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Christmas tree decorating ideas: colour themes that work

A beautiful Christmas tree usually starts with one decision: its colours. Choose a theme first, and every other choice becomes simpler. Here are the colour schemes that work best with glass ornaments, how many ornaments you need and the order in which to hang them.

Step 1

Start with a colour scheme

Pick one main colour and one accent. Two colours plus the green of the tree look deliberate; four or five colours start to look random. Metallics such as gold and silver count as an accent and go with almost everything.

Colour themes

Christmas tree colour themes

Green and goldA calm, classic theme. Emerald baubles add depth, gold adds light. Use warm white lights and a gold or green velvet ribbon.
Green Christmas baubles →
Gold Christmas ornaments →
Red and goldThe most traditional Christmas palette. Matte red ornaments keep the look warm rather than loud; gold balances them. Add natural pine cones for texture.
Red Christmas baubles →
Blue and gold, or blue and silverNavy and gold feel elegant and formal; navy and silver feel wintry and modern. Choose warm lights for gold and cool white lights for silver.
Blue Christmas baubles →
VintageCream, soft gold, lace, ribbon bows and birds. Mix new vintage-style ornaments with family heirlooms and natural greenery.
Vintage Christmas ornaments →
Angel Christmas ornaments →
A tree with crystalsFor an evening or formal interior, add ornaments with crystals close to the lights, where they will sparkle.
Christmas ornaments with crystals →

Step 2

How many ornaments do you need?

A common rule is about ten ornaments per 30 cm (one foot) of tree height, so roughly 60 for a 180 cm tree. Large statement baubles, such as our 9 cm ornaments, count more: use them as focal points and fill the rest with smaller decorations.

Step 3

In what order to decorate

  • Lights first, from the trunk outwards.
  • Garland or ribbon.
  • Large statement ornaments, spread evenly and at eye level.
  • Smaller ornaments to fill the gaps, some deeper inside the branches for depth.
  • The topper last.

After Christmas

Keep your ornaments for years

After Christmas, dust each ornament with a soft brush and return it to its box. Store the box in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Shipping and care →