How to Create a Beach Themed Christmas Tree

Jul 15th 2024

You relish vacationing by the ocean. Whether you frequent the coast every season or visit less often than you wish, the seaside holds a special spot in your heart.

Here’s a way to evoke that tranquil, summertime essence even amidst winter. Combine your love for the beach and Christmas to design a Christmas tree reminiscent of your beach getaways.

A maritime-inspired tree incorporates coastal decor styles yet remains distinctly personal. Feel free to begin with nature-inspired elements and a color scheme of oceanic blues and sandy tones.

From that foundation, draw on your seaside activities and experiences to assemble a beach-themed Christmas tree that truly reflects your summer memories.

Beach Ornaments

All your cherished beach memories can be brought to life through your beach themed Christmas tree décor.

If you’ve collected bags of seashells, sand dollars, starfish, sea glass, and driftwood, showcase these finds in your beach-themed Christmas tree.

No beach trips yet? Be sure to gather these items on your next holiday!

Transform larger seashells into baubles by carefully drilling a hole and threading a piece of string or jute cord for hanging. Some shells already have natural holes, making this easier.

Fill clear glass ornaments with tiny shells or shell fragments for unique ornaments. Simply remove the cap, insert as many shells as you wish, and replace the cap. Any sand sticking to the shells adds charm!

This easy craft works beautifully with small sea glass pieces, creating a vibrant kaleidoscope effect.

Driftwood can be threaded and suspended from the tree like hanging ornaments.

Use a charming starfish as your tree topper!

Enhancing Your Design

Complement your beach-combed pieces with ornaments that reflect the visuals and hues of your seaside moments.

Consider these suggestions:

Begin with the lighting! Blue starfish novelty string lights add a playful touch to your tree and integrate seamlessly with your coastal theme. Explore our variety of summer-themed novelty string lights, including designs like flip flops and flamingos, to truly capture your adventure.

Enhance your handmade seashell ornaments with glass-inspired ones. Our vibrant spiral glass seashell ornaments, standing over four inches tall, are perfect for hanging.

All the tropical hues of a paradise, enhanced with a sprinkle of festive sparkle! Adorn your tree with a couple of coastal paradise wooden fish ornaments. These unique hand-painted aquatic decorations made from birchwood will infuse your beach-themed holiday decor with charm.

Water inevitably serves as the main influence for any seaside motif. Evoke the lively blues of the coast with turquoise finial ornaments, showcasing dazzling, matte, shimmering, and holographic textures that reflect the ocean’s varying tones.

Exuding the brilliance of a tropical sunset, a mix of burnt orange shatterproof ball ornaments provides a striking counterpoint to marine shades such as aqua and turquoise. They truly enhance your coastal Christmas decorations!

The ocean brims with extraordinary and vibrant creatures. Incorporate a splash of color and playful flair into your coastal Christmas tree with this red and white dimensional crab ornament.

Reminiscent of a glowing pearl or a seashell, these pearlescent white glass ornaments impart a deluxe shine that complements your other coastal-themed holiday decorations.

As the final touch to your coastal tree, consider incorporating jute netted wired ribbon. This naturally textured ribbon crafted to mimic macrame seamlessly blends with your beachy Christmas aesthetic.

Looking to introduce a hint of holiday elegance to your seaside Christmas setting? Consider this lustrous crinkled satin wire-edged ribbon that mirrors the subtle brilliance of sea spray at twilight.

Inspirational Experiences

A highlight of decorating a Christmas tree with a beach holiday theme is the personal touch you can impart. Perhaps your coastal getaway featured boardwalk bike rides or treks around a nearby island. Activities like snorkeling, surfing, or sailing might have also been part of your seaside retreat.

Maybe you were enchanted by the floral and avian wonders on a tropical island.

When assembling a beach-inspired Christmas tree, seek out coastal Christmas decorations that evoke those unique moments. Adorn your tree with beach-themed ornaments to relive cherished memories and inject a summery vibe into your holiday celebrations.

Explore Christmas Central’s extensive collection of Christmas ornaments, ribbons, and tree toppers for additional coastal holiday inspiration.

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