Decorate with blue
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Calm, cool and collected, the color blue is a decorating win-win: not only does it make a beautiful base for your decorating ideas, but it’s scientifically proven to be a subconsciously calming shade, making you relax without even realizing it.
There are, however, rules to stick to when decorating with blue if you want to get your space just right. Here, we break them down to give you the key to interior design success.
Get decorating with blue spot on by choosing the right tone for your rooms, and picking complementary colors that really work to make the most of your chosen blue. These are our top tips.
If you're looking for room inspiration, go to blue room ideas gallery for just that.
Which is the best color blue for rooms?
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The best color blue for rooms is difficult define because it really depends on two things: first, your room's orientation, and second, the effect you want to create.
If your room faces north or east, it's likely to suffer from a lack of warm daylight, so choosing a blue that has warm tones (think turquoise) will keep it feeling welcoming; if your room faces south or west, it will receive warmer light, so you can afford to pick cooler tones.
Then, you need to decide whether you want your room to feel cozy or airy – darker blues obviously make a room feel more intimate, especially at night, than lighter blues. Blue is one of the most relaxing colors, so is apt for a soothing space.
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For a cosy fisherman's cottage feel, try a new twist on tongue-and-groove by taking it up to picture rail height and painting it in a shade that complements the color of the chambray curtains and upholstered headboard.
Can you mix blues in decorating?
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Blues are perfect for mixing when decorating – and you can achieve this easily with a sumptuous layering of texture and pattern, each featuring a different shade of blue with similar, complementary tones.
In fact, this is the key to a serene blue-and-white bedroom or living room scheme.
Here, a bold headboard fabric creates a focal point, complemented by a curtain and cushion in similar shades, while the valance and throw add essential warmth and softness.
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What color goes well with blue?
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Most colors go well with blue, although introducing warmer shades, such as yellow, orange and red will add warmth to the scheme where it might otherwise be lacking.
You can always put blue with white – doing so will create an elegant, restful room with good natural daylight, ideal for blue hallway ideas. Another color to put with blue is one from the range of neutrals and naturals – including brown and black. The one color to avoid is grey, which can make a blue decor scheme feel cold.
Opting for bold, block color, such as azure, denim or sapphire, on upholstery and in rugs allows depth to be added with pattern.
Here, a fine ticking stripe and geometric print fabrics provide lively highlights that catch the eye.
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Above, a glazed white cabinet can be turned into a striking focal point by painting the inside a wonderful deep indigo or lining it in a dark, textural linen. Leaving the shelves white creates a point of contrast, ideal for displaying china.
Is blue a good color for a living room?
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Blue is one of the most popular colors for living rooms – and really successful at creating a calming, elegant finish in a space that's often busy.
From indigo to navy and cobalt, blue hues sit particularly well together, so offer great scope for pattern mixing. In this living room, cushions with large-scale motifs are successfully combined with smaller-scale pattern on the walls, stripes and plains in the curtains.
Is blue a good color for a kitchen?
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Blue is a great color for kitchens – both on cabinetry and on the walls.
It is a classic cabinetry choice, along with white and green, and is difficult to get wrong. If you would prefer to keep kitchen cabinetry more neutral, you can add blue to a kitchen with paint and tiles – or even accessories.
To keep the room feeling warm, consider gold or brass fittings, whether taps or handles. In other words, pick warmer metals to make the kitchen feel smart but welcoming. Then, add extra warmth with flooring and furniture – wood or natural stone are perfect.
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Above, a patchwork of textural blue wall tiles create an elegant backsplash with an artisanal feel. The rest of the space has been kept clean and bright with white fixtures and fittings, and a touch of contrasting greenery.
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Is blue a good color for bedrooms?
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Blue is the perfect color for bedrooms – as it is for home offices – because it promotes a feeling of restfulness.
It's wonderful layered in various tones across the whole of the room – from wall paints to textured throws to accessories. However, in a room that receives poor natural light, the balance of blue to a lighter shade, such as white needs to be tilted towards the white to keep the room feeling bright and spacious.
