Tiny Christmas Trees Belong in the Bedroom—and these 6 Designer Holiday Looks Prove It

Sure, rockin’ around the Christmas tree is fun… but have you ever thought about snoozin’ around the Christmas tree? More and more, we’re seeing designers decorate the bedroom with miniature firs and evergreens—and we love it. There’s just something so magical about going to sleep and waking up surrounded by glowing lights and sparkling ornaments. Take a look at these holiday homes from the WL archives to see what we mean.

Get Cracking

When Emma Kelly and Francesca Albertazzi were asked to decorate this Vancouver residence for the annual Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays tour, they looked to The Nutcracker for inspiration. Nods to the ballet can be found in every space, but the most literal is upstairs: one of the children’s bedrooms is decorated with a ballerina tutu, pointe shoes, twinkly lights and a flocked tree.

“In the second half of The Nutcracker, Clara plans to get whisked away to the Land of Sweets, and that was the feeling we had here—that sense of magic, like the sugar plum fairy’s dance,” explains Kelly. Check out the rest of this Christmas design theme.

Don’t Worry, Be Sappy

This little sapling not only adds a touch of magic to this bedroom, but also subtly complements the year-round decor. Together with the trunk nightstand, model sailboat, striped wallpaper and plaid blankets, the space is warm and cozy—it’s the perfect spot to await Santa’s arrival and dream of Christmas morning. See more of this Kimberly Jones-designed holiday home.

Drift Off

Do you prefer a less-is-more holiday look? Take a cue from designer Carrie McCarthy and opt for natural decor. The piece of driftwood that she tucked against the wall in the bedroom of her Pender Island home is one of the best, most creative Christmas trees we’ve ever seen. Learn more about this minimalist look.

Make Merry

While the rest of interior designer Tanya Krpan’s holiday look is simple, natural and neutral, the bedrooms are decked out in more traditional (and colourful!) decor. Think pompom lights, whimsical snowglobes and red Christmas tree ornaments.

“We kept the common areas warm and fuzzy, and I saved the colour and energetic, playful stuff for the bedrooms,” she says. “The kids played a big part in my wanting to bring fun into the decor in the playroom and bedrooms.” Step inside this festive Vancouver home.

Kid Around

At designer Mariana D’Amici’s North Vancouver home, everyone gets to participate in the holiday decorating—including her three children. In addition to festive bedsheets and seasonal art, each gets their own mini tree. The one pictured here, loaded with soft felt ornaments, can be found in her daughter’s bedroom. Get inspired by this kid-friendly Christmas makeover.

Turn the (Yule)Tide

Designer Ami McKay sprinkled a little bit of holiday decor into the children’s bedrooms in this West Vancouver home, incorporating a tiny tree and a basket of wool garlands in each. “I think it’s fun to make the kids feel special with a little Christmas in their rooms,” she says. Explore the rest of this casual, beach-inspired holiday home.