Maximalism at Christmas: How to achieve the opulent holiday look

More ornamentation, more color, more volume: Maximalist Christmas decorations focus on opulent displays. Instead of sparse accents, generous arrangements, bold colors, and striking details take center stage. We show you how to recreate this look at home stylishly.

A lavishly decorated Christmas tree

Why skimp on the tree when Christmas only comes once a year? Baubles, ornaments, ribbons, and chains can be combined in multiple layers – layering is definitely allowed! To keep things cohesive, opt for recurring colors or a material that ties the arrangement together. Feel free to mix and match shapes and textures – glossy, matte, transparent, and textured. Our tip if you’re using ornaments of different sizes: place larger baubles in the center and smaller ones on the outside. 

A burst of color: Dopamine-boosting Christmas decorations

Bold colors are as essential to a maximalist Christmas theme as cinnamon sticks are to a cookie shelf. Pink, cobalt blue, sunny yellow, or emerald green act as a modern counterpoint to the classic red-green palette. To maintain harmony, we recommend not mixing too many colors haphazardly. One dominant color plus two complementary accent colors is usually sufficient. This keeps the composition clear, even if it’s intensely colorful.

A sprawling Advent wreath

Restraint? Not a chance. The Advent wreath can be generous, expansive, and—if you like—even colorful. Instead of a narrow ring, choose a wreath that spreads out horizontally. Several layers of materials, such as dried hydrangeas, berries, small glass baubles, metal ornaments, or velvet ribbons, rest on a base of fir branches, eucalyptus, and the like. If that’s still not enough, feel free to decorate with festive ornaments, for example, bows, miniature decorations, or even small figurines.

The maximum amount of table decoration

At Christmas, the dining table becomes a stage for table runners, candles, glasses, and cutlery. Small accessories, such as nutcracker figurines, fir branches, or individual ornaments, also contribute to the atmosphere. One principle is crucial: repetition. Using a color or material multiple times brings a sense of calm to the variety. Different heights, materials, and textures create depth and dynamism. 

Christmas maximalism without much color

Maximalist doesn’t necessarily mean colorful – a lavish Christmas look can also be created with a reduced color palette. Silver, white, gold, or natural tones create elegance and depth without appearing garish. Opt for striking arrangements, XXL-sized decorations, or a potpourri of decorative pieces. Different materials, surfaces, and shapes create a fascinating effect.

Add your personal touch.

Keepsakes, special finds, or handcrafted decorations lend personality to a Christmas home. Combined with modern elements, they create a Christmas look that is not only colorful but also unique – and that’s precisely what we want from a maximalist style. 

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