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45 Best Blue Rooms - Decor Ideas for Light and Dark Blue Rooms
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An ode to azul.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
Thomas Loof
Blue. Even the word itself feels full and soft, like an embrace or a deep breath. Visually, of course, it's even more powerful. Writers have been waxing poetic about the color for eons: "We love to contemplate blue, not because it advances to us, but because it draws us after it," said 18th-century playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Contemporary novelists go on and on about it too: "That this blue exists makes my life a remarkable one, just to have seen it. To have seen such beautiful things," muses poet Maggie Nelson. "The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost," echoes writer Rebecca Solnit.
Just as this color has enchanted writers, artists, philosophers, and scientists for centuries, it's also the most popular choice for interior designers.
From living rooms to bedrooms, kitchens, powder rooms, and beyond, the 45 blue rooms ahead might inspire you to douse your home in this wholly calming, restorative color.
Janie Molster
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Enhance the Architecture
“Saturated colors balance the strength of the architecture,” says Janie Molster of this 1700s Virginia living room with walls in Benjamin Moore's Mill Spring Blue.
Shannon McGrath
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Play With Shapes
Just looking at a blue room can slow your pace and calm you down. A monochrome palette allows us to focus on the incredible interior architecture and dramatic statement pieces in this living room designed by Robson Rak. The soothing tones and shapes, from the marble side table to the bubble pendant light and rounded sofa, make it both understated and bold.
MIGUEL FLORES-VIANNA
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Add Blue Details
Keep everything neutral and then opt for soft blue accents. Here, Cathy Kincaid painted the bed frame and used decorative pillows for a splash of blue.
We love the contrast between the high-end, traditional monogrammed bedding, an orate mirror, full drapes, and a canopy bed against the unexpectedly cheeky throw pillow.
Nanette Brown
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Mix In Earth Tones
Designer Nanette Brown opted for a moody color palette in this New York City living room. The dark blue painted walls are a fun surprise, especially when paired with rich chocolate brown fabric and brass accents.
Tamsin Johnson
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Include Eye-Popping Accents
Setting the tone for the rest home in the entryway is mission critical. Here, interior designer Tamsin Johnson used traditional staples and injected personality with blue accents, from the Art Deco area rug to the abstract painting and elaborate candelabrum.
Paul Costello
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Mix Materials
Interior designer Shaun Smith's New Orleans bathroom should be your blueprint for decorating with blue. He worked around the retro tiled wall by choosing an all-blue color palette punctuated by rattan pieces.
Not only is it a good idea to keep wallpaper out of splashing range, but it can also cut your cost in half if you only buy enough for half the square footage.
Anne Pyne
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Use a Tight Palette
In designer Ann Pyne's New York City apartment, a bright blue velvet sofa with marigold piping reflects the color scheme of the custom mural but brings a touch of soft opulence to the more clean-lined edges of the graphic pattern.
Francesco Lagnese
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Ground the Space
Color stretches all the way up to the high rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. As you can see in the mirror, the color of these walls changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft sea foam green. The red and blue work nicely, too, grounding the sharp blue-green paint. To elongate your already tall ceilings, hang a pendant light high above the sitting area.
LAURE JOLIET
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Try Old-Fashioned Patterns
Dubbed "The Blue Room" at Firehouse Hotel—L.
A.'s coolest new boutique spot designed by ETC.etera—this bedroom is absolute goals. If you weren't sure you wanted to anchor your space around blue before, you probably do now. The contrast between a classic toile motif and modern geometric is the perfect blend of quirk and tradition.
Thomas Loof
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Lean Into High Shine
The tight prints and splashes of red help marry the playful yellow and turquoise lacquer paints in this wide-open landing that Kati Curtis transformed into a jewel box of a reading nook.
