Red and green have been associated with Christmas for hundreds of years. Pine needles provide an easy and obvious dose of green, but what about red? If this vivacious color is your favorite and you wait year-round for an opportunity to use more in your home décor, then you’re going to love our gallery of 42 red Christmas decoration ideas.
40+ Dazzling Red Christmas Decoration Ideas for the Perfect Holiday Backdrop
For the majority of the year, red is the color of passion or romance. But once winter comes around, red is unmistakably the color of Christmas. Use it traditionally in candy striped patterns, sprigs of holly berries, or on sparkling baubles. You can also put an unexpected pop of red into your linens, paint it on a pretty old frame to hang on the door, or use it to replace old-fashioned white tapers.
Red-centric holiday decorating is vibrant and joyful in a way that winter white could never be (though red pairs incredibly well with white accessories). If you want to shout your holiday spirit from the rooftop, then get ready to impress family and friends with these 42 memorable red Christmas decoration ideas.
1. Berries Galore and Ornament Chandeliers
In this image, smooth red spheres serve as balls of joy that bring this festive dining room into cohesive harmony. Even though green and white play a prominent role in the palette, the bright red bursts steal the show.
2. Striking Asymmetrical Poinsettia Door Garland
With all the bustle of the holiday season, it is easy to overlook decorating your entryway. This tutorial steps you through making your own garland for a festive porch. A stack of presents and a small Christmas tree add balance.
3. Ultra Glamorous Victorian Inspired Christmas Tree
When paired, red and gold combine to cultivate a warmly inviting atmosphere. During wintertime’s chill, that hearty warmth is especially welcome. To achieve the Victorian abundance shown here, fill your tree with golden greenery, bold poinsettias, and a wide ribbon.
4. Primitive Caddy Full of Holiday Cheer
A weathered caddy like the one shown here is a fantastic addition to year-round décor. All you need to spruce it up for Christmas are some strips of red plaid fabric, sprigs of evergreen, and cheerful red berries.
5. Mix and Match with Seasonal Signage
To achieve success when displaying signs, ensure that they share a theme and a color scheme. In this image, the “Merry Christmas” banner acts as a focal point while the other signs underpin the message.
6. Glitter, Glass, and Greens Centerpiece
If your passion is decorating with bountiful amounts of sparkle, this centerpiece might be right for your style. Smooth glass, spiky greens, and an abundance of glitter provide the perfect amount of contrast.
7. Believe in Christmas Mantel Décor
While most signs feature letters on a single background, this letter-by-letter sign showcases a childlike whimsy that captures the Christmas spirit. With a red and white color scheme, these letters tie beautifully into the other Christmas decorations.
8. All Red Christmas Decoration Ideas with Candles
When this candle is lit, magical reflections radiate from the sparkles embedded within the red ornaments. The variety of textures means that, even though this tray only features a single decoration color, it provides plenty of visual interest.
9. Plaid and Faux Fur Bedding Suite
With this gorgeous bed setup, you can get into the Christmas spirit from the moment you open your eyes. A subtle white-based plaid balances the more traditional plaid pillows. White faux fur pillows and a velour blanket finish the look.
10. Merry and Bright Door Wreath
Red wire wording and sparkling burlap ribbon combine to create a casual wreath that can make any home feel ready for Christmas. Matte ornaments and red berries softly radiate light and add a generous measure of festive cheer.
11. Elegant Multi-Level Pillar Candle Look
If you are hoping to cultivate an inviting winter wonderland atmosphere, try experimenting with mercury glass, glimmering glitter, and, of course, brilliant reds. Although these mercury glass candle holders are mismatched, they offer the perfect amount of cool silver sparkle.
12. Retro Letter Light Stair Decorations
To take your Christmas decorations to the next level, try adding holiday-themed lighting to your setup. As well as connecting the staircase to your other décor, letters like the ones shown here contribute a jolly Christmas message.
13. Understated Art and Pine in Unexpected Places
Visible in the prints and boots, buffalo plaid is the glue that holds this small scene together. To develop a sense of whimsical festivity, try using unconventional vessels as vases like the rubber boots shown here.
14. Festive Patterned Gift Box Candle Pedestals
Harnessing playful polka dots and peppermint candy’s iconic striping brings an instant yuletide boost to your Christmas decorations. If white as a complementing color is not right for your space, try using silver, gold, or simply leaving the wood unfinished.
15. Berry Spray in White Porcelain Pitcher
Surprisingly, a teapot with a spout and handle makes the ideal vessel to hold twigs dripping with red berries. The spout and handle help balance the drama, and the glossy white glaze provides sophistication to this simple Christmas decoration.
16. NOEL Christmas Keepsakes Shelf Idea
Instead of burying exquisite serving dishes in cabinets, why not display them during the Christmas season when the kitchen is usually more active than usual? This shelf makes that possible. For maximum effect, add greenery and your favorite Christmas decorations.
17. Winter Wonderland with a Watering Can
A weathered watering can containing a cascade of brown pinecones is a rustic dream come true. Red berry sprigs and delicate flowers finish the look to perfection. Although this decoration looks beautiful as-is, imagine adding burlap or buffalo plaid ribbon.
18. Trim Your Tree in Candy-striped Bows
If you would like a unique, low-fuss look this Christmas, try switching out traditional ornaments with red and white bows. While using a single type of ribbon creates a uniform look, you might have fun experimenting with different ribbon styles.
