I'm Ditching Classic This Christmas for Something More Cool — Here Are 12 Kitsch Decorations That Ooze Style

Lots of pink, clashes of pattern, a themed ornament here and there. This year Christmas is about novelty, nostalgia, and being a bit "on the nose"

Two rows of four product boxes each with kitschy Christmas decor items in them
(Image credit: Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, West Elm, Anthropologie, Walmart)

In case you missed it, kitsch is cool again. And while I'm usually an advocate for all things traditional when it comes to Christmas, this year I've decided to lean right into kitsch decorations, embracing everything whimsical, fun, and a bit out-of-the-box. From West Elm's novelty ornaments to Anthropologie's colorful glass trees, everyone is doing it.

And, yes, kitsch decorations can absolutely still be stylish. (Would we ever do anything that wasn't?) When it comes to your Christmas decorating ideas that embrace all things kitschy, it's about finding the balance. While colors are aplenty, try to still adhere to a similar color palette to ensure your decorations — even if it's a combination of Santa figurines, pastel peppermints, and snowflakes — still look cohesive, and not completely chaotic.

In my search to find the best (and most stylish) kitsch decorations for Christmas, I stumbled upon these 12 beauties, which have quickly become some of my new favorite things. Novelty ornaments, mini checkered trees, pink garlands, striped lamps; whatever you need to brighten your home up for the holidays, you're sure to find below.

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Olivia Wolfe
News Writer

Olivia Wolfe is a News Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.