Christmas is the perfect time of year to get creative and show off your superior decorating skills. We all know and love the cheerful colors of Christmas, and while red and green are still one of the most popular color schemes to decorate your home with, there are a plethora of other color schemes that will just as easily get you in the Christmas spirit.
From monochrome to multi-colored and everything in between, your Christmas decorations can look however you want too. For an extra dose of inspiration this year, we’ve rounded up the latest color scheme ideas to elevate your Christmas decor.
How to choose a Christmas color scheme to decorate with
Where do you start when thinking about Christmas decorations? The truth is, your Christmas decorating ideas shouldn’t stray too far from the path you’ve chosen for the rest of your home. If they did, they would immediately feel out of sync, uneven and out of place with the rest of your decor. That’s the golden rule – stay true to your taste when it comes to the style of your festive interior.
That being said, remember that when it comes to color schemes, there is more maneuverability. If your home has a lot of color, don’t feel like your festive decorating ideas have to follow suit. In fact, choosing more muted colors (as in the Spectrum-designed Christmas decor above) or sticking to one shade throughout, from baubles to garlands, may be preferable. It keeps things from getting too busy. Similarly, you can imagine a home with a palette of deep grays and crisp whites. Here, a tree decorated in white will undoubtedly work, but choosing a pop of color will be a welcome surprise. Imagine antique gold and bottle green.
If you’re stuck for ideas or hoping to add additional fuel to the ones you already have, below are eight Christmas color schemes to consider for the upcoming festivities.