Unexpected Christmas Color Schemes to Make Your Celebration One to Remember

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Photo credit: Mike Garten

From Good Housekeeping

When it comes to Christmas decor, it's easy to rely on the same red and green accessories you use year after year. While that's perfectly fine and guaranteed to bring on the holiday cheer, why not mix things up this year with unexpected Christmas colors that suit your style?

Whether you prefer daring metallics or rich hues in tasteful doses, we have you covered. See some of our favorite Christmas color schemes, featuring creative wreaths, ornaments, garland ideas, and more, to give your home personality this holiday season.

Metallics

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Photo credit: Mike Garten

Rather than settle for another traditional green tree this year, experiment with a metallic design. A bright gold metallic tree is the perfect foundation for star-shaped ornaments in varied sizes, colors, and patterns.


Beige

There's no reason why you can't go for a Christmas stocking that isn't the typical red-and-white design. For a charming look, show off your style with a stocking that's made of burlap or a woven fabric.

Photo credit: Mike Garten
Photo credit: Mike Garten

Black and White

Take a cue from A Fresh Squeezed Life and opt for black-and-white checkered decor accents. It's an easy way to add a modern twist to your Christmas setup.

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Photo credit: A Fresh Squeezed Life

Black-and-White Stripes

If you love nothing more than preppy accents, consider using black-and-white striped ribbon to hang wreaths and decorate presents.

Photo credit: Mike Garten
Photo credit: Mike Garten

Pops of Pink

Weave pops of pink into your holiday banner, like this fun DIY balloon design from Best Friends for Frosting, featuring classic red and green hues.

Photo credit: Best Friends for Frosting
Photo credit: Best Friends for Frosting

Blue

Shades of blue can be incredibly festive. Draw inspiration from this charming Blesser House's bedroom setup, complete with blue throw pillows as well as a blue-and-green tartan throw blanket.

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Photo credit: Blesser House

Candy-Colored Hues

Looking for the perfect Christmas decor to put a smile on your kid's face? Arrange a candy-colored advent calendar right on a shelf just like this crafty look from Sugar & Cloth.

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Photo credit: Sugar & Cloth


Mint Green

Don't miss the opportunity to add a playful touch to your home's exterior this holiday season. Instead of hanging the usual wreath, upgrade your front door with ice skates in an eye-catching mint green shade.

Photo credit: Brian Woodcock
Photo credit: Brian Woodcock

White

From flocked pinecones to fresh white blooms, all-white decor never fails to play up the spirit of Christmas.

Photo credit: Michael Partenio
Photo credit: Michael Partenio

Reflective Touches

Dress up a bare wall with a festive arrangement of reflective trays, which you can likely find at your local dollar store. Dimples & Tangles added black-and-white bows and greenery to pull the look together.

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Photo credit: Dimples & Tangles

Soft Pink

Give your living room bookshelf a merry makeover with a pink star-shaped topper, banner, and bottle brushes, as seen in this arrangement from At Home with Ashley.

Photo credit: At Home With Ashley
Photo credit: At Home With Ashley

Pink and Red

An all-white Christmas tree doesn't have to be boring. Steel Lovely Indeed's idea and spruce one up with an attractive assortment of red, pink, and teal ornaments.

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Photo credit: Lovely Indeed

Jewel Tones

Bring your tree to life with stylish ornaments in jewel tones, like blue and purple, for a cheery look.

Photo credit: Michael Partenio
Photo credit: Michael Partenio

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