When it comes to popular artificial trees themes for the year, there are always some that make a surprise entrance into the market and really blow people away. This year, thanks to numerous fashion choices, television series and movies, you are going to find that the 80’s is a theme that many people are opting for when they are decorating their artificial trees.
Going Retro: Incorporating Iconic 80’s Pop Culture Into Your Artificial Tree Theme
Just what is an 80’s theme? For those who were alive during this decade, they already know that this is all about color and flash, decorating artificial trees in a way that makes it look like Christmas vomited all its decor onto the tree. While it may not sound appealing, you will find that it does indeed create a feeling of nostalgia for a lot of people, and it can be very beautiful and full of Christmas spirit.
With this being said, there are tons of ways that you can make the 80s theme come to life with your artificial trees this year. Here are some ideas that you can use, mix and match, or find inspiration in:
- Do you have some old cassette tapes lying around? While you may not longer use these, since most people use their phones and devices to stream music online, you will find that these can be an integral part of your artificial trees decor! Take these old tapes and then paint some of these with red glitter paint and others with green glitter paint. Hang them throughout your tree, and then use tinsel to complete the look. It is super simple since it is really about paying homage to the 80s and the era of the cassette tape.
- Go bold and bright with fluorescent colors throughout your tree. You are going to find that using hot pink, lime green, bright blue, orange and even flaming yellow is going to create a rainbow effect on your tree, but it still is super 80s. Think about it, in the 80s the leg warmers were all the rage, off-the-shoulder tops and leggings that were in bright and florescent colors. It is the perfect way to add a ton of decor onto your artificial trees that is going to be in your face 80s.
- Take a page from those favorite holiday movies from the 80s, and then throw everything and anything related to Christmas onto your artificial trees. This means using tons of garland, tinsel, bulb ornaments, multicolored lights, ornaments that are reminiscent of the 80s like Pacman throughout the tree. It will be super busy, but you will find that it will definitely catch attention when people see it.
If you love watching all the series and television shows that are bringing the 80s back, you are going to find that decorating your artificial trees in this manner is definitely going to bring a smile to your face. And if you grew up in the 80s, it will make you remember all the great Christmas times you had when you were younger.
