Unique Christmas decoration ideas

Discover our unique Christmas decorations to create your festive wonderland

Give your home some Christmas sparkle that’s a little different and turn it into a festive wonderland. Whether you’re dressing the Christmas tree or looking for the perfect centrepiece, arm yourself with all the inspiration you need to share your festive home with your family and friends.

Inspired by the natural world, winter wildlife and historic Christmases, discover unique decorations by contemporary designers and innovative, eco-conscious makers. Unwrap some Christmas magic with decorations that are packaged in inspirational stories.

And with every purchase made the money spent goes back into looking after special places for many Christmases to come.

Detail of the ceiling in the Drawing Room at Knightshayes Court, Devon

Inspired by special places

Taking inspiration from both nature and historic places, these unique Christmas decorations will connect you, your home and these special places together through their stories. Influenced by British wildlife, the coast and countryside, and eccentric historic houses like Knightshayes, each one will bring something a little different to your home's winter wonderland. From the use of recycled materials to sustainable FSC wood and biodegradable dye, find decorations that are gentle on the planet and help protect the real winter wonderland outside your frosted windows.

Decorate the house with wreaths and Christmas sparkle

Designed a little differently

Make your home stand out this Christmas with unique decorations, ornaments and baubles wrapped in special stories. Take your time to explore products by British makers like Artcuts and Grand Illusion, each made individually with craftsmanship and care. Discover the work of award-winning ceramic designer Amanda Mercer, handcrafted from fine porcelain and lace textures inspired by snowflakes. Whether it’s painted, printed, sculpted or carved by hand, each decoration you choose will bring something a little more personal to your home for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

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Christmas Collection Homeware from the National Trust Online Shop

Festive home decorations  

Make everywhere festive with a range of ornaments to dress the fireplace or use as a centre piece on your Christmas table. Get the whole family involved with making five-pointed origami stars by the family-run business Cambridge Imprint. They are perfect to leave as individual stars to scatter round the house or string them together to make a festive garland. Add a twist of eccentric, Victorian design with our National Trust exclusive Kightshayes Christmas print and finish with unique lights, candles and holders for a cosy touch.

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Our top picks

Christmas 2019 Origami Stars by Cambridge Imprint

Origami Star Kit 

Get creative with making these beautifully coloured and illustrated five-pointed origami stars from Cambridge Imprint using FSC paper.

Christmas 2019 Star Wreath

Knightshayes trailing floral cushion 

Deck beyond the halls with our Knightshayes floral cushion, designed exclusively for us and inspired by eccentric, neo-Gothic interiors.

Christmas 2019 Gold Leaf Garland

Gold Leaf Garland 

Brighten up your home or garden with this handmade garland inspired by the delicacy of nature. With jewel-like leaves and ferns its glows and glimmers in antique gold.

Discover our unique Christmas decorations to create your festive wonderland

Christmas tree decorations 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - time to decorate the tree. Make your Christmas tree the centrepiece of your home with antique cherry red baubles, make-your-own tree decorations and our one-of-a-kind, limited edition Knightshayes design. Add a contemporary twist to your tree with hand-blown recycled glass baubles by UK maker Grand Illusion or a hand-made lace pattern porcelain snowflake for a timeless touch. Keep your tree natural with Christmas decorations made from FSC wood, from Artcuts bestseller Ronnie the Reindeer to make-your-own quirky decorations.

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Christmas 2019 Ronnie Reindeer

Ronnie Reindeer 

It can’t be Christmas without a reindeer. Artcuts have created this unique UK made decoration using FSC wood.

Christmas 2019 Knightshayes Bauble

Knightshayes Bauble 

Influenced by the neo-Gothic and eccentric ceiling designs and lavish colours at Knightshayes in Devon, this bauble is a limited-edition Christmas tree decoration.

Christmas 2019 Recycled Bauble Blue

Recycled Glass Bauble 

Inspired by the oceans, UK maker Grand Illusion have created a Nordic-style cobalt blue bauble which has been hand-blown from recycled glass.

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A selection of Christmas cards available from the National Trust Online Shop
The autumn winter 2019 homeware collection on the National Trust shop
Bronte throws by Moon

Advent calendars 

Count down the days to Christmas in style with a wide range of traditional and modern advent calendars.

Christmas gift wrap 

Find unique wrapping paper and gift bags, to wrap up your Christmas goodies.

Christmas gifts 

From homeware to fashion to food, books and toys, find the perfect gifts that everyone will love.

Christmas cards 

Whether you need a individual card or a Christmas pack, send out your seasonal greetings on traditional or wildlife designed cards.

Homeware 

Discover cosy throws, comfy cushion and stylish ornaments from the new autumn winter range, perfect for decorating your or gifting for friends and family.

Bronte by Moon 

Inspired by the textiles and decorations at the properties we care for, make these a cosy throws a feature in your home this Christmas. Celebrating traditional craftsmanship, they are the perfect gifts for family and friends.

Hang it in style, light it up and be a little different

Let this Christmas be your most inspiring yet as you fill your home with unique Christmas decorations. Whether you want to update your existing collection or fancy a whole new look, find your perfect decorations to deck more than just your halls.

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