Christmas has become too tasteful for its own good. Every year, the colour palettes are perfectly assembled, the decorations artfully coordinated, and Christmas schemes have dominated the design narrative. The whole thing has well and truly lost its Christmas spirit. The 1990s, for all their design mishaps and questionable decor choices, were about colour, fun, and unapologetic chaos. It was an era before we became so self-conscious about having a 'tasteful' Christmas, when glitter and neon could coexist without guilt.
Christmas decorating in 2025 has ditched the muted and minimal for something livelier. This year’s John Lewis Christmas advert, the nation’s favourite festive signal, has reminded us why that particular era was so irresistible. For many of us, it is deeply nostalgic, and whether you love it or loathe it, you must admit, Christmas feels exciting again.
