How to Style a Christmas Tree: Greens & Golds Vs Reds & Pinks
Digging out the Christmas decorations and decorating your home for the festive period is all part of the joy of Christmas. With so much interior inspiration out there you may be considering investing in some new Christmas decorations to refresh your space for 2025. The Laura James Christmas collection offers an extensive range of accessories including, Christmas trees, festive themed metal ornaments, pink baubles, red flocked baubles as well as wreaths and garlands.
Styling your Christmas tree is a wonderful way to express your personal taste and create a festive focal point in your home. Whether you prefer the timeless elegance of greens and golds, the traditional warmth of reds, or the playful charm of pinks, here are some tips to help you achieve your desired look.
Begin with the Basics
Once you have decided on the location of your Christmas tree, and you have selected the correct height for your space then you can get your tree in position. Choose a place where your tree is a focal point such as in the window. Remember to avoid any walkways where the tree could get knocked and if you have a real tree try to avoid placing it next to any heat sources.
If you are adding a Christmas tree skirt, then it may be easier to position this first before you begin decorating. Once you have the tree and tree skirt in the correct place you can add the fairy lights. For larger Christmas trees you may need two sets to ensure the lighting is even and bright enough to stand out.
Pick Your Palette
Greens & Golds for Timeless Elegance
For a modern take on classic shades of green with gold, choose from a more subtle colour palette when it comes to shades of green such as sage and mint to create a more sophisticated look. These muted and calming green hues pair beautifully with gold exuding warmth and luxury while maintaining a natural, festive feel. Layer textures by mixing matte, shiny, pearlized and glittery gold ornaments. Add green velvet ribbons for a luxurious finish. This muted and stylish colour palette really does lean into a Scandi Christmas look.
Opt for the Valen pack of mixed gold baubles and the Valen mixed swirl baubles in sage green paired with warm Christmas lights. Blend the Valen pack of gold glitter baubles, and textured designs with hanging gold stars for added interest and a nod to tradition. Complete the look with a gold star tree topper.
Scandi décor often features neutral tones blended with natural materials such as wooden furniture or soft off-white boucle pieces like the Nathalia sofa. Style the bottom of your tree with a cosy sheepskin rug and add gold metal ornaments like the Falun Christmas presents and trees for a stylish finishing touch.
Pinks & Reds for Playful Charm
This palette is perfect for those who love a touch of glamour and fun. Decorating your tree and home this festive season with playful pinks and deep cherry red hues instantly gives your home a modern feel with vibrancy and warmth. Tones of pinks and reds compliment each other perfectly as they are from the same colour palette. Use a mix of pink and red hues, from deep burgundy to bright pink to add depth and interest. Add glittery baubles, pink ribbons, and even feathered or floral decorations for a unique twist.
Choose the Valen set of mixed baubles in blush pink and mix and match them with the 30 pack of vibrant pinks in glitter and matt pink hues. You could also add a few red flocked baubles and pink hanging stars styling colour, texture and shapes together but still creating a curated look. Warm white lights will complement the richness of the red tones and complete the look with a red velvet bow or pink glitter star topper for the top of the tree.
Using shades of pinks and reds reflects a sense of richness and warmth to your space, which compliments darker pieces of furniture such as a black dining table, velvet dining chairs or a sofa. The addition of soft furnishings in burgundy reds will add warmth and texture to your home, include a Christmas throw blanket on an armchair or a burgundy sheepskin rug on the floor.
Final Touches
Extend your chosen theme to the rest of the room with a matching Christmas wreath, a frosted garland and table décor. Incorporate natural greenery like holly or mistletoe for a festive flourish and be sure to include festive candles like our battery pillar candle set available in warm white and burgundy. You could even wrap gifts in coordinating colours to enhance the overall aesthetic of your tree.
No matter which palette you choose, the key to a beautifully styled Christmas tree is balance and layering. Have fun experimenting with textures, shapes, and finishes to create a tree that reflects your festive spirit!
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