One big bow at the top of the tree, with long streamers falling through the branches, is the look everyone is copying this year. It's the easiest way to make a tree look finished: no star to balance, no wiring, just a twist-tie at the top. Here are 8 ways to style a velvet bow, from picking the colour to moving it to the mantel or the stairs.
1. Classic red on a green tree
Red velvet with red and gold baubles is the look that never misses. The bow ties the whole colour scheme together, and the soft velvet catches the glow of the lights, so the streamers look warm all evening. For a deeper, wine-coloured red, choose Burgundy, which comes with slightly shorter 160 cm streamers.
Shown: the Classic Red velvet tree topper bow, about 40 cm wide with 180 cm streamers.
2. Emerald green for a quieter tree
Green on green sounds odd, but an emerald bow on a green tree reads as rich texture rather than a block of colour, and lets gold baubles and warm lights do the shining. It works especially well with brass, wood and plaid.
Shown: the Emerald Green velvet bow on a tree with red and gold baubles.
3. Ivory white for a winter-white look
An ivory bow gives the tree a soft, snowy finish. Pair it with white lights, silver or gold baubles and a few white ornaments, or set it against red baubles as in the photo for a crisp contrast.
Shown: the Ivory White velvet bow.
4. Blush pink for a pink tree
Pink Christmas trees and bows are everywhere this year. A blush pink bow with silver, pale pink and champagne baubles gives a regular green tree the look, and a handful of mirror balls adds sparkle. More sparkle: disco ball decor ideas.
Shown: the Blush Pink velvet bow on a green tree.
5. How to drape the streamers
Twist-tie the bow to the top of the tree first, then work down: let each streamer fall straight, or tuck it between the branches every 30 cm or so for a gentle zigzag. The bow has a wired shape that holds its loops; fluff them by hand once it's on. On a smaller tree, let the extra length pool at the base like a train.
Shown: adjusting the velvet bow on top of the tree.
6. Add a ribbon of light
For a tree that glows as well as looks wrapped, wind ribbon lights around the tree first, then put the bow on top. The ribbon carries the light down the tree in the same lines as the streamers, and it runs from a battery box, so you don't need a socket by the tree.
Shown: Christmas ribbon lights, gold or silver ribbon, 5 or 10 m. How to wrap it: 3 easy ways to put ribbon on a tree.
7. A bow on the mantel
The bow doesn't have to stay on the tree. Tie it to the middle of the mantel garland and drape the streamers along the shelf and down the sides: done in two minutes. Keep the velvet well away from the flames, or save this idea for a fireplace that isn't lit.
Shown: a red velvet bow draped over a fireplace mantel. More ideas: 8 Christmas mantel decor ideas.
8. On the banister
Twist-tie the bow to the top post of the stairs and let the streamers run down the handrail. It's a quick way to carry the tree's colour into the hallway, with no nails or tape.
Shown: the Emerald Green velvet bow on a banister. More ideas: 8 Christmas staircase decor ideas.
Sizes and tips
- Size: the bow is about 40 cm (15.75 in) wide; the streamers are 160 cm (63 in) on Burgundy and 180 cm (71 in) on Classic Red, Emerald Green, Ivory White and Blush Pink.
- The velvet is soft and wrinkle-resistant, and the wired shape holds the loops; shape them by hand after unpacking.
- To fix it: twist-tie it to the top of the tree, then tuck the streamers between the branches.
- Delivery: free tracked shipping, dispatched in 1 to 3 business days and delivered in 7 to 12. Order by 10 December to have it in time for Christmas.
- Not quite right? Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
More ideas
- More inspiration: 8 Christmas tree decorating ideas for 2026.
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- Love a bit of sparkle? Here are 8 disco ball Christmas decor ideas.