mimicking the warm and inviting holiday scene I remember so fondly from childhood.

It's decorations like this that make the holiday season feel so magical – helping you rediscover the childlike wonder you had as a kid. I can already picture this little hotel in my living room – sitting on my Christmas mantel, radiating nostalgic charm and glowing with warm, ambient light.

If you're just starting your Christmas village collection like me, consider this the perfect first piece. Its classic Christmas color scheme allows it to stand on its own or in a small holiday vignette.

However, if you're looking to grow your village collection, this ceramic hotel is the perfect next purchase. After all, where will all the imaginary vacationers stay while they're visiting your Christmas village? You just need a hotel.

Aside from this charming ceramic hotel, ALDI's Christmas collection has more whimsical buildings. All for just $12.99, these ceramic buildings can help you expand your Christmas village into an entire holiday empire – right in your own home.

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Shop Nostalgic Christmas Decor

Along with the bakery, the school, and the bookstore, ALDI's Hotel Village House is an inherently nostalgic piece of holiday decor. If you prefer to decorate your home for Christmas in a way that makes you feel like a kid again, shop three more nostalgic holiday finds below.

ALDI's Hotel Village House is a reminder that Christmas decorating doesn't need to be trend-driven or overcomplicated. Sometimes, the best holiday features are the ones that are nothing more than nostalgic – making you experience the childlike joy of the Christmas season once again. ALDI's Gingerbread Christmas Decorations have the same effect, so after completing your Christmas village, consider making another one out of gingerbread-inspired ceramic, too.

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While the iconic star-within-a-star silhouette remains, this year’s drop introduces more intricate, origami-style folds, giving the familiar paper shades a little more surface area for whimsy. The snowflake-inspired Paper Petal Star carries all the delicate beauty of a winter wonderland storybook, while its counterparts arrive in punchier greens and reds, borrowing from IKEA’s ‘Happy Carnival’ mood for 2026. ‘I wanted to evoke laughter and make Christmas decor more relaxed. The shapes are geometric and simple yet playful, with eye-popping colors. I hope they will add joy and a stress-free perspective on Christmas,’ says IKEA designer Marta Krupińska.

For all the unexpectedly punchy colors, new star- and leaf-shaped lighting chains, and even a surprisingly surreal matchstick-shaped floor lamp, one thing hasn’t changed in decades of STRÅLA lighting: the sheer number of places you can put it. Homes & Gardens' Head of Interiors, Hebe Hatton, considers the paper stars a holiday tradition.

‘I have had my first IKEA Stråla light for almost a decade. It sat in the window of my first apartment, adding holiday cheer to my tiny space that didn’t have much room for festive flourishes. I loved that it worked as both an indoor light I could enjoy from the couch and an outdoor Christmas decoration that glowed for the neighbors to see, too.’

She’s been adding to her collection with successive October drops ever since. Not because the old ones wither away (quite the opposite), but because each new riff on the famous style adds something special to her holiday scheme.

‘I have since added to the collection,’ Hebe continues. ‘When I moved house and had more windows, one went up in each. One year, I hung them above my dining table; another year, one adorned the mirror above my fireplace. Each year, they come out of the attic looking the same as when they went away because they fold down so neatly. So, despite being made of paper, they last so well.’

With some of Hebe's oldest still in circulation, the STRÅLA sell-outs have nothing to do with needing a replacement and – like buying an ornament-of-the-year or a novelty stoneware mug – everything to do with becoming an annual ritual. Ahead, the best of IKEA’s STRÅLA collection for 2026, from lacy paper shades to elaborate new lighting chains. Whether you’re securing your first or finding an excuse for your fifth, the time to shop is now.

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Indoor or outdoor? White or colored? Incandescent or LED? Before you string another strand, our guide to choosing the perfect Christmas lights has you covered.

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Like an icy complement to the usual holiday shades, baby blue adds a fresh layer of visual interest to traditional Christmas decor ideas. This color trend is a natural fit for coastal-inspired Christmas displays, which is why there’s no shortage of it in Serena and Lily’s holiday collection. But removed from the coastal context, these powdery blues feel like a new classic for Christmas that can reimagine even the most traditional holiday schemes with cool, understated elegance.

This season, many of our favorite brands featured sweet shades of pale blues in their holiday collections, and McGee & Co.’s range was one of the first to catch our attention. Designer Shea McGee incorporated the color in the form of flowing bows, ribbons, and even painted ornaments – each acting as a tasteful accent to her heritage-inspired holiday range. Baby blue has also been spotted in Crate & Barrel's holiday collection in the form of a whimsical Bell Garland, Frontgate has added this pale hue among the red and greens with its Chalet Stocking and for Lulu and Georgia's new collection, pale blue comes in the form of a luxurious smoky-toned velvet tree skirt.

