Christmas 2020 Trends Unwrapped


Table set for Christmas dinner with decorated wine glasses and crackers, frost themed Christmas tree behind

Here’s an exclusive preview of what looks set to be big in homes for Christmas 2020! Dobbies Garden Centres have revealed their decorating collections for this year.

Offering something to suit every taste and style, the UK’s largest garden centre retailer has four main themes that have been carefully put together to capture the magic of Christmas. There’s even an additional capsule theme that offers even more variety.

Mantelpiece with cranberry wreath, slim gold candle and selection of reddish gold leaves and baubles

Festive Fables theme Lucien candlestick holder, £13; Candle (box of 10), £4.99; Viola gold lantern, £12; Small berry wreath, £29.99; Leaf glitter garland, £14.99; Artificial stems, from £5.99; Poinsettia bauble £4.99; Swirls bauble, £4.99; Gold snowflake bauble, £3.99; Teardrop and onion bauble, £2.99 each. All from Dobbies Garden Centres

From classic cranberry rich reds and metallics in Festive Fables to the rustic woodland charm of Enchanted Forest; rich jewellery box tones of Jewels and Jingles; and the icy cool contemporary glamour and glitz of Snowfall and Sparkles, you will be spoilt for choice.

The smaller capsule theme, Fairytale, is elegant and sophisticated, teaming blush pinks with romantic rosy reds.

Young woman laughing, standing amongst tall real Christmas trees, few baubles

“This Christmas is going to be even more special,” says Lynsey. Pic: Dobbies

Lynsey Abbott, Christmas buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres, commented, “Christmas is a time of celebration and coming together. Making our homes look magical is all part of the fun and build-up.

“This year we have created four key looks, each of which embody the spirit and fun of the festive season.

“Each year, we see that our customers are experimenting more and more with colour and texture, often choosing multiple themes to dress different rooms and trees.

Table with candlesticks and wine glasses, large green tree and green window garland both dotted with white fairy lights

Enchanted Forest theme. MKSA Julie red wine glass (set of 4), £12.99; Tripoli candleholder (large), £12.99; Rustic pillar candle, £2.49; Vase, £20; White basics rim dinner plate (27.5cm), £2.99 and side plate (19cm), £1.99; Viners Ariel cutlery (16 piece), £29.99; Wood veneer place mat (set of 4), £16.99; Tripoli candleholder (small), £9.99; Tealight holder, £3.99; Coaster (set of 4), £7.99; Menzie gold plate (small), £5. All from Dobbies Garden Centres

“The Instagram effect has provided even more inspiration and incentive to create bold, stylish, and Insta-worthy festive backdrops – leading to a desire to try out new styles and give traditional decs a timely update.

Christmas tree ornaments, pair of glass ballet shoes with ribbon, in pink or white

Snowfall & Sparkle Theme Glass Ballet Shoes With Bow, £3.99 from Dobbies Garden Centres

“This year, Christmas is going to be even more special as we cherish the time with loved ones and celebrate homes, which for many been a haven for the most part of 2020.

“When the time comes to deck the halls, we are confident that each theme, plus the gorgeous capsule collection, offers our most unique range yet, with everything you need for a simply wonderful, picture-perfect Christmas time.”

Jewels & Jingles – opulence and glamour

Tree with striking peacock blue and gold decorations, also rustic gold candlesticks and ornate bird ornaments in peacock blue made of feathers and sequins

Jewels & Jingles theme Turquoise Velvet Bauble with Jewels £4.99; Velvet & Sequin Butterfly on Clip, £3.99, Glass Sequin Bauble Turquoise, £2.99; Diamond Etched Navy Glass Bauble, 80mm, £2.99; Blue Iridescent Diamond Bauble, £3.99; Mercury Swirl Navy Blue Bauble 80mm, £2.99; Frosted Garland with Blue Berries, £29.99. All from Dobbies Garden Centres

Make a stylish statement in your home this Christmas with the picture-perfect Jewels & Jingles collection at Dobbies Garden Centres.

This luxe look exudes opulence and glamour. Make your home magical with the treasure chest of jewel-inspired decorations in an assortment of shiny metallic blues, iridescent glass and sparkling sequins.

Adding a sophisticated touch to your home, give your mantelpiece an Instagram-worthy festive makeover that stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons.

Gold coloured dish with a selection of blue/green/gold baubles

Jewels & Jingles Petrol Blue Hummingbird 11cm, £3.99; Diamond Etched Turquoise Glass Bauble, 80mm, £2.99; ; Crackle Teardrop Glass Bauble, £3.99; Diamond Etched Navy Glass Bauble, 80mm, £2.99; Blue Iridescent Diamond Bauble, £3.99; Glass Sequin Bauble Turquoise, £2.99; Shimmer Glitterball, 8cm, £1.69; Midnight Blue Shatterproof Baubles, part of 30 pc mixbox £9.99;Ribbed Glass Peacock Bauble, 80mm, £4.99. All from Dobbies Garden Centres

Designed around a palette of blue tones, such as deep navy and light blue, with accents of brushed gold, complete the
look against a moody backdrop to make colourful jewel decs pop.

Lynsey commented, “Jewels and Jingles has to be my favourite theme this Christmas as it is unlike anything we have done before – the colour palette is gorgeous and so rich!

“I think people will be able to have lots of fun styling this look in their homes.”