The unique tree topper trend that you’re going to see everywhere this Christmas

Traditional toppers have made way for something scandalous & stylish

Unconventional tree topper trend
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Megan Slack
By Megan Slack
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The crowning jewel of your Christmas decorations just got even chicer. While traditional tree toppers will never go out of fashion, they aren’t slowing down this year’s fling with uniquely themed tree toppers. These pieces stand as a fearless focal point and allow you to have pure indulgent fun – because is the festive season, after all. 

But what does this alternative Christmas tree idea involve? According to Etsy’s Trend Expert, Dayna Isom Johnson, unconventional tree toppers are anything that differentiates from traditional toppers, such as the angel or star. 

‘People are really starting to experiment with something new at the top of their tree, whether it be a cute animal like this Elephant Tree topper or going personalized like the wire topper from the LetterLoft,’ Dayna explains. However, this trend is perhaps only natural in a year when bold hues and daring designs are set to shape festive interior design trends. 

Large blue peacock tree topper

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This festive season it’s all about the expanded color palette, bright and bold colors will be a staple this Christmas,’ Dayna says. ‘On Etsy, we have seen a 47% increase in searches for colorful, pastel, or neon holiday items, and a 41% increase in searches for jewel-toned [pieces],’ she explains. 

And if Etsy’s stats weren’t telling enough, Lucy St George, the Co-founder of Rockett St George, similarly observed the unconventional trend that is set to be big news this Christmas.

‘Whilst a traditional gold star will always look gorgeous at the top of your tree, we’re loving an alternative approach to tree toppers for 2021,’ she adds. ‘As the perfect final flourish to your decorating theme, if your tree is filled with colorful and eclectic decorations, then a quirky tree topper is the one for you.’

Unconventional tree topper trend

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If you’re looking for a stylish solution to this Christmas decorating idea, then Rockett St George’s tree topper range is right on cue. Our favorites include their lush pink lips, gold leopard, and disco ball (becasue they are the fashion-it crowd accessory, of course). 

‘These tree toppers not only complete your theme but also draw the eye to the top of the tree to help fill the room with personality and fabulous, festive flair,’ Lucy adds. 

Martin Waller, the founder of Andrew Martin, similarly offers his tree topper styling tips, suggesting that you begin with a base of rich autumnal and wintery colors that will allow the themed tree topper to truly pop. 

It’s time to crown your tree in style. 

Megan Slack
Megan Slack

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team.


Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.


Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment. 

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