2LG Studio
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Paint Half the Wall
The sky blue paint sets the stage in this bathroom designed by 2LG Studios while a palm leaf tree brings it to life. To play up the cool tones of the paint, the designers used silver hardware. crisp white materials, and gray-stained wood panels.
Fantastic Frank
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Soften It Up
A soothing soft blue feels adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space while offering a ton of versatility, making it particularly well-suited for the bedroom.
The linen bedding and makeshift side table accent chair contribute to that easy, undone elegance. Even the floorboards have been washed inn a lovely gray-blue!
Roland Bello
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Embrace Whimsy
A classic blue wall mural gets a burst of contemporary energy with deep pink lampshades and a pinstriped sofa in this sitting room corner designed by Miles Redd.
Mali Azima
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Play With Texture
This sitting room designed by Janie Molster features unique texture-rich details, from the tapestry wall decor to the elaborate ceiling moldings. The blue paint brings just a touch of grounded coolness to the warmer tones throughout.
Lucas Allen
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Stick to a Theme
Nautical rules in this master bathroom designed by Alexander Angle. Inspired by the occupant's own passions and interests, but with a design-savvy touch, this bathroom feels polished yet personal. The vintage trunks, light blue walls, and gold pendant are tasteful nods to maritime adventure.
BJORN WALLANDER
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Swim in Blue
High-gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen bounces light around a dark room, a spin on that old mirror trick designers love. Bloom used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.
Heidi Caillier
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Play with Tone
A smokey gray-blue mural wallpaper pairs unexpectedly well with the warm wood console in this hallway designed by Heidi Caillier. The accessories adorning table, like the plaid lamp shade, metal vase, and hazy mirror, marry the cool tones with the natural browns.
Regan Baker Design
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Make a Statement Wall
This master bathroom designed by Regan Baker Design is absolutely hypnotizing thanks to the blue tile statement wall. Rich in both color and pattern, it doubles the room's depth and character.
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Go Glossy
This dining room in a family home designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors gets a dose of glam from lacquered blue paint.
The upholstered chairs and beige and cream carpet lighten the mood.
Studio DB
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Use as a Neutral
In this blue living room designed by Studio DB, the peach and marigold throws add just the right amount of variance. The matching walls and sectional interact with the light beautifully, casting an ethereal glow throughout. For a similar effect, opt for a pale, barely-there shade of blue paint.
Francesco Lagnese
21 of 45
Shrinking Violet
A vibrant blue-violet shade is perfect for a kid's room. It makes bunk beds feel more sleek and modern—and maybe will convince your kids that sharing a room is actually cool.
Tara Striano
22 of 45
Get Ocean-Inspired
Blue is one of those colors that feels accessible—it's bold enough to feel like you're taking serious risks, but still classic. Two different blue-green hues give a Florida kitchen an elegant beach vibe. Brass lanterns keep it from feeling too coastal.
Björn Wallander
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Layer Your Blues
The walls of this family room were lacquered in a custom ocean color, which gives the color even more depth.
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Bring It to the Floor
The night sky-inspired floor tiles lay the perfect foundation for this whimsical children's bathroom designed by Cameron Rupert Interiors. With contrasting prints, playful motifs, and pops of red, it's a space both kids and adults can love. Take note if you love blue but also want to play with other colors.
Nicole Franzen
25 of 45
Play Against Type
When you don't want to overpower the room with blue, keep it confined to the artwork and lighting. Here, it still stands on its own while also sharing the spotlight with other bold colors, like hot pink and olive green.
Crosby Studios
26 of 45
Go Monochrome
Love powdery blue? Here's your pick. In this space designed by Crosby Studio, the calming, periwinkle blue hue stains every inch, from the curtains to the trims, ceilings, furniture, and counters. There's something undeniable modern about using one specific color, and a pastel shade delivers a great sense of bold quirkiness that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Maura McEvoy
27 of 45
Make Like David Lynch
The blue velvet of the upholstery contrasts the light blue walls. Both have cool undertones, which makes the room feel cohesive.
