It’s almost that time of the year when you put on your favorite Christmas carols before you take on your tree decorating. Whether it’s a real or faux tree, a finishing touch is essential, and Christmas tree topper ideas offer the perfect opportunity to make a statement with our festive décor.
A traditional star or angel is a classic way to top off your tree that will never go out of style. However, there are numerous other unique tree topper ideas that can add some personality to your Christmas decor.
Since your eye will be naturally drawn to the top of the tree, consider a design that will complement your decor and the festive theme in style. From simple DIY stars to beautiful, whimsical ornaments, your chosen piece should emulate your Christmas decor ideas and perfectly complete your design.
We’ve compiled an inspiring collection of traditional, modern, and creative tree topper ideas that will make your tree the star of the show and will surely please all guests.
Take a look!
1. Craft from Natural Materials
Natural materials have been at the forefront of recent growing interior trends, and they also make excellent Christmas decor. The above idea repurposes a wooden wall decor piece into a unique tree topper to spice up the Christmas tree.
A simple DIY snow flocking process turns the snowflake-like wooden piece into a contemporary tree topper, but it would also look great in farmhouse Christmas décor ideas.
2. Glam Your Tree
Go full-on glam by adding gold glitter to a deer head tree topper. This tree topper adds a captivating touch to the Christmas tree.
Fun little touches like glitter give you the chance to experiment with different colors year after year but with a new twist.
3. Go for the Totally Unique
When it comes to Christmas topper ideas, there are no rules on what you should use, with most people embracing whimsical and quirky ideas in recent years.
From unique Christmas trends to novelty Christmas ornament ideas, such as the handmade star tree topper featured here, your Christmas tree becomes the perfect spot to get totally unique and creative with your décor. The bird cutout establishes a unique talking and focal point in the space.
4. Go for Minimal
In this season of abundance, DIY ideas are some of the loveliest ways to decorate during Christmas. A basic tree topper, such as the parol above, is easy to make and beautiful in its simplicity—not to mention eco-friendly.
With some bamboo (or wood pieces), Japanese paper, and LED lighting, you can create this Filipino-inspired lantern for the perfect tree topper. Tiny pale purple faux flowers have been added at the tips of the star for an extra personal touch.
5. Bring Light with an Angel
When decorating your Christmas tree, it’s essential to hit that sense of magic, wonder, and awe. While there are several ideas for Christmas tree toppers, it’s hard to beat a simple Christmas angel.
The golden touches on this angel tree topper give the tree a warm touch and tie together with the gilded tree branches and leaves for an elevated and cohesive look.
6. Shining Star
It’s best to keep the tree topper simple when you’ve heavily decorated your Christmas tree branches. A shining star is a classic Christmas tree topper, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be eye-catching.
Here, an LED Christmas tree topper is fairly embellished with intricate patterns for a modern twist on the traditional star topper.
7. Look to Your Hobbies
You can take inspiration from almost anywhere for your Christmas tree topper ideas. This frosted Christmas tree is layered with red ornaments for an elegant monochromatic scheme.
A crowning action figure tree topper adds instant charm and completes the contemporary look.
8. Sci-Fi Inspired
If you plan to give your Christmas tree a colorful display, consider a tree topper that bucks the look. Here, a fire-like topper crowns a tree awash in shades of green.
Star Wars and Star Trek ornaments further enforce the Sci-Fi theme while allowing the tree topper to steal the show.
9. Pick an Unusual Color
Regardless of whether your tree is big or small, choose an oversized design for your tree topper to ensure it stands proud. The black topper above is an excellent choice for a tree bedecked in calm neutrals and creams.
Opting for a color that contrasts with the surrounding décor and accents ensures the topper truly makes an impact, and the detailing makes the topper something a bit different than your average star.
10. Cozy and Cute
Who said plaid is only for cozy winter sweaters and blankets? Add plaid touches to your Christmas tree for an eye-catching design.
Here, a cute DIY gnome tree topper brings holiday cheer and adds plenty of texture to the tree.
11. Personalize Your Tree Topper
It’s always essential to have a Christmas tree topper that feels unique to you, whether you’re exploring alternative Christmas tree ideas or simply looking for a tree that feels right at home.
Here, a personalized star tree topper makes a bold statement and pairs with the frosted and white ornaments for a design rich in shapes, texture, and materials.
12. Shine on Your Way
Reserve a place of honor for a dearly departed friend right at the crown of your Christmas tree. The pug angel tree topper is a beautiful addition to the tree’s decor, bringing charm to the top of the tree.
Save the tree topper to use year after year, or consider using different pictures to capture special moments each season.
13. Precocious Matilda
Top your clean and contemporary Christmas tree with an ornamental doll decked in white for a contrasting look.
The cute doll is a unique alternative to the classic guardian topper and brings a fun twist to creative tree topper ideas.
14. Use Witch Magic Wisely
Express your creativity with this DIY witch Christmas tree topper. You only need plaster of Paris, paint, and doll hair for the broom; your tree is guaranteed to be a focal point in the space.
Include other whimsical ornaments to give your Christmas tree an elegant flair and complete the look.
15. Unicorns are Awesome
Bring out the magic of Christmas with a unicorn tree topper. This tree topper boasts impressive color, texture, and glam. Colorful paper poinsettias deck out the tree and make the tree topper stand out even more.
You can go to the store and buy faux poinsettias or DIY them at home with paper or felt to store and reuse the following year.
16. Don’t Misspell Santa!
A simple mistake in spelling Santa and your kid’s letters for gifts might end up far below the North Pole!
Here, a devil-like topper that seems to be controlling a puppet Santa introduces a fun, kitsch aesthetic and gives the tree a contemporary touch.
17. Itsy Bitsy Spider
One way to give your Christmas tree the ultimate finishing touch is a standout topper. A massive and bold tree topper is an excellent way to instantly draw attention to your tree while highlighting the more detailed decorations below.
Here, an oversized, bright red, beaded spider takes the top spot, with other sparkly ornaments peppered below. For a truly elevated look, use red string lights.
18. Consider Whimsy
If you want an out-of-the-box way to add vibrant color and fancifulness to your Christmas tree, a parrot-inspired tree topper is an excellent way to update your traditional tree.
Colorful ornaments throughout the tree enhance the whimsical look and make the tree feel fun and contemporary.
