The Warm & Fuzzy Christmas Decor Trend To Try In 2025

Everyone has their own way of decorating for Christmas on a budget, but this year (and even in 2024), it seems like a lot of people are turning back time and letting nostalgia take the wheel. Many are decorating (or simply love the idea of decorating) their trees and homes in evocative styles from decades past, leaning into that chaotic-yet-put-together approach with tinsel, mismatched ornaments, 3D pieces, you name it. And we're talking tons of decorations, because what better way to channel an '80s or '90s tree than with total ornament overkill?

In the spirit of bringing back nostalgic trends this Christmas, people are also returning to another warm and fuzzy motif that brings even more childhood memories rushing back, reminding them of what the holiday felt like years ago. And funny enough, it's felt decor that's finding its way back into homes this season. Felt has been a crafting staple for decades; if it wasn't being used in school crafts or storytelling sets, it was utilized to make accessories for toys, like tiny, colorful felt hats for dolls. And much like the perfectly chaotic Christmas tree, felt decor is worth considering if you're craving a nostalgic holiday this year. Interior designer Nina Lichtenstein, speaking to Homes & Gardens, explained why felt is back in for 2025. "Felt decor speaks to the soul in a way that few modern materials can," she stated. "In an age of fast everything, felt feels slow. It invites you to pause, to touch, to connect."

When you're aiming to lock into 2025's nostalgic Christmas trend, felt decor will absolutely hit the mark. And there are plenty of ways to bring it into your home. If you want something colorful, yet charming, you can go for felted Christmas stockings or felt garlands for your mantle or to run along your banister. There are also adorable little characters and objects, like the red-and-white scalloped felt Christmas trees at Pottery Barn Kids, that you can stand on mantles to create a Christmas scene or leave on their own.

If you want to make it even more fun, felt Christmas tree ornaments are a top trend this year. Just grab plain felt fabric to craft your own ornaments and, while you're at it, make cutouts for your stockings. We're talking gingerbread men, candy canes, and other Christmas-themed designs to place on the outside. It makes each stocking custom to the person while still feeling nostalgic and on-trend. If you're going for a more neutral and sophisticated tone, stick with simple shades: off-white, beige, and touches of red and green mixed in. But if you're all for bold, loud, and festive, grab all the colorful felt decor you can find.

What's nice about felt tree ornaments is that they're fairly easy to make. TikTok DIYer @lauren.lieser19 shared a simple technique: Cut a pair of matching holiday shapes from your felt fabric, stitch them together around the outside edge, and stuff a little fiber fill in the middle. If time isn't something you have a lot of this holiday season, you can always buy felt ornaments and incorporate them into the decor you already have on your tree. Cute, soft, and cozy — everything you want Christmas to feel like.