House Beautiful
28 of 45
Wash It Out
Going bold doesn't always involve going for a vibrant or dark color. Instead, texture can create drama. In this aqua living room, gleaming lacquer conveys elegance.
Maura McEvoy
29 of 45
Grab a Pattern
An ornate wall covering makes a small entryway feel like a jewel box. Chinese statues up the well-traveled vibe.
DAVID TSAY
30 of 45
Play with Scale
Paint isn't the only way to incorporate blue in a big way. This floor-to-ceiling azure tile shower makes for a shower you never want to leave.
35 Unexpected Color Combos for Palette Inspo
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
How to decorate a Christmas tree: amazing ideas for every taste
December 24, 2022 Likbez Holidays
Create a magical holiday atmosphere at home.
Decide on a color scheme
It all depends on your preferences and imagination. There are no clear rules - make the Christmas tree colorful or more concise by choosing one or more primary colors.
The traditional holiday color is red. It pairs perfectly with green, gold and white. You won't go wrong with these shades.
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You can dress the Christmas tree completely in gold or add white accents to it.
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The Christmas tree in silver tones looks especially gentle.
White and blue elements will wonderfully fit here.
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If all this is too ordinary for you, try dressing the Christmas tree in non-standard colors, such as pink, purple, green, blue. Or pair together a few bright shades.
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white coating, start from its color - it will be the main one.
You can pick up decorations to match the branches or play in contrast.
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Hang decorations
First of all, do not forget to put electric lights on the tree. Here are some ways to do it:
When choosing jewelry, don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild. You can resort to the good old classics and just hang balloons and other toys. Such a Christmas tree will look concise, but at the same time elegant.
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Very large balls, stars and other decorations look original.
Add small or extra large bows to your Christmas tree. You can dilute the rest of the toys with them or make them the main focus.
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You can also decorate the Christmas tree with ribbons. There are many ways to place them, such as in a circle, diagonally, top to bottom, or criss-cross.
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This video will show you how to hang a ribbon from top to bottom:
A similar method:
Here is how to decorate the tree with a very wide ribbon in a circle:
The creation process will surely give you a lot of pleasure. And the hung decorations will delight the eye, remind you of pleasant moments or a loved one, if it was a gift.
Make decorations 🎄
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You can hang not only homemade garlands and toys on the Christmas tree. Dried citrus circles, cinnamon sticks or New Year's cookies on threads, photographs, small gifts and paper snowflakes will look great.
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Decorate the bottom of the Christmas tree
Cover an unsightly cross with a Christmas tree skirt.
Try to match it with the rest of the jewelry.
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You can buy a ready-made skirt or make it yourself. For example, here is a very simple felt version:
If you have a sewing machine, sew a patchwork skirt:
Those who know how to crochet can make this wedge-shaped skirt: this is a bit difficult for you, knit a regular circle of fluffy yarn. Thanks to the material, the decoration will look very elegant:
Instead of a special skirt, a piece of beautiful fabric, burlap or tinsel is also suitable. Just wrap them around the cross.
The final touch is to place beautifully wrapped gifts and New Year's toys under the decorated Christmas tree.
Get ready for the holiday 🎁🎄🎅
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Decorated Christmas tree with blue balls.
How to decorate a Christmas tree (65 photos): unusual and traditional design Every year we all celebrate the magical and unusual holiday New Year, where the main and inalienable attribute is the Christmas tree. However, just putting it in the house is not enough to create a magical and fabulous holiday, you need to decorate it beautifully with bright and colorful Christmas tree accessories.
An important detail when decorating the "green beauty" is the obligatory presence of a talisman toy for the coming year. It should be noted that it must be decorated in such a way that it blends harmoniously with the surrounding interior in the room.
Christmas decorations can be completely different: in appearance, shape, size, color, material. Therefore, here you need to competently and responsibly approach the decorative design of the "New Year's beauty" and choose the appropriate image that is inherent in your inner state of mind.
