Bring Classic Elegance and Cozy Festive Vibes to Your Holiday Decor

The first thing that sets the mood of your house when the Christmas season rolls around is the Christmas tree. Each year, people try various schemes like gold or blue or silver, but the red and white combination always feels classic and regal. The red is both festive and elegant. Red has connotations of warmth and love and energy, while white has connotations of peace and purity. For those who want to decorate a tree in a red and white theme, here are ten ideas, and these ideas can be modified a bit to make your decorating scheme a special expression of yourself!

1. Start by Making the Tree Snowy

When you work with a red and white theme, the first thing to do is to start with a snowed or flocked tree. For a non-snowed tree, white cotton, or snow spray, to add snowy or flocked colour to your tree. Not only does the white base allow the red ornaments to pop, but the snowiness also produces a “homey”, winter wonderland effect for what is the focal feature of all Christmas decorations. 

2. Use Bright Red Ornaments

The bright red ornaments are the heart of red and white trees. To create balance and contrast, the large, matte red balls and gloss red balls are best. In concert, use classic glass red ornaments, candy canes, berries, and velvet ribbon. For a little something different, mix in some secondary colour or shades of red – dark maroon or cherry for example. Regardless of whether you have warm or white light, you will start to see these festive colours begin to glow and support light on the tree from all angles.

3. Layer in White and Silver Highlights

Adding a bit of metallic silver to your white adds a touch of elegance. White ornaments, snowflakes and silver ribbons create the perfect complement to the red. You can also hang pearl beads or crystal ornaments that reflect light and twinkle on your tree—this light shimmering not only makes the contrast of the red-white more stunning, it adds a level of elegance.

4. Add Red and White Ribbon Garland

Ribbons work their magic when decorating trees—choose broad, satin or mesh ribbons, either white or red. Use them in a zig-zag or spiral wrap. If you want, use alternating colors—one layer of red ribbon, one layer of white ribbon, twisted over it. This is also helpful to make your tree have volume and layers of festiveness.

5. Use Candy Cane Elements

The candy cane is an iconic Christmas symbol and works just fine under the red-white coloring scheme. You can hang candy cane ornaments, or you may even add actual candy canes for a cute and sweet touch on your tree. A few people like to put jars of candy under the Christmas tree for a lively feel. Candy cane in your decorating scheme attracts young children as well as your guests and gives a liveliness to your decorating scheme.

6. Add Red Flowers and White Poinsettias

By adding artificial red roses and then white poinsettias into the branches of your tree, you will have added a touch of royalty and warmth.  Additionally, flowers make the tree soft and elegant to the eye.  If you wish, you may even lightly spray with glitter on the flowers so that they sparkle in the lights.  Red and white flowers bring both traditional and modern styles together.

7. Try Using a Checked or Plaid Detail

Plaid details are great for bringing a farmhouse charm to a red-white scheme. You can hang plaid ribbons, or mini plaid bows, as well as plaid ornaments on the tree. This gives the decoration a cozy (again) farmhouse feeling, similar to the countryside, in comparison to a tightly decorated Christmas tree. If the desired decor is warm and family-vibe, plaid is a necessary detail. It can feel small, but it is a highlight for the entire scheme.

8. Add Cozy White Lights

Lights are the heart of any Christmas tree. For a red-white scheme, warm white fairy lights would be best. Distribute them evenly across each layer of the tree to provide the tree soft light. If desired, it can provide a little red light here and there, but don’t go too far. White lights are simple, they pull the red ornaments and create a snow effect all at once – enchanting the entire corner.

9. Add a Tree Topper to Complete the Look

The tree top is the final touch of the decoration. If you have a red and white tree, you can choose a star, angel, or bow-style topper. A large red velvet bow with white trim is very lovely, and if you want to add a little sparkle, you can use a white glittery star topper. Whatever topper you choose, it should always be proportionate in size; you want the tree to look balanced and you want the tree top to be the highlight. 

10. Add a Matching Tree Skirt and Gifts to Finish

The base of the tree is also part of the “tree niche” area. You can use a red and white faux fur tree skirt or a checkered fabric wrap. Gifts can also tie in the theme with wrapping paper in red and white and ribbons in the corresponding colour. All of these little details really tie together the whole decoration to look like a cohesive, professionally done job. Then when guests come over, the gifts wrapped up and waiting under the tree will double the warmth and holiday spirit.

Additional Touches (Optional)

If you have the space available, you could also include little white lanterns, red candles, and lovely snowy pieces of decor all around the tree. You could also include red napkins or small centerpiece bouquets on your dining room tables to maintain a similar look throughout the room under a white tablecloth. Red stockings and white cushions will also pair nicely with the entire theme, and these small items can add a touch of designer taste without spending too much.

Conclusion 

The red and white Christmas tree project is a classic and never goes out of style. The combination is festive, romantic, and elegant, all at the same time! Regardless of how much – or how little – you decide to decorate, red and white blend and contrast one another in any space. Best of all, it pairs well with every interior, from contemporary homes to classic settings; red and white always maintain balance! With just a little patience and creative thought, your Christmas corner will be a wow factor for all of your guests. This holiday season, confidently try your red and white project and enjoy the warm impressions of home in your space that just light up even more with every light you add for the season!