This post is all about blue and silver Christmas decoration ideas.
These are the best blue and silver Christmas decoration ideas you need for this holiday season.
Blue and silver might not be the most obvious traditional Christmas colors, but they create a fun and vibrant look that’s hard to resist. Blue and silver are a great color combination if you live in a coastal area as they can help create the perfect coastal Christmas tree.
In this post, we’re going to explore some easy-to-re-create ways to decorate your home with blue and silver this Christmas. From blue velvet ribbon accents, silver and blue Christmas wreaths, and blue and silver fireplace mantel decor.
Whether you’re a seasoned decorator looking to try something new or a holiday newbie seeking inspiration, you’re in the right place. So, grab your coziest blanket, get comfy by the fire (or heater), and let’s get into it!
Top three tips and ideas:
- Choose the right shade of blue by making sure it compliments your current color palette and style.
- Swap out traditional ornaments for blue and silver ones on your Christmas tree. Mix and match various shades and sizes to add depth and dimension.
- Swap our regular items like glasses and mugs for a festive version.
1. Start with blue Christmas ornaments
If you want to do a blue and silver theme, go for blue ornaments and silver ornaments for your tree. Blue and silver look especially good on a white-flocked tree as it will create a cohesive look. You can also pair your blue ornaments and silver ornaments with white ribbon.
The best way to incorporate ribbon is to make it look like it is woven through your tree. To achieve this look, get a wired ribbon that will hold its shape and cut your ribbon into smaller pieces to shape and place it into your tree.
2. Decorate your front door
Decorating your front door is a great way to try out a different color scheme from the traditional Christmas decor. Hang a blue and silver Christmas wreath on your front door with a command hook and then add different colored Christmas lights around the door. If you have enough space you can add a small white Christmas tree with some smaller blue Christmas trees beside it.
3. Create a blue winter wonderland
Get an artificial white tree and decorate it with blue lights this will give the illusion that you have a blue tree. I would also incorporate some silver ornaments on the tree that way during the day it creates some visual interest.
4. Put up a silver Christmas tree
Go for a monochromatic look and create an entirely silver tree! You can add different shades of silver and different textured ornaments to create more visual interest. You can keep the silver theme going and do your entire house in only silver Christmas decorations.
To keep your monochromatic design from looking flat make sure to incorporate different textures and shades of the color you have chosen (in this case silver).
5. Make a navy blue dining room table setting
If you don’t want your entire house decorated in only blue Christmas decorations adding in blue to your table setting for Christmas morning is a great alternative.
This is one of my favorite blue and silver Christmas decoration ideas. I would add some navy blue napkins along with blue candles to my setting. This is another great place to incorporate some white Christmas decorations as well.
6. Add a blue tree skirt
Another great blue and silver Christmas decoration idea is changing up the color of your tree skirt is a perfect way to incorporate blue into your holiday design. You might need to search a little bit harder or create one yourself but a blue tree skirt is the perfect way to complete your blue and silver tree theme.
7. Decorate your fireplace mantel with navy blue stockings
Change up your traditional red stockings and swap them out for navy blue. This gives a fresh look to traditional Christmas design. Blue decorations don’t mean every aspect of your Christmas decor has to be shades of blue, you can pick certain aspects from your design to add a pop of color. You don’t have to go with navy as any shade of blue will look great.
8. Add some warm and cozy blue blankets to your couch
Make your couch a focal point in your design and add in some cozy blue blankets. Navy is my favorite color and I love the look of layered blankets in the wintertime. If you don’t like blankets draped on your couch then opt to keep them in a basket beside your couch.
9. Decorate your windows with blue and white snowflakes.
This is one of my favorite blue and silver Christmas decoration ideas and a great DIY idea if you have a Cricut machine. Search for an SVG file of snowflakes and then cut them out on reusable blue and silver vinyl to stick them on your window. You don’t have to cover your entire window keep the look minimal by only including them in the corners.
10. Frame your doorways with silver and blue garland.
If you have a framed entryway to your living room or dining room decorate that frame with some blue and silver or green garland with blue ornaments and blue ribbons. This will give a cozy festive vibe and feel like you are walking through a winter wonderland on your way to Christmas dinner.
11. Incorporate blue and silver snow globes into your design
Snow globes are one of the best Christmas decor items. You can find snow globes in all designs and colors, you can even have them personalized. I love adding snow globes to my dining or kitchen table centrepiece. They look good anywhere you put them!
12. Decorate your coffee table with a blue and silver centrepiece
I love using my coffee table as a design focal point. It is typically a focal point in your room and a great surface to decorate for the seasons. There are a few design principles to think about when decorating your coffee table.
Firstly, Use something to ground your centerpiece I like to use a decorative tray to play all my objects on as this will also allow you to keep some important negative space. Secondly, Group similar items together, such as a collection of candles and make sure to use odd numbers (e.g., three or five items). Lastly, incorporate items with different heights to add dimension to your arrangement.
