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Christmas Tree Color Schemes for 2024
November 14, 2024
Choosing a Christmas tree color scheme can be one of the most exciting parts of decorating for the holiday season. It’s not just about picking the classic holiday colors: It’s about creating a visual story that sets the tone for the festive spirit in your home.
While the classic red and green combination has worked for years, there’s so much more to the world of Christmas tree decorating. From unexpected color combinations to bold metallic accents, the right Christmas tree color ideas can transform your tree from a simple evergreen to the centerpiece of your family’s holiday cheer.
Let’s explore the color combinations and decorative themes to make this year's Christmas tree unforgettable.
Classic Christmas Tree Color Combinations
If you're feeling inspired by the traditional colors of the holiday season, you may look to classic combinations of color for your Christmas tree this year. Consider these tried-and-true Christmas tree color schemes:
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Red and green: You can't go wrong with a green tree decorated with red garlands, twinkling lights, and your family's favorite ornaments from seasons past.
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Ivory and white: This sophisticated vibe might be a nice option for a tree you wish to coordinate with neutral-toned rooms
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Silver and gold: You might love a traditional Christmas tree color scheme but feel that the red-and-green theme is too commercial. In that case, think about using your green tree as a base and leaning into silver or gold for neutral, but eye-catching decorations.
What Are the Color Trends for Christmas Trees in 2024?
For the 2024 holiday season, you can expect to see the typical Christmas tree theme colors as well as a few unconventional trends:
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Classic green trees with navy or blue ornaments: You may consider pairing your green tree with blue and navy instead of red. Add in some white or a string of fairy lights to make the room reminiscent of a starry night.
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Winter wonderland: A more monochromatic theme featuring white, ivory, and champagne hues paired with fairy lights can feel peaceful, sophisticated, and traditional — even without using red and green.
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Metallic: Shiny, metallic tones such as silver, gold, and bronze can lend a vintage feel to an otherwise plain tree. Lean into garlands, lights, and tinsel to complete this look.
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Pink, white, or sparkly tinsel trees: You may want your tree to stand out with shocking pink, red, blue — or you may want a tree with sparkling tinsel needles. These trees are just as living room-friendly and easy to decorate as their green counterparts.
Christmas Tree Color Scheme Ideas for 2024
As the centerpiece of your living room, your Christmas tree is the star of the show. The color palette and decorative Christmas tree themes you choose to feature will inspire the rest of your home’s Christmas-themed decor.
From soft florals to deeply saturated colors, here are the Christmas tree color combinations to inspire your holiday decor.
Woodland Christmas Tree
Focus on incorporating rich, earthy browns and deep greens that bring the serene beauty of the woods into your holiday decor.
Consider adding natural elements like pine cones, dried eucalyptus leaves, tree cuttings, wooden ornaments, and burlap ribbons. You can even add pops of color like berry red or muted gold to evoke the warmth of a woodland cabin.
Floral-Inspired Christmas
A floral-themed Christmas color scheme embraces the vibrant hues and delicate tones of a beautiful botanical arrangement.
Aim for soft pastels like lavender, blush pink, and mint green for a delicate, spring-time feel. Or you can mix in deeper shades like rich burgundy or deep rose for a more dramatic floral look. You can also incorporate floral-inspired ornaments like botanical beads, petal-patterned baubles, and glittery faux flowers.
Pretty & Pink Tree
If you love everything pink, why not bring the color into your Christmas color scheme? Start with either a classic Christmas tree or a colored variety, like white or pink.
Try to use a combination of light and dark pink ornaments to create variety. Use a base of gentler pinks for a soft, rosy feel. But you can always mix in bold fuchsia, hot pink, or metallic rose gold for a burst of energy.
Candy Cane Christmas
A candy cane-themed color scheme captures the classic holiday sweetness. With a classic green tree, decorate with only red and white ornaments.
To lean further into the candy cane look, use alternating strips of white and red tinsel and wind them around the tree. If you have a frosted or white-flocked tree, try using that as your white base and add only red ornaments or tinsel for contrast.
Glamorous Gold Holiday
Add a touch of opulence to your Christmas with a glamorous gold theme. To create a dazzling spectacle, go all out by decorating your tree from tip to base with all gold accents — gold ornaments, tinsel, ribbons, garlands, and more.
If you prefer a more subtle touch of luxury and sophistication, add a few gold accents throughout the tree. Mix with a complementary color like red or silver for a striking contrast.
Classic Red Christmas Theme
The classic red and green look never goes out of style. Accent your tree with both bright and deep red decorative accents for a classic look. To lean into the traditional feel, look for decorations like red and white striped ornaments, plaid ribbons, and shiny red berries.
Silver & Gold Sparkle
Most Christmas tree designs incorporate at least a touch of silver and gold. But what about making it the focal point of your color scheme?
Silver and gold balance each other perfectly, combining both the modern and sleek look of silver with the warmth and luxury of gold. To amplify the glamor and elegance, add glass ornaments, hints of glitter, and metallic ribbons.
Royal Blue Statement
While it may be unconventional, royal blue is a commanding and timeless color that can turn your typical Christmas tree into a stunning statement piece. To keep the blue from overpowering your space, start with a base of creamy whites and soft silvers.
Once you’ve set the scene, you can start to sprinkle in your blues. Try combining royal blue ornaments with silver accents, crystal ornaments, and floral elements.
Winter Wonderland White
The glittering landscape of Christmas offers plenty of design inspiration, including the winter wonderland Christmas tree theme. Start with a frosted or flocked tree to create a stunning white base.
Then add your decorative elements — white, clear, and silver ornaments. To bring the tree to life, wrap it with a few strands of twinkling clear mini-lights to create a natural shimmer that looks just like falling snow.
Cool Green Christmas
Start with a base of cool green — either use the natural color of your typical Christmas tree or opt for a faux-colored variety that has the green tone you’re looking for, like sage or mint.
Then, add ornaments, ribbons, and garlands in varying shades of green, white, or cream to create a cohesive look. For a pop of warmth and Christmas charm, use warm-toned twinkle lights or red holly berries.
Regal Purple Holiday
Looking for an unexpected color scheme for this year’s tree? Purple isn’t often used for the holidays. But its sophisticated, regal, and refined look can make a powerful statement in your home.
Use deep, luxurious purples to create a noble look, or mix different purple shades to give it more dimension. Include shades like silver, white, or soft gray to lighten the color scheme and highlight the depth of the purple shades
The Different Types of Christmas Trees
If you're still at square one when choosing your new tree, consider the options available:
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Artificial Pre-lit
These trees come with built-in lights that you can switch on and off as needed. They can save decorating time and allow you to focus on decor that's not lighting.
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Colorful
Bright, cheery trees can add a pop of color to an otherwise understated room. If you want a tree that matches your personality or captures your holiday spirit, you have the option of choosing a pink, red, blue, or rainbow tree.
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Flocked
A flocked tree is dusted with a layer of white powder that resembles snow. These trees can complement just about any type of Christmas decor. But they pair extremely well with neutral themes that feature a lot of white and ivory. You can choose to flock a tree yourself, but it's easier — and less messy — to purchase a pre-flocked tree.
Shop nowChristmas Color Tree Schemes to Stand Out This Holiday Season
Once the tree is up and decorated, it’s time to start adding more festive Christmas ideas to your living space. From decorative wreaths to the stocking-adorned mantel, choosing the perfect Christmas color tree scheme can shape the style of the rest of your space for the holidays.
Now that you have some ideas, it’s time to bring them to life. Take a look at our selection of holiday decor to find the perfect pieces that will make your holiday season even more special.
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