This living room is embracing a red and white Christmas theme. The tree is adorned with red and white globe ornaments, white poinsettia flowers, and plaid Christmas bows. Rustic red and white checkered accent pillows are scattered throughout the room.
28 Ways You Can Use Christmas Tree Bows in Your Holiday Home
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Published: January 4, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
When it comes to decorating the Christmas tree each year, it seems like our minds immediately jump to the traditional round glass ornaments and star toppers. While this beloved Christmas style is timeless, it can be fun to shake things up and try something new.
Christmas bows are another favorite holiday staple and can be a great way to dress up your tree without weighing down the branches too much, or overwhelming the tree with too many of the same kind of ornaments. Don’t be afraid to try out a vivid red bow as a tree topper, or a rustic buffalo-checkered theme to go with the rest of your vintage home décor. You can pick a pattern and a color that matches your the rest of your home’s style or go with something totally different. The possibilities are endless! Check out our collection of Christmas bow inspirations below and see if they might make an appearance on your tree this year.
02 of Using Christmas Tree Bows as Filler Ornaments
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This tree is a great example of how you can use neutral Christmas bows to fill in spaces on a full Christmas tree without going overboard. These subtle long sash bows give this tree a soft, delicate look. Traditional wood chairs rest on a dark red rug in front of the living room’s white fireplace.
03 of Sparkly Burlap Christmas Tree Bows
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You can incorporate a rustic vibe into your Christmas decor without having to sacrifice the glam. Burlap bows with plenty of sparkles, like the ones on this tree, are a great middle ground between neutral rustic and glam for your holiday decor.
04 of Rustic Burlap Bows for Christmas Tree Décor
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This miniature Christmas tree is laden with rustic burlap bows and a matching burlap skirt. A strand of colored string lights adds a festive pop of color. The surrounding Christmas books and an elf figurine make this the perfect idea for a kid’s bedroom.
05 of Winter Theme Playroom Ideas
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White shiplap walls surround this playroom with festive decor. A small Christmas tree sits beside a toy kitchen decorated with ornaments and topped with an oversized black and white striped bow. A white and wooden table and chairs sit on a boho rug on dark flooring.
06 of Silky Pink Christmas Tree Bows for a Glam Holiday Look
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The soft pink emitting from the bows on this Christmas tree contrasts well with the rich emeralds and gold coming from the rest of the ornaments. This is a simple way to give this living room such a chic glam look for the holidays.
07 of Oversized Christmas Bows as a Tree Topper
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The tree in this living space replaces the typical star or angel Christmas topper with a sassy red bow and fringey berry sprays. It complements the other ornaments on the tree and ties in with the rest of red themed holiday decor in the room.
08 of Greige Christmas Bows for an Adorable Farmhouse Christmas Tree
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Lovely greige Christmas bows with a thin white border accent this cute farmhouse tree with pale pink jumbo globes and fluffy white angel wing ornaments. Additional tones of tans and grays splash the tree with gingerbread snowflakes and dried floral sprays.
09 of Candy Cane-Themed Christmas Décor
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A tree stands within a dining area in a metallic red tree box. Red and white pin-striped bows and candy cane ornaments cover the tree and tie in with the red and white buffalo checkered curtains and table runner.
10 of Small Holiday Tree with Delicate Blue Bows
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The miniature blue Christmas bows on this tree give it a fuller look without overwhelming the delicate branches. They also match perfectly with the accent pillow seen on the sofa, making it a great option for adding a seasonal touch to this living space.
11 of Playful Holiday Décor Using Bright Colored Christmas Tree Bows
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Oversized jingle bells and bright red Christmas bows adorn these two festive holiday trees in barn wood planter boxes. This homeowner got creative and incorporated various styles of bows from sparkly to plaid to exude a fun and playful holiday style.
12 of Metallic-Themed Tree with Matching Christmas Bows
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This living room’s holiday decor is centered on metallics, neutrals, and blues. The blues and metallics are emphasized heavily within the Christmas tree, where silky metallic blue Christmas bows and silver and copper ornaments mix together to create a beautiful cool toned Christmas ensemble.
13 of Minimalist Holiday Décor Using Pinstripe Christmas Tree Bows
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This farmhouse dining room has taken a minimalist holiday decor approach using simple accents like the pinstripe bow topper on the Christmas tree. This basic method of styling gives the tree a finished look without distracting the eye from the tree itself and the warm accent lighting.
