Red and green—Christmas’s forever muses—are back this season, but forget the kitsch. At Maison Vogue, we’re reimagining the palette in luxe tones and sophisticated textures. Think velvet rouge, mossy green, smoked glass, and sculptural accents that whisper festivity while keeping the mood effortlessly chic. Here’s how to reinvent tradition and design your home like the season’s most stylish hostess.
1. Start with a Luxe Anchor Piece
How to: Begin with one statement piece in either red or green to ground the room.
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A sculptural chair in deep crimson becomes a work of art in itself—perfect for a reading nook or beside the fireplace.
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A moss-toned area rug lays the foundation for layering textures while toning down the boldness of holiday red.
The key? Pick one bold hero piece, then build around it with quieter accents.
2. Mix Textures, Not Just Colors
The modern holiday look is less about color blocking and more about texture layering.
How to:
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Pair a rich velvet armchair with matte black accents (a side table or bar cart frame).
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Introduce a leather dining chair in olive green for hosting that feels chic but durable.
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Add a wool or silk rug with abstract green undertones to soften the space.
Texture mixing makes the classic palette feel deliberate and grown-up.
3. Elevate the “Ornaments”
Gone are the days when holiday decorating meant baubles and garlands.
How to:
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Replace the wreath with a smoked glass wall sculpture in olive or amber.
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Mount coral-inspired wall art in bold red as a sculptural alternative to poinsettias.
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Cluster gradient vases in jewel tones (ruby, amber, forest) down the center of your dining table—an editorial spin on the tablescape.
4. Bring Red & Green to the Table
Holiday hosting deserves as much style as your living room.
How to:
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Swap out basic dining chairs for velvet stools in emerald or terracotta.
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Use red-toned glassware or trays for serving cocktails on a glossy lacquered bar cart—instant mood lift.
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Layer napkins in deep green linen with gold cutlery for that “editorial table” moment.
5. Balance Bold with Neutral
The secret to keeping red and green chic is restraint.
How to:
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Pair rich tones with natural woods (an oak bench or dining table).
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Add ivory, cream, or smoked glass to diffuse the palette and keep it sophisticated.
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Don’t overcrowd—let each statement piece breathe.
Maison Vogue’s Takeaway
The new red and green is less about tradition and more about transformation. By pairing rich hues with luxurious textures and sculptural accents, your home becomes a space that honors holiday warmth while staying at the cutting edge of design. This season, embrace color like couture: bold, intentional, and impossibly chic.
