This bright, airy ivory room features two classic armchairs with holiday pillows and a stunning painted brick fireplace. The mantel is styled with two metal pitchers holding seasonal bouquets and a gorgeous holiday wreath sitting front and center.
23 Serene Neutral Christmas Décor Examples Sure To Amaze
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September 5, 2023
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I adore Christmas, especially the decorations; however, all the bright colors and frills can become a little much for me since I typically prefer a more muted palette. That is why the enchanting world of neutral Christmas décor is so trendy these days – a timeless and sophisticated approach to adorning our homes during the festive season. This style is all about embracing the simplicity of muted tones, soft textures, and understated elegance, bringing a sense of tranquility and refinement to our hectic holidays. As we immerse ourselves in the gentle allure of neutrals, we discover that joy can be found in the subtlety of the season.
Departing from traditional colors, the palette of whites, ivories, beige, and soft greys casts a serene ambiance, making it the perfect backdrop for heartwarming gatherings and cherished memories. Whether you seek a contemporary twist on holiday décor or an elegant retreat, neutral Christmas décor promises a captivating experience that transcends trends and leaves a lasting impression of pure enchantment.
02 of Glittering Skinny Tree
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Skinny trees are ideal if you are tight on space; they give you the opportunity to use lots of ornaments still and have some good height without taking up huge amounts of floor space. This thin Christmas tree is decked with silver, white, and wooden baubles and topped with a bouquet of hydrangeas and eucalyptus.
03 of Timeless Tidings With Brick and Rustic Wood Fireplace
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Talk about a live edge mantle; the gorgeous wooden pieces resting on the brick hearth are styled with garlands of holly berries. Next to the fireplace is a wooden blanket ladder resting behind a sizeable woven basket of extra firewood, ready for warm crackling fires all winter.
04 of Simple White Christmas Village
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Little white saltbox houses are lined in a row atop a black console table dressed in an ivory runner. Next to the peaceful village are a few wooden trees, a carved reindeer, and a large, glazed pot displaying a young fir sapling. This neutral living room is easy to accessorize for the season since the light and airy color scheme matches perfectly with any décor.
05 of Dreaming of a White Christmas
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I can imagine crawling under the covers of this plush, cozy bed after a long day of festivities and a hardy Christmas dinner. Closing my eyes in the glow of the Christmas tree lights as Christmas Eve turns to Christmas Day. I wish my bed looked half as comfy and elegant as this stunning beauty; the rest of the room is beautifully decorated, finished with a wreath above the headboard.
06 of Oranges and Ornaments
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Using dried orange slices pays homage to an old Christmas tale where St. Nicholas tossed gold coins down a man’s chimney and landed in his daughter’s stockings that were drying by the fire. The orange slices symbolize those gold coins, and many pay tribute to the tale by stuffing dried oranges in the bottom of the stocking, stringing up dried oranges about the house, or even hanging them on the Christmas tree. Not only are they natural and beautiful, but they create such a stunning scent in your home, really adding to the ambiance of the Holidays.
07 of The Perfect Present Display
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Something as seemingly insignificant as the paper used to wrap your presents can really affect the way your living room looks overall. Using multiple different clashing patterns to wrap your gifts can create an eyesore underneath your gorgeously decorated Christmas tree. Instead, pick up a few different wrapping papers that all go together seamlessly and interchange them as you wrap your gifts, or choose one pattern per family member to make finding gifts on Christmas morning a breeze!
08 of Brushed Brass Baubles
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Brushed brass ornaments with gold accents and leather straps hang from the branches of this Christmas tree, looking out onto the stylish seasonal living room. A modern mantel is topped with a fir garland, a few brass bells to match the tree baubles, and some stunning stockings.
09 of Warm Neutral Christmas Décor
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A thin, tall Christmas tree wrapped in glowing lights and surrounded by perfectly wrapped presents rests near the shiplap walls trimmed with warm wooden boards. Peeking through the entryway into the charming, cozy room, we see a rustic wooden hearth adorned with a golden mirror, some small faux Christmas trees, a small seat with cushions, and many flickering candles.
