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Christmas Tree Color Scheme

September 30, 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. 

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Christmas Tree Color Schemes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Tree Colors

While the traditional evergreen tree adorned with lights and festive ornaments is a long-standing symbol of Christmas, it isn’t the only color tree you can find. 

Here are a few Christmas tree colors to explore, from classic greens to bold pinks:

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Classic green

The classic evergreen tree is a timeless color for Christmas, allowing you to customize the color scheme with ornaments of your choice. 

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White

A white tree makes the perfect blank canvas for your designs, creating a striking contrast to make your ornaments pop.

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Pink

A pink tree makes for an unconventional and striking look, whether you opt for soft pastel or vibrant fuschia.

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Flocked

A flocked tree has been covered with a white coating to mimic the look of a tree freshly dusted with snow, adding a natural wintery charm 

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Tinsel

Trees made from tinsel have a shimmering and dazzling look, catching the light to make your tree stand out.

Christmas 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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