When thinking of Christmas, most people’s thoughts go straight to green and red. The classic pairing has been a Christmas staple for years without much competition. However, when you are looking for something dazzling and new, consider opting for blue Christmas decor this year.
The world’s most popular favorite color, blue can be both warm and cool at once. It can be exciting or cozy, bright or tranquil, and it goes great with a classic wintery white. With blue Christmas decor, you can stick with a dark and mellow palette, or you can liven things up with a shock of electric blue. You can even weave different hues together to create a look all your own.
Although not a traditional Christmas color, blue has always been associated with the icy frost of winter, and when you use it as decor, it is like you are bringing the chill of the softly fallen winter snow into your warm, cozy home.
These ideas will help you start the decorating season on the right foot. After getting some inspiration from these gorgeous decor ensembles, you will be ready to ring the holiday in – but this year, you’ll be dreaming of a blue Christmas.
1. Nearly Home-Made Blue Paper Ornament
If you are looking to change up your decor this year but don’t want to spend a fortune on a new set of ornaments, consider creating your own. With these ornaments, you simply select your favorite blue craft or scrapbooking paper, then stencil and cut out some lovely shapes to adorn your tree.
2. Playful Mantle Piece Gift Display
Sometimes it is hard to fully capture the impact of flawlessly styled and wrapped gifts when they are spread out under the tree. With this approach, however, stacking the presents for all to see shows off your crafty work and creates a beautiful piece of art. The multiple colors and textures of the blue and silver paperwork together to create a lovely Christmas collage.
3. Vibrant Marbled DIY Paint Ornaments
This fun and easy craft is great for the whole family and creates stunning ornaments. Using just a lovely dark blue nail polish and white glass ornaments, you can create this look in no more than a few minutes. Another similar option is to fill clear ornaments with a few acrylic paint colors and shake them until the insides are coated with a gorgeous marbling effect.
4. Midnight Blue and Golden “Oh Holy Night”
Although this print is available in multiple colors, the dark blue and gold version of this 11”x14” canvas decor works perfectly together and will add an atmosphere of Christmas cheer to your home. The midnight blue captures the essence of night, while the rich gold emphasizes the importance and splendor of this most beloved holiday.
5. Icy Crystal Blue Candle Decor
Why pay a premium for a decorative candle that may or may not match your theme when you can easily create your own at home? This makes a great gift for a friend or a dazzling piece of holiday decor. If you use at home, choose your own glitter and accents to make this piece a great fit for your own blue Christmas decor.
6. A Sparkling Silvery Forest Display
Reminiscent of a snow-covered winter forest, these cool-toned glitter spires create a lovely display for any mantle or side table. The varying heights and colors give this display visual interest, and its icicle shape and bright blue highlights create a very fun and festive feel. A sweet and simple “Noel” doily softens the sharp points to keep the look homey.
7. Thoughtful and Seasonal Blue Fire Starter
Sharing gifts with friends and neighbors is a great holiday tradition, but sometimes the plate of cookies can feel repetitive. This year, instead of baking, create this lovely blue pinecone fire starter. This practical gift is so pretty that recipients will love storing it near the fire as decor until they are ready to cozy up with a blazing hearth.
8. Welcoming Multi-Colored Pinecone Wreath
This cozy and friendly holiday wreath looks stunning with its natural wood and sea-toned coloring. The pinecones take on an almost leafy quality when painted in the teals and blues. This effect makes the pinecones seem delicate, softening the wreath into something light and breezy. At around 24 inches in width, you can place this wreath on a door or bare wall.
9. Christmas Wreath with Bright and Bold Blues
When you decide to go for blue Christmas decor, you can play with the tones and colors to mix your favorite hues into a single, cohesive icy piece. This wreath takes natural pines and adds a pop of sparkle and shine by mixing and matching ornaments of all sizes and textures. Add a bow for the final holiday touch.
10. All Natural Friendly Winter Wreath
With all the beauty and elegance of a winter wedding bouquet, this DIY foliage wreath, featuring a perfect pop of blue, makes for a classy Christmas display. Be sure when selecting your foliage to choose hearty plants that will do well without water,and consider occasionally replenishing your wreath with fresh springs.