Though much cooler than the holiday shades we’re used to, this color doesn’t feel out of place. Instead, it provides the perfect contrast – a light and airy alternative to soften the heaviness that can sometimes overwhelm holiday displays. It doesn’t need to be the main color of your Christmas arrangement either; just add a few pops of it here and there and watch as it gives the scene an entirely new feeling.

This soft and charming shade is proof that having a blue Christmas isn’t necessarily a sad thing (we're looking at you, Elvis). Shop our assortment of stylish baby blue Christmas decor below.

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Evoking the exhale of arriving at a mountain cabin with family and friends, its Holiday 2026 collection looks both backward and forward: back to the familiarity of tried-and-true rituals, with the occasional space-age chrome candelabra making room for new ones. ‘Modern holiday traditions are all about creating moments that feel personal and meaningful. For this season, we wanted to capture the emotion of a winter escape. The warmth after coming in from the cold, the glow of candlelight, the comfort of soft textiles and the joy of gathering with the people you love,’ says Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg, Head of Design & Creative at H&M Home.

Faux fur, mini-check patterns, quilted fabrics, and no shortage of snowy, ski-slope motifs lend the ornaments, cushion covers, and bedding an air of après ease. Neutrals obviously dominate, though the iconic holiday reds and greens add the quintessential fa-la-la expressions throughout.

The ritual of a slow Christmas morning gets an extra special moment, with elegant breakfast trays for freshly baked bread and designated cup-and-saucer sets for cappuccinos. Dressing the evening feast that follows, delicate, crawling-vine-embroidered table linens underpin sage stoneware plates, while dancing glints from golden star-shaped candles challenge you not to turn on the big light again until 2027. Since it's no season to be stuffy, a sense of holiday humor, from smartly-dressed dachshund bathmats to surreal holiday treats, set the scene.

Everyone wants a minimalist Christmas, but no one wants a cold one. H&M Home’s mountain escape might have just cracked the ultimate oxymoron.

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So, how can we make brown furniture look fresher and far from fussy? From mahogany dressers to oak armoires, the secret to styling antique wooden furniture lies in the colors we use to bring these pieces to life.

While clever styling can make brown furniture look more modern, paint ideas are what change the feel of these styles. So, if you're decorating with antiques and want to create more alignment within your scheme, pay attention to these four paint colors that can make even the grandest styles feel fresh and balanced.

1. Pale Blue

One of the best ways to modernize antique furniture is to use a pale, whisper-soft paint color that will balance its heaviness. Pale blue paints contrast with dark mahogany and oak without feeling harsh, creating a brighter, fresher feel.

'In this room, we wanted the bedroom to feel very serene so opted for Farrow & Ball's Borrowed Light on the walls and kept the ceiling and trim a crisp white with Farrow & Ball's Wimborne White,' explains Michelle Sabin of Sabin Viehland. 'A room with such a light palette can feel too airy sometimes, so adding a piece of antique furniture with beautiful graining and a rich color is very grounding for the space. It keeps the room from feeling too one-note and adds a ton of character and a little gravitas to the room. With a lot of the elements in this room being newly painted and renovated, the antique character and natural wood texture of this piece brings the feeling of the room “down to earth” so it’s not all so sparkling new.'

'It’s all about the juxtaposition,' Michelle continues. 'Pairing dark brown pieces with light wall and floor colors, or putting them in bright newly renovated rooms, or even just mixing them with more modern furniture and lighting can make them feel fresh again, and lend them an air of sophistication because they are the oldest thing in the room. Sometimes if the whole room is all of the same period (new or old), it begins to feel like a museum, which is to say it feels a little too formal, stiff, showroom-y, or plastic.'

2. Deep Burgundy

While pale blues contrast with dark wood tones, burgundy paints and brown furniture share similar undertones, creating a rich, seamless feel.

When pairing any color with wood, designer Joana Maia notes you should always pay attention to undertones. 'I think it really depends on the type of timber and its natural undertones,' explains the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Attica Studios. 'Mahogany, for example, often has beautiful reddish tones, sometimes leaning towards burgundy or oxblood, whereas darker oak tends to have a more earthy, neutral brown.'

'With mahogany, I love embracing that warmth through rich, autumnal colors such as deep burgundy, amber and forest green. These shades complement the natural richness of the timber and create a beautifully layered, cohesive palette.'

