Colourful Christmas Tinsel: Why It’s Back And How To Style It This Christmas

Colourful Christmas tinsel is back – and honestly, it never should have left.

After years of being pushed aside in favour of minimalist neutrals and tasteful beige, tinsel is having its long-overdue comeback. We’re talking rainbow shimmer, chunky retro silver and full-on glitter garlands draped absolutely everywhere.

The Kitschmas era is here, and we are completely on board. Here’s how to wear it with pride.

Tinsel Is Back – And We’re Here For It

For a while there, tinsel got a bad reputation. Too sparkly. Too much. Too not-a-neutral-Scandi-palette. But tastes have turned gloriously in its favour – maximalist, nostalgic, unapologetically joyful Christmas is having a massive moment and tinsel is right at the centre of it.

If your 1980s self could see your tree right now, they’d be delighted.

How To Style Colourful Tinsel On Your Christmas Tree

The secret to tinsel that looks intentional rather than chaotic is layering.

Start with your lights, then weave tinsel through the branches rather than draping it over the top. Work from the inside out, wrapping it loosely so it catches the light from within the tree.

Mix two or three colours rather than sticking to one; gold and red together feels gloriously retro, rainbow tinsel against a classic green tree is pure Kitschmas joy, and silver paired with colourful baubles gives you sparkle without overwhelming everything else.

And don’t be shy with the quantity. More is more. This is not the time for restraint.

🔗 Shop Rainbow Colourful Christmas Tinsel — Amazon UK
🔗 Shop Chunky Retro Silver Tinsel — Amazon UK

Beyond The Tree – Where Else To Use Tinsel

The tree is just the beginning. Drape tinsel along the mantelpiece, wind it around the stair bannister, hang it above doorways, tuck it into table centrepieces and scatter it across windowsills.

The Kitschmas aesthetic is all about going full festive throughout the whole house – not just one corner of the living room.

A personal favourite: a length of colourful tinsel twisted around a string of fairy lights for an instant, gloriously retro festive garland that costs almost nothing and looks absolutely brilliant.

🔗 Multicolour Tinsel Garland Set — Amazon UK

The Best Colourful Tinsel To Buy Right Now

Whether you’re after classic silver, bold rainbow or gloriously chunky retro gold, there’s genuinely never been a better time to shop for tinsel. Here are our current favourites – all available on Amazon UK and ready to make your tree the most Kitschmas tree on the street.

🔗 Rainbow Colourful Christmas Tinsel — Amazon UK

Life’s too short for a tinsel-free Christmas tree. Go colourful, go chunky, go full Kitschmas, and enjoy every single sparkly, gloriously over-the-top second of it.