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Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

Kate Hudson's trend-setting Christmas tree has revived our favorite decoration for 2024 – I've copied the look on my own tree this year

Kate Hudson.

For centuries, the Christmas tree has proudly stood as a focal point of the season. It embodies hope for the days ahead and is the first thing your eyes are instantly drawn to, so it needs to be attractive.

American actress Kate Hudson knows this all too well, so it is no surprise that she has chosen to decorate a Christmas tree with bows – the must-have Christmas trend for 2024.

Bow tree toppers started to gather a celebrity fanbase last year, adorning the trees of the super-rich and famous. The bow has become a desired aesthetic, with bow decorations in higher demand than bauble ornaments, beads, and tinsel.

Shop the trend

A simple ribbon bow is the most elegant of Christmas decor ideas – effortlessly allowing you to switch up your festive color theme, add interest to a Christmas tree, or a tired-looking garland, and bring a cute, demure look to your Christmas wreath ideas. The beauty of bows is that you can change the look of your Christmas decor for the cost of a length of ribbon.

But of course, decorating with bows isn't anything new. It was a popular trend in the early 1990s, and with nostalgic decorating making a welcome comeback, it is why we love it so much. Bows evoke bygone memories of beautifully wrapped gifts and traditional holiday cheer, but they’re also incredibly versatile for more modern interiors.

'Bows are a quick and easy way to transform your Christmas decor as they can be added to just about any scheme,' says Danielle Le Vaillant, head of photography & film at Cox & Cox.

Kate Hudson's own Christmas tree is adorned with a festive color palette of silver, bronze, and gold bows. The ongoing trend for luxe metallics shows no signs of stopping. One of the most uplifting color palettes, decorating with metallics is sure to lift your spirits and it is perhaps not surprising that this joyful option is experiencing a modern renaissance this holiday season.

From supersized tree toppers to tiny velvet bows, there's a maximalist and minimalist way to adorn your Christmas tree with bows this season.

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