With the winter season fast approaching, we took a deep dive into Etsy’s Fall and Winter 2025 Trend Report to uncover what’s capturing shoppers’ attention this holiday season. These winter decor trends will help you refresh your space, stay ahead of seasonal style shifts, and get inspired to create cozy interiors that are sure to impress all your guests. Here are all six trends from the report, along with advice on how to achieve each style in your home.
Nutcrackercore: Ballet-Inspired & Romantic
Nutcrackercore draws inspiration from ballet-inspired themes such as pastel-colored ribbons, velvet stockings, and delicate bows. This aesthetic also blends romantic details with festive holiday charm, incorporating elements like jewel-toned glassware and toy soldier motifs. Nutcrackercore focuses on a blend of timeless elegance and theatrical flair.
To bring this dainty aesthetic into your home, start with ribbons and bows on cabinet hardware, wreaths, and stockings. Add velvet textures with curtains and pillows. Use soft lighting, like fairy lights or candles, to create a warm glow. Finally, layers in small details such as ballet slipper ornaments, music boxes, and elegant candleholders help tie the look together.
Nonna’s Holiday: Coziness & Connection
Nonna’s Holiday is a warm and nostalgic trend that is inspired by Nonna’s kitchen. It features bright colors, gingham patterns, ruffled linen, and knit or woven accents. This style captures the comfort of home, tradition, family, and celebration.
You can incorporate this nostalgic look into your space with bread baskets, red gingham tablecloths, and handmade pottery. Then add knitted decorations, floral patterns, and family recipe books to complete the cozy, festive look.
Shiver the Season: Festive Glamour
Shiver the Season creates a mix of fantasy and the sea, creating a sense of adventure and snowy elegance. The focal point of this look is festive glamor, bold metallic finishes, and layered textures. This aesthetic turns any space into a winter wonderland that feels whimsical yet playful.
Use statement pieces like mixed-metal jewelry, mirrors, and picture frames to bring this style to life. Focus on shiny and reflective surfaces, sparkling accents, and iridescent details to capture the magical and icy energy.
Supper Club: Retro Dinner Party
Supper Club blends retro charm with a playful and modern twist. It creates a restaurant-like vibe at home with stylish table settings, bold serveware, embroidered placemats, and statement glassware.
To recreate this aesthetic for your next dinner party, use matching napkin sets and table linens, add candlelights, gold accents, and dramatic contrasts. This aesthetic not only elevates your table decor but turns every meal into a memorable experience.
Gothmas: Classic Winter Elegance
Gothmas is like Christmas with a darkly romantic twist, blending winter elegance with dramatic style. This trend emphasizes gothic, moody candlelight, black lace, and celestial motifs, and silver or onyx jewelry paired with antique accents.
Transform your space into a Gothic winter retreat with dark velvet textures, trinket boxes, and metallic picture frames. Layer in elements like black lace tablecloths, candlelight, dark wooden serveware, and moody patterned plates to evoke the mysterious allure that Gothmas embodies.
Play Haus: Nostalgia & Unfiltered Fun
Play Haus is colourful, bright, and unapologetically playful. It brings a childlike wonder to the season with vibrant hues like pink and turquoise and a maximalist approach to decor.
Bringing this look to your space is all about colorful wall art, prints, patchwork throw blankets, and ceramics. For accents, add decor in unexpected shapes, plush collectibles, and bright stockings and ribbon to capture the playful and maximalist spirit of Plau Haus.
Winter Decor Prep
These winter decor trends from Etsy offer something for every style and personality, whether you’re drawn to something with dark and moody vibes, playful and whimsical designs, or anything in between. This is the perfect season to refresh your space for festive gatherings, while also enjoying time decorating with loved ones.
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