Reality television icon and business mogul Kim Kardashian has once again showcased her legendary festive extravagance, transforming her multi-million dollar Hidden Hills mansion into an alpine wonderland. The move, however, has ignited a fresh wave of criticism from followers who deemed the display excessive and lacking in warmth.
A Forest of Festive Fir
The 45-year-old star shared a series of videos to her Instagram Stories, revealing an astonishing interior landscape dominated by at least fifty towering Christmas trees. Each tree was meticulously decorated with brilliant white lights and dusted with artificial snow, creating a scene she described as "pretty insane." The trees filled the home's spacious entryway and spilled into an adjacent living area, with classical music playing from a grand piano completing the atmosphere. With an estimated cost of $200 per tree, the display represents a decoration spend of around $10,000 (£7,800) on trees alone.
Social Media Splashback
While Kardashian softly narrated "This is what I come home to," the reception online was less enchanted. Fans quickly took to platforms like Reddit to voice their disapproval. One critic compared the scene to a "Christmas tree warehouse having a sale," while another remarked it looked like a "pop up store at the mall." A particularly scathing comment noted, "Her house is about as cozy as a morgue." The backlash highlights the ongoing public debate around the Kardashian family's displays of extreme wealth, particularly during the holiday season.
More Than Just Decor: A SKIMS Backdrop
The winter wonderland served a dual purpose, also acting as a photogenic backdrop for the launch of Kardashian's all-new SKIMS winter collection. She posted a carousel of images, captioned "Ready for the slopes," modelling coordinated jackets, pants, and gloves against the snowy, tree-filled setting. This festive over-the-top decoration is a well-established tradition for Kardashian. In previous years, she has hung $100 bills as ornaments and even hired a pianist to play Christmas music every morning throughout December to wake her children.
The family is now preparing for their annual Christmas Eve party, a long-standing tradition started by matriarch Kris Jenner. Speaking to People magazine, sister Kendall Jenner hinted this year's event would be a "cozy" and smaller affair, a shift from the typical "blowouts." Khloé Kardashian further detailed on her podcast that the cost of the famed party is split equally among the siblings, and planning involves a series of meetings where attendance dictates input.
