I'm dreaming of a burgundy Christmas this year – here's what I am shopping to bring this oh-so-chic shade into my home for the holidays

Move over red and green, there's a new Christmas classic in town

burgundy christmas trend
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This year I'm really looking to make a statement with my Christmas decor, adopting the most on-trend motifs (it's bows, by the way), hosting ideas, and hues. So I'm taking my cue from 2024's color of the year and dreaming of a burgundy Christmas.

You'll have heard us talking much ado about rich, deep, wine reds this year. Decorating with burgundy has really taken the interior world by storm, from the best burgundy paints to burgundy kitchens and everything in between. So it makes perfect sense that it has made its way into Christmas decorating ideas too.

A step away from traditional 'Santa Suit' red, burgundy offers depth, warmth, and a sense of luxury that feels fresh yet still remains timeless. Whether in velvet ribbons, baubles on the tree, or the palette for this year's tablecaping, this Christmas I'm moving away from merry and bright to something more mellow (or Merlot, if you will).

Cozy christmas dining room with large wreath on wall above fireplace

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Fresh off the back of the viral unexpected red theory, burgundy has truly stolen the spotlight his fall. This more moody take on red offers a more refined take on traditional Christmas color, pairing beautifully with jewel tones and metallics making it incredibly versatile for decorating with.

We're talking faux foliage for your Christmas wreath ideas, dark berry ornaments on the Christmas tree, and wine-red tableware for your holiday hosting to create a moody yet perfectly festive theme.

Whether your aesthetic leans rustic or contemporary, burgundy Christmas decor is the most on-trend way to style your home this festive season. Here are just a few of our favorite finds to get you started.

12 burgundy buys for the holidays


So, will you be looking to make burgundy the star of your holiday palette this year? From tree trimmings to tablescapes – with its rich cozy appeal, it's so wonder this is the most on-trend color to decorate with this year for anyone looking to create a fashionable festive aesthetic.

Charlotte Olby
Style & Trends Editor

Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens, and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she has worked at many women's glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello and most recently worked as Interiors Editor for British heritage department store Liberty. Her role at H&G fuses her love of style with her passion for interior design, and she is currently undergoing her second home renovation in Surrey - you can follow her journey over on @olbyhome