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35 Rich Burgundy Christmas Tree Ideas for a Luxe Holiday

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Burgundy Christmas trees are Christmas for grown folks. Rich, dramatic, a little moody, and completely elegant, this is a color that does not need to shout to steal the room.

Deep wine ornaments tucked into dark green branches. Burgundy bows and velvet ribbons catching the glow of warm twinkle lights. Antique gold, icy silver, champagne, forest green, or simply more burgundy layered on top of burgundy. The color is bold, but the overall effect can feel surprisingly understated, sophisticated, and even a little romantic.

Burgundy also goes by plenty of other names. You may see these deeper red tones described as wine, Bordeaux, merlot, maroon, oxblood, or deep red. Whatever you call it, that rich color brings incredible depth to a Christmas tree.

35 Burgundy Christmas Tree Ideas, shown over a rich close-up of burgundy ornaments, velvet accents, berries, and greenery with a dramatic moody holiday look.

This post is packed with burgundy Christmas tree ideas, color combinations, decorating inspiration, and styling tips for creating a tree that feels rich, elegant, and completely unforgettable.

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Burgundy Christmas trees have a presence that is hard to replicate with brighter holiday colors. Deep burgundy can feel traditional without looking predictable, glamorous without becoming overly flashy, and surprisingly versatile with the rest of your holiday decor.

Pair burgundy with forest green and natural greenery and the look becomes organic, rich, and almost old-world. Mix it with silver and the whole tree feels cooler and a little icy. Add gold, champagne, or bronze and suddenly burgundy looks downright decadent.

But our favorite version might be the simplest idea of all: burgundy on burgundy. Layer wine, merlot, maroon, and deep red through ribbon, ornaments, berries, flowers, and velvet so the color itself becomes the star of the tree.

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What Colors Look Best With a Burgundy Christmas Tree?

Dark green Christmas tree decorated with rich burgundy velvet ornaments, berry picks, pinecones and warm white lights.
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The best colors to pair with burgundy Christmas tree decor are gold, champagne, forest green, silver, ivory, black, and other deep red tones such as wine, maroon, and bordeaux.

Burgundy is already a rich color, so the colors around it can completely change the personality of the tree.

Burgundy and gold feels warm, decadent, and unmistakably elegant. Antique gold, champagne, bronze, and warm metallic finishes bring out the depth in wine-colored ornaments and velvet ribbon without overpowering them.

Burgundy and green is our favorite direction when you want the tree to feel more natural. Forest green, olive, moss, cedar, eucalyptus, pinecones, and berry stems create a beautiful mix of texture and keep the look connected to the outdoors while still feeling polished.

Burgundy and silver takes the tree in a cooler direction. Silver ornaments, frosted branches, glass, crystal, and icy white lights can make deep red tones look surprisingly crisp and modern.

Cream and ivory soften burgundy beautifully, while black can make it feel moodier and more dramatic.

And then there is burgundy with…more burgundy. Do not underestimate a tonal tree. Wine, oxblood, Bordeaux, maroon, and deep red layered in different finishes can create incredible dimension without introducing another major color.

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We gathered burgundy Christmas tree decorations in deep wine, maroon, Bordeaux, champagne, gold, green, and other rich finishes, plus velvet ribbon, ornaments, picks, berries, bows, and statement details to help you create a tree that feels layered, dramatic, and completely luxe.

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Try Color Drenching for a Rich Burgundy Christmas Tree

Elegant Bordeaux and burgundy Christmas tree layered with deep wine ornaments, greenery, ribbon and natural stick elements
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Burgundy-on-burgundy is basically holiday color drenching. Instead of breaking up the tree with a lot of contrasting shades, stay within the same rich color family and layer wine, maroon, Bordeaux, oxblood, and deep red from top to bottom.

This kind of tonal decorating can make a Christmas tree feel incredibly luxe because the drama comes from depth, texture, and finish rather than a lot of competing colors. Velvet ribbons, matte ornaments, shiny glass, berries, florals, and metallic details all add dimension while keeping the palette cohesive.

If you want to take the idea even further, this is where color maxxing gets fun. Add more burgundy through oversized bows, picks, tree skirts, wrapped gifts, or decor around the base so the whole display feels intentional and immersive.

The key is not making every burgundy element identical. Mix wine, merlot, maroon, oxblood, and Bordeaux tones so the tree feels layered instead of flat.

