Since people are usually used to Christmas decorations in the classic colors red, green or gold, it may seem strange at first glance if they are suddenly designed in pastel colors. But you too will quickly feel the Christmas magic with these colors and at the same time a pleasantly nostalgic and even fairytale atmosphere. Whether it's ice blue, soft pink, mint or turquoise - you'll fall in love with the following color schemes and want to decorate for Christmas this year!
If you want to celebrate Christmas in pastels, get a variety of decorations in any color. Create colorful arrangements of different pastel colors or choose just one main color in different shades. There are no limits when it comes to decorating the house.
The table is an important area where it is onDecoration for Christmasshouldn't be missing. You can decorate for Christmas with different figures, only this time they should be pastel colored. Combine different Christmas and winter motifs such as snowflakes, stars or reindeer and distribute a little artificial snow.
You can spice up the dining table either in a subtle way or with a mix of pastel and bolder colors. Above you can see a simple table decoration that is great for everyday use during the Christmas season. Of course, the festival can also be celebrated in this way. This is purely a matter of taste. Dishes in pale blue and pink look great on the wooden table.
Just because you chose pastel colors doesn't mean you can't necessarily only use those colors. You can combine these with stronger colors. For this purpose, for example, a strong shade of red was chosen for the table above. It is combined with different shades of blue.
A great way to show off your pastel decorations is by decorating a chandelier for Christmas. On the one hand, it has a unique look and, on the other hand, it can reflect the colors of the decorations and distribute them throughout the room. Make the pastel colors more elegant by combining them with gold or silver. You can do this with any pastel color.
You can spruce up a tray for Christmas by placing baubles, twigs, and other things on it. When choosing the color scheme, think about what effect you want to achieve. Do you prefer contrasts or would you like it to be more harmonious? A combination of blue and silver creates an icy and wintery look.
Of course, when decorating the living room, you need to pay special attention to the Christmas tree. After all, it is the centerpiece of the entire Christmas decoration. Again, you can combine different colors, as was done here, creating a cheerful mood. Branches covered with snow even emphasize the colorful tree decorations.
But it doesn't necessarily have to be colorful when you decorate your apartment. You can achieve a calmer mood by choosing two to three main colors. A delicate pink looks magical, while blue and silver can wonderfully symbolize winter. If you like something particularly extravagant, you can choose a Christmas tree entirely in white and decorate it in pastel colors.
You can even spice up the dessert by using pastel colors. There is also a suitably designed dessert table if you have planned one for the Christmas party. To do this, use a tablecloth and dishes of any color. The example above is designed with blue and pink as the main colors.
Color-coordinated desserts are particularly eye-catching. No matter whether you decorate cookies, cakes or cupcakes for Christmas, the desserts automatically transform into impressive decorations. Use colored icing, paper cups or fondant to create this type of pastel Christmas decoration.
You can already spice up the cookies using the right cookie cutters. But you can create a special effect if you also use the fondant mentioned above. You can also design salt dough in this way and get original and homemade tree decorations.
If you want to make your own Christmas decorations, use pastel colors for this too. These original Christmas trees are made of filled felt and decorated with buttons in pastel colors. Such colors look particularly harmonious in combination with wood and can be used when decorating for Christmas in a country house style or in a Scandinavian style
Above you see a colorful Christmas wreath with a playful character. Balls in different pastel colors were used. Pom poms are suitable for this purpose. If you don't want to decorate in such bright colors, just choose two or three colors that you can get in different shades. The wreath gets a Christmassy look primarily through the use of the reindeer.
If you make the dining table festive, you can also spice up the chair. You can do this with the simplest things. A pink glove was filled here. But bows, Christmas tree baubles, stars, pine branches and cones can also be used. Don't forget to choose a pastel color that matches the rest of the decoration.
Christmas stockings are a popular decorative element. This year, instead of the classic red and white ones, use some in pastel shades. You can even make stockings yourself if you can knit. If you would like to decorate the fireplace or the wall with stockings for Christmas, you can also combine different colors.
Here you can see an example of how you can combine pastel colors with gold accents. The pink is also enhanced by a strong pink tone. As you can see, pink and mint green also go very well together. Aqua or turquoise are also suitable alternatives. You should also choose the appropriate gift packaging.
You can also use pastel colors to brighten up the fireplace, as well as various side tables, walls or doors. Subtly colored glass in the form of plates, bowls or vases is a great addition to Christmas decorations in pastel colors. If you don't have a suitable tray to decorate with, vintage plates are also suitable. By the way, light gray or beige tones or cream are also suitable for pastel decoration.
If your living room is already decorated in pastel colors, you can use them as a basis. Then you don't have to replace textiles such as curtains, drapes or sofa cushions for the Christmas season and you get an all-round harmonious interior design. It doesn't matter whether you have dark or light furniture.
You can also add accents in pastel colors by decorating pine cones and painting them with matching colors. A delicate yellow, pink, blue or green tone is wonderful and can be combined to create colorful decorations. Then add a few mint-colored candles and the decoration is complete! Great inspiration for DIY Christmas decorations, isn't it?
