Martha Stewart’s Green Christmas Living Room Is a Masterclass in Festive Decorating – It’s One of the Prettiest Holiday Schemes I’ve Ever Seen

There is something undeniably comforting about decorating with green. Evocative of evergreen forests and the natural world, it brings a sense of calm and quiet luxury to interiors – and at Christmas, it feels especially magical. While color drenching has been a mainstay of interior design for some time, its appeal continues to grow, with rich, immersive greens offering a particularly timeless way to embrace the trend, even in 2026.

‘Color-drenching acts as a beautiful canvas for drawing the eye to specific objects in the foreground – like the texture in a rug or sofa, or a pattern on an ornament or decoration,’ explains Maryana Grinshpun, Principal at New York-based design-build company Mammoth.

Few people understand the enduring appeal of a beautifully decorated home quite like Martha Stewart. Her celebrated Green Room at her Bedford estate is a wonderful example of how a bold, color-drenched scheme can feel both dramatic and deeply inviting, particularly during the holidays.

Martha takes great care when decorating the Christmas trees in her magnificent home, and her Green Room provides the perfect backdrop for the festive season. ‘My Green Room is just off the foyer. The sunken parlor is decorated in a gorgeous gold and green color scheme,’ Martha writes on her blog. ‘I love these two trees filled with ornaments – they just light up the room. I love how everything shimmers on the branches.’

What makes this scheme so appealing is its sense of harmony. The enveloping green walls create a rich, atmospheric backdrop for shimmering gold accents and beautifully decorated trees, allowing each element to feel considered without the room becoming overly elaborate. It is a look that feels wonderfully connected to nature, too – an approach to decorating that continues to resonate as we seek to bring more of the outdoors into our homes.

Decorating with green has an enduring appeal that extends well beyond the festive season. From the deep, velvety tones of ancient forests to the softer shades of moss and sage, green offers remarkable versatility, bringing depth and character to interiors while maintaining a sense of ease.

‘Green reassures us on a very primitive level. We know we can find food and water, which means green equals life, abundance, and vitality. Using different shades of mid and dark greens as part of our Christmas decor ideas brings in these feelings of reassurance and rest,’ says Karen Haller, Color and Design Psychology Specialist and Author of The Little Book of Color.

To recreate this inviting atmosphere at home, consider pairing layered shades of green with earthy browns, warm taupes, and glistening gold. The combination evokes the tranquility of a woodland landscape while giving festive decorations a more sophisticated finish. As Karen explains, ‘Working with a green-brown palette will ensure a feeling of peace and tranquillity as both colours appear strongly in nature.’

Green has long been one of the most beloved colors of Christmas, but Martha’s room is a reminder that its appeal goes far beyond tradition. When thoughtfully layered with natural textures, warm metallics, and meaningful decorations, it can feel every bit as elegant as it does festive.

And once the holidays have passed, those same rich tones will continue to bring warmth and character to a room throughout the year – making green room ideas a choice that feels less like a passing trend and more like a design classic.

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