Forget The Ornaments, Tree Toppers And Lights – This Christmas, Designers Are Obsessed With Tree Skirts (And These Are The Ones You Need To Know About)

Top designers are bringing back tree skirts, and you’ll want one too

Festive, brightly lit Christmas tree decorated with a brass tree skirt pictured in front of a fireplace located inside of a cozy holiday living room
(Image credit: Magnolia Home)

The tree skirt has had a glow-up. What was once an afterthought of tinsel-heavy tradition has become the design world’s Christmas obsession. Think rich fabrics, refined shapes, and an unexpected dose of glamour at ground level.

If you thought tree skirts were dated, think again. The latest Christmas tree skirt ideas are feeling decidedly grown-up and beautiful. Designers have spoken: the tree skirt is no longer optional. Stripped of its fussy past, it now arrives in sophisticated materials and modern silhouettes that complete the festive picture.

Top Tree Skirts by Design Mood

To help you deck the halls in style this holiday season, we’ve curated a carefully considered selection of our top tree skirts, organized by aesthetic. Whether you prefer timeless classics, cosy and rustic designs, or sleek, minimalist looks, there’s a perfect option to complement your festive decor and elevate your Christmas tree display.

Heritage Charm

Elegant living room with fireplace dressed with foliage, christmas tree, blue patterned sofa, green ottoman

(Image credit: Paul Massey)

Modern Luxe

neutral living room with a christmas foliage fireplace and a large christmas tree sat on a checkerboard rug with a tree skirt and gifts

(Image credit: Lulu & Georgia x Sarah Sherman Samuel)

Pretty & Playful

Christmas tree themes 2021 with straw decorations, red baubles and gold lights

(Image credit: Future)

Luxury this season isn’t about excess; it’s about edit. A considered tree skirt signals a certain confidence, a designer’s eye that sees beauty in completion. Take the same approach to the rest of your home, and your Christmas decor ideas will feel effortlessly elevated.

UK Editor

Sophia Pouget de St Victor is the UK Editor at Homes & Gardens, leading the editorial direction for the UK facing Homes & Gardens website. She brings readers the latest trends, expert insights, and timeless design inspiration tailored for a UK audience.

She has previously worked in the luxury homes and interiors industry and studied Garden Design in London, where she mastered her passion for creating landscapes that have a visceral impact on their onlookers. Home, though, is where Sophia's heart is. While she adores a wide variety of interior styles, she prefers interiors with a uniqueness that challenges any definable style. That said, there's little she finds more indulgent than walking down Pimlico Road and admiring the window display at Robert Kime; she has always found his interiors perfectly judged for a home that exudes an easy, unforced elegance.

Sophia lives in West London with her partner, along with two very naughty wiry terriers, and a plump cat named Lettuce.

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