'I always find myself drawn towards colors that exist in nature,' Joana adds. 'When you're working with solid timber, particularly darker woods where the grain is so visible, there's already a wonderful sense of organic texture and depth. I think choosing colors that feel equally natural creates a much more harmonious and timeless interior.'

3. Warm White

Off-whites are a great way to brighten brown furniture while still keeping things warm and inviting. Paired with dark wood pieces like mahogany, walnut, or teak, white keeps things balanced and timeless.

'With darker oak, I tend to take a slightly different approach,' Joana says. 'I particularly love pairing it with warm off-whites, dusty blues or soft, muted pinks. There's something very fresh about introducing these lighter, softer colors alongside a darker piece of furniture. The contrast allows the natural character of the timber to stand out, making it feel like a deliberate statement within the room.'

'I generally tend to avoid overly bright or synthetic colors,' she adds, 'particularly neon shades and very strong yellows. Brown furniture already brings so much natural warmth and character to a space, and I find that these colors can sometimes compete with it rather than complement it.'

4. Fresh Green

Classic, often quite visually heavy British antiques like Regency hall chairs or Georgian dressers look beautiful paired with vibrant, fresh greens. Organic and grounding, dark green or pale greens entirely reinvent these grander furniture styles, bridging the gap between old and new. Not to mention, they give an interior a soothing, revitalized feel, too.

'I love to pair dark brown antique furniture with lighter tones of blues and greens,' interior designer Shani Core says. 'When using dark brown antique furniture, I like to upholster in a fresh, modern fabric and pair with other upholstered items that are more modern. A dark solid in black would not provide contrast on a piece of brown furniture. I prefer either a pattern or a solid in a lighter color palette.'

While these paints can make heavy, dark brown furniture feel fresher, they don't take away from its character and story. It's all about striking a balance between old and new, and keeping things sympathetic.

'My biggest piece of advice would be to give darker furniture room to breathe,' Joana advises. 'These pieces often have such beautiful proportions, grain and character that they deserve to be appreciated without too much surrounding them. Ultimately, I think the key to making darker furniture feel contemporary is allowing it to be the focal point, while keeping everything around it considered and understated.'

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The lesson: Don’t get mad at Deborah for being messy. Get IKEA’s new LINDÅKRA sleeper sofa, which not only features an easy-care cover (food and drink casualties can be wiped away with a cloth), but also conceals storage beneath both its playfully shaped pouffe and seat. If she’s staying over, you can entertain in the living room without her personal belongings sprawled across it, then convert that very same sofa into a sleeper sofa come nighttime.

Unlike the ordeal of wrestling with a pull-out sofa (probably up there as a top-three hosting woe in its own right), the transformation is actually very effortless. Keep the pouffe connected to the seat, remove the back cushions, and there’s your bed. It’s especially smart for anyone hosting without a guest room, even if that stand-in space is a small living room itself. And when the LINDÅKRA isn't helping you host, the compact, gray-green design is genuinely chic enough to spend the rest of its life as an ordinary couch.

Just as easy to imagine as Auntie Deb's inevitable red wine spill is how useful that hidden storage will be after the holidays. Spare throw pillows, blankets, and whatever else you’d rather not see until next season can disappear beneath the seat. And when the occasion calls for more furniture, rather than less clutter, the pouffe detaches entirely, becoming an extra seat or makeshift coffee table as needed. One less piece of furniture to find room for.

Essentially, the LINDÅKRA is insurance against any potential family tiffs this season, and every Full House moment after. Nowhere to sit? There’s another seat. Run out of surfaces? You have a coffee table. Too many jackets for the closet? Under the sofa they go. Nowhere for Auntie Deb to sleep? It’s a bed, too.

Now, if only it could pick everyone up from the airport…

More IKEA Sleeper Sofas

IKEA’s sleeper sofas are a rather slept-on corner of the brand’s sprawling living room furniture empire, but there are a few gems worth waking up for.

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In March, chintz got another kind of presidential treatment at Dallas’s second-oldest hotel, The Stoneleigh, where London- and LA-based studio Fettle swathed the Presidential Suite’s headboard, drapery, and lavish baldachin in a signature Lee Jofa chintz. ‘I always think small-scale patterns can conjure a wonderful sense of familiarity and nostalgia, particularly because they remind us of more traditional prints that were often created by hand using woodblocks,’ says UK-based interior designer Tamsyn Mason, pointing to Soane's Rose Mallow as a forever favorite.

