Miranda Kerr's Anti-Trend Christmas Tree is a Masterclass in Decorating with Gold and Red – It's Classic, but Striking

We gravitate toward red and gold Christmas trees year after year for a reason. This timeless combination feels both classic and novel, harkening back to Christmases past with a distinctly current vibe.

The red and gold design on Miranda Kerr's Christmas tree feels especially prescient for how people are decorating with these tones in 2026. Her tree is alive with red and gold ribbon (like this glittery one from Amazon). It features white lights and a mix of gold and red glass ornaments. Sprays of red berries add an extra natural touch. Overall, the look feels inviting and festive, but not over the top.

As we look ahead to Christmas decorating for the 2026 holidays, Miranda's tree offers ideas for making red and gold pop.

For one, decorating with ribbons, as we see on Miranda's tree, is emerging as a major Christmas trend for this season. Kanika Bakshi Khurana, Principal Interior Designer and Founder of Kanika Design states: 'Oversized bows along with statement ribbons are now being used to add much more than just the final touches to your Christmas tree. Large velvety bow or cascade ribbon can be the focal point of your tree. To create an overall balanced look on your Christmas tree you should have at least one major decorative element (such as a large ribbon) which will be repeated throughout the rest of the tree using less elaborate decorations.'

Recreate Miranda's Look at Home

Here are our editors picks of ribbons and ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree in red and gold this year.

Furthermore, warm metallics, like gold are fast overtaking their cooler counterparts this season. As we see on Miranda Kerr's tree, these shades look best with this season's preferred rich shades. Nancy Soriano, Design Expert at Perigold states: 'This year, I’m drawn to deep forest greens, burgundy and oxblood, warm chocolate browns and soft creams, finished with antique gold and brass. These colors feel layered and enduring rather than trendy, and they work with the warm wood tones and natural materials many people already have in their homes.'

Miranda's picks of glittery and velvet ribbon also set the tone for duo-tone decorating this year. 'Get the look through texture as much as color,' advises Nancy. 'Choose velvet ribbon instead of satin, intricate glass ornaments, wood or aged metal, and a tree skirt or throw in mohair, cashmere or faux fur. Rich materials give a palette depth. The common thread is quality you can see and want to touch.'

Warm golds like those on Miranda's tree also signify a retreat from former seasons chrome tones. Nancy states: 'Let the metallics glow, not shine. Warm brass and antique gold read as more elevated than bright, high-polish finishes, especially in candlelight. Use them as accents throughout the room, like candlesticks or a decorative tray, so the tree feels connected to the space around it.'

Red and gold are never going out of style. This year, get the look with ribbon, glass ornaments, and warm lighting.

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