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Traditional Red & Gold

The classic British Christmas: a full green tree ribboned in red velvet, gold baubles catching firelight, garlanded mantel and candles everywhere.

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Colours of the Look

The shades that bring this Christmas style together.

  • Deep Red
  • Antique Gold
  • Forest Green
  • Warm Cream

Key elements to recreate the look

  • A full, deep-green tree
  • Wide red velvet ribbon woven top to bottom
  • Gold and burgundy baubles in three sizes
  • Warm-white lights, never cool white
  • A garlanded mantel with real candles

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Everything you need for traditional red & gold

Christmas tree

We're curating the christmas tree for this look — shopping links are coming soon.

Tree decorations

M&S

9 Pack Velvet Bow Detail Brass Sleigh Bells

Antique-brass bells with red velvet bows add a traditional, slightly more luxurious finish.

£15.00

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John Lewis

Georg Jensen Christmas Collectibles 2026 Drum Mobile Tree Decoration, Gold

A statement gold decoration for someone wanting one special investment piece among more affordable ornaments.

£49.00

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John Lewis

Georg Jensen Christmas Collectibles 2026 Tree Decorations Gift Set, 3 Piece, Gold

A premium gold set that works well as a focal point among red velvet, glass and traditional ornaments.

£74.00

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Baubles

The Range

Beaded Decorative Red Bauble

Use as an inexpensive feature bauble among plainer red and gold decorations.

£1.59

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The Range

Red & Gold Decorative Bauble

A budget-friendly filler decoration for building out a fuller red-and-gold tree.

£0.48

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Ribbon & garland

The Range

Traditional Red & Gold Bauble Garland

A strong hero piece for a mantel, staircase or console, combining red and gold baubles with traditional greenery.

£22.99

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Dunelm

180cm Artificial Light-Up Red Bauble Garland

A richer light-up option for mantels or staircases, with warm lights and classic red-and-gold decoration.

£29.00

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Tree topper

John Lewis

Georg Jensen Lyra Star Christmas Tree Top Decoration, Gold

A high-end gold topper for a polished traditional tree.

£79.00

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Lights

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Stockings

Next

Personalised Kensington Red Velvet Stocking

Plush red velvet with metallic detailing makes this suitable for a more grown-up traditional scheme.

£21.00

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Next

Personalised Red Velvet Initial Sack

A personalised red velvet sack that works well beside the tree and reinforces the classic red-and-gold palette.

£32.00

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Mantel & fireplace

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Wreath

Dunelm

55cm Artificial Light-Up Red Bauble Wreath

Use on the front door or above a fireplace to carry the traditional red-and-gold look through the room.

£29.00

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Dunelm

Artificial Red Bauble Door Swag

A lower-cost alternative to a full wreath for doors, mirrors or narrow spaces.

£12.00

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Table decorations

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