Our Blue and White Color Scheme for Christmas

Our Christmas Tree Color Scheme

Create a Temporary Flocked Tree with Garland

First, consider what kind of tree you want. We have a traditional green artificial tree, but I also love the look of a flocked tree! To achieve that look without buying a second tree, I use flocked garland. I simply cut the garland into smaller pieces and tuck them among the green branches. Once all the ornaments and ribbon are added, the tree looks beautifully flocked!

I also like to tuck in pieces of eucalyptus and lamb’s ear greenery cut from garland to add softness, texture, and fullness to the tree.

The best part is that I can change the look from year to year. If I want a traditional green tree next Christmas, I simply leave the flocked pieces off. Plus, storing a few pieces of garland takes up so much less space than storing two Christmas trees!

Start with Neutral Christmas Tree Decorations

I like to start with neutral ornaments, ribbons, and florals in white, cream, and gold. These provide a great base for decorating your Christmas tree year after year. By simply changing the accent colors, you can create a completely different look without buying all new decorations!

I also like to mix different textures and finishes to add interest to the tree. Shiny and matte ornaments, soft velvet ribbon, touches of gold, and creamy white florals all work beautifully together. Starting with these neutral decorations makes it easy to add whatever colors you want to use each Christmas.

Add Blue, White, and Gold Christmas Decorations

I love using blue, creamy white, and gold on our living room Christmas tree. It’s such a pretty combination that creates a soft, elegant look and coordinates beautifully with our living room decor.

I’ve collected many of our Christmas decorations over the years, adding a few new pieces here and there. I like to mix different shades of blue and use ornaments in various sizes to give the tree more interest.

I also love layering 2-inch dark blue velvet ribbon and 1-inch light blue velvet ribbon with gold ribbon. The blue adds a little richness, while the gold keeps the overall look soft and warm. I mix in blue and white Chinoiserie ribbon for a little extra pattern.

Some of my favorite decorations are the hand-painted blue and white ornaments that resemble chinoiserie porcelain. They’re such a pretty way to tie the Christmas tree into the blue and white decor I use throughout our home.

You can see how I made these easy blue and white chinoiserie ornaments in this tutorial.

Tartan Red and Blue Plaids in the Kitchen

No matter how I change up my Christmas color schemes, nothing says Christmas to me quite like red, especially red tartan plaid! I love mixing blue, red, navy, and white plaids and checks in the kitchen. The traditional Christmas colors work beautifully with the blue, cream, and gold decorations on our living room tree, helping the two spaces feel connected.

If you love tartan plaid as much as I do, check out our tartan plaid themed Christmas tree in this Christmas home tour.

One of my favorite things about decorating with a blue and white Christmas color scheme is how easily it works with the decorations I already own. By starting with neutral ornaments, greenery, and ribbon, I can change up the look of our tree without buying all new decorations each year.

Whether you love classic blue and white, soft gold accents, or a little traditional Christmas red, I hope these ideas inspire you to create a Christmas color scheme you love!

Happy Christmas Decorating!

Looking for more Christmas decorating ideas? Browse all of my Christmas posts for more trees, home tours, and easy DIY projects!