Create a cheerful and spectacular Christmas tree this holiday season by taking inspiration from one of the most sophisticated, enduring color combinations for the festivities: red and white with metallic silver.
Every year, actress Reese Witherspoon changes her Christmas tree ideas, so browsing through her Instagram archives reveals a consistent, high-impact aesthetic: her statement silver tree, decorated exclusively with red and white ornaments and a pretty velvet bow topper.
This bold yet balanced choice is simple, impactful, and favors a Christmas color scheme that will endure beyond fleeting trends, making it perfectly relevant for 2025.
Decorating with red can be hard to master, but if you are going to use it at home, Christmas is the moment. In moderation, red transforms into a highly sophisticated color that exudes warmth, comfort, and celebratory frivolity – perfect for yuletide gatherings. Emma Deterding, founder of Kelling Designs and KDLoves, perfectly captures its magnetic appeal: ‘Red makes people sit up and take notice and is a festive color that says you are self-reliant, optimistic, and know what you want. It is the most popular Christmas color for a good reason.’
White is the essential counterpoint, a fantastic non-color to decorate with over Christmas. White has long been associated with peace and innocence, and today, it provides the pure, snowy landscape that grounds the energetic red accents. Silver, a precious metal historically symbolizing prosperity, adds a cool, elegant brilliance to the pairing.
As Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown, advises on the cool metallic base: ‘There is no hard or fast rule with finding the perfect white Christmas ornaments – it really depends on what atmosphere you want to create. If the desire is to create a calm, serene space, then use white with silver for a cooler tone.’ By pairing the icy clarity of silver with the passionate red and soft white, you achieve a beautifully balanced tree that is chic, nostalgic, and utterly spectacular.
The true modern flair of Reese Witherspoon’s tree comes from its luxe finishing touch: the dramatic Christmas tree topper. Bow tree toppers, which first captured a celebrity following a few seasons ago, have firmly cemented themselves in the 2025 Christmas decor zeitgeist.
They offer a textural, high-end statement that elevates any tree far beyond a traditional star or angel. This season, stylish velvet and satin bow tree toppers are already in high demand, selling out well before the holidays.
The appeal lies in the intentional contrast they provide, adding sophistication and depth to festive displays. Retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon are already reporting sell-outs, proving the bow is the must-have Christmas tree trend for 2025.
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Bring timeless charm to your holiday decor with this red velvet garland. Featuring velvety flocked wooden beads reminiscent of classic strung cranberries, it adds festive warmth to any space – whether wrapped around the tree, draped along a staircase, or adorning the mantel.
Embrace one of this year’s biggest festive trends with these elegant red berry picks. Richly hued and beautifully lifelike, each stem features clusters of vibrant berries on flexible, burgundy-toned branches that can be shaped to suit any arrangement. Perfect for adding a touch of timeless red – a color that’s making a major comeback this Christmas.
Add a touch of festive elegance with these Burgundy Velvet Christmas Bows. Crafted from soft velvet in a rich burgundy hue, they’re perfect for trees, wreaths, gifts, windows, doors, and mantels.
Add playful charm to your holiday tree with our 3" Hand-Painted Paper Mâché Ornaments with Tassel. Featuring candy stripe patterns in cheerful red and pink, each lightweight ornament is finished with a gold loop and vibrant tassel for a festive touch.
Bring festive cheer to your home with the Mini Bows & Bells Garland. Plush red velvet bows and delicate gold bells adorn a six-foot length, perfect for mantels, doorways, or stair rails.
Embracing trends like shimmering silver and metallic accents, these playful BaubleBar ornaments add a playful, contemporary twist to classic styles, making even home decor feel inventive and festive.
This year, take your cue from Reese Witherspoon's elegant blend of red, white, and silver. This classic yet bold combination, finished with the trending, dramatic bow topper, provides the perfect balance of nostalgic cheer and modern sophistication. By pairing the powerful energy of red with the serene purity of white and the luxurious shimmer of silver, you create a timeless and spectacular Christmas tree, guaranteed to be the joyful focal point of your 2025 celebrations.
