Purple Christmas Decor: 16 Jewel Tone Ideas Breaking the Red and Green Rules

Purple Christmas decor is the surprise color story of this season, and people cannot stop watching it. A simple purple fabric wreath reel has pulled 38.6 million views and 510,000 likes since October 12, and a purple and gold version passed 10.1 million views in just one week. It makes sense. Purple feels rich and cozy, like velvet and jewels, but it still feels festive and bright when you mix it with gold, silver or soft pink. If you are tired of the same red and green every year, this is your sign to try something new. Here are 16 easy ideas, from a show stopping door wreath to little touches for the table..

The Viral Purple Christmas Decor Wreath

This is the wreath that made purple the color of the season. The purple Christmas wreath reel reached 38.6 million views in about two weeks, and it is easy to see why. Soft loops of purple fabric are tucked into a wire frame until it looks full and plush, like a velvet cloud on the door. Pair it with a small flocked tree and a bowl of purple and gold ornaments, and one corner of your home feels brand new. It costs much less than a store bought wreath. Would you hang it on the front door or over the mantel..

You will need: A wire wreath frame, about two yards each of two purple fabrics, scissors and a few gold ornaments.

How to make it: 1. Cut the fabric into strips about 2 inches wide and 8 inches long. 2. Fold each strip into a loop and push it between the wires of the frame. 3. Pack the loops tightly all the way around and tuck in a few gold ornaments.

Purple Christmas Decor in Purple and Gold

Just one week after the first wreath went viral, a purple and gold version posted on October 20 passed 10.1 million views. The gold ribbon loops and shiny gold balls make the deep purple look even richer, almost royal. It works beautifully on a white or wood door. If purple feels too bold on its own, gold softens it and makes it feel classic. This is a great first project if you are new to purple Christmas decor. Would you add bells or keep it simple?

You will need: A wire wreath frame, purple fabric or mesh, gold ribbon, small gold ornaments and floral wire.

How to make it: 1. Loop purple fabric through the frame all the way around. 2. Add gold ribbon loops every few inches. 3. Wire small gold ornaments into the gaps and finish with a gold bow.

Purple Christmas Decor on a White Flocked Tree

A white flocked tree is the perfect canvas for purple. Wide plum velvet ribbon wrapped in loose cascades from top to bottom looks soft and elegant, especially with a few silver ornaments. Velvet catches the light in a way that makes the color look deeper. You only need a few rolls of ribbon, so it is an easy update for a tree you already own. Do you love a white tree with a pop of color?

You will need: A white flocked tree, two or three rolls of wide plum velvet ribbon, floral wire and a few silver ornaments.

How to make it: 1. Start at the top and tuck the ribbon into the branches in loose waves. 2. Pinch and wire it every foot so it stays put. 3. Fill gaps with silver ornaments.

Hand Painted Purple and Silver Ornaments

Plain ornaments become something special with a little paint. Deep purple balls with silver swirls and dots look like they came from a boutique. This is a fun afternoon project for families, and every ornament turns out a little different. Use shatterproof balls if you have little ones or pets around. Which pattern would you paint first, swirls, dots or stripes?

You will need: Plain purple shatterproof ornaments, silver paint pens or acrylic paint, a fine brush and an egg carton for drying.

How to make it: 1. Wipe the ornaments clean. 2. Paint swirls, dots or stripes with silver paint. 3. Stand them in an egg carton to dry before hanging.

A Lavender and White Snowflake Garland

Paper snowflakes in lavender and white look so pretty strung across a window. The soft colors feel wintry and fresh, and the light shining through them is lovely in the morning. It is an easy way to bring purple Christmas decor into a room without changing anything else. Kids can help fold and cut. How many snowflakes will it take to cross your window?

You will need: Lavender and white paper, scissors, a pencil, thin string and a little tape.

How to make it: 1. Fold squares of paper into triangles and cut small shapes along the edges. 2. Open them up and flatten them under a book. 3. Tape them along a string and hang it across the window.

An Amethyst Mantel With Mercury Glass

Amethyst purple ornaments mixed with silver mercury glass bottles and fresh greenery make a mantel feel glamorous. Warm white LED fairy lights tucked into the garland add a soft glow without any open flame. The mix of purple and silver feels icy and rich at the same time. You can find mercury glass at thrift shops for a few dollars. Would you go bold with lots of purple or keep it to a few accents?

You will need: Evergreen garland, purple glass or shatterproof ornaments, mercury glass bottles or vases and battery LED fairy lights.

How to make it: 1. Lay the garland along the mantel and secure it with hooks. 2. Weave in the LED fairy lights. 3. Tuck purple ornaments into the greenery and place the mercury glass in small groups.

A Purple and Copper Holiday Table

Deep purple linen napkins and copper flatware look stunning together on a holiday table. Copper adds warmth, so the purple feels cozy instead of cool. A few small copper ornaments and eucalyptus sprigs down the middle finish the look. It is an easy way to try purple Christmas decor for one special dinner. Who would you invite to sit at this table?

You will need: Purple cloth napkins, copper or gold flatware, white plates, small copper ornaments and eucalyptus.

How to make it: 1. Set white plates and fold a purple napkin on each. 2. Add copper flatware beside each plate. 3. Run eucalyptus and copper ornaments down the center.

