How Natalia Vodianova’s Red-and-Gold Christmas Tree Redefines Festive Decor With a Perfect Balance of Heirloom Charm and Design Precision
Natalia's Christmas tree is festive and still effortlessly chic – it's all made possible with a classic red and gold color palette
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When it comes to decorating my Christmas tree, I usually bring out the same ornaments year after year and hang them wherever I see fit. While many like to carefully curate their trees, I'm guilty of throwing everything on mine.
For a long time, I thought following a regimented Christmas tree design defeated the whole point of festive decorating. It's all about hanging sentimental ornaments collected over the years, and I believed an overly balanced scheme wouldn't allow room for this. However, after looking back at Natalia Vodianova's past tree, I'm now convinced that it's more than possible to blend the two.
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Natalia's tree is decked out with chic decorations. From delicate paper baubles to gold leaves, it's a lesson in creating a cohesive display that's both elegant and festive. Recreating the look is simple: stick with a red and gold color palette and don't be afraid to layer as many decorations as you see fit.
You'll notice Natalia's tree features plenty of decorations, but the delicate paper baubles caught my eye instantly. Reminiscent of lanterns, they're effortlessly elegant and give the tree a real festive nostalgia.
No tree is complete without some classic glass baubles. These vintage ball ornaments are just like Natalia's; they're perfect for catching the light and giving your tree a familiar feel.
Natalia's tree features plenty of gold and red. She's scattered not only red baubles, but delicate gold leaf decorations (much like this one), which offset the dark tones and contrast beautifully with the green foliage.
What I love about Natalia's tree is its careful balance of curated and cozy. She features all the classic Christmas decor ideas, but by following a red and gold color palette, the tree feels enticing yet not overwhelming.
There's undeniably a real mixture of ornaments on Natalia's tree. The striking red paper baubles (much like these Small Red Glimmer Paper Ball Ornaments from Target) create some drama and a sense of scale. By contrasting with the dark foliage, the ornaments give the tree a bold and whimsical feel that's so fitting for the holidays.
While the color palette is striking, the elegance of the decorations is undeniable. Each one is delicate and classic, giving the tree a sophisticated feel. The vibrant poppy garland paired with the dainty gold leaves creates a wintery vibe, bringing nature into the scheme.
Natalia's tree is curated but still classically festive. Featuring nostalgic ornaments and delicate paper baubles, the gold and red color palette ensures the display is both chic and Christmassy all at the same time.
