Using Rose Gold Christmas Decorations for a Warm Holiday
In this post: If you’re looking to create an enchanting holiday, try using rose gold Christmas decorations to add a touch of warmth and magic to your holiday home.⇒
When I say ‘Christmas’, what colors come to mind?
Are you a traditional red and green decorator? Do you pick your colors because you love them or because you think they’re what you’re supposed to use?
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you already know I’m a bit of a rebel and I tend to favor soft warm tones.
So, I want to talk about how (and why) to use rose gold Christmas decorations for the holidays.
Why You Should Consider Rose Gold Christmas Decor
It’s not that I don’t like red and green.
Done right, it can be lovely. Maybe a rich crimson and a deep hunter, offset by a linen white. Yep, I just might do that palette next.
But holiday colors become all the more special when infused with some glimmer, and nothing says glimmer quite like gold.
So now, what if you take that gold, and add a touch of holiday red to it?
Not next to it, but actually mix it right into the paint (or dye). That’s how you get rose gold!
And there’s my justification for using it for the holidays… 😉
Well, ok, truth be told, I really like using it because I just think it’s pretty.
It fits in with my personal aesthetic and the colors of my home. It plays nicely with my beloved pinks and it’s as festive as anything I can imagine.
It combines the pedigree of gold with the warm glow of rosy pinks.
How to Use Rose Gold Christmas Decorations
Using rose gold in your holiday decor is as simple as finding some elements in this color feeling and mixing them in with pinks, golds, and holiday greenery.
You can find pieces that come in this exact color way or you can achieve the general feeling with a blend of tones. Take advantage of the reflections on the various mirrored surfaces that are so prevalent in holiday decor and create a rose gold impression by placing pink next to gold.
Rose Gold Ornaments
Without a doubt, the simplest way to infuse your Christmas decor with any new color scheme, including rose gold, is through your selection of ornaments.
This is the easiest category to find items that are actually pink gold in color, like the rose gold ornaments I nestled in a gilded bowl, below. They came in a pack with 3 different finishes which all bear the appropriate hue, a lovely meeting point between pink and gold.
But you can also find a variety of options beyond just solid baubles, that mix various metallic accents with shades of this elegant tone. (See the resource guide at the bottom of the post.)
Copper Vessels
A wonderful way to complement this warm metallic hue is to use copper vessels. While I enjoy the contrast of rose gold against yellow gilding, the mix with copper takes it up another notch.
Copper tends to be darker and a bit more orange than pink gold, but the mix is heavenly and perfect for your holiday festivities. It provides an extra dose of warm holiday cheer that communicates the essence of the Christmas season.
Find pitchers, planters, votives and more in varied shades of copper, the paler and pinker the better, in this case.
Flowers
Nothing brings out the rosy pink tones quite like pale pink flowers. They may not actually be rose gold, but pairing blush blooms with copper works beautifully with this trend.
I’ve been absolutely charmed to find peonies in the winter the past few years and I couldn’t be more delighted. But any blush pink floral will work equally as well.
Fill copper pitchers with blush pink flowers or place a white vase with a peach and rose bouquet next to a low copper planter. Toss in a few rose gold baubles for good measure. Use seasonal faux greenery to drive the holiday message home.
Additional Ideas
- Decorate a wreath with rose-gold Christmas ornaments.
- Try a rose-gold Christmas tree.
- Tie a rose gold ornament cluster with ivory ribbons.
- Scatter copper candle holders around the room.
- Tuck a blush pink napkin into a copper napkin ring.
- If you can’t find items to purchase in this color feeling, you can turn to craft supplies, like rose gold paint or rose gold glitter, and add pops of this hue to items you already own.
I truly love the softened mood of these subtle colors, and the fact that they blend seamlessly with the decor in all of my rooms is testament to the fact that rose gold is my thing!
Best of all is the warm feeling that rose gold adds to your home.
It’s a wonderful way to add a note of magic and enchantment to your holiday season!
Resource Guide
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Hi Lory!
These lovely soft Christmas colors are so gorgeous I think I would never put them away. I especially love the little statue with the sparkly crown. I hope you have a good weekend and have some time to come up with some more “rebellious” palettes. Pat @ Bringing French Country Home
Haha, thanks, Pat! Yep, definitely have more rebellious palettes coming your way… 😉
I love these soft colors! Rose gold is so pretty mixed with your beautiful French decor. Lovely Lory!
Thanks so much, Nancy! You know me… always need to find a way to slip in the pink… 😉
Lory, this is so beautiful….I’m decorating with bright green and red this year, but just did a post on my blog about a shabby pastel holiday too. No matter what colors we use, decorating for the holidays is a chance to make our homes look inviting and welcoming for the people we love. Your colors are beautiful, and your style is always inspiring!
Thanks so much, Lidy! I’ll have to check out that post of yours… 🙂 I always love your style too!!
I do all whites and mixed metals but added blush this year. Loving your rose gold choices! ?
Thanks so much, Summer!!
Hi Lory,
I love that color combination and the other coordinating colors that go with it. It is very versatile. I almost did a combination of coppery tones with the blushes and a sprinkle of aqua this year, but I had nothing in that color way and starting from scratch was out of my budget this year. However, I will be hitting those after Christmas decor sales and be ready for next year! Always love the sophistication you bring, and the elegant touches!
Christmas blessings,
Cathy
Thank you, Cathy! I probably should have added this to my post (and I’ll try to remember to mention it when I do my tree), but I spent no more than $20! I already had plenty of ornaments in gold and silver, so I found the rose gold at Michaels for $5.00 per box. I got one box of 8 in shiny, one box of 8 in matte and then the clearer pinker speckled ones were $5 for 4, so I got 2 boxes. That’s it! My plan is to mix them in with the gold and silver, so if you already have lots of neutral ornaments without strong colors in them, you can do something similar. I’d probably pick only one, either the rose gold or the aqua (either would work with neutral golds and silvers) this year and then next year you can add the other in… 🙂
Love the colors; gorgeous as always!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
I share your sentiments on the softer color palette. There is something very soothing about gold/rose gold and your vignette feels very sophisticated. My husband loves the traditional colors so I always have one table with his favorites. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
It’s simply stunning.
Such a lovely color! Loving the crowned cherub for a whimsical touch!
Thanks so much!
I just love love the rose gold now I just wish I could find some rose gold wrapping paper n top it with a gold ribbon for under my tree
Oooh, that sounds like something fun to look for!
Bonjour
Je suis impatiente de voir noël arriver
Ton blog est si inspirant
Merci du partage
Bonne soirée
Frieda
I haven’t seen this post and love the rose gold and how it compliments your pastel pinks and neutrals. TGIF!!!
Oh I love those colors! Some of my very very favorite! ? Thanks for the moment of beauty on my break today! 🙂
Love your suggestions for something outside of traditional colors. There are so many beautiful ribbons that compliment the rose gold tones.
I love everything. Absolutely gorgeous. You are so putting me in tge holiday spirit. Thanks for that. Just loss my husband, and holidays nit so good right now.