There's still plenty of room for those traditionally punchy florals at GreenRow’s and Anthropologie’s perennial garden party, while Brooklinen takes a more abstract approach to decorating with pattern with its pressed-poppy duvet and West Elm’s reversible rugs favor more muted blooms.

The whole ‘grandma’ floral as a fresh thing is antithetical, but it’s been happening, and chintz might just be its final boss. Ahead, 16 fancifully floral, chintz-inspired decor finds that evoke all the warm, fuzzy feelings of a trip to her house, minus the icky plastic coverings on the furniture.

The Round is Homes & Gardens' collection of the must-have pieces shaping styles, trends, and ideas. It brings together thoughtfully curated products that express a single moment – offering readers inspiring ways to style their homes through seasonal themes, emerging looks, and everyday pieces.

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This collection is sentimental to its core – complete with all sorts of nostalgia-inducing Christmas decor ideas that’ll help you rediscover the childlike wonder of the holiday season itself. Think patchwork-patterned stockings, handwoven rattan trees, hand-painted plates, and even paper mache ornaments – all details that give this collection a strong sense of playfully homemade holiday charm.

Instead of the traditional Christmas color scheme of red and green, this collection expands the palette to include shades of pink, purple, blue, and yellow – a whimsical contrast of colors that might not scream Christmas, but when paired together, feel so right for this time of the year. And although the collection is grounded in a timeless, heritage-inspired aesthetic, there are a few trend-driven touches, too – bows being one of them. From the leftover fabric bow ornaments to the large Starry Patchwork Bow, this seasonal touch brings softness and warmth to any corner of the home.

With all of its handmade-inspired details – from the Floral Candle Clip Ornament and the Remnant Fabric Beaded Garland to the Floral Gingham Patchwork Stocking – this collection truly feels like stepping into a holiday memory. It’s welcoming, warm, and full of festive spirit – destined to make your home feel like the coziest house this holiday season.

So go ahead, make yourself feel like a kid again. Shop the most endearing pieces from GreenRow's holiday collection below.

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They’re made to party, with room for a cocktail, some fun reading material, and little else. And, like handbags or footwear, they turn a fairly straightforward function into an excuse to get fancy. House of Leon’s Ojai Valley Side Table folds a magazine stand into its sleek, mid-century angles; Anthropologie’s Charlie Judarn Side Table dresses up storage with a canvas-printed inlay. Pierce & Ward’s Burled Finish Cart for West Elm, meanwhile, shrinks the drinks trolley to side-table proportions, ready to follow the evening wherever it goes.

Extra surfaces are hardly a new concept, though Oklahoma City-based interior designer Kelsey Leigh named them a 2027 living room furniture trend for frequent entertainers. Even the most generously sized coffee table has its limits once drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and everyone’s screens join the festivities. ‘Extra tables make an easy spot to drop their phones,’ she says. ‘They’re intentionally multi-functional and help the space feel livable and adaptable.’

Be it a perch for lamps, lattes, and coffee-table books, or a spare surface for the consummate host, these side tables bring a little excitement to the business of putting things down.

The Cut is all about Homes & Gardens helping you invest in pieces that feel current now, but won’t date as trends shift. Finds that elevate a room today and still feel right years from now. Whether it’s a sculptural accent chair or a chic pendant light, our editors will curate an edit that balances style, longevity, and quality. Consider this your shortcut to smart, beautiful shopping.

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They tend to pay for themselves. A quality style can last a decade or longer with proper storage, with far more creative license depending on the sort of holidayscape you’re after. That quirky Charlie Brown Christmas tree of your dreams? A rail-thin, sparsely needled number? A miniature potted fir for the entryway? The buzziest Christmas trends of 2026, alongside the timeless, Ralph Lauren-level classics, can all be delivered right to your doorstep.

Ahead, the five best places to buy artificial Christmas trees in 2026, from convincing copies of the real thing to elegant, editorial options that make the season a little more your own.

Where to Buy Christmas Trees

Give yourself one less thing to worry about. For the Christmas traditionalist, the more experimentally inclined, and everyone in between, these five retailers have something special at every price point to deck the halls for years to come.

1. Balsam Hill

Balsam Hill is pretty much the gold standard of faux Christmas trees. Its iconic True Needle® technology, molded from real evergreen branches, mimics all the asymmetry and charming little irregularities of the real thing, giving its trees that coveted Hallmark movie-caliber look. Entertain all season, and no one will be the wiser.