✨ Slowestuff Tip: Burgundy is perfect for color drenching because it has so many beautiful variations. Mix wine, maroon, merlot, oxblood, and Bordeaux tones in velvet, matte, shiny, and metallic finishes. If you want to color maxx the look, carry burgundy into the ribbon, florals, picks, tree skirt, and even the gifts underneath.

We absolutely LOVE the drama in these burgundy Christmas trees. No AI images here, y’all. These are real Christmas trees from real homes, decorated with everything from deep wine ornaments and velvet ribbon to gold, silver, greenery, berries, flowers, and plenty of gorgeous tonal burgundy.

Some are moody and understated. Some are dripping in gold. Some feel organic and almost woodland-inspired. And some go all-in on burgundy from top to bottom. That is exactly why this color is so much fun to decorate with.

All creators are credited, and their Instagram page is linked to each picture, so please do check out their pages to see their other work too!

Elegant burgundy Christmas tree decorated with deep wine ornaments, rich ribbon, berry accents and warm white lights.
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Burgundy Christmas tree glowing at night with warm lights, dark red ornaments and dramatic holiday decorations.
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Moody burgundy Christmas tree styled with oversized wine-colored ornaments, burgundy berries, candle lights and greenery.
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Christmas tree beside a staircase decorated with burgundy ribbon, red ornaments, silver accents, garland and a star topper.
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Tall burgundy Christmas tree in a living room covered with velvet bows, deep red ornaments, berries and warm lights.
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Full burgundy Christmas tree styled with layered wine ornaments, red floral accents, greenery and glowing holiday lights.
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Burgundy Christmas tree decorated with deep red ornaments, berry sprays, velvet details and elegant seasonal accents.
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Burgundy Christmas tree topped with an oversized velvet bow and decorated with red ornaments, berries and warm lights.
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Rich burgundy Christmas tree layered with deep red ribbon, ornaments, berries and greenery for a dramatic holiday look.
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Styled burgundy Christmas tree with wine-colored ornaments, ribbon, berry picks and warm white Christmas lights.
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Burgundy and silver Christmas tree with frosted branches, deep red ornaments, icy metallic accents and warm lights.
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Color-drenched burgundy Christmas tree layered with wine, maroon and deep red ornaments, ribbon and berry accents.
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Burgundy Christmas tree styled from top to bottom in deep wine tones with matching burgundy branches, berries, floral accents and a burgundy tree skirt.
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Elegant burgundy Christmas tree decorated with deep red ornaments, cream poinsettias, metallic accents and warm white lights.
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Luxe burgundy and gold Christmas tree decorated with wine ornaments, metallic gold accents and warm white lights.
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Luxurious burgundy Christmas tree layered with rich red ornaments, velvet details, berries and elegant holiday accents.
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Organic burgundy Christmas tree styled with natural greenery, branches, berry stems, wine velvet ribbon and warm lights.
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Close-up of a burgundy Christmas tree with velvet ornaments, glossy wine baubles, berries and warm candle-style lights.
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Rich burgundy Christmas tree design with layered red ornaments, greenery, berries and elegant textural holiday details.
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Burgundy Christmas tree inspiration featuring deep red ornaments, layered greenery and warm elegant holiday styling.
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Rich burgundy Christmas tree decorated with oversized deep red flowers, wine ornaments, velvet accents and warm glowing lights.
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Elegant Christmas tree decorated with burgundy velvet bows, draped pearl garlands, candle-style lights and a large burgundy bow topper.
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Rich burgundy Christmas tree paired with gold ornaments and warm metallic details for a luxe holiday look.
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Burgundy Christmas tree with a dramatic oversized bow, deep red ornaments, berries and layered holiday greenery.
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Creative burgundy Christmas tree featuring wrapped and textured ornaments, deep wine accents, greenery and warm lights.
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Rich burgundy Christmas tree filled with layered wine-colored ornaments, berry picks and warm glowing lights.
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Elegant burgundy Christmas tree idea with deep red ornaments, textural decorations and rich holiday greenery.
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Victorian-inspired Christmas tree decorated with burgundy velvet bows, oversized gold ornaments and warm white lights.
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Rich burgundy Christmas tree inspiration with layered red ornaments, decorative ribbon and glowing Christmas lights.
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Red and burgundy Christmas tree mixing bright red and deep wine ornaments with greenery and warm white lights.
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Whimsical burgundy Christmas tree styled with playful deep red decorations, layered ornaments and festive greenery.
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Silver and burgundy Christmas tree with frosted branches, wine-red ornaments, berry sprays and sparkling metallic accents.
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Trending burgundy Christmas tree decorated with rich wine ornaments, layered berries, velvet accents and warm lights.
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Elegant burgundy Christmas tree styling with deep red ornaments, dimensional greenery and dramatic holiday accents.
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Understated burgundy Christmas tree with deep wine decorations, simple greenery and warm lights for an elegant holiday look.
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Burgundy Christmas Tree Decorating FAQs

