Martha Stewart's unconventional Christmas tree is anything but ordinary – but this glamorous color is sure to impress and excite

Metallics always convey a sense of opulence. Subtle glimmers on ornaments or even the Christmas tree itself, introduce a flattering luminosity to a space.

Sophisticated and nuanced, silver Christmas tree ideas shine bright in spaces both modern and traditional. America's favorite TV personality and businesswoman Martha Stewart knows that Christmas decor ideas with a brush of silver (or gold) are ideal for creating a low-key luxe look that is perfect for this time of year.

Decorated head-to-toe in silver ornaments, including an unexpected silver tree, Martha Stewart knows how to push the boundaries when it comes to decorating. But, as always, there is a method to the madness. Silver might not be so scary – or unusual – after all...

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When it comes to using color, less can sometimes be more. Decorating with silver at Christmas makes perfect sense. Deeply pigmented, it's surprisingly warm and welcoming and changes subtly with the direction of light.

‘Silver at Christmas creates a sleek and contemporary look,' says Flora Hogg, interior design consultant and color specialist at Craig & Rose. 'It evokes a sense of elegance and has an ethereal quality while providing a neutral backdrop for other metallic or neutral colors if you so desire,' she says.

Unlike decorating with gold, silver has a quieter glamour that sings rather than shouts. More than just a precious metal, silver is center stage in the palettes and mood boards of interior designers, especially during the holiday season.

‘Luxurious silver brings in a touch of effortless coolness and polish to a room, perfect for bringing a sense of glamour into the home,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown. ‘The color creates a sense of calm and cleanliness with a feeling of well-being.’

Evolving from a form of currency into a key Christmas color scheme, silver has long cemented its status into our creative vocabularies. It is also a wonderful way to add interest to an otherwise dark or dreary living room corner or entrance.

If you are planning to go all out with a silver Christmas tree color scheme, go big, and bold, and be brave with your ornamentation. Your tree will be the talking point – in a good way!