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How to Decorate with Metallics for Christmas

In: Christmas Decorating Ideas & Projects, DECORATING

I’ve been busy decorating my living room this week and this Christmas I’m using lots of neutral tones mixed with soft metallics.

Ways to Add Metallics To Your Christmas Decor

Using modern metallics in your Christmas decor is an easy way to add some sparkle to your home. I’m not talking about bright shiny metals…more coppers, bronzes, rose gold, and mercury glass.

Let me show you some easy ways that I have used metallics in my basically neutral home over the past couple of years to create a warm look for Christmas.


There are 30 Bloggers sharing their Christmas decorating ideas this week with you! Check out all of the inspiring ideas in the Celebrate Christmas Home Tour at the end of my post. Thanks to Leen at Sand Dollar Lane for organizing this fun Christmas blogger hop!

If you are popping over here from my friend Tammy at White Lilac Farmhouse welcome!! First off I love Tammy and have had the chance to hang out with her the past two summers at a blogging conference that we attend. We always have fun and lots of laughs!!!

I’m Jennifer a New England gal who loves to DIY, Decorate, and Garden. My favorite thing to do is recreate expensive looks on a shoestring budget.

This post may include affiliate links; you can read my disclosure policy here.

Adding Metal Christmas Bells

Do you want to add just a touch of metallics? Then gold or brass Christmas bells are a quick and easy way to go!

Single bells, garlands, and Christmas bell picks are readily available this year at all of the large retailers and craft stores.

My front door entrance is in the same area as my living room so I want to create a flow through the space when I decorate.

Above the wall mirror (Hobby Lobby) I added a small piece of cedar garland (I cut a 6 ft garland in half) and a gold bell pick ( they are on sale at Hobby Lobby for $2.40 right now but you have to get them in-store)

gold bell pick

What a quick and affordable way to add a little gold to a garland!

Large jingle bells look perfect when mixed with natural pine cones and greenery in this vintage wooden recipe box.

Metallic Garlands

For some Christmas sparkle, I draped a rose gold bulb mini light garland and a gold bell garland across two large botanical prints.

The best part is that this look only cost me $20!! Both the bell garland and pre-lit garland are $10 each at Target this Christmas!

The bells in the garland were a little bit too bright gold for me so I gave them a quick wipe of Antique Gold Rub n Buff…it took about 5 minutes! Love that stuff!

  • Metal Bell Garland
  • Rose Gold Bulb Lights

Decorative Trees

One of my favorite ways that I love to add metallics to my otherwise neutral home at Christmas is with decorative trees.

On my console cabinet, I mixed different colored metallic trees: icy silver, mercury glass, and an antiqued gold tree. For an added Christmas glow I popped a small battery-operated candle under the base of the tall tree.

grapevine and mercury glass Christmas trees

Here I used a pre-lit mercury glass tree along with a rattan cone tree. To add an added touch of metallic I wrapped gold and silver cording around the tree.

gold pine cone tree

You can always DIY your own trees! All you need for this pinecone tree is a bag of mini pinecones, a foam cone, and a can of rose gold spray paint!

pinecone tree diy
Gold Sparkly Christmas Tabletop Tree

Here is another sparkly tree to DIY! I made this gold Christmas tree to add to my DIY Christmas Village. Using fine metallic glitter gives it a more modern look.

gold christmas trees

Metallic Vases

One thing that I love to add throughout my home at Christmas is vases of greenery and holiday stems. Using a DIY mercury glass vase creates a vintage feel to this vignette on my console table. I wrapped a gold velvet ribbon around the vase and placed it on a stack of old books.

A large bronze and copper vessel (it is really a ceramic thrift store find!) was perfect for creating this large arrangement of fresh greenery, pine cones, and seed pods. You can see how I upcycled this pretty ugly thrift store find for yourself.

make your own metal-looking nutcrackers

For a quick Christmas DIY grab a couple of the large unfinished nutcrackers from either Hobby Lobby or Michaels and a can of metallic spray paint! You will save yourself lots of $$$!!


Add a Metallic Wreath

window frame with jingle bell wreath and wood trees

Add some sparkle to your door or wall with a metallic Christmas wreath. This Modern Jingle Bell wreath was my most popular Christmas DIY project last Christmas. It has rose gold, gold, and silver jingle bells.

You don’t even have to hang a wreath! This year I have the wreath resting on one of my bookcase shelves.

modern jingle bell wreath

Metallic Christmas Ornaments

This is probably the easiest way to add metallic tones to your space this Christmas! Just a few metallic ornaments will make your tree sparkle this year! Here are a few of my favorite DIY ornaments that you can make for your tree this year.

DIY mercury glass ornaments

These DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments are an affordable way to get that expensive look that you see in high-end catalogs.

winter woodland Chrismtas tree
10 DIY CHristmas ornaments

I hope that I gave you a few decorating ideas that you can use to incorporate metallics into your home this Christmas.

