Ralph Lauren Christmas decor is one of my favorite trends, because it celebrates everything I have loved about Christmas for as long as I can remember: classic pieces, real heritage and the kind of quality you notice up close. In my family, decorating for Christmas has always been my job. I am the chief decorating officer, and I take the title seriously.
My most treasured pieces are the glass ornaments I inherited from my grandmother. They are fine, high-quality glass, and you can see the care in every one of them. I believe you can tell when someone pays attention to quality and details. A few well-chosen pieces will always mean more to me than dollar tree plastic decor on every surface, and you will never find me recommending an all-white plastic tree or a tree made of fake pampas grass. My Christmas is built on classic elements, which is exactly why this look feels like home to me.
Here is how I approach Ralph Lauren Christmas decor, from the colors to the tree to the few places I decorate beyond it, along with the pieces I picked to recreate the look.
What Is Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor?
Ralph Lauren Christmas decor is a classic, heritage-inspired way of decorating in deep green, burgundy and navy, with plaid, velvet, brass and ornaments that look as if they were collected over generations. The goal is a home that feels as if it has celebrated Christmas the same way for decades.
For me, the appeal is that you cannot buy it in one afternoon. It grows from pieces that gather over the years: an ornament someone in your family once chose, a ribbon you bring out every December, a brass star that goes on top of the tree year after year.
Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Colors
I keep my Ralph Lauren Christmas decor to five colors: deep fir green, burgundy, navy, brushed brass and warm ivory.
The tree already gives you the green, so the decor only needs to add the rest. Burgundy is my only red, because one deep red looks far richer by candlelight than several reds competing on the same branches. Navy comes in through the plaid and keeps the burgundy grounded. Brass adds the glow, and I always choose an aged, vintage finish over high shine. Ivory, from the lights and the candles, softens everything around it, and natural wood sits comfortably alongside all five.
Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Ideas for the Tree
A Ralph Lauren Christmas tree depends on the tree itself looking real, so I always start with a full green tree and warm white lights before a single ornament goes on. The plaid goes on next, followed by the velvet and the brass.
Plaid Ribbon and Velvet Bows for a Christmas Tree
Plaid is the detail that instantly makes a tree read as Ralph Lauren. I chose a blue and green plaid, close to the classic Black Watch tartan of navy, green and black, because it sits so naturally against the branches. I use one plaid on the tree and let it carry the look. A wide wired ribbon runs down the tree in long, loose loops, and burgundy velvet bows tucked between the branches add softness. Against the crisp plaid, the velvet looks even richer.
Christmas Ornaments That Look Collected
The ornaments are where my grandmother’s glass comes in. Old glass catches the candlelight in a way newer decor rarely does, and each piece carries a little of the person who chose it first. If you have inherited ornaments, build your tree around them.
Around them, I add velvet ornaments that echo the softness of the bows, a set of classic round baubles in [colors of the 36-piece set], and small brass bells scattered through the branches. My favorite detail is a set of little rocking horse ornaments. They bring a nostalgic, equestrian charm that belongs to this look and make the tree feel as if it has a story to tell.
A vintage brass star on top and a wood tree collar at the base finish the tree. I would rather hang fewer, better ornaments than fill every branch, because when each piece has space around it, you actually see it.
Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Ideas Beyond the Tree
Beyond the tree, I decorate only a few places and keep them in the same colors. On the mantel, a full garland and plaid stockings are enough to echo the tree without competing with it, and a pair of brass candlesticks with burgundy tapers makes it feel finished.
The sofa gets the softest layer: a chenille throw in [color] and a plaid pillow that picks up the colors of the tree. In winter I have candles everywhere, and that is when this look truly comes alive. The burgundy deepens, the brass warms up, and the glass on the tree starts to glow.
A Ralph Lauren Christmas rewards patience. Choose the pieces you will still love in ten years, let them collect over the seasons, and your home will slowly start to look as if it has always been decorated this way. If you are looking for gifts in the same spirit, my Christmas gift guide is full of pieces for the home.
Ralph Lauren Inspired Christmas Decor
For the tree
Beyond the tree
Casa Ferrier is not affiliated with Ralph Lauren. This post is inspired by the aesthetic only.
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