It's almost Christmas, the streets are already filled with illuminations, and window displays and festively decorated houses can be seen everywhere. The predominant colors are classic red and green, a combination that recalls the timeless Christmas atmosphere of December. However, there are other typical colors of this period that you can draw inspiration from to decorate your home, playing with different combinations to create a unique and festive look.
Red: a symbol of energy, determination and love, but also of Santa Claus and Rudolph's glowing nose. Red is the symbolic color of Christmas, especially in its most vibrant hues; it brings cheer and warmth, invites us to smile and hug our loved ones.
It can be paired with all the other typical Christmas colors (green, white and gold), but it also goes well with black, gray and navy blue to create an elegant and refined style, and with yellow, orange and yellow for a more energetic and bold look.
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Green: life renewing itself, balance and growth, a color we always see again in the classic Christmas tree and one that conveys calm and harmony.
Again, typical Christmas colors are always a good choice: paired with red, its complementary, and green it shines and becomes brighter. Brown, blue and pink are perfect to create fresh and harmonious atmospheres, while yellow, orange and purple provide a more vibrant style.
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White: the color of snow that is also a symbol of purity and peace, suitable for any occasion and always elegant.
White is a neutral and flexible color and is therefore capable of adapting to other shades, creating clean, bright palettes. By choosing white, you can never go wrong: pair it with your favorite colors or the ones typical of Christmas and experiment with new combinations every time.
Gold: the color of light and wealth that invites us to enjoy this period of abundance and joy.
Gold is a color that can be difficult to match, but with a unique and special end result. Black is a classic and safe match for an elegant and modern look, but so are navy blue, burgundy, emerald green, and purple. For more delicate atmospheres, on the other hand, soft pink or peach, ivory and white are recommended.
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Play with colors!
These are the colors we most associate with Christmas, but you can indulge and use many others such as silver, blue or even pink. Or you can choose to use a more cheerful palette with electric colors or much more subdued by adding brown and beige.
Silver symbolizes the moon, purity, justice and temperance and in more modern times innovation and wealth
It is a color often used for Christmas decorations although it is not part of the classic holiday hues, in particular it is paired with white and blue, but to achieve more original looks it can be paired with black, gray or pastel shades such as pale pink or light blue to achieve a delicate look. Other colors that look good with silver are classic red, green and gold, as well as purple and orange.
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Blue is the color of calm and silence, purifying and inviting serenity.
It can be paired with silver, or alternatively with gray for fresh and elegant looks. Red, green and gold are great combinations for playing with classic holiday colors. For something more original, you can opt for yellow and orange that enhance blue or brown and pink especially in lighter shades.
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Pink is the symbol of tenderness and romance, used to denote innocent love in contrast to passionate red.
For a classic combination, white is the ideal choice, to be original, but without overdoing it, gray and silver also go in the same category. For bolder combinations black or blue can be used, but also mint green, yellow or purple.
Or aim for the color of the year 2024: the Peach Fuzz!
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Brown is associated with wood and earth and symbolizes balance and protection, home and simplicity.
Brown is the ideal color for creating that cozy atmosphere typical of autumn, but also perfect for organizing an intimate Christmas. The colors that go best with it are warm colors such as beige, orange, yellow, red and light shades of pink; white is always a safe choice and green creates a beautiful a natural aesthetic. To be a little daring, you can opt for a contrast with blue or you can pair it with gold for a touch of luxury and sophisticated style.
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