Ideas for a Softer Christmas Color Scheme

This holiday, forego the standard red and green in favor of a softer color scheme. It’s a fresh and modern look that maintains the spirit of Christmas. Get ideas in this Better Homes and Gardens video:

A softer color scheme can be just the ticket to a gorgeous Christmas look. Here’s how to work in turquoise, white and metallics while staying in the Christmas state of mind.

The tree does the bulk of the work by holding turquoise trinkets on a flocked white tree. The tree is filled with 50% turquoise ornaments and 50% either white, gold or clear ornaments. The addition of silver tinsel adds sparkle to the subtle palette. Below the tree, the packages uphold the color scheme. By sticking with solid colored ribbon, you can vary the wrapping paper. Ribbon made of tinsel and silk adds texture to the presents.

On the windows, turquoise ornaments are wired onto silver wreaths. Many homeowners face their window wreaths outdoors, but you’ll get the full impact if you face them in, especially in areas of the house where you spend a lot of time.

On a side table, hang mini-ornaments on a Charlie Brown style tree to carry out the room’s colors. Skip the string of lights to avoid cords.