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December 2, 2022

Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel

We don’t have many spaces to decorate for Christmas this year since we are still trying to just furnish our new house! But one space we ARE able to decorate is our formal living room that we started to style this year. It’s the perfect space for our stockings to be hung and our tree. One festive room where we can gather and feel the magic of the season. Our house leans more traditional so leaned into the style and put together a very classic Christmas tree and mantel. Featuring golds, bronze, neutrals, cozy textures and pops of red.

Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel

Tour this Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel with neutral Christmas decor, lush greenery and pops of red. Sharing all sources.

It’s been really fun playing around with a differently decorating style while also working in my modern touches. I am excited to see how this room looks next year! How will it change? How will the style evolve in this home? I like to think of this year as my starting point in this house. Is it exactly how I want it, no. But it’s a fresh start and the first Christmas in our new home, which makes it so special.

Elegant Neutral Christmas Tree Decor

Tour this Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel with neutral Christmas decor, lush greenery and pops of red. Sharing all sources.

This is the first year we don’t have a real tree as our main Christmas tree. I’ve had this 7.5′ artificial fraser fir for years, it’s one of my favorites. I would typically put it up in our bedroom as our previous home. But this year we are using it as our main tree. It’s the most realistic tree that I’ve owned and the quality is amazing.

Tour this Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel with neutral Christmas decor, lush greenery and pops of red. Sharing all sources.

I went with a combination of champagne, antique gold, bronze and some cozy cream ornaments. I always use a mixture of textures and sizes to bring your eye around the tree. A lot of the ornaments on our tree I’ve collected over the years. I love adding new fun finds each season. So I don’t have links to most of them.

I DID DIY the gold leaf balls though, so I’ll be sharing that tutorial here on the blog soon. Or you an see the IG Reel video here.

Classic Christmas Decor

Tour this Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel with neutral Christmas decor, lush greenery and pops of red. Sharing all sources.

I love this wood coffee table we got for this room! It was the perfect size for this space. I added just a few Christmas accessories to keep it simple and festive.

Traditional European Christmas Decor with green garland, neutral gold Christmas decor and subtle pops of red.

You can shop all the items here, or through the links at the end of the post.

Tour this Classic Christmas Tree and Mantel with neutral Christmas decor, lush greenery and pops of red. Sharing all sources.

Shop My Christmas Decor

  1. Balsam Hill 7.5′ Fraser Fir Tree
  2. Chunky Loop Garland
  3. Eucalyptus and Cedar Wreath
  4. Burgundy Velvet Ribbon
  5. Copper Brown Ribbon
  6. Flameless Taper Candles
  7. Rustic Small Bells on Garland
  8. Hammered Gold Tree Collar
  9. Artificial Cedar Accent Garland
  10. Lush Norfolk 15′ Garland
  11. 30″ Industrial Hurricane Holder
  12. 22″ Industrial Hurricane Candle Holder
  13. Mercury Ball Ornaments

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Lois Glenn says

    December 4, 2022 at 10:09 am

    It is simply beautiful, Taryn! You’ve done a magnificent job! Looks like it was a lot of fun, even realizing the amount of time you put in. No wonder you’re so happy with it!
    Lois

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