4 unexpected Christmas colour combinations to try
Christmas is right around the corner and, as you plan your festive decorating scheme and dust off your favourite baubles, you may be thinking about what colour combinations to try in the home.
It's very easy to fall back on familiar favourites as the festive season draws in — but for those craving something a little fresher, there are some effective alternative combinations to try.
To help you get your home ready for Christmas, we have uncovered modern takes on classic seasonal colour pairings — including burgundy and moss, and natural and gold.
Take a look at the four alternative colour combinations to try this Christmas...
1. Burgundy and moss
Rich mulled-wine tones tempered with deep herbaceous hues make for a plush seasonal pairing – a touch traditional but with heaps of stylish verve.
Spice it up with tangerine or dusky pink accents, blending stripes, checks, dots and florals, whether in a cosy confluence of cushions and throws, trimmed gifts or layered place settings. Olive-tinted glassware, bloom-laden vintage vessels and outsized chintzy bows add charm to a sophisticated stalwart.
2. Natural and gold
Take the simplicity of a Nordic-inspired scheme up a notch with subtle sparkle. Bare wood, rustic neutrals and chalky whites are gently warmed with champagne shades in textural linens and gleaming glass.
Add a metallic glimmer with gilt-edged coupes and antique-gold or brass flourishes. Dress a candelabra, tree boughs and wrappings alike in velvet ribbons in bronze and olive, adding leafy foliage and discreet decorations for a look that's both luxurious and elegantly restrained.
3. Honey and rose
Elevate the ambience with rosy cheer and a mellow-yellow glow in a match made in nostalgia heaven.
This chic update is less rhubarb-and- custard, more a confection of hot mustard and fuchsia pink, with teal, cobalt and purple adding jewel-box delight. Layer flamboyantly, from origami baubles, streamers and bows to a whimsical table set-up. Natural materials are a grounding foil via woven placemats, wooden candlesticks, raffia trims and dried floral wreaths.
4. Berry and blue
Create a vibrant festive scene by contrasting cool-toned royal and ice blues with bright pops of cranberry and cherry, offset by crisp white on tablecloths and napery or introduced in a pattern.
Blue-and-white crockery mixed with sapphire-hued stemware comes alive with jolts of red, from handmade crackers to a sculptural amaryllis centrepiece. For gifts, stockings, tree trims and bunting, combine different graphic prints to dazzling effect.
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