10 Show-Stopping Christmas Decor Color Combinations You Haven’t Tried Yet

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Red and green again? Yawn. Time to shake things up! Your tree’s gonna be so extra this year, even Santa might get lost in the glow. We’re ditching the dusty old color rulebook and diving headfirst into a kaleidoscope of festive hues that’ll make your living room look like it got body-slammed by a glitter factory. In a good way.

Teal and Copper: Mermaid Chic

Ever thought about bringing Ariel’s aesthetic to your Christmas decor? No? Well, you’re about to.

Grab some teal velvet pillows – the kind you want to faceplant into after too much eggnog. Then sprinkle in copper ornaments like they’re pirate treasure. I once tried wrapping my entire tree in copper wire. Pro tip: don’t. Unless you enjoy spending New Year’s Day untangling yourself from your own decor choices.

Maybe a giant copper starfish tree topper? It’s not like the angel’s doing much up there anyway.

Lavender and Silver: Elsa’s Tipsy Winter Wonderland

Channel your inner ice queen, minus the whole “eternal winter” drama. This combo’s cooler than the other side of the pillow.

Drape silver tinsel everywhere. And I mean everywhere. That bare patch behind the couch? Tinsel. The cat? Silver bow. (Kidding. Maybe.)

Oh, and lavender candles. Lots of ’em. Last year I got carried away and my apartment smelled like a soap factory had a lovechild with a Christmas tree lot. My neighbor thought I was running an illicit potpourri operation.

Mustard and Navy: Fancy Frosty

Turns out, Frosty cleans up nice. This color combo is like James Bond in snowman form – shaken, not stirred, and inexplicably dapper.

Navy stockings with mustard trim? Check. Mustard throw on a navy chair? Double check. Navy and gold striped presents under the tree? Triple check. It’s like nautical met Christmas and had a very stylish baby.

Blush Pink and Forest Green: Hipster Holiday

It’s like your favorite Instagram filter threw up all over your living room. But in a cute way.

Picture this: blush pink tree skirt (my cat thought it was her new bed), forest green wreaths, and rose gold ornaments. It’s so millennial it hurts.

Last Christmas I went all out with this theme. Even found some avocado-shaped ornaments. Because nothing says “festive” like overpriced toast, right?

Charcoal and Neon: Blade Runner’s Christmas

Welcome to the future, where Christmas trees glow like they’re radioactive and Santa’s sleigh probably runs on fusion power.

Matte charcoal wrapping paper with neon ribbon. LED strips in colors that probably don’t exist in nature. A neon sign that says “Merry Techmas” because why not?

Fair warning: this combo may cause spontaneous dance parties and an urge to wear sunglasses indoors. Last year my living room looked like a rave threw up on a coal mine. The neighbors thought I was running an underground disco. Not entirely inaccurate.

Burnt Orange and Cream: Hygge Holidays

Bring the cozy. All the cozy. Like, aggressively cozy.

Cream faux fur tree skirt (again, cat approved). Burnt orange knit stockings that look like they were stolen from a hipster coffee shop. Wooden ornaments that smell like you chopped down the tree yourself (even if you didn’t, I won’t tell).

Plum and Gold: Royally Ridiculous

Feel like royalty without the hassle of actually ruling a kingdom. Or having to talk to people.

Plum velvet tree skirt with gold fringe. Because nothing says “I’m fancy” like fringe. Gold leaf wreaths with plum berries, because regular wreaths are for peasants.

Sage and Terracotta: Boho Ho Ho

Bring some earthy vibes to your holiday decor. It’s like your Christmas tree did a semester abroad and came back “totally changed”.

Macramé wall hanging? Check. Terracotta pots filled with ornaments? Double check. Sage green garland? Triple check. It’s so chill it makes yoga look high-strung.

Turquoise and Coral: Tropical North Pole

Can’t afford a holiday in the Bahamas? Bring the beach to you. Sand optional.

Turquoise tree (because pine is so last season) with coral ornaments. Fill clear baubles with sand and tiny seashells. Pretend they’re snow globes for mermaids.

Word of caution: may cause sudden urges to wear flip-flops and sip piña coladas. Don’t fight it. Embrace the holiday tropics.

Black, White, and Red All Over: Graphic Novel Noel

Who says comic books aren’t classy? Turn your home into a festive piece of pop art.

Black and white striped everything. Red bows for that pop of color. Maybe some speech bubble ornaments with festive phrases. “Bam! Pow! Merry Christmas!”

So there you have it. Ten ways to make your Christmas decor more “oh wow” and less “oh… wow.” Remember, confidence is key. If anyone gives you side-eye for your mustard and navy tree, just tell them it’s vintage-inspired. Or better yet, offer them more eggnog.

Now go forth and decorate like you’re the star of your own holiday movie. And if it all goes horribly wrong? That’s what New Year’s resolutions are for.