The brand doesn’t really do trends, because Mother Nature doesn’t either. Still, innovation remains at the fore. Balsam Hill's Flip Tree® design takes much of the wrestling out of setup, while the Easy Plug® system spares you the annual confrontation with tangled wires. A three-year warranty offers some peace of mind (a rarity for pre-lit trees), though with proper storage in the included bag, these quality styles can last a decade or longer.

Full-size trees start around $500, with smaller, less splurgy options for tabletops and tight quarters. At the other extreme, an 11-foot Baby Redwood will set you back $11,499. Which begs the question: is everyone this committed to Christmas? Perhaps not. But if you want the most convincing evergreen in the room, plan to keep it for the foreseeable future, and would rather never visit a tree lot again, Balsam Hill might be the smartest seasonal investment you'll ever make.

Best for: Impossibly lifelike Christmas trees with Hallmark movie-level good looks

Lead time: 2–10 business days, with expedited 2-day and 1-day shipping available

Price: $$$

2. Anthropologie

For a more conceptual, editorial Christmas that still feels plenty cozy, make a beeline for Anthropologie. Its surprisingly robust collection of miniature and full-size trees would look right at home in the living room of a seasoned fashion editor, or simply the coolest person you know.

There’s room to have some fun with shape here. The 7-foot Nostalgic Pine has a delightfully unruly, bulbous silhouette, with plenty of space to hang your more eccentric ornaments. Or there’s a scrawny 4-foot potted pine, straight out of your Charlie Brown Christmas dreams. Even the 5-foot Flocked Pre-Lit Alpine Fir, slender enough to slip into a tight corner, has an enviably unusual charm.

Down to the littlest $34 miniature fir, Anthropologie's faux trees still look believably botanical, just a degree or two removed from the usual Christmas decor sameness. Each is distinctive enough to catch the eye without making the whole room about the tree.

Best for: Chicly imperfect Charlie Brown trees, sculptural little pines, and other offbeat evergreens

Lead time: 4–8 business days for most styles; larger trees may take 1–3 weeks

Price: $$–$$$

3. Wayfair

For sheer optionality, Wayfair is hard to beat, especially if you have a highly specific Christmas fantasy in mind. Pre-lit, slim, flocked, realistic, classic, and just about every variation in between, the selection runs from tiny tabletop firs to towering nine-foot-plus giants. Whatever's on your Christmas wishlist, someone has probably made a tree for it.

The real joy on Wayfair, though, might be the reviews. Many come with customer photos and refreshingly candid accounts of everything from assembly to how a tree holds up after several Christmases. Do your homework, and you can find an exceptionally convincing evergreen for well under $500, with some rave-reviewed options going for as little as $200.

A pair of pre-potted trees in antique-style planters to flank your front door? Check. A rail-thin pencil pine to try the barely-there look for 2026? Why not. A full, traditional evergreen with flocking and enough lights to spare you any further styling? This sort of all-in-one holiday ease is a Wayfair specialty. Deals abound, provided you’re willing to do a little digging.

Best for: An unmatched variety of styles, affordable prices that seem too good to be true, and candid customer reviews to confirm otherwise

Lead time: Typically 1–7 business days after leaving the warehouse, with one- and two-day shipping upgrades available on select styles

Price: $–$$$

4. West Elm

Not everyone needs holiday glitz and glam turned up to 12 to feel festive. For minimalists and decorators who dare to do things a little differently, West Elm strikes a lovely balance between classic Christmas and the newer, more edited, slightly sparse look that’s having a moment.

You can certainly find a handsome 6.5-foot Faux Monaco Pine to make a splash in a larger space. But the miniature trees are the real sleeper hits. Think pre-lit, potted and flocked Manchester Spruces; uniquely unruly Snow-Dusted Mixed Pines; and Champagne Tinsel Christmas Trees for those who like their minimalism with a side of sheen.

West Elm's lineup is merry, it’s minimal, and occasionally, it’s blush pink. Head here for a welcome shake-up to the usual holiday stuffiness, whether your home is all clean lines and contemporary furniture or a hundred years old and full of antiques.

Best for: Minimalists with Christmas spirit to spare, and a chic assortment of little trees for little spaces

Lead time: 4–7 business days for standard-sized trees; oversized styles and special collaborations may take 1–4 weeks

Price: $$

5. National Tree Company

That lush, lifelike evergreen you picture when you close your eyes and think Christmas? National Tree Company probably makes it, in just about every shape, size, and degree of realism one could want. And despite the rather impressive selection, prices are surprisingly reasonable, with full, pre-lit 7.5-foot trees going for under $500.