Still have questions? Here are a few of the most common things people wonder about when decorating a burgundy Christmas tree, from mixing shades of red to choosing coordinating colors, lighting, textures, and finishes that keep the tree feeling rich and layered instead of too dark.

They are very similar, but not exactly the same. Burgundy usually has a deeper red tone with purple or wine undertones. Maroon tends to look a little browner, while wine red can be slightly brighter or more purple. For Christmas decorating, though, these shades work beautifully together and actually make a burgundy tree feel more layered and interesting.

Absolutely. Burgundy and red are close enough in the color family that they can work beautifully together, especially if you use burgundy as the deeper anchor color. Let brighter red show up in smaller amounts through ornaments, berries, ribbon, or sentimental decorations, then surround it with burgundy, green, gold, or champagne so the whole tree feels intentional rather than mismatched.

Not if you build in enough texture, lighting, and subtle variation. An all-burgundy tree can be incredibly elegant because the color itself has so much depth. Mix wine, maroon, Bordeaux, and deep red tones with matte ornaments, shiny glass, velvet ribbon, berries, and metallic finishes. Warm white lights also help keep the tree glowing instead of feeling heavy. We also love lots of crystal ornaments in a burgundy tree. So stunning and elegant. For presents under that tree, our Christmas Gift Guides in our Christmas section have you covered.

Burgundy is one of those colors that can be both. It has long been used in traditional Christmas decorating because it works so naturally with deep green, gold, and other classic holiday colors. It also feels especially current right now because richer, moodier, more layered Christmas palettes are getting so much attention. That makes burgundy a great choice if you want something that feels fresh without worrying that it will look dated next year.

Burgundy changes personality depending on what you pair with it. We love it with metallics. Gold and champagne make it feel rich and decadent. Forest green gives it a more organic, traditional look. Silver and icy white cool it down. Ivory softens it. Black makes it dramatic. You can even mix several of those together, as long as burgundy stays the main color so the tree still feels cohesive.

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What Type of Christmas Tree Looks Best With Burgundy Decorations?

Green, flocked, white, and real Christmas trees all look incredible with burgundy decorations, although traditional deep green trees create the richest contrast with wine and burgundy tones.

A traditional green Christmas tree may be the ultimate backdrop for burgundy because the two colors naturally make each other look richer. Deep green branches bring out the wine tones in burgundy ornaments and ribbon, especially when warm white lights are added.

Flocked trees create a completely different look. The snowy branches give burgundy more contrast and make wine, maroon, gold, silver, and champagne ornaments stand out beautifully.

White trees can make burgundy feel more modern and graphic, particularly when paired with silver, black, crystal, or cool metallic accents.

Real trees are especially beautiful with burgundy because their irregular branches and natural green tones keep the color from feeling too formal.

There really is no wrong base tree. Burgundy simply changes personality depending on what you put it against.

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If you haven’t before stumbled across the Slowestuff website, we post all kinds of stuff for all the seasons!

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Scrapbookers and journalers, we have plenty of holiday inspiration over in the scrapbook section.

Check out our Seasonal Content section here. We have drop downs where you can find season specific posts for all kinds of holidays, plus each season. Our Christmas section has plenty of gift ideas for everyone on your list.

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Burgundy Christmas Trees Bring the Drama

Burgundy Christmas trees manage to do something that not every holiday color can pull off. They feel dramatic without being loud, traditional without being predictable, and glamorous without needing to sparkle from every branch.

Pair burgundy with forest green for an organic, collected look. Cool it down with silver and frosted details. Warm it up with gold, champagne, and bronze. Or forget the supporting cast altogether and let burgundy take center stage.

Wine, Bordeaux, merlot, maroon, oxblood, deep red…whatever shade name you fall in love with, this is one Christmas color that knows exactly how to make an entrance.

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