1. OPT FOR WARM WHITE LIGHTS
If you want your tree to look more expensive, opting for classic white Christmas lights is a must. While multi-colored lights can look playful, they can also result in a less timeless look.
2. STICK TO A COLOR SCHEME
Choosing a color scheme for your Christmas tree decor is an important step if you want to achieve a balanced look that looks sophisticated and expensive. 'Choose at most two colors, preferably one neutral and one of a color,' advises Marzia Dainelli, interior designer and co-founder of Dainelli Studio.
3. CHOOSE TIMELESS ORNAMENTS
The key to creating a Christmas tree that looks expensive is to opt for ornaments that are timeless. This doesn't mean only buying expensive ornaments, but rather considering the overall look and feel of ornaments. It's about choosing decorations that are classical, rather than trend-driven that may not maintain appeal for years to come. You can also experiment with DIY Christmas decor ideas for decorations that will look organic, adding depth to the overall look.
4. EMBRACE A "LESS IS MORE" APPROACH TO DECORATIONS
Less is more when you want to achieve a timeless and expensive look to your Christmas tree decor. 'A Christmas tree is beautiful because it expresses one's creativity, but let's not get too carried away!' advises Marzia Dainelli. While it can be tempting to go overboard with filling the tree with as many decorations as possible, choosing to keep it pared-back can create a more effective end result.
5. DON'T FORGET THE BASE
Lastly, don't forget to consider what's beneath the Christmas tree. Opting for a Christmas tree skirt or collar that ties in with the color scheme of the rest of your decor will complete the overall look, whilst also ensuring there's no awkward gap between the bottom of the tree and the floor. Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite Christmas tree skirts which you can shop to achieve a more expensive-looking Christmas tree.