Kathy Hilton's Christmas tree is the epitome of modern luxury – and it's surprisingly easy to recreate from only $11

Kathy Hilton uses white lights, gold accessories, and red and green baubles to create a traditional yet on-trend Christmas setting in her entryway

Kathy Hilton
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Kathy Hilton is no stranger to the interior design world, having partnered with brands such as Ruggable and showed off her luxurious home on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Needless to say, we trust her with home decor, and this stands true for seasonal stylings. Her glittering tree, for example, is the latest source of our envy (and inspiration), right on time for the holidays.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, we can see that the TV star has previously opted for white lights, metallic baubles, and gold details, making for a tree that is as elegant as it is contemporary. It's a reminder that the best Christmas tree ideas don't need to be understated. Instead, we can still maintain a chic home while over-indulging in gold and sparkles.

Hilton's Christmas entryway leaves much to be admired, but we particularly love how the bright lights and traditional colors complement her checkered, monochromatic floor tiles and sage green wall paint (as well as her bold, black banister). The palette clearly fits in well amid modern and traditional spaces, proving that a classic color scheme can go a long way.

With that being said, we have rounded up some delicate, shiny, and textured Christmas tree accessories to recreate Hilton's aesthetic.

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'Kathy Hilton reminds us that it's possible to have fun over the holidays without worrying that our Christmas décor doesn't fit with our typically pared-back style,' comments Megan Slack, the head of celebrity style news here at Homes & Gardens.

'While we still need to think about things tastefully, her use of gold, silver, and glitter doesn't look gimmicky. Instead, it makes a case for festive modern luxury – proving that a space can look well-curated even when it's sparkling. It's inspired me to bring these hues into my own entryway, and as someone whose style is typically minimalist, that's quite the statement.' Entryway or not, Hilton has reminded us that you can be simultaneously playful and chic this Christmas.


Hannah Ziegler
News Editor

Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.

Her love of film is rivalled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.