You could go overboard when decorating your bedroom at Christmas with a massive tree, ornaments galore, and flashing lights, but for most of us, a ‘touch’ of Xmas is more than enough to capture the spirit.

Your Christmas bedroom will look magnificent with a small tree and fairy lights. Plus, you can set the scene with a wreath on your bedroom door.  

Some Christmas decorations can also stay in your bedroom all year – crystal dove ornaments and pinecones are perfect examples.

Join us below for some of the best Christmas bedroom decoration ideas.

1. Fairy lights

Hang string lights around your bed frame or along the walls to create a cosy, festive ambience. The soft, twinkling lights add a magical touch and can be used year-round for a romantic atmosphere.

2. Christmas tree

Place a small, lush Christmas tree on a dresser or nightstand to bring the holiday spirit into your bedroom. Add ornaments, ribbons, and beads to make a beautiful focal point. Oh, and don’t forget the multi-coloured lights.

3. Garlands

Drape garlands over your headboard, along shelves, or across the room to add vibrant greenery and a touch of holiday cheer. The fresh fragrance and natural textures complement the cosy bedroom decor.

4. Festive throws

Add festive throw pillows or a Christmas-themed comforter to the bed. Patterns and colours that match the existing decor, such as plaid, tartan, or classic red and green, are perfect for coordinating with other textile accents.

5. Wreaths

Hang a wreath on the door or wall to greet guests and residents with a welcoming holiday display. For a rustic, seasonal touch, select a wreath with natural elements like pine, holly, or cinnamon sticks.

6.    Christmassy smells

Fill your bedroom with soothing holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, gingerbread, and vanilla to evoke the cosy feeling of Christmas. Candles are good options, although electric diffusers (with oils) offer more potent scents.

7. Seasonal sounds

To add an extra dimension to your Christmas bedroom, use a white noise machine, speaker, or smartphone to play soothing winter soundscapes like crackling fires, falling snow, or a jingling sleigh bell.

8. Nativity scenes

Set out a nativity scene or other Christmas figurines on your dresser, side table, or windowsill. These small, meaningful decorations can serve as a spiritual focal point and conversation starter.

9. Festive colours

Add red, green, and gold accents to your bedroom through candles, vases, rugs, or other small décor items. These classic Christmas colours will instantly create a festive atmosphere in your space.

10. Stockings

Hang stockings from the dresser, headboard, or over the bed for a cosy, homey feel. Fill them with small gifts, candies, or holiday trinkets for a delightful surprise, or leave them up for decoration only.

11. Ornaments and bowls

Place a bowl of ornaments, pinecones, or other natural elements on a side table or dresser to create a small, seasonal focal point. These simple, versatile decorations add texture and organic beauty to your room - perfect for a Scandi inspired Christmas theme.

12. Mistletoe and plants

String mistletoe over the bed or in a doorway for a playful, romantic touch, or add a Christmas cactus to the room. A bit of greenery will help liven up your bedroom and set the scene for the jolliest time of the year.

Summing up

If Christmas is your favourite time of the year, what better opportunity to decorate your bedroom and go crazy?

Put up those stockings, dress that Christmas tree, drape your walls in fairy lights, and let your inner child come out. Decorate as if you’re a kid again, and don’t let fears about what people will think hold you back. The more Christmassy, the better!

Jenny Kakoudakis likes to blog about interiors. She launched award-winning Seasons in Colour in 2014 and the luxury interior design blog All The Pretty Homes in 2024. When she is not chasing criminals out of the financial system (her day job), she gets creative by redecorating her own home.