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Maximalist, minimalist, demure or dazzling, one of these trees will top your best-dressed list.

Maximalist, minimalist, demure or dazzling, one of these trees will top your best-dressed list.

Luminous

ABOVE Already aglow, this flocked look-at-me tree is highlighted further by its primo placement under an arc of twinkly lights that accentuates the room’s exquisite architectural arch. The wall-mounted star is impactful, and it’s a motif that’s repeated at the base of the tree and on the mantel. More twinkly lights are woven among presents wrapped in the room’s palette of silver-grey and shades of blue for added glow. (Tip: Opt for battery-operated candles for safety.)

Classic

OPPOSITE For the purist, this natural beauty is adorned simply to keep the festive focus on the lush evergreen form. A bevy of red balls brings to mind berries on holly, and employs the most traditional holiday palette – red and green – in unapologetic homage to Christmases past. The ornaments’ matte finish keeps the look natural, and their varied sizes add interest. The dark wall is a demure backdrop; its tone matched by the deep green tree. The blue container echoes the wall, and – like the identically wrapped gifts – is accented with red ribbon.

Modern

BELOW A pale Scandinavian-inspired palette and modern style inspired the choice of this sparse white twig tree. Neutral tones and simplicity of form dominate in this scene; so the small minimalist tree adorned with a few choice silver and gold ornaments and a star cushion are enough to give the place an air of serene celebration.