14 of Elegant White Bow Christmas Tree
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White silky bows accent a gold and white themed Christmas tree in this neutral-toned living room. The pure white bows do an excellent job of filling up the bare spaces within the tree, making it look fuller and more festive.
15 of Classic Red Christmas Bows for Your Tree
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Using a classic red bow as an ornament is a great way to shake up your holiday tree decor this year. In this living room, they add a pop of color to the tree and follow the traditional red and white-Christmas color scheme by using red bows and plaid ribbon streamers.
16 of Christmas Bow Ideas That Go With Neutral Holiday Décor
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In this living room, a white flocked tree is decorated using emerald green ornaments and miniature Christmas bows, along with a white and gold shimmery bow streamer that matches the white and gold ornaments. Matching green plaid stockings hang from the white stone fireplace nearby.
17 of Christmas Bows and Tinsel Tree Décor Inspiration
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Silver tinsel and rustic neutral bows paired with gold globe ornaments make this living room holiday tree look dazzling without being overpowering. The sparkling star topper provides a dash of glam to the room for the holidays.
18 of Two-Tone Gold Christmas Tree Décor Using Christmas Bows
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This decorator used gold Christmas bows to create a rose gold and gold-themed Christmas tree in their living room. The neutral tones and natural materials used throughout the rest of the room allow the glimmering bows and shining ornaments to take center stage.
19 of Farmhouse Christmas Tree Ideas
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A traditional farmhouse Christmas theme decorates this large foyer. A tall Christmas tree is adorned with green bows, metallic baubles, floral ornaments, and beads. It sits on a faux fur tree collar surrounded by presents beside a vintage distressed window frame.
20 of Buffalo Checkered Christmas Tree Bow Decorations
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The black and white buffalo checkered bow on top of this Christmas tree sets the tone for the rest of the holiday decor on this back porch. It has been simply decorated with a matching tree skirt, throw blanket, and accent pillows.
21 of Pink Christmas Tree Ideas for a Living Room
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If you’re looking for fun pink Christmas tree ideas, consider tying large pink bows onto your living room Christmas tree. Two pink pillows are placed on white chairs on the white carpet. A grouping of photos hangs on the off-white wall over a low white console table.
22 of Neutral Beads as Christmas Tree Decorations
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Simple seasonal sign hangs on an eggshell colored wall beside a flocked Christmas tree. The tree is adorned with neutral strings of beads and black and white bows. Twinkle lights add an extra decorative touch to the tree.
23 of Trio of Flocked Trees with Red and White Ornaments
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A trio of flocked trees decorate the corner of this home, with the smaller two displayed in tin milk cans. Each tree features cascading red ribbon, white wrapped garland, and red and white ornaments, while the largest tree is topped with a red and white striped bow. A red and white Christmas sign at the base ties the look together.
24 of Simple Holiday Tree Decor with Slim White Bows
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The white bows on this tree are so slim and delicate, they add softness to the tree and work well with the rest of the neutral tones in this living room. They are perfect as an accent on a neutral holiday tree.
25 of Simple Black and White Christmas Tree Bow Porch Décor
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These black and white pin-striped Christmas bows do a great job of adding a cute rustic feel to the holiday decor on this front porch. You can mix and match bows within the same color scheme as shown here with the gift boxes and evergreen topiaries.
26 of Warm White and Red Rustic Christmas Décor
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A cozy, distressed brick fireplace is accompanied by a dense fir and poinsettia garland with string lights and cable knit faux fur stockings. The tree standing next to the fireplace is decorated with more rich red poinsettias and flowy white Christmas bows.
27 of Extra Flowy Pinstripe Christmas Bow Decorations
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Red and white pinstripe bows with extra long flowy sashes are placed intermittently through a holiday tree. Paired with rustic snowmen, gingerbread, and candy cane ornaments, this tree is perfect for a seasonal kitchen set up with the wooden holiday cookie sign.
28 of Shabby Chic Christmas Tree with Icy Blue Bow Topper
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The silvery blue bow topper on this tree is joined by an array of glittery ornaments and buffalo checkered streamers. The combo of rustic patterns and glitzy accents on the tree make this a great example of a shabby chic holiday decor approach.