13. Create a silver-themed dining table setting
Just like you can create a blue table setting the same goes for silver. This will create a lighter and brighter table setting so might be a better option if you don’t have a large space or a lot of natural light.
14. Use blue and silver wrapping paper
Another great way to make sure that your Christmas design looks cohesive is to use blue and silver wrapping paper. I love how themed wrapping paper looks under the tree and it helps to keep in with the blue theme.
15. Use blue and silver bottle brush trees
I love the look of bottle brush trees. These are great decor items to incorporate and they usually come in several different colors. If you can’t find them in blue or silver they are really easy to DIY and spray paint whatever color you want them to be.
16. Incorporate blue candles
Candles are a great decor item that is also relatively inexpensive. Adding colored candles makes such a big impact and helps to tie in your color scheme. Remember to keep your candles grouped in odd numbers as this will be more visually appealing. The places you can add your candles are endless. I personally love them on my coffee table centrepiece and my fireplace mantel.
17. Chinoiserie ornaments
You might not know it but if you love blue decor you likely already have Chinoiserie elements in your home. Chinoiserie is a style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs. You can find many styles and sizes of chinoiserie and they will go perfectly with any blue and silver theme. A great place to incorporate them would be in front of your fireplace or on your fireplace mantle.
18. Add blue and silver decorative greenery.
I call these decorative twigs but I think the technical term is faux flowers. I have several vases with faux stems in them that are easily changed out with every season. This would be a great time to add in some glittery silver and blue stems.
19. Blue Christmas lights
While this isn’t necessarily an idea for inside your home adding blue Christmas lights to the outside of your home will help give a blue hue to your home and set the tone for your Christmas decor from the moment people see your home.
20. Spray your faux greenery blue or silver
This is a really easy DIY and if you are dedicated to your blue and silver theme but can’t find blue faux greenery not to worry you can spray paint it. Go to your local dollar store and find some inexpensive garland. Garland can be quite expensive so it’s best to go for something inexpensive in case something goes wrong. After spraying your garland the desired color add in some pine cones, blue and silver bobbles and some white cranberries for some contrast.
21. Incorporate blue glassware into your bar cart
Bar carts make for a great design focal point. Think of them as a small shelf on wheels you can decorate (at least that is how I think of mine!). I keep my glassware on the bottom shelf and change them out with the season. This can get expensive so if you don’t want to be swapping out all of your glassware go to Homesense and grab a set of 4 glasses in silver or blue and that will be more than enough. If you don’t have a bar cart swap out your regular drinking glasses for blue or silver ones.
22. Blue Christmas mugs
Christmas mugs are a festive must-have. This is another element in my home that I love swapping out with the seasons. I have more seasonal mugs than I would like to admit. Homesense is another great resource for finding inexpensive seasonal mugs. Look for ones that are all blue, blue plaid or have some sort of blue and/or silver element.
23. Blue fairy lights
Incorporate blue fairy lights into your design. Fairy lights are making a comeback, or maybe they never left but fairy lights come in a variety of different colors including blue (probably easier to find at Christmas time). I would hang these around your window in your living room or even include them in your bedroom to bring your blue theme upstairs.
If you want more fair lights ideas check out this post 13 Tips for Mastering Beachy Boho Bedroom Decor
24. Add blue Christmas bows to your kitchen bar stools
I love the look of red Christmas bows on the back of barstools and a swap to blue is no exception. If you can’t find pre-made blue bows then you can easily make them yourself. Go to your local Michaels and you can find a great selection of ribbons. Their selection of colors is great as well. There are several great tutorials on how to create your own Christmas bows.
Here is a great tutorial on how to make a Christmas bow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1Hk8MHEHA
25. Attach blue and silver garland to your staircase
Your staircase is another great area to create a Christmas design focal point. Nothing says Christmas like a decorated handrail. I love the look of Christmas garland framing your stairway. If you have decorated your fireplace mantel with garland or faux greenery blue enough to split it between your stairs and your mantel. If you have leftover garland from last year but it doesn’t fit the blue and silver theme then you can repurpose it and attach new bobbles and ornaments.
So, there you have it—blue and silver Christmas decoration ideas can truly transform your holiday season into a winter wonderland! We’ve explored a wide range of ideas, from blue Christmas ornaments to blue Christmas ribbon and silver table settings, and it’s clear that these two colors complement each other beautifully. Whether you prefer a classic and timeless look or want to experiment with a more modern and trendy approach, blue and silver have got you covered.
Remember, the key to a successful holiday decor scheme is to let your creativity and personality show in every element. Whether you’re going all out with a grand display or keeping it simple and cozy, the magic of blue and silver will undoubtedly add some festive charm throughout your home.
