The holiday season is fast approaching! Are you feeling blue thinking about unstringing last year’s tangled lights? Or green with envy of your neighbor’s killer setup? Well, stop in your tracks! We want you tickled pink as you tie a bow on this year’s unique holiday decor.
But where to begin? It’s so easy to default to red and green. After all, it’s a color scheme we see everywhere, every year.
This year, why not try something a little bit different? After all, there are so many more colors on the color wheel! From rosy pinks to brilliant golds. With a new color scheme, your home decor could be the talk of the town.
So, here are our top five picks for unconventional color schemes in holiday decor this year:
This combo has become more popular with the rise of minimalism, but it’s still a unique holiday decor choice. It’s simple, classy, and easily achievable. You might not even need to go out shopping. A little spray paint and last year’s decor could be looking brand-spankin’ new.
Now, for the why: Black and white are great at evoking a sense of nostalgia. Think black and white photos as precious keepsakes. They’re also great neutrals if you ever decide you’d like to add an accent color to future holiday setups.
A few ideas you could incorporate might include:
Pink has become a fashionable, unique home decor choice over the past few years. Just take a look at the rise of Millennial Pink!
And as it turns out, it’s not just for springtime anymore. Pink is considered a calming color and it’s usually associated with love and kindness. So, this year, make your holiday decor that much more rosy with a special pink and ivory color scheme.
A few ideas you could incorporate might include:
Consider this one the winter wonderland color scheme, because these two shades are certainly seasonally appropriate! Blue and white or blue and silver are popular colors for Hannukah decor, but homeowners of all religions should take note.
Blue represents peace, depth, and spirituality. And when paired with a clean, snow white, this scheme is a slam dunk.
A few ideas you could incorporate might include:
Come on, you know the song! “Silver and gold, silver and gold…”
Metallics are, of course, associated with precious metals. This means they give an air of richness and prosperity. Basically, silver and gold can make your holiday decor look instantly luxe and polished.
No, you don’t have to drench your whole living room in liquid gold. Just a couple of thoughtful touches will add a little shine to your unique holiday decor.
A few ideas you could incorporate might include:
When in doubt, why not just use all the colors of the rainbow?
Rainbow color schemes are considered fun, playful, and free. Rainbows themselves symbolize hope, beauty, and love.
And the best part? With such a colorful approach, you don’t necessarily need to pick and choose. You can have the best of all worlds when it comes to unique holiday decor!
A few ideas you could incorporate might include:
So, which color scheme tickled you pink? Whatever your preference, just remember that you’re not limited to red and green!
Great, unique holiday decor should reflect you, your family, and your home. Incorporate your favorite colors or choose something new and bold to try. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a very colorful holiday season!