Looking for preppy christmas decor ideas with plenty of bows and a little color? Think red plaid stockings, blue-and-white pots and pink ornaments tucked into a white tree.
These looks include classic red and green plus a few softer combinations if you want something different this year.
You can keep it simple or go all out. Start with a bow on your mantel, or carry your favorite checks from the tree right into your bedroom!
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pink and lime ornaments
We’re starting off strong with this pink and lime Christmas tree. I love the wide ribbons winding through the white branches. Those striped candy-shaped ornaments are so cute!
If you want to go a step further, try oversized pink flowers and tall decorative sprays at the top like the ones here.
an oversized gingham bow
How gorgeous is this mantel bow? The dusty pink and brown checks look so pretty beneath the leafy greenery.
Choose a large bow with long tails if you want this same look. You don’t need to cover the entire fireplace to give it a little Christmas detail.
berries in a blue-and-white vase
This arrangement may just be one of my favorites here. I love the bright red berries against the blue-and-white vase. The big pinecones are just as pretty.
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Try surrounding the base with extra greenery to follow this display, rather than keeping everything inside the vase.
plaid stockings and a matching chair
If you love traditional red and green, this one is for you. Plaid stockings hang beside red stockings, with a matching checked pillow and throw on the chair.
The little wreath above the mantel ties everything together. I’d keep that simple shape if you’re mixing several plaid patterns below.
a personalized red stocking
I am obsessed with this red-and-white stocking. The little scenic illustrations are so lovely, plus the name across the red cuff makes it feel extra personal.
Choose your own name in pale script if you want to try a similar design.
ceiling chains and hanging stars
Who says the decorations have to stop at the table? This dining nook has red-and-white chains stretching across the ceiling, with shiny garlands and little hanging stars.
The checked tablecloth and patterned parcels on the chairs keep the red theme going. There’s so much to look at here!
a little Santa pillow
Don’t want to go all out and want something super simple? Try a Christmas picture pillow like this one.
I love Santa’s red outfit against the striped blue background.
The thin red edging is such a cute finishing detail.
matching wreaths and red bows
Give double doors a matching pair of wreaths for Christmas. The long red ribbons and full bows look so pretty against these dark doors.
A big grouping of red poinsettias sits beside the entrance. You could use a smaller arrangement if you’d rather leave more of your doorway clear.
a colorful tabletop tree
How cute is this little tree? Not gonna lie, that blue-and-white pot is my favorite part!
Pink, blue and striped ornaments fill the branches, with a pale green bow at the top.
Try this combination on a table where you can enjoy all those little ornament details.
a dressed-up drinks cart
This is such a pretty way to include your drinks cart in the decorating. Greenery drapes around the gold-tone frame, with red plaid hanging over the side.
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I especially love the tiny green-shaded lamp. For your own version, use a flameless candle near the greenery and ribbon.
a plaid bow beneath a sconce
Don’t want to cover every surface with ornaments? No problem!
This dark plaid bow and little spray of greenery give a plain wall a Christmas touch.
The long tails hang below the gold-tone sconce. If you try something similar, keep decorations clear of the bulb and any hot parts.
pinecones and a tiny picture bow
I love the little red bow above the framed duck picture. It’s such a simple detail beside that big sweep of greenery and pinecones.
For a kitchen version, I’d put the garland on a shelf away from cooking heat rather than directly over the range shown here.
pink-and-white nutcrackers
Calling all pink Christmas fans, these nutcrackers are just adorable. The tall patterned hats, curled white mustaches and matching pink boots give you plenty of details to love.
You could place a pair on either side of an indoor doorway if you want to make them the main decoration.
a green plaid tree skirt
If you’re looking for a way to add plaid without changing all your ornaments, go with a tree skirt like this one. The checked center has a wide dark green border.
The green and gold presents look gorgeous beside the red, green and gold ornaments.
flowers along the staircase
This staircase garland is a little different from the usual greenery and bows. I love the large pink flowers tucked between the red berries and trailing pale green sprigs.
Keep the flowers spaced along the railing if you want to follow this look. That big bloom at the bottom is too pretty to hide.
plaid bedding and red pillows
Bring Christmas into the bedroom with this red and plaid combination. The checked pillows match the pattern across the bed, while a smaller gingham pillow sits in front.
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I am in love with the little bedside tree. Try one there if you want a Christmas detail beyond the bedding.
red bows beneath the windows
How pretty are these window decorations? Greenery and red bows sit beneath the upstairs windows, with a matching bow on the front-door wreath.
You can repeat the same ribbon across your own windows and entrance. The simple red looks so good against the white house and black shutters.
pale checks and green ornaments
If you want a softer color combination, this one is for you. Pale blue-green checked ribbon winds through the tree beside white flowers and green ornaments.
The checked stockings are my favorite part. Try repeating your tree ribbon’s pattern on the mantel to bring the two areas together.
gingham and red taper candles
I am obsessed with this red-and-white gingham tablecloth. It looks so pretty with the tall red candles and greenery running down the middle.
The blue patterned curtains and wall plates give you another color to work with. Borrow that combination for your table, keeping greenery clear of any lit candles.
a giant bow over the front door
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous green front door. I love the oversized red bow above it!
Pinecones and red berries fill the surrounding garland, with a smaller wreath on the glass.
Try lanterns with flameless candles beside your entrance if you want to finish yours with a similar glow.
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