Christmas Ornaments

Classic & Modern Christmas Ornaments

Celebrate the magic of the season with stunning Christmas tree ornaments from Urban Barn. Our collection features a variety of classic and contemporary styles, including porcelain ornaments, glass ornaments and ball ornaments. Choose a few new ornaments for your own or find beautiful Christmas tree decorations to gift to your loved ones.

How to Choose Christmas Ornaments

Start with a simple colour palette. Choose two or three colours plus one metallic finish, such as deep green, cream and gold, then build most of your ornament collection around those shades.

Use classic ball ornaments as your foundation. They fill out the tree, reflect the lights and help create a cohesive look. For more depth, mix a few sizes: large ornaments around 4 inches or more to anchor the tree, standard 3-inch ornaments for overall coverage and smaller ornaments to fill gaps near the tips and top.

Next, vary the finishes. Mixing shiny, matte and glitter ornaments in the same colour family adds dimension while keeping the tree polished.

Finish with a few statement ornaments, such as figural, keepsake or LED styles, to add personality and create focal points.

If you have young children or pets, use hard-wearing metal ornaments on lower branches and place glass or smaller ornaments higher on the tree.

Types of Christmas Ornaments

• Glass ornaments have a high-gloss finish that catches the light better than any other material. They are the classic choice for a polished tree but are breakable, so they belong on mid and upper branches in busy homes.
• LED ornaments have built-in lights that glow softly from within. Porcelain LED pieces, like miniature houses and village scenes, double as decorative accents on shelves and windowsills.
• Statement ornaments include figural shapes, oversized pieces and detailed designs. Use a few as focal points at eye level rather than spreading many across the tree.
• Natural ornaments in wood, felt and woven materials add warmth and texture, and suit Scandinavian, rustic and kids' trees.
• Metal ornaments in gold, brass and silver add shine and pair well with warm white lights.

How Many Ornaments Do You Need?

A good rule of thumb is 10–15 standard ornaments per foot of Christmas tree height. For example, a 6-foot tree typically needs about 60–90 ornaments, while a 7.5-foot tree may need roughly 75–115.

Use the higher end of the range for a full tree or more layered, maximalist look. Slim trees and minimalist styles can use fewer.

If you’re decorating with oversized ornaments, you’ll need fewer overall. Start with matching ball ornaments to create even coverage, then layer in larger or statement ornaments for dimension.

How to Hang Christmas Ornaments

Decorate in layers, and step back often to check the balance. Start with lights, or turn on your pre-lit tree, then add any garland or ribbon. Next, hang your largest ornaments deep inside the branches and toward the bottom of the tree, where they add depth and hide the centre pole. Fill in with standard ornaments, spacing each colour in a loose zigzag from top to bottom so no area looks heavy. Place small ornaments near the branch tips and toward the top, where the branches are thinner. Finish with your statement and LED ornaments at eye level, where they'll be seen and enjoyed. To keep ornaments secure, hang each one close to where the branch meets the trunk side of the stem, and pinch wire hooks closed around the branch.

Ornaments Beyond the Tree

Ornaments can decorate the whole house. Fill a glass bowl or hurricane with extras for an easy centrepiece or tuck a few into wreaths and garland for colour. Tie one onto a wrapped gift as an eye-catching present topper. LED ornaments make glowing accents on shelves and windowsills, alongside our holiday décor. An ornament is also one of the most popular small gifts of the season, and many families give a new one each year to mark the holiday. Browse our best-selling gifts for more ideas.

Complete Your Tree

Find the right height and finish the base with our Christmas trees and tree collars, then bring the palette into the room with holiday pillows and throws. Shop all holiday décor or explore the full holiday collection.

Christmas Ornament FAQs

How many ornaments do I need for a 7-foot tree?

Plan for about 70-105 standard ornaments on a 7 ft tree, based on 10-15 per foot of height. Use more for a full tree or a layered look, and fewer if you're using many large ornaments or garland which fill visual space on their own.

Where should large ornaments go on a Christmas tree?

Hang large ornaments deep inside the branches and toward the bottom of the tree. This adds depth, fills gaps near the centre pole, and keeps heavier pieces on the sturdier lower branches. Save the tips and top of the tree for smaller, lighter ornaments.

How do I keep ornaments from falling off the tree?

Hang each ornament close to the base of the branch tip rather than at the very end, and pinch wire hooks closed so they grip the branch. For heavier pieces, use sturdier hooks or ribbon loops and place them on lower, stronger branches.

How should I store Christmas ornaments?

Wrap glass and porcelain ornaments individually in tissue and store them in divided boxes so they don't knock together. Remove batteries from battery-operated LED ornaments before storing, keep heavier pieces at the bottom, and store everything in a cool, dry place.