If you love Christmas decor that feels elegant, warm and timeless, a burgundy and olive palette creates a beautiful alternative to more traditional holiday color schemes. Rich velvet textures, sparkling crystal accents and warm champagne tones come together to create a sophisticated tree that feels layered, luxurious and festive without looking overdone.
In this guide, we’re sharing decorating ideas, styling tips and curated details to help you recreate the look in your own home.
Why Burgundy & Olive Works So Beautifully for Christmas
Burgundy adds richness and depth, while olive green brings an earthy, elegant balance that feels classic and elevated. Champagne ornaments soften the palette with warmth, and crystal details reflect the tree lights beautifully, adding movement and sparkle. Together, these elements create a layered holiday look that feels both luxurious and inviting
How to Layer Your Burgundy & Olive Christmas Tree
Begin by shaping the branches and distributing the lights throughout the tree, including the inner branches. This creates a softly illuminated backdrop for the decorations.
Build depth with larger ornaments. Place some larger baubles closer to the trunk, then bring smaller ornaments toward the outer branches. Repeat burgundy, olive and champagne throughout the tree, allowing the natural greenery to remain visible between decorations.
Add ribbon with a gentle flow. Shape ribbon into loose loops and tuck the ends between branches. Leave open spaces so the ribbon complements the ornaments and the tree’s shape remains visible.
Place velvet bows at different heights. Space them around the tree, varying their direction slightly for a relaxed, elegant finish.
Before adding the final crystal accents, step back and check the overall balance. Redistribute any clusters that feel too heavy, and make sure each color appears across the top, middle and lower branches.
The Crystal Edit: Light, Texture & Movement
Crystal ornaments bring an unexpected touch of elegance to a burgundy and olive Christmas tree. Clear glass icicles reflect the warm glow of the lights, while champagne-toned teardrops add a subtle shimmer that complements the richness of velvet ornaments.
For a beautifully balanced look, vary the lengths and shapes of your crystal accents. Hang longer pieces from sturdy branches where they can dangle freely and arrange smaller ornaments throughout the tree to create depth. Allow enough space between them so each piece can catch the light without making the arrangement feel crowded.
Champagne Teardrop Ornaments
A soft champagne finish adds warmth and elegant shine.
Clear Glass Icicle Ornaments
Clear glass icicles bring timeless sparkle and beautiful light reflection.
The Velvet Ornament Edit
Velvet ornaments bring rich color and soft texture to the tree, creating a beautifully layered holiday look.
Burgundy Velvet Ornaments
Rich burgundy velvet adds depth and a luxurious finish.
Olive Green Velvet Ornaments
Soft olive green brings an earthy balance to the palette.
Burgundy Velvet Florals
Velvet poinsettias add rich color and elegant dimension to the tree.
Green Velvet Tree Skirt
Rich green velvet and delicate gold embroidery create an elegant finish.
Natural Woven Tree Collar
A beautifully woven finish that brings natural warmth and texture to your Christmas tree.
Burgundy Velvet Tree Topper
An oversized burgundy velvet bow adds a luxurious finishing touch.
Champagne Gold Christmas Ornaments
A beautiful mix of champagne tones and delicate finishes adds warmth, shimmer, and dimension to your Christmas tree.
Moss Green Velvet Christmas Ribbon
Rich moss green velvet adds depth, softness, and a refined finishing touch to your Christmas tree.
Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
A beautifully full, pre-lit Christmas tree creates the perfect foundation for layering velvet ribbons, champagne ornaments, and rich seasonal colors.
Burgundy Velvet Christmas Bows
Luxurious burgundy velvet bows add rich color, soft texture, and timeless elegance to your Christmas tree.
A Thoughtful Finish for the Holidays
An elegant Christmas tree begins with a palette you love and a thoughtful mix of textures. Burgundy velvet, olive green, champagne gold and clear ornaments offer plenty of possibilities—start with the decorations you already own, then add a few pieces to bring the look together.
Leave room for meaningful ornaments and personal touches. The most inviting holiday spaces feel considered, comfortable and distinctly yours.
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