Holiday 2018 Color + Design

11/28/2018 | Sara McLean |

Winter’s chill is in the air, the sweaters and coats are out and it’s time for another year of holiday color and trends! Here are a few 2018 holiday color+design trends to inspire you this season:

A colorful toy on a table

Contempo Ho Ho Ho

With a contemporary approach to the holidays, colors are fresh, modern and less conventional. Happy and quirky, this trend goes beyond the typical red and green color combinations to pinks, purples and blues with
loads of energetic appeal.

Bundled-Up Monogram Ornament. Anthropologie.

sign travel christmas Ornament by Midwest CBK. Amazon.com

Beaded Star & Bird Tree Topper. Anthropologie.

Woodlands in Luxe

Luxury retreats, lustrous metallics and sparkling effects bring the forest to life this season. Colors showcase a range of rich browns and deep autumnal hues accented with crimson, pink and deep midnight.

metallic foliage wreath. anthropologie

decorative pinecone branch. anthropologie

Once Upon a Time

Tales and characters from our childhood reinforce the enchantment that the holidays can display. From The Nutcracker to Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella to Frozen, “Once Upon a Time” provides an abundance of inspiration. Color is childlike and strong with storybook motifs and highlight brilliant reds, blues and golds with accents of royal purple and flirtatious pinks.

Glitterville Lively Nutcracker. anthropologie

The World of Miss Mindy Alice in Wonderland Figurine. Hallmark

It's Showtime!

The holidays are even more magical when celebrated under the Big Top. Join the circus with giant tents and carousels that mix brights with traditional red and green. Add motifs of circus posters, unicycles and Santa as
the ringmaster. It’s sure to be a good time!

Minimalistic Circus inspired Xmas ornaments a set of 6. by Design Atelier Article. Etsy

Fantasy Circus Christmas Collection. Gisela Graham

Catch the Wave

Wintry sea ice stretches for miles as we get to peek underneath to see the celebrations and activities under the ocean waters. Mermaids, sea creatures and colorful coral highlight the holiday hues of aqua, icy whites, sea breeze blues, deep gold and fresh coral tones.