19. Red, White, and Green Ornaments Worth Framing
Sometimes, breakable ornaments need to be retired from use on the Christmas tree especially if they hold special memories. This picture frame decoration is a worry-free way that you can still enjoy these nostalgic ornaments year after year.
21. Three Tiers for the Hot Cocoa Station
For those expecting to entertain over the Christmas season, a hot chocolate bar is a delicious feature that can easily tie into your décor. Small signs, candy-striped straws, and an abundance of toppings fit snugly in this rustic three-tiered tray.
22. A Little Bit of Everything Holiday Assemblage
One of the best parts about decorating for the holiday season is how many options you have. Follow this approach to invite all your favorites to the party. That includes plaid blankets, woolen gloves, a charming lantern, and birch accents.
23. Candy Cane Themed Apothecary Jars
Filling glass apothecary jars with a variety of red and white items is an easy way to create a captivating corner display. Imagine bookending your Christmas cards with these peppermint-themed jars.
24. Plaid and a Little Red Pickup
Nothing promotes a rustic holiday quite as well as a miniature red pickup truck hauling a camper decorated for Christmas. The slice of bark-covered tree only enhances the farmhouse charm. A buffalo plaid sign suspended from greenery finishes the look.
25. Break Up Red with Black Plaid
Because red is such a fiery color, it sometimes works best when paired with a more easygoing palette. In this example, black and white buffalo plaid supplies a touch of offhand drama while the red pickup truck steals the show.
26. White Roses, Red Berries, Crystal Cubes
Although simple, this floral display is striking. While the snow-colored roses offer romance, the intense red berries provide enough color to remain visually interesting. A sleek glass cube means that this bouquet will fit well in any modern aesthetic.
27. Red Christmas Decoration Ideas for Entryways
Follow this example to enjoy a curated entryway beautiful enough for your Christmas cards. To create a picture-worthy scene, pick your favorite Christmas decorations, a color scheme, and a small bench.
28. The Reason for the Season Sign
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, a large sign with your favorite holiday song makes a fantastic decoration. The black and white palette means that this sign can be used year after year in other themes.
29. Rustic Grapevine and Raw Cotton Wreath
Although the poinsettia is the focal point, the soft white cotton imbues this wreath with a rustic yet winter wonderland ambiance. The grapevine wreath form showing through helps promote nature’s natural beauty.
30. Old World Elegance with Gold Urns
Mixing warm tones like vibrant red and opulent gold can give any space a welcoming atmosphere. Add glitter and an ostentatious urn, and you can bask in Old World sophistication with a modern twist.
31. White Flecked Tree and Fake Snow
Anyone dreaming of a white Christmas will enjoy this Christmas tree that appears to be kissed by snow. Spherical red ornaments provide a pop of color while a fluffy white garland resembles a swirling snowstorm.
32. A Primitive Coat Rack and Woolen Stockings
This image shows that you do not need extravagant Christmas decorations to develop a festive ambiance. Nostalgic knitted stockings look right at home on this simple red-painted rack. To add to the magic, each stocking is unique.
33. Glitter, Sequin, and Paint Enhanced Ornaments
If solid colors are too plain for your style, check out this three-tiered tray full of personalized Christmas ornaments. Although many are enhanced with sequins and glitter, solid-colored ornaments do fill the trays and put the focus on the embellishments.
34. Joyeux Noel Candy Cane Napkin Favors
Translating a saying like “Merry Christmas” into French somehow adds a sophisticated mystique to your table. To create your own napkin favors, incorporate lots of layers. Even if your palette is red and white, including greenery is a refreshing touch.
35. How to Decorate a Cabin for Christmas
Instead of confining ornaments to a tree, experiment with using them as Christmas decorations around your home. Suspending your favorites from a branch is a charmingly rustic way to make this happen.
36. Easy Enamelware and Pinecone Winter Décor
Anyone with an abundance of immense pine cones will enjoy this clever way to display them. An enameled basin provides a homestyle element, but, if desired, you could dress it up with ribbon or burlap.
37. Old-Fashioned Truck and Burlap Wreath
Burlap, buffalo plaid, and a classic red pickup truck are an iconic trio perfect for a cozy country Christmas. While brown burlap would be pleasant on its own, the red burlap helps fill out this wreath.
38. An Ornament on Every Branch
By ensuring that every single branch is adorned with an ornament, you can enjoy a tree bursting with yuletide cheer. This approach also means you can decorate with a mix of nostalgic ornaments as well as new ones.
39. The Best Classic Christmas Wreath and Garland
In the quest to stand out, it can be tempting to go overboard with unique Christmas decorations. However, there is nothing wrong with the classics, as illustrated by this traditional red and green wreath and garland combination.
41. Floor-to-Ceiling Twinkle Lights Fireplace Display
Filling a space with warm lighting is one of the keys to a cozy atmosphere. Bedecked in joyful Christmas decorations and fairy lights, this fireplace display provides the perfect place to spend time with those who matter most.
42. Super Lush Multi-Layered Giant Poinsettia
If a traditional garland-style wreath is not your style, a burlap poinsettia like the one shown here is sure to steal the show. Because this red bloom is so beautiful, it could easily work with your indoor Christmas decorations.
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