Violet Bottle Brush Trees in a Row

Little bottle brush trees in violet and lilac look whimsical lined up on a shelf with a dusting of fake snow. They come in white too, and you can tint them with a little fabric dye in a bowl to get your perfect shade. Group them in odd numbers and different heights. They are cheerful and take two minutes to set up. Where would you line yours up?

You will need: White or purple bottle brush trees, a little fake snow and a shelf or tray.

How to make it: 1. Choose trees in a few different heights. 2. Line them up from tall to short or mix them. 3. Sprinkle a little fake snow around the bases.

Deep Purple Stockings With Gold Cuffs

Purple velvet stockings with gold cuffs feel cozy and regal, like something from an old storybook. Hang them from a shelf or a wall rail with evergreen above. You can add a simple felt initial to each one for the family. They pair beautifully with any purple Christmas decor in the room. Would you add names to yours?

You will need: Purple velvet stockings or fabric, gold fabric or ribbon for the cuffs, fabric glue and hooks.

How to make it: 1. Glue a band of gold fabric around the top of each stocking. 2. Add a ribbon loop for hanging. 3. Hang them from hooks under evergreen garland.

A Cluster of Plum and Blush Paper Stars

Folded paper stars in plum, lilac and soft blush hanging in a window look magical with the light behind them. A cluster of different sizes feels playful and modern. They are made from simple paper and a few folds, so you can make a big bunch in an evening. A little pink makes the purple feel softer and sweeter. Which color would you make the biggest star?

You will need: Paper in plum, lilac and blush, scissors, a glue stick and thin thread.

How to make it: 1. Fold and cut five pointed star shapes from paper. 2. Score and fold each point so the star pops out in 3D. 3. Hang them at different heights in a window.

A Purple Ribbon Tree With No Ornaments

Here is a fun idea: skip the ornaments completely. Big purple and lavender bows with long cascading tails fill a green tree with color and movement. It looks bold and modern, and it is safe for homes with pets or toddlers since there is nothing breakable. Ribbon is also easy to store. Have you ever tried a tree with only ribbon?

You will need: Several rolls of wired ribbon in purple and lavender, scissors and floral wire.

How to make it: 1. Tie big bows with long tails from the wired ribbon. 2. Wire them to the branches in a loose spiral. 3. Let the tails hang down and fluff them into soft waves.

Grape Painted Pine Cones in a Bowl

Pine cones painted a deep grape purple look so cozy piled in a wooden bowl on a coffee table. Brush the tips with silver for a frosted look. Gather them on a walk, let them dry out and paint them on newspaper. It is one of the cheapest ways to add purple Christmas decor to a room. Will you go out on a pine cone hunt this weekend?

You will need: Dry pine cones, purple and silver acrylic paint, a brush, newspaper and a wooden bowl.

How to make it: 1. Brush off the pine cones and let them dry indoors for a week. 2. Paint them purple and let them dry. 3. Dry brush the tips with a little silver.

Purple Christmas Decor With Teal: A Peacock Tree

Purple and teal together make a jewel tone peacock tree that feels rich and dramatic. Peacock feather picks, teal and purple ornaments and a gold ribbon pull it together. It is bold, fun and very different from a classic tree. Warm white LED lights make the colors glow. This look is perfect for anyone who loves color. Would you go full peacock or keep it soft?

You will need: Peacock feather picks, purple and teal ornaments, gold ribbon and warm white LED lights.

How to make it: 1. Light the tree with warm white LED lights first. 2. Add purple and teal ornaments evenly. 3. Tuck feather picks and gold ribbon throughout.

Dried Lavender Bundles on Gifts

Small bundles of dried lavender tucked under purple ribbon make plain white gifts look special. They also smell lovely when the gift is opened. You can buy dried lavender or dry your own from the garden in summer. This simple touch carries your purple Christmas decor right under the tree. Who on your list would love a lavender topped gift?

You will need: Plain white wrapping paper, purple ribbon and small bundles of dried lavender tied with string.

How to make it: 1. Wrap the gifts in plain white paper. 2. Tie purple ribbon around each one. 3. Slip a small lavender bundle under the bow.

An Ombre Ornament Wreath

Shiny ball ornaments arranged from deep purple to pale lilac make a stunning ombre wreath. It looks like a jewel box hanging on the wall. Use shatterproof ornaments, a foam ring and a little craft glue. For another rich jewel tone look, see our burgundy Christmas decor ideas too. Which shade would you put at the top?

You will need: A foam wreath ring, shatterproof ornaments in four shades of purple, craft glue and a ribbon.

How to make it: 1. Remove the ornament caps and glue them back on so they stay put. 2. Glue the darkest ornaments at the bottom of the ring and work up to the lightest. 3. Fill gaps with tiny ornaments and add a ribbon loop.

How to Mix Purple Christmas Decor With Metallics

The secret to purple Christmas decor that looks polished is the partner color. Gold and silver make purple feel festive and bright, while soft pink makes it sweet and playful. Copper adds warmth. Red is the one color to skip, since it fights with purple. Pick one metal and repeat it on the tree, the table and the door so the whole house feels connected. Which metal would you pair with purple this year?

You will need: Your purple pieces, plus ornaments, ribbon or flatware in one metal such as gold or silver.

How to make it: 1. Choose one metal to pair with purple. 2. Repeat it in at least three places in the room. 3. Add one soft accent color like blush if you want a lighter look.