Colour can completely change the mood of a Christmas tree. In the second part of our featured-tree collection, six distinctive themes demonstrate how familiar festive shades can be combined with playful characters, luxurious textures and unexpected accents.
If you have not seen the first collection, explore Featured Christmas Trees, Part 1 for six more decorating palettes and ideas.
How To Use A Featured Tree As Inspiration
You do not need to reproduce every detail. Begin with the colour palette that appeals to you, choose two or three repeating decorations, then add ribbon, floristry and feature pieces in stages. The result will feel coordinated while still reflecting your own style and existing collection.
Glad Tidings
Glad Tidings celebrates the comfort of a nostalgic Christmas through bright red, green and gold. Gift boxes, poinsettias, ribbon, nutcrackers and vintage-inspired toys create a warm display that feels generous, familiar and full of tradition.
Disney Days
Disney Days combines a full green tree with red, white, blue and gold details. Character ornaments, patterned baubles, gift boxes and plush figures add playful energy, while white floristry and ribbon keep the display balanced. Explore the Disney collection for more character inspiration.
Royal Splendour
Royal Splendour uses burgundy, ivory, black and gold to create a rich and formal look. Velvet ribbon, metallic accents, oversized baubles and contrasting floristry give the tree depth and the elegance of a grand festive foyer.
Tartan Traditions
Tartan Traditions draws on the colours and textures of the Scottish Highlands. Cream, taupe, rustic red, deep green and gold sit beautifully against a frosted tree, accompanied by tartan ribbon, pinecones, woodland animals and warm white lights.
Winter Snowflakes
Winter Snowflakes creates a cool northern landscape with ice blue, turquoise, teal, white and natural brown. Snowflakes, pinecones, woodland animals and layered ribbon give the tree an outdoors-inspired quality, while warm white lights prevent the palette from feeling too cold.
Pink Bubbly
Pink Bubbly is bright, celebratory and unapologetically playful. Bubble-gum pink, raspberry, champagne gold and metallic sparkle are layered through poinsettias, gift boxes, ribbon and baubles. A pink tree strengthens the effect, but the palette can also transform a traditional green tree.
Tips For Building A Colourful Christmas Tree
- Choose a main colour, a supporting colour and one metallic accent.
- Repeat each colour at different heights to lead the eye around the tree.
- Add ribbon and floristry before hanging smaller ornaments.
- Use larger decorations deeper in the branches to create dimension.
- Balance highly decorative areas with quieter sections so the tree can breathe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a new tree to create one of these themes?
No. Most palettes work beautifully on an existing green or flocked tree. Change the ribbon, floristry and feature ornaments to refresh the overall look.
How many colours should a Christmas tree use?
Two main colours and one accent are an easy starting point, although playful themes can include more when the shades are repeated consistently.
Can I combine ideas from different featured trees?
Yes. Use one theme as the foundation, then borrow a character, texture or accent colour from another to make the display your own.
Find Your Christmas Colour Story
Explore Christmas trees and decorating inspiration at Christmas Elves, then use your favourite featured palette as the starting point for a display that feels personal and joyful.
