Can you believe Christmas has come around again? It’s already time to dig out the box of decorations, start the Olympic sport of speed shopping and wrapping presents, all while simultaneously peeling vegetables and writing Christmas cards to the in-laws. However hectic this time of year may be, it’s still a wonderful time of year to be at home with friends and loved ones. To help with the decorating decisions this year, here are four fail-safe Christmas colour schemes to help you deck the halls in time for the festive season.
Neutral & Metallic
Thanks to inspiration from sites like Pinterest, the neutral is having a moment this Christmas. Mixing neutrals with gold and silver metallics is a grown-up, sophisticated trend which works in almost any living room. The combination of greys, silvers, golds and natural colours looks elegant and smart, and the shimmering surfaces are perfect for reflecting candlelight around the room, giving off that festive glow. These silver tea light holders are the ideal interior accessory for your fireplace this Christmas. They look glamorous and will undoubtedly help to create a 
metallic trend is having a moment this Christmas. Mixing neutrals with gold and silver metallics is a grown-up, sophisticated trend which works in almost any living room. The combination of greys, silvers, golds and natural colours looks elegant and smart, and the shimmering surfaces are perfect for reflecting candlelight around the room, givingwarm, relaxed ambience, along with faux fur throws, like this one from Marks & Spencer, plus chunky knitted grey blankets and plenty of natural wood.
Teal Blue
Teal is a fabulous colour for your living room. It’s chic, stylish and on-trend, making it perfect for the whole year round. Why not invest in some beautiful teal furniture, which can then be the basis from which to decorate your living room this Christmas. This teal Hartfield snuggler by Arlo & Jacob is the perfect loveseat to snuggle up in with a mug of hot chocolate or mulled wine and do your present wrapping, while checking your lists twice. 
Classic Red
The traditional Christmas is back with a bang this year. Plaid, tartan, red, green and gold are adorning many baubles and decorations in shop windows and homes across the country. Reviving old traditions and tales, these cute Nutcracker ornaments from Notonthehighstreet.com are the perfect ornaments for your tree, along with this fine figurine from Matalan, which would look lovely standing to attention on your mantelpiece.
Colourful Christmas
Finally, but by no means least, this year the colourful, bold and oh so bright theme is bang on trend. Think neon pinks and bright lime greens, paired with feathers, sparkles and novelty ornaments. It’s definitely not for the colour-shy amongst us! These jazzy robot ornaments from Paperchase embrace the bright and slightly bonkers Christmas trend. If you completely fall in love with the trend and fancy embracing it all year round, then this pom-pom rug by HAY is fun and completely over the top, but we totally love it!
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