25 Best Christmas Tree Ribbon Ideas & Pro Decorating Secrets
25 best Christmas tree ribbon ideas, easy decorating hacks, beautiful color schemes & material choices in traditional, modern, vintage & farmhouse styles.
If you have seen our 42 favorite Christmas tree decorating ideas, you may have noticed some creative use of ribbons. Using ribbons can elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary, making even a simple tree look spectacular.
Ribbons, with their endless patterns and colors, aren’t just about wrapping gifts. They’re a secret magic wand in making your Christmas tree the centerpiece of your holiday decor!
One of the many benefits of using ribbons is the ease and speed with which they can transform your tree. Instead of laboriously hanging individual ornaments one by one, a well-chosen ribbon can be wrapped or draped around the tree in a minutes, immediately adding layers of texture and color. This also makes decorating with ribbons really budget-friendly.
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Ribbons excel in creating a cohesive look for your tree. They act as a unifying element, seamlessly tying together many ornaments and themes, whether you choose a monochrome, vintage, or eclectic style. Let’s explore 25 inspiring examples –
Farmhouse snow flocked Christmas tree ribbon idea
Imagine a snow-flocked farmhouse Christmas tree glittering with shimmering white ornaments, frosted red berry picks, all adorned with a candy cane ribbon spiraling down in a graceful waterfall pattern. This style is a nod to the classics with a fresh twist! Via Ella Claire
Boho glam Christmas tree with ribbons and flowers
The underlying base of Monica’s stunning Christmas tree is the four different types of metallic ribbons she weaved through the tree, and an artistic collection of silver and gold poinsettia flowers and ornaments. Via Monica Wants It
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Decorate a Christmas tree with classic red and white ribbon in waterfall pattern
Christmas tree decorating that sings of tradition? Adorn your tree with classic red and white ribbon, cascading in a waterfall pattern. It’s timeless, elegant, and oh-so-Christmas-y. Via DIY Beautify
Modern glam Christmas tree decorating with gold ribbons
Elevate your Christmas tree decor game with a plush 2.5-inch wide gold ribbon. Add in metallic gold ornaments to create a modern, glamorous vibe. Via Just Destiny
Blue and green ribbon Christmas tree ideas
A Christmas tree that feels like a magical forest escape? Yes, please! Mix blue and green ribbons with gold ornaments , jingle bells and crown it with a ribbon bow. Via Life By Leanna
Elegant Christmas tree decorating ideas with ribbon bows
Immerse yourself in luxury with pearl white and copper ribbon bows, dancing amidst white poinsettias, gold berry picks, and metallic ornaments on your Christmas tree. Via A Blissful Nest
Classic Christmas tree ribbon decorating ideas
A tree laden with red and plaid ribbons, buffalo check ornaments, and sweet candy canes gives a carefree, merry feel to this space. Via Yellow Bliss Road
Black and white stripe ribbons on a sparkly Christmas tree
Elevate your tree with trendy black and white striped ribbons, perfectly pairing with elegant mercury glass ornaments. Via The Home I Create
Happy red and white Christmas tree with burlap ribbons
Jen’s Merry Christmas tree vision comes alive with versatile burlap ribbons and playful DIY advent ornaments.
Decorate a stunning Christmas tree with green ribbon and gold ornaments
Dress your snowy Christmas tree in bright emerald ribbons and luxurious green and gold ornaments. So glam and so dreamy! Via BHG
Playful Christmas tree decorated with red ribbons and painted signs
Delight in a playful Christmas tree perfect for a kid’s room, wrapped in bright red ribbons, complemented by fun Christmas signs and simple red ornaments. Via Just Destiny
Vintage inspired Christmas tree decorated with plaid ribbon
Vintage-inspired trees adorned with plaid ribbons, beaded garlands, and mercury glass ornaments transport us to times gone by. Via Making It In The Mountains
Coastal style Christmas tree with burlap ribbons
Daydream of warm summer beaches with blue baubles, starfish ornaments, gold berry picks, and laid-back burlap ribbons. Via My Wee Abode
Rainbow Christmas tree with gold glitter ribbon garland
Why stick to one when you can have them all? A tree bursting with colorful baubles and a gold glitter ribbon garland is pure joy! Via Kate Decorates
Gold mesh ribbon wrapping around a Christmas tree
A wide gold mesh ribbon wrapping around a simple tree is understated yet oh-so-chic. Via BHG
Black and white ribbon ideas for a modern Christmas tree
A sophisticated Christmas tree gets its flair from a chic black and white ribbon, set off by silver and gold ornaments. Via Just Destiny
Modern black and white ribbon decorated Christmas tree
This modern Christmas tree exudes a sleek, contemporary aura. It’s beautifully decorated with black and white ribbons and ornaments with shades of metallic copper, blush and silver. Via Modern-glam
Boho Christmas tree with pink waterfall ribbons
If you love pink and Barbie, Janie‘s pink ribbon and pink ornament tree the perfect Christmas tree for you! It would look so pretty in a girl’s bedroom, or a bohemian style colorful living room!
Fluffy feather garland: a ribbon alternative
Instead of conventional ribbons, Lucy at Craftberry Bush used a fluffy feather garland to wrap around this black and white Christmas tree with touches of gold. The look is modern elegant and oh-so luxurious.
Cozy neutral farmhouse Christmas tree ribbon ideas
Karianne at Thistlewood Farms decorated her Christmas tree in all its farmhouse glory with printed ribbons and mostly handmade ornaments from snowflakes to mini chalkboard signs all in cozy neutral colors.
Vintage inspired Christmas tree ribbon ideas
A snow flocked tree decorated in “Merry Christmas” printed ribbons, combined with jingle bells and snow flocked picks gives a cozy vibe to this family living room. Via Just Destiny
DIY sheet music bunting ribbon alternative
If you love nostalgic, old fashioned Christmas trees with lots of homemade ornaments, you’re going to love this tree with clip-on candle lights followed by the striped mini Christmas stockings, glass ornaments and the sheet music bunting. Via Sincerely Marie Designs
Ribbons can be vibrant, whimsical, natural, or sophisticated. Whatever the theme of your Christmas home decorating this year, there’s a ribbon out there that fits just perfectly!
Happy decorating! See you soon!
