The Christmas Colors That Are On Trend For 2025 (No, Not Red & Green)

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the time to celebrate is nearly here! Christmas is a time to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories as the year comes to a close. Decorating the home with festive ornaments and trinkets is an opportunity to create your own winter wonderland, and now, holiday colors are becoming bigger and more experimental by going far beyond the typical green and red combination. This year, we're discovering all kinds of unexpected colors to use in Christmas decor, including pinks, blues, oranges, and much more.

Instead of traditional green, off-beat hues like bold blues are coming into the spotlight, with shades like teal and turquoise becoming more prominent. Blue has increasingly been used in the home as a versatile neutral, and these expanding palettes show off how well it blends in with a multitude of different colors. It also establishes a cool, snowy atmosphere without the need of overusing stark pale white, which drains the room of color and definition. Brighter hues will even be more desirable. Playful pastels like pink feel creative and celebratory by bringing undeniable joy without being overpowering. 

On the other hand, some colors are trending bolder and sophisticated as well, with fuchsias and purples being accented for added exuberance. Enchanting deep jewel tones are being used to bring opulence to the holiday season. And if neutrals are used, they have to be vivacious and glamorous: think glittery metallic hues like gold, bronze, and sparkly champagne that can pair perfectly with those richer colors in an elegant contrast.

Relying heavily on red and green is one of the biggest holiday decor traps to skip this year. Christmas is a great time to experiment and play around with new design possibilities. As Leslie Weiser of The Charming Abode affirmed, colors and decorations this Christmas are "going to be warmer, they're going to be bolder, and there's going to be a lot more texture." If you want to subtly start to stray from standard red and green, decorative bows are a great way to play with colors and finishes. Bows are supposed to stand out, so an atypical choice of color or material will make perfect sense. For a fun family DIY, test drive the modern hues when making an inexpensive holiday wreath for your door with natural materials, using bold colors against the grounded neutrals and earthy tones.

With so many vibrant colors that vary from the typical Christmas color palette, it's essential to make sure your space feels balanced. A middle ground should be achieved so as not to be too light or too dark, not too old-fashioned or a tacky take on current trends. It may be helpful to pick one specific space to become a focal point. Maximalist decorations can be designated here so the rest of the home will not feel cluttered.