10 of Dining Table Set for Christmas Dinner
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The family gathers in the dining room for those heavy yet delicious holiday feasts, so take a little extra care to decorate your eating space. This wooden dining table is topped with a simple white place setting with white napkins held by little Christmas tree napkin rings. The table’s centerpiece is a sprawling display of Christmas trees, ornaments, candles, and lights.
11 of White Bedroom Decorated for Christmas
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Adding touches of Christmas décor throughout the house is a must, especially in bedrooms. I love being surrounded by Christmas’s magic as I dream of what Santa might be up to. This bedroom features some white holiday throw pillows, a garland and wreath on the white headboard, and a few little Christmas trees on the nightstands.
12 of Soft and Serene Side Table Display
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I love using my regular décor in my seasonal decorations, like this gorgeous earthenware vase which can be styled here year-round. However, to winterize it, it is displayed with an arrangement of silver botanicals. Next to the vessel is a small wooden tree, a wooden tray topped with a small white house, and a beautiful winter candle.
13 of Graceful Garlands Over White Mantel
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I love how this merry mantel is the perfect mix of calming, neutral Christmas décor and bright, glittering details. The gorgeous golden mirror complements the golden candle sticks nestled in the lush garland. A small tree sapling rests next to a Merry Christmas sign and a silver disco ball.
14 of Rustic Refinement for Side Table
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A wooden dresser is styled with pinecones, a lantern, some small faux trees, and a cheerful snowman. A beautiful, faithful sign under a tasseled strung-up garland is resting along the back of the dresser. Illuminate the scene by adding a miniature Christmas tree wrapped in lights nearby.
15 of Peaceful Palette for Living Room Design
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A wicker egg chair filled with white cushions and a knitted throw blanket faces the stunning modern farmhouse hearth. The thick wooden mantel is topped with a frosted fir garland and four white knitted stockings. A few faux Christmas trees and a woven pouf topped with a fluffy blanket rest beside the roaring fire.
16 of Neutral Christmas Tablescape
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Cutlery is wrapped in a tasseled linen napkin and twinned with a tree sprig in a stunning, white and wood tablescape. Each napkin rests on a small white plate on a wooden place setting. The centerpiece of the table features a few small Christmas trees and a ceramic house.
17 of A Lovely Little Tree
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This is one of the most adorable Christmas trees I have ever had the honor of seeing. Its quaint structure is perfect for a simple color palette and only needs a few handfuls of ornaments. It rests on a simple wicker stand and is topped with a small star.
18 of Sophisticated Serenity
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This classic white mantel features a traditional garland with pinecones across its top, a few ceramic trees, and a white vase filled with dried seasonal botanicals. I love the soft, limited color palette; it creates a sophisticated, elevated look for this home area.
19 of Vintage Cream Christmas Tree
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A short, cream, vintage Christmas tree rests next to an old, refurbished chair on the warm hardwood floors of this space. A stunning antique floor lamp curves over the sitting area to add some soft ambient lighting. Vintage accents found throughout the room add character and softness that is hard to replicate.
20 of Warm Wooden Accents
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A stunning wooden nativity scene is set atop a few old, weathered books on a refurbished stand. It is surrounded by tall candles set in wooden holders and crowned with a star, stung above the scene to pay homage to the Star of Bethlehem. I also love the bits of greenery surrounding the scene; it makes it feel like you are peeking through the trees to get a glimpse of the beginning.
21 of White Reindeer Décor
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I adore these two precious little, white porcelain reindeer that are the most charming centerpiece for this kitchen island. They are styled on a wooden tray alongside a small sapling, a bundle of holly, and a wooden Christmas tree.
22 of Earthy Elegance With Simple Christmas Tree
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If you’re unsure how to decorate your Christmas tree this season, you might want to opt for the simplicity of a naked tree, no ornaments, no topper, just some gorgeous, warm, glowing lights. The rest of the room’s Christmas decor is also kept simple, with white stockings above the polished wood fireplace and a white pom garland.
23 of Traditional Vintage Posts
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Old vintage posts were cut down to become the ideal holders for these pale cream bottle brush trees. They are styled as the centerpiece on this wooden table, nestled among lush garlands atop a linen runner. The rustic décor pieces are elevated when placed against a white shiplap wall with a large clock hung above.