Therefore, all the information below will be on the topic: how to decorate a Christmas tree for 2018 New Year.
There are also practical and practical recommendations for its design, colorful photos on decorative design. Thus, we will consider some of the most common ways and methods of decorating the Christmas tree.
Classic style
So, for the classic style, the Christmas tree can be of any size, both large and small. Decorative design is based on old films or postcards, it is in this style that a special atmosphere of a cheerful and festive mood is felt. For this style, toys have almost the same shape, color and size.
The color palette of Christmas accessories in the classic version has shades of gold and silver, they are complemented by small ribbons of red or bright red. A good addition to Christmas tree decorations can be: bright tinsel, various figures made of cardboard, it is allowed to hang sweets, of course, you can’t do without a garland.
An important design feature of this style is that a toy crown with a sharp tip should be installed at the very top, however, many use a five-pointed red star instead of the crown - this is not recommended.
In the classic version, the star has already lost its significance and relevance.
Modern style of Christmas decoration
In this version, the absence of a classic live Christmas tree or its artificial analogue is allowed, here you can make a unique and unique creative masterpiece from various improvised materials and recycled materials. In this case, fantasy and imagination play an important role.
Artificial Christmas Tree Decoration
The artificial Christmas tree is a platform of unlimited possibilities for most designers. In fact, artificial is an analogue of living, the difference between them is in color, and at the same time, artificial can be given a different form of splendor at your discretion, which contributes to limitless ideas when decorating it.
A very good and practical option is to choose an artificial white Christmas tree. In this case, it is important to know that the presence of Christmas tree accessories in very light, bright and silvery shades is not allowed here.
The most optimal option for decorating a white Christmas tree is the presence of multi-colored balls and toys.
But everyone decides for himself to use the garland at his own discretion. In the daytime, on a fluffy white Christmas tree, the garland is hardly visible, but in the dark, the garland will come in handy. Therefore, the choice is yours.
How to decorate properly
In order for the festive "forest beauty" to turn out beautiful, uniquely decorated, you must strictly follow some rules and follow certain recommendations.
- Before decorating the Christmas tree, first of all, a garland is hung on it, then the rest of the toys are hung on the Christmas tree. If you initially hang toys, then it is already difficult to hang a garland.
- If the spruce is large, then it is recommended to hang toys from the very top to the very bottom, while minimizing the risk that you will break any ball.
But if you decorate a Christmas tree with your own hands with paper crafts or cardboard, it is allowed from any side. - As an additional decorative element, it is allowed to have tinsel imitating snow on the branches, if desired, you can hang rain, but only on a natural or artificial green Christmas tree.
- Mandatory presence of a figurine of the talisman of the coming year according to the eastern calendar.
- It is not recommended to hang toys at a very close distance between each other.
- If desired, it is allowed to embellish the decorated Christmas trees with homemade crafts made by oneself. It will look stylish and spectacular, and most pleasant.
- Another main point is the instruction on how to perfectly decorate a Christmas tree, you need to understand that this aspect is purely individual.
In order to beautifully decorate the Christmas tree with your own hands, you need to give freedom to your fantasy and imagination.
It is on this that her beauty and appearance largely depend, and one should not forget that she must create a magical and fabulous atmosphere of the upcoming holiday, constantly be in the center of everyone's attention. Therefore, it is very important to decorate it so that it goes well with your interior.
Of no small importance is the space near the "green beauty", which should also be decorated with various accompanying New Year's paraphernalia. For example, boxes decorated with colored or gift paper, it is desirable to have a “Santa Claus”, it is allowed to hang Christmas balls, figurines, rain on the walls in the room and hang a garland on the wall itself or on the window.
It is not for nothing that many children and their parents are waiting for some kind of magic or a New Year's miracle. Therefore, the fabulous and unforgettable atmosphere of the holiday largely depends on us.
