Holiday house in color. How to decorate an apartment for the New Year?

Holidays are a special time of the year. The interiors of our houses and apartments also take on a festive look. When decorating four walls with Christmas decorations, we usually choose decorations in the traditional colors of red, green, and gold. The colors associated with Christmas also include navy blue and silver, which create an effect of frosty elegance. In our Christmas guide, you will learn a little more about the meaning of individual flowers and how to use their full potential in arranging them.

Christmas in red colors

Red is one of the colors most associated with Christmas. It has many meanings, it symbolizes blood and heart. In various cultures, red is associated with life energy, love and fire. Red also adorns the leaves of the poinsettia, commonly known as the Star of Bethlehem, and reigns supreme among Christmas decorations. In Christianity, red is associated with the birth of Christ on the night of Christmas Eve on December 24, which then becomes a time of happiness, joy and exchange. During the holidays, we also look forward to Santa Claus dressed in a red outfit and carrying a bag of gifts.

How to bring red into the house for Christmas? This warm color will be a distinctive accent in the interior, so it works best in the form of accessories.

• In addition to Christmas balls, you can also choose red pillowcases, warm throws or bedspreads, which will perfectly liven up the sofa in muted colors.
• Dishes, cups and candy bowls with red decorations are a good way to set warm accents in the house.
• Scented candles placed on furniture, spreading the aroma of cinnamon and cloves throughout the house, can also be an excellent solution for a subtle introduction of red into the interior.
• Christmas decorations are traditionally dominated by figures of Santa Clauses and velvet ribbons of a scarlet shade of red, which can be hung on a Christmas tree or decorate the entrance to the house with them.
• Scandinavian arrangements surprise with their simplicity. Even in New Year's preparations, the windows of the houses of the inhabitants of the North are decorated with openwork paper lanterns in the form of stars. If you are bored with white decorations, choose a red lantern that will perfectly dilute a bright interior.

Red accents will not overload the interior and will certainly have a positive effect on strengthening family ties. The intense power of red will be balanced by green and white. On the other hand, in a duet with gold, red color will add splendor to New Year's compositions.

In the color of the first star - gold for the holidays

Gold has many meanings. Its symbolism refers to light and the sun. Gold is also identified with divinity and heaven, which is why it most often adorns the roofs and interiors of temples. It is also the color of prosperity and wealth, emphasizing the festive nature of Christmas. The color of gold will especially appeal to lovers of Christmas splendor. Therefore, it is an ideal element for interiors decorated in a classic and glamorous style.

How to decorate a festive apartment in gold color?

• While waiting for the first star, decorate the New Year's table. For the holidays, you should choose elegant dishes with a gold edge or cutlery in the color of old gold. You can also opt for golden candle holders that will light up your interior, adding magic to family moments.
• The golden star crowning the top of the Christmas tree is not only a beautiful decoration, but also a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem, showing the wise men from the East the way to the stable.
• However, if you want to emphasize the tree more, you put it on the table on a golden stand. From the very entrance to the room, the eyes of the guests will be admiringly turned towards the New Year tree.

Festive bottle greens in the apartment

Thanks to the Christmas tree, mistletoe and holly sprigs, greenery is inherently associated with Christmas. At the same time, the green color itself symbolizes rebirth and closeness to nature. Especially the shade of dark, malachite and bottle green has a calming effect on well-being and from year to year strengthens its position in interior design trends. Decorating an apartment for the holidays can include not only the selection of Christmas and green decorations, but also such items of equipment as furniture, textiles and accessories.

• If you are planning to buy a new sofa, choose a model in a trendy shade of bottle green, its velor upholstery will shine in the light of Christmas tree lights. All sorts of seating, such as pouffes and armchairs, will come in handy in the living room, so it's worth getting a few extra seats at home in case of an unexpected visit from guests. Outside the holiday season, they can serve as both a seating area and an auxiliary table.
• Elegant textiles such as throw pillows, velvet bedspreads or long dark green curtains are the perfect backdrop for red and gold accessories.

If you are wondering how else you can use greens in arranging a country apartment, read our article on how to introduce bottled greens into the interior.

In silver moonlight - silver for Christmas

Silver is associated with moonlight and innocence. It is a sophisticated, cold color, reminiscent of sparkling snow, so it will be ideally combined with warm red, as well as with the noble color of dark blue.

• Silver Christmas tree decorations, such as balls and pendants, give the tree a mysterious and magical glow. You can successfully combine silver accents with white, this combination is perfect for minimalist interiors. In turn, pairing silver with pastel tones such as powdery pink, mint and blue creates a softer and more feminine interior design.
• If you're wondering how to decorate your apartment for Christmas to wow your guests, opt for shiny silver accessories that are an elegant alternative to the ubiquitous colorful decorations. Silver table setting is a timeless classic, so cutlery, candlesticks or a silver plated tablecloth are perfect for decorating a Christmas dinner. In addition, the warm glow of burning candles contrasts beautifully with the glow of metal lanterns. Silver-colored ceramic plates with fruits and sweets will also look beautiful.

Under a dark blue sky, a dark blue Christmas

Dark blue is also becoming more and more bold in Christmas compositions. A classic shade of blue is one of Pantone's 2020 Colors of the Year. Dark blue is the color of the night sky, water and ice. Despite its cool undertone, it is perfect for modern and Scandinavian interiors. Navy blue in the company of white and silver creates a magical and mysterious combination that works not only in the form of Christmas decorations.

• Painting one of the walls navy blue is the perfect backdrop for the dark green Christmas tree needles and the gray sofa.
• A bright interior can be effectively contrasted by choosing a pale blue carpet or a sapphire-colored velor chair, next to which a small table on a metal base will work.

We spend the most time at the festive table, so it’s worth paying a little more attention to it. That is why a navy blue tablecloth and white tableware combined with silver accessories will create a surprisingly successful stylization that your loved ones will love.

Holiday color trends, as well as interior design trends, change every year, but some colors have become an integral part of the Christmas atmosphere. We hope that our guide will help you create the compositions of your dreams using the colors presented.

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