With the continued evolution of interiors, the pendulum has swung decisively away from sparse minimalism toward a festive style that champions opulence, joy, and personality. While we've seen a rise in pared-back Christmas decorating ideas, the sparse aesthetic of yore is fading out, replaced by something much more bold.
This maximalist mood – the perfect holiday antidote to everyday restraint – is beautifully embodied by Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's Christmas tree idea. Although the couple's spectacular display is a year-old post, its spirit of abundance feels incredibly current and is the aspirational blueprint for the 2025 holiday season.
The Jonas-Chopra tree is a masterclass in committed maximalism. Towering at over ten feet, it is literally dressed from head to toe, its every inch serving a festive purpose. White background lights form the essential base, emphasized by a generous gold ribbon woven through as a garland. The branches are then richly saturated with large red and gold ornaments, punctuated by festive gold poinsettias.
This fully dressed look is perfectly aligned with prevailing Christmas decor trends. We are seeing far fewer casually speckled trees and far more elaborate designs, packed to the top with rich texture and sparkle. Design enthusiasts are thrilled with the permission to indulge. Esme Amberg, Head of Design at The Roost, affirms this exuberant spirit: ‘I don’t believe you can ever go over the top with Christmas, and when it comes to fairy lights, more is more!’
To recreate Jonas and Chopra’s visually rich aesthetic, a systematic approach is key. Amberg advises starting with the lighting: ‘Begin decorating your tree by putting the (tested) fairy lights on first, start at the top and work down.’ The same principle of layering applies to ornaments; it is crucial to decorate every part of the tree, leaving nothing sparse. Amberg suggests using size strategically to build luxurious depth: ‘Hang larger baubles closer to the centre of the tree to give it more depth, and medium-sized ornaments in the middle layers and the smallest ornaments on the outer tips of the branches – I like to group them in little clusters of three.’ A blend of red and gold ornaments, like the couple's, instantly provides that highly sought-after traditional yet elevated holiday warmth.
The ultimate success of maximalist Christmas decor, however, is its personality and connection to memories. Amberg encourages a heartfelt approach: ‘To create maximalist holiday decor, start with hanging your favorite pieces and evenly spread out keepsakes from grandparents, gifts from friends, or hand-made trinkets from the kids around the tree for a beautiful, sparkling tableau of joy and memories.’
If your tree still has bare patches, there’s an elegant solution. Amberg recommends: ‘If there are a few bare patches, raid the garden for branches and stems, spray them green or gold (there are plenty of foliage sprays out there, especially at this time of year) and simply plug the spaces to add fullness and texture.’
Ultimately, when designing a Christmas tree for 2025, the motto is clear: More is always more.
Shop the Maximalist Look
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