It should be noted that when decorating the Christmas tree, small children can be involved, who will also contribute to decorating the “Christmas beauty”.
This lesson will not leave any child indifferent to such a pleasant pastime.
Now, wherever you look, you will see New Year's PRICH: Firing branches, Shara, Shara, Mashir, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masseri, Masser toys and light bulbs. We are used to seeing all this beauty in the traditional New Year colors: green, red and white. It's hard to imagine the Christmas holidays without this color combination, but no one will forbid us to make some changes to the usual New Year's decor.
Some may find it too bold to choose blue instead of green or, for example, brown instead of red. But, if you want to surprise your guests this year, try experimenting with one of the alternative color schemes.
Blue and red.
Add a touch of character to your Christmas tree by adding blue to it. This bright, vibrant color complements the red decorations you already have and gives your Christmas decor a fresh look.
Violet and red.
Purple has long been known as the color of royalty, so bring a regal touch to your holiday decor by pairing it with red. Dark purple makes red stand out and is a particularly winning option in a wood-heavy room.
Brown and green.
If you love traditional, classic style, add brown accents to your green jewelry. Earth colors add an elegant touch to seasonal décor, pairing especially well with natural wood and beige tones.
Blue and lime.
For a fun, unexpected twist, decorate your Christmas tree with bright blue and lime green decorations. Feathers are optional, of course, but can be a great addition if you're craving something out of the ordinary.
Red and lime.
For those who still can't resist the red-green combination, I suggest trying lime instead of green to give a more modern look to your New Year's interior.
Dark blue and silver.
Dark blue is almost neutral and goes well with anything, including Christmas decorations.
Mix it with some silver glitter and white accents for a clean, refreshing look.
Pink.
Treat your kids to a little crazy pink palette. Decorated with socks, monkeys and balls, this Christmas tree will be a real explosion of color and will surely please the little ones.
Orange and green.
Tropical inspiration for this palette. You can decorate the Christmas tree with oranges and tangerines, or just pick up yellow and orange Christmas decorations.
Turquoise and silver.
A very calm and soft color scheme of marine shades will go well with the interior in a classic style and will not dissonate the harmony of minimalism.
Multicolour.
If you can't choose and settle on one color scheme, why not combine several? This colorful whimsical room combines blues, greens and pinks for a solemn and dressy look.
Gold.
This rich, elegant color brings brilliance and sophistication to any space and shines amazingly when you turn on the light.
With the New Year tree, the holiday will enter your home. Give free rein to your imagination, decorate the Christmas tree in your own way, using the tips of our site. Here are a variety of ideas for decorating the Christmas tree - find yours!
A winter-themed Christmas tree with blue and silver decorations, perfect for a modern apartment.
Replace the traditional emerald green with lemon. This will allow you to use unusual Christmas decorations.
Looking at this Christmas tree, you will understand that there are never too many icicles. Agree: classic Christmas decorations are always gorgeous and spectacular!
Homemade flags give an elegant Christmas tree a cute, crafty look. If you make all the flags cream, the eye will easily slide over it, and the overall impression of the Christmas tree will increase.
Paper medallions and classic red decorations create a festive mood. This Christmas tree looks simple and warm at home.
If the classic Christmas tree isn't your thing, or if you want to add another, less traditional tree to your home, this is a great idea. Put up a chic French-style Christmas tree - made of tinsel.
We love the fun and unusual color combination of the ornaments on this tree. Try using a combination of bubblegum pink and ultramarine to decorate your Christmas tree and the whole room.
Intricate paper decorations and homemade ball garlands make this little Christmas tree one of a kind. Make your own Christmas decorations!
We love the golden Christmas tree. Pretty metallic embellishments and a gold-flecked burlap ribbon pair well with the warm tones of the room.
If the Christmas tree is in a New Year's decorated room, remember: everything is good in moderation. Just a few decorations on this tree can make a very good impression.
White lights and white beads add a touch of casual elegance to your Christmas tree.
