Decorating a Christmas Tree with Purple Ornaments

Purple Christmas ornaments bring a sense of luxury and drama to your Christmas tree. From deep plum to bright lavender, purple adds richness and elegance.

Why do purple ornaments works at Christmas? Purple has long been associated with royalty and opulence.

It gives your decor a bold, sophisticated twist. There are lots of ways in which you can style your purple ornaments whether you want them to be the main color or whether you want them as an accent.

Read on to see the best pairings as well as some styling tips for having the best purple themed Christmas tree.

Best Pairings for Purple Ornaments

Pair with gold or silver for a bold, glamorous, luxurious look.

Mix with blues and pinks for a modern look.

Combine with teal and turquoise for a more vibrant palette.

Pair with white for a crisp contrast that will enhance the purple and create a very striking looking tree.

Styling Tips for Adding Purple Ornaments to Your Tree

While a green tree provides a traditional backdrop a white tree will create a lovely contrast for purple ornaments and make them absolutely pop.

Use different textures to add depth and visual interest – velvet ribbons, matte and shiny baubles and glass accents.

Consider layering shades; mixing different shades of purple such as light lavender through to a deep plum. If you also mixed a range of blues and pinks you could create a multidimensional effect.

Warm fairy lights will highlight the richness of the color.

Purple ornaments are perfect if you want your Christmas tree to feel elegant, bold and unique.