# Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments By Amy Duong | Published 2024-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/5729-west-elm-brings-back-its-fan-favorite-midcentury-modern-paper-house-ornaments-for-the-holidays/) & [go.skimresources](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=107413X1564726&isjs=1&jv=15.7.1&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.designtaxi.com%2Ftopic%2F5729-west-elm-brings-back-its-fan-favorite-midcentury-modern-paper-house-ornaments-for-the-holidays%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westelm.com%2Fproducts%2Fmid-century-paper-house-ornament-d16834%2F&xs=1&xtz=-60&xuuid=f7760e392baba8b76534df0b6bf6c5cc&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu%20%5B2%5D)  [West Elm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalo-1) taps into an architectural influence with its new launch -- [paper Christmas ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles) to decorate the festive trees for the holidays ahead. This is a returning project as the Mid-Century Paper House Ornaments have been seen before. Since its official debut, it has been an annual favorite by fans alike. The ornaments are made from painted paper and celebrate the classic mid-century designs. The [miniature homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments) come in an array of colors including red, green, and yellow -- all of these are topped off with a snowy roof and trees to bring forth a festive and warm feeling of the holidays. The ornaments are sold individually and each one is priced at $12. Image Credit: West Elm ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mid-century Revival:** The resurgence of mid-century design elements in holiday decorations emphasizes a nostalgic aesthetic appeal. - **Sustainable Holiday Decor:** Using paper as a primary material for ornaments highlights a shift towards environmentally friendly holiday decorations. - **Handcrafted Charm:** The detailed craftsmanship in West Elm's paper ornaments showcases a growing market for personalized and artisanal holiday products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Mid-century-inspired paper ornaments introduce innovative ways to merge architectural influences with festive home interiors. - **Sustainable Goods:** Emphasizing paper-based holiday decorations taps into the growing demand for eco-friendly product alternatives. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The focus on handcrafted holiday ornaments signifies an increasing appreciation for unique and artist-made items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Novelty Supermarket Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Sculpted Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-palette.md) - [Festive Tableware Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-gustaf-westman.md) - [Prepackaged Goods Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-christmas-ornaments.md) - [Decorative Caramel-Filled Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree.md) - [Authentically Themed Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-world-christmas.md)