Christmas Interior Design Ideas: Colour Schemes

Where to begin when considering Christmas interior design? The truth of it is that your Christmas decoration ideas shouldn’t veer too far from the path that you’ve chosen for the rest of your home. If they were to, they would instantly feel out of sync, off-kilter and not at ease with the rest of your decor. That’s the golden rule—stay true to your tastes when it comes to the style of your festive interior.

This being said, remember that when it comes to colour schemes, there’s more maneuverability. If your home has lots of colour, don’t feel as though your festive decoration ideas must follow suit. In fact, selecting more muted colours (like in the Spectrum-designed Christmas decor above) or sticking to one shade throughout, from baubles to garlands, might be preferable. It stops things from becoming too busy. Similarly, picture a home with a palette of deep greys and crisp whites. Here, a tree decorated in white will undoubtedly work, but opting for a pop of colour will be a welcome surprise. Imagine antiqued golds and bottle green.

If you’re stuck for ideas or are hoping to add further fuel to the ones you already have, then below are eight Christmas colour schemes to ponder for the upcoming festivities.

Nothing screams Christmas quite like the classic red and green colour scheme, and if you’re someone who likes to keep things traditional, then you’ll no doubt be all over this scheme. Decorate your fireplace mantle with festive red candles and a pine garland, choose cosy red and green tartan blankets or cushions for your sofa and dot red berries and green foliage around the house for the full festive feeling.

Choosing a colour scheme with rich, deep blue hues will give your home an alluring charm this Christmas. Dark blue offers a more sophisticated take on a winter wonderland theme. With an array of blue baubles in different shades on the tree along with blue wrapping paper and ribbons, your home will definitely stand out. If you want to add some warmth, add some gold candles and other small decorative items to make the room look even more majestic.

Simple and chic, a white and green colour scheme will give your home a fresh look similar to the traditional Scandi Christmas colours. Having just a few white baubles on your tree will allow its natural beauty and lushness to come through. A natural green wreath on your front door will also set the tone of your decor or add a beautiful finishing touch above your mantel. If you want to add some extra festiveness, introduce some accents of silver too.

While it may seem like a controversial choice, a monochrome, black and white colour scheme, if done correctly, can look and feel extremely sophisticated. A white artificial Christmas tree decorated with black ribbon and baubles, black garlands and black and white striped or polka dot paper puts a unique twist on Christmas. Ideal for the gothic-at-heart, this colour scheme is ultra-fashionable. To add warmth and sparkle, include twinkling fairy lights in the dark room.

 Can’t get enough of bold, vibrant colours? Dazzle friends and family by decorating in rich jewel tones such as blue and purple. Lighter shades will give your home a fun and flamboyant look and feel, reminiscent of carnivals, festivals and unforgettable memories, whereas darker tones will create a mysterious and luxe festive look. This colour scheme would also work wonderfully for any New Year’s Eve parties too.  

If you really can’t decide on a colour scheme, simply choose them all! Synonymous with joy and happiness, a multicoloured theme has grown increasingly popular over the years and represents a fun family Christmas. Colourful tinsel, multicoloured wreaths, a rainbow of baubles and a rainbow of baubles and a contrast of wrapping paper, this is a chance to go all out with the colours you love and break the traditional decorating rules.

A metallic silver and gold Christmas decor is ideal for those who already have a neutral colour scheme and will make your home shine in an instant. Known as colours of splendour and lavishness, use metallic baubles, statement candles, a sparkling star on top of the tree, and , a sparkling star on top of the tree, and silver and gold cutlery for a truly decadent Christmas.

For a Christmas fairytale aesthetic that will dominate your social media feeds, pastel pinks, blues and greens paired with soft champagne golds will create both a modern and pretty festive look. Sophisticated and elegant, we’re certain this colour scheme will give your home a relaxed feel that people will love to spend time in. You can also add white ornaments and sparkling decorations to make it look even more whimsical. 
 

Even though white is one of the most ubiquitous and timeless colours of all, when it comes to Christmas decorating ideas, it’s actually more of a contemporary choice. It’s because of its crispness over archetypal festive tones of warmth and jolliness. Add to this the recent trend for Nordic-style interiors where all-white, pared-back Christmas interiors are celebrated, which always feel closer to contemporary, minimal design.

Pair white decorations with glass ones along with an abundance of fairy lights and candles to up the ante on the contemporary side to its character.

Icy blue shares some similarities with a white Christmas interior, in that it sits at the cooler end of the spectrum. But, because soft blues are such a pretty shade, it’s a choice that’s not aimed so much at modern tastes; it works best in period-style properties with elegant and more feminine touches.

Combine cool blue Christmas decorations with trees that have a frosted finish to play on the icy, winter wonderland feeling that this tone achieves so well. Try to avoid pairing it with bright silver and instead look out for mercury glass and hints of glitter otherwise your scheme will feel too bright and shiny.

This is a festive colour scheme that’s often overlooked because neutral tones simply aren’t often associated with Christmastime. The key here is to use natural tones with varied texture. The whole scheme will feel effortless, subtle and beautifully different.

While still traditional for those who enjoy a classic Christmas, red and gold bring all the warmth and the magic of the festive season and looks beautiful as its own colour scheme. You can’t go wrong when adorning the tree with sparkling red and gold baubles for a glamorous yet cosy vibe. Poinsettias are also always a popular choice, and oftentimes, you’re able to pick one up with gold glitter sprayed leaves, which will fit your theme excellently.

Teal is a relative newcomer to the Christmas colour scheme scene. But what a beautiful option it is. More understated than emerald green and yet still with that beguiling, jewel-like quality, teal is a shade that suits every type of home. It pairs with silver, gold or bronze. It looks stunning aside glittered and sparkly decorations. And it suits warm white or cool fairy light bulbs.

Some Christmas colour schemes are best when viewed as a combination of tones, but there are others that are most effective when used in solo. Silver is a case in point. It certainly would complement numerous shades, like navy or green. Even gold and silver look lovely together, but silver shining on its own is a magical sight to be seen.

Perfect for those who prefer a minimalist approach to holiday decorating, the Scandinavian Christmas style is known for its unassuming, pared back aesthetic. Lots of bleached white and natural tones along with felted woodland creature decorations and wooden beads.

Scandinavian Christmas decor is also particularly versatile throughout the year. Candle-filled hurricanes which decorate a Christmas mantlepiece with a seasonal charm can be used all-year long, as can stacks of logs by the fire, knitted throws with frosty patterns and simple woven baskets which can be seasonally updated with baubles or Christmas foliage. The charm in Scandinavian Christmas decor is its simplicity and nature-focused design which never goes out of style, despite the time of year.