Shades of sky blue stand out against a dark green Christmas tree.
This is the perfect combination of colors for those who prefer an unconventional style of jewelry.
Decorate your Christmas tree with vintage but never outdated and colorful Christmas decorations.
Thin spruce looks best when decorated with delicate paper ornaments.
The small Christmas tree makes a big impression with its large red decorations.
A natural Christmas tree covered in frosty snowflakes looks natural in a hunting lodge style living room.
Citrus decorations make a white Christmas tree playful and fresh.
All decorations on this shimmering tabletop Christmas tree are made from book pages.
The Christmas miracle becomes reality when you decorate your Christmas tree with lots of Santa decorations.
Add a touch of the sea to your Christmas tree with delicate white starfish and lemon-colored hydrangeas.
If your home is filled with tradition, capture the spirit of the Christmas tree and try your best to decorate it the American way.
Do you like what you see on this tree? Decorate your Christmas tree the same way by framing homemade photos.
We love how the minimalist yet colorful decorations on this tree blend in with the retro style of the living room, reminding us of the past.
Decorate a neutral room with a rainbow of metallic Christmas tree decorations. This gorgeous painting proves that it's worth the trouble decorating a large spruce.
The classic red and green decorations on this tree are interspersed with mischievous fairy elves.
In front of you is a tall and majestic spruce, traditionally decorated.
This Christmas tree is beautifully lit with yellow lights.
Skates and mittens on this Christmas tree spread coziness around the room and promise winter fun.
It seems that the holidays are still far away, but on the shelves of shops you can already see mountains of festive decorations in the traditional red and green colors. You may also want to purchase such decorations, but think about the fact that your New Year's holidays should not be red and green at all.
You may find it a bit too bold to replace green with blue and red with brown, but if you want to impress your guests, try experimenting with one of these alternative color combinations.
Unusual combinations
Blue + red. Personalize your Christmas tree decoration with blue decor. This rich, vibrant color is the perfect complement to the traditional red and gives your holiday decor a fresh look.
Purple + red. Violet (purple) has long been considered a royal color for a reason, so give your festive decor a royal touch by combining purple with red. A dark purple hue will allow you to focus on bright red - this solution will be especially successful in an interior with wood trim.
Brown + green. If you're more into classic and traditional motifs, add brown accents to your green holiday decorations. Seasonal décor will look especially elegant when paired with this warm, earthy color. It will look especially advantageous in combination with wood trim and beige tones.
Blue + lime. Do you want something bright and fundamentally new? Decorate your Christmas tree with blue and lime decorations. Using feathers or not is, of course, a matter of taste, but if you like to experiment, they will be a wonderful addition to the decor.
Red + lime. For those who can't imagine a holiday without the traditional red and green color scheme (which is understandable), replace the green embellishments with lime-hued decor for a more modern look.
Dark blue + silver. Navy blue is an almost neutral shade and goes great with anything, including Christmas decorations. Pair it with silvery accents and white accents for a fresh and tidy holiday decor.
Pink. Delight the children with Christmas decorations in unusual pink colors. Funny monkeys sewn from fabric, decorating the Christmas tree, and a colorful range are an unexpected solution that children will surely like.
Orange + green. Bring a tropical touch to your holiday decor. If you don't like decorating your Christmas tree with fruit, you can easily achieve this effect with yellow and orange decorations.
Turquoise + silver. This combination with marine motifs will create a calm, relaxing atmosphere at the festive table.
Multicolour combinations. If you can't decide which color scheme is best to use, why not try several at once? The unusual, colorful interior of the room in the picture combines shades of blue, green and pink in an unexpectedly successful way.
Golden. This opulent, elegant color adds a vibrant and sophisticated touch to any interior, and in the right light, the golden accents will shimmer in a special way.
Pink + gold. Delight the child in your heart with this wonderful combination. Use pastel, muted shades of pink to give your holiday décor a subtle feminine touch.