Next up I would love for you to go check out all the ideas Stacy has for creating a Cozy Farmhouse Dining Room. You will love her ideas.

get 100’s of Christmas ideas!

During the 10 Days of Christmas, my friends and I shared 100’s of great decorating ideas!

  • Day 1 – Christmas DIY Ideas
  • Day 2 – Front Porch Decorating Ideas
  • Day 3 – Christmas Tree Ideas
  • Day 4 – Christmas Table Decor Ideas
  • Day 5 – Christmas Cookies and Sweet Treats
  • Day 6 – Christmas Decorating Ideas
  • Day 7 – Christmas Hacks You Should Know
  • Day 8 – Christmas Gift Wrapping Guide
  • Day 9 – Wreaths & Front Door Decor
  • Day 10 – Winter Greenery

Sand Dollar Lane  //  2 Bees in a Pod  //  At Home with Kristy  //  Exquisitely Unremarkable
  Our Crafty Mom  //  Hearth and Vine

Zucchini Sisters  //  Postcards from the Ridge  //  Southern Crush at Home  //  Amy Sadler Designs
 Pasha is Home  //  Simple Nature Decor

Worthing Court  //  The Tattered Pew  //  Cottage in the Mitten  //  DIY Beautify
Thistle Key Lane  //  At Lane and High  //  Feet Under My Table

White Arrows Home // Aratari at Home // White Lilac Farmhouse
Cottage on Bunker Hill // Bricks ‘n Blooms

My Family Thyme  //  Southern Home and Hospitality  //  Songbird //  Shiplap and Shells
Chalking Up Success  //  Pure Happy Home


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By: Jennifer Howard · In: Christmas Decorating Ideas & Projects, DECORATING · Tagged: christmas decor, diy decor, home decor

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Comments

  1. Wendy Duffy says

    December 1, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Your holiday decor is so beautiful! I love how you mixed so many metallic colors together. It is really an art and you did it perfectly.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      December 5, 2022 at 6:00 am

      Thanks so much, Wendy!!

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    November 22, 2022 at 5:11 pm

    Jen, I love, love, love all your festive metallic touches! I just added copper curtains rods to a room and I was itching to add something complementary for Christmas…now I have tons of ideas to choose from! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      OOOOhhh, copper curtain rods sound pretty!!!

      Reply
  3. maria says

    November 19, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    Wow love all the tips to add metallic to holiday decor. you styled everything so gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Maria!!

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    November 19, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    So many good tips on adding metallics which really do brighten up every place you put them. The cedar garland is one of my favorites, and you styled it all impeccably Jennifer. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you Maria!! Oh, I know…that garland is worth every penny!!

      Reply
  5. Wendy McMonigle says

    November 19, 2022 at 1:33 am

    What wonderful tips to add metallic to your Christmas decor Jen. Love all of your beautiful greenery as well.

    Reply
  6. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    November 18, 2022 at 9:05 pm

    I love all your wonderful tips on how to add metallics for Christmas Jennifer. They make everything look so shiny and bright. Your pinecone and sparkly glitter tree are beautiful. I need to try the rub and buff! Merry Christmas my friend.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Seriously, you need to go get a tube of the Antique Gold Rub n Buff…it’s life-changing!!!

      Reply
  7. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    November 18, 2022 at 11:13 am

    Everything is gorgeous and it makes me want to go back, pitch all of what I did and start over! Seriously, so pretty. Glad I got to see it! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Oh, you made me laugh Cindy!!

      Reply
  8. Jayne via Chalking Up Success says

    November 18, 2022 at 9:47 am

    My friend, you are so talented! I just love how many items you managed to DIY and how they all look like high-end dupes! Not sure I can get Rub n Buff here, but I sure am going to try! Happy Christmas!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Oh, you will love it, Jayne!! I forget that you probably have completely different supplies in Germany.

      Reply
  9. Lindsay Aratari says

    November 18, 2022 at 9:02 am

    I’m loving metallics for Christmas! These are all such beautiful ideas!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Lindsay!

      Reply
  10. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    November 18, 2022 at 7:27 am

    I’m loving the wow factor of adding metallics to Christmas decor. You have certainly inspired me, I’m looking around to see what I can paint. The nutcracker makeover and the bells look absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 23, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle! Have a great Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  11. Kim says

    November 17, 2022 at 2:30 pm

    So beautiful, Jennifer! I love how you changed the bells with the rub and buff!

    Reply
  12. Tammy says

    November 17, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    Jennifer, I love hanging out with you! Wish we lived closer. I love the use of the metallics throughout your decorations. It gives it a touch of elegance and tradition. Love how you used rub and buff to age some bells. A perfect touch, my dear friend.

    Reply
  13. Leslie Watkins says

    November 17, 2022 at 11:45 am

    I love that cedar garland! And the metallics are perfect! From the bells to the nutcracker…everything looks wonