Red and gold are no strangers to Christmas decorations. Alongside green, they are the most popular colors on most Christmas trees. But when the word modern is mentioned in design, most minds go to white, grey, and soft blue colors. While red and gold are rarely ever the first choices for modern layouts, you can create magic with them in your Christmas decor. But if you’ve been trying to use red and green in a modern Christmas decoration without success, the following elegant red and gold Christmas tree ideas should help.
White, Red, and Gold Christmas Tree
First up is this super sparkly red and gold decor. This design does not only include red and gold; you’ll find some white in there too.
The white serves as a counterbalance to the intensity of red and gold. The red brings some chic/confident/intense feel to the tree. Then, the gold offers glitter.
The string lights in this layout are vital to the character of the tree. Take away the lights, and the shine of this Christmas tree will fade significantly. Besides being core to the overall character of the tree, the lights are the source of the tree’s slight air of warmth.
Dark Blue, Red, and Gold
Many red and gold Christmas tree ideas include some neutral colors to blend with the richness of red and the glow of gold. This inspiration is one of them.
You may not readily think of blue as a neutral color. But in some cases – like this one, blue is actually neutral.
The dark blue ribbons and ornaments in this Christmas tree decoration serve as a midpoint between red and gold. It tames both colors from being excessively loud – similar to what most neutral colors do in red and gold Christmas tree decorations.
We like how the lights in this are neither too bright nor too dull. It gives the whole tree a well-balanced character.
Red Ornaments, Gold Ornaments, and a Little Sled
When you take a first look at it, this option is not too different from many other red and gold Christmas decorations. But when you look down at the tree skirt, you will find a little sled. The said little sled makes a big difference to this decor; it adds a pleasant undertone to feel the Christmas tree adds to the holiday cheer. It upgrades the tree from just a classic look.
Away from the sled, the Christmas tree is wounded in red and gold ribbons. Then there are ribbon flowers made from gold and red ribbons sparsely distributed all over the tree. Everything combines well, and as you can tell, this Christmas tree decor is gorgeous for it.
You’ll have your best view of the tree at night when the lights shine brighter and the tree glows.
Red and Gold Ornaments on Snow
The flocks on this Christmas tree give a snow-like appearance, and the red and gold ornaments sit on the fore, looking like they are actually on snow.
This Christmas decor has a high density of ornaments. So, at first glance, it may look like just another traditional gold and red Christmas tree. But then, there’s just enough white in there to ensure the overall appearance has modern and traditional hints.
Of course, if you find inspiration in this option, you may adjust the density of the ornaments as you want. For us, we will certainly make the baubles more sparse to tilt the style towards a modern layout.
Dominate With White
While this decoration uses a green Christmas tree, the white ornaments on it dominate. Even at the tree skirt, you can see that white dominates the gift wrapping paper. But then, the white in this layout is just right; it does not overshadow the red and gold adornments in a way that mutes them.
Thanks to the prominence of the white flowers, this red and gold Christmas tree has sufficient elements of modern design. At the same time, it is well-packed with ornaments, and this gives it a traditional touch.
All That Glitters
Undoubtedly, gold Christmas trees are not the most popular. But if you are okay with using an artificial Christmas tree, and you want an elegant red and gold Christmas decoration that pops, try this.
This red and gold Christmas tree design uses white, gold, and red baubles on a gold Christmas tree. The ornaments are arranged sparsely, and this makes the modern touch of this Christmas decor pretty evident. Then the gifts sitting by the tree skirt, covered in minimalist white and gold wrapping paper, consolidate the modern touch.
If you are recreating this Christmas decor, one thing you can be sure of is you will get enough shine to fill the holiday season with merriment.
Scant Gold Christmas Tree
If you are big on gold Christmas trees, here’s another option for you. This scant gold Christmas tree is the perfect template for you to create a custom modern red and gold Christmas tree design. Thanks to its scantiness, you can readily embrace minimalism as much as you want.
To take this decoration from just a gold Christmas tree to a red and gold Christmas tree, you can add a few red baubles to the branches. Try to avoid bright red ornaments because they may make the tree too intense.
While adding red for some elegant touch, you may also include some white ornaments if you feel your design is not modern enough.
Elegant Red and Gold Floral Ornaments on a Green Tree
Still on gold Christmas tree decorations, here is a stunner that is sure to fill your home with the Christmas spirit, especially at night.
This lovely decor uses a green Christmas tree, yet there’s just enough red and gold to make it look like a red and gold Christmas tree. The Christmas lights contribute to the golden appearance and are integral to the elegance of this design. Then the bowls of red flower ornaments around the tree set it apart from what you may be used to.
Blue, Red, and Gold Christmas Tree Splash
We’ve had one red and gold Christmas tree decor that uses blue already. But if that doesn’t work for you, here’s another option.
Your first impression of this Christmas tree may be that it is too crowded and colorful to be modern. But then, seeing how well it blends with the modern interior, we knew we had to add it to our list.
The arrangement of the Christmas decorations on this tree is a bit hard to figure out; it is more like a freestyle. But then, this might be a good thing – while trying to recreate it, you will most likely end up with something unique.
Cover a Red Tree in Gold
Red Christmas trees are far from being a popular choice. But if you are looking to try something new, you should look into this.
This red Christmas tree comes pre-lit, and its warm lights give it a touch of gold. If you are okay with a simple red and gold Christmas tree, you can work with this decoration in this form. But if you want to make the whole thing even more elegant, you could add a few gold ornaments such as ribbons and baubles. You could also use gold stockings.
When you are done designing your tree, if you feel the modern touch in the decor is lost, adding some white decorations could help restore that. But, as much as you can, keep the tree sparse.
Christmas Like Valentine
This decor idea is actually a valentine mantel, but we think it will work perfectly for a red and gold Christmas tree. It is a very good option if you have limited space for Christmas trees.
Recreating this tree into a red and gold Christmas tree can be as simple as you want. One easy way to do it is to scantily arrange some floral gold decorations around it. Alternatively, you could place a golden tree topper on it.
Red and Gold on Black
Black and gold are always magical together, especially when they are arranged in a way that mimics a starry night sky. Add some red to it, and that magic evolves.
Without red in it, this is one of the most gorgeous modern Christmas decorations we’ve seen. But if you add just enough red, you can get your red Christmas tree without sacrificing that gorgeous touch.
Replacing the gold ribbon atop the tree with a red ribbon is an easy way to make this tree red and gold. But if you want more red, you could replace a few of the baubles with classic red baubles.
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