Goodbye Green and Red: Holiday Spaces That Put Pastels in the Spotlight

Perfect when paired with twinkling white fairy lights, subtle peach-hued Christmas decorations achieve two goals: they’re totally festive and instantly elegant.

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Even if bling isn’t your thing, there’s still a place for touches of shine and metallic in your Christmas decorations. Case in point? Incorporate muted, matte metallic ornaments on your Christmas tree for an all-white or pastel colour scheme. It’s a truly elegant effect.

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This mini pastel Christmas tree is the cutest way to bring the festive cheer to a kids’ bedroom. Take the entire tour of this tiny winter wonderland home.

What says winter more than ice? Frosty blues, whites and greys create a wintery look and feel for chic seasonal decor with a nod to nature. Want more winter home decor inspiration? Check out these ideas using your zodiac sign.

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Is there anything more festive than waking up to a beautifully trimmed tree on Christmas morning? How about waking up to a stunning tree right in your bedroom? Go all-out festive with Christmas trees in unexpected rooms in the house – and top them with baby blue and pastel ornaments for a chic look.

Carry the refined decor strategy straight through to Christmas dinner with a wow-worthy holiday tablescape that makes the most of soft hues, winter whites and metallic accents. Keep things festive with nods to traditional decorations – think wreaths, trees and ornaments – but turn down the saturation with frosty finishes for a sophisticated look.

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Perhaps the prettiest pastel, pink serves as a new neutral when it comes to Christmas decorations. Pair pinks – from soft blush to rich roses to even bright bubblegum shades – with gleaming metallic for a totally modern holiday look.

Pretty pastels aren’t just for the indoors. Use pinks, purples and other soft hues as part of your outdoor Christmas decorations for an unexpectedly festive lighting design.

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Of course, you can always turn up the saturation on a classic pastel hue with a statement-making fuchsia Christmas tree.

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Want to carry your minimalist decor aesthetic through the holidays? Trim your tree with subtle ornaments inspired from (or actually found in) nature – and opt for a muted take on that wintery green Christmas tree with a subtly flocked option.

We’re diggin’ the colour scheme on the Christmas ornaments, as well as on the nutcracker. What says fun holiday decor more than pink soldier? Check out the entire bright BC home that’ll have you thinking over the rainbow this holiday season.

Serious impact, stylish flair. Pops of pastel purple, vibrant violet and soft lilac offer a regal contrast to a timeless green Christmas tree – especially when paired with gleaming golden accents.

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Subtle white lights and matching ornaments make a surprisingly big impact, particularly as part of a tasteful Christmas decoration window display.

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While there’s certainly a place for classic plaid or even bright and whimsical Christmas stockings, sticking with a soft pastel or white colour palette is a fast-track to a stylish, Insta-worthy holiday scene.

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Hanging a holiday wreath on your front door is a great way to showcase your festive curb appeal, but don’t fret if a classic green wreath isn’t your style. Opt for a sophisticated interpretation that integrates unusual material and colours for a decoration that’s distinctively you.

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Wreaths add instant festive appeal indoors, too – especially when hung over an eclectically adorned mantle. Instead of a conventional green wreath with holly, try using natural materials like branches and wood in soft beiges and whites for a woodsy, cozy effect.

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A snow white tree adorned in muted Christmas ornaments plays up the vintage vibe in this BC blogger’s rustic holiday home.

Not every holiday space needs a huge balsam fir with red and green in every corner. Sticking with a monochromatic or pastel colour scheme and a petite Christmas tree can be effective in a smaller space – try wintery white with touches of silver for a refined finish.

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Another way to turn your dreams of a white Christmas into reality (no matter what climate you live in) is to opt for a white Christmas tree. Go for a white take on a classic artificial tree or opt for a leaf-and-needle-free design for a beautifully sparse, artistic aesthetic.

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This festive home has just the right amount of sparkle and shine. Plus doesn’t it just feel like the homeowners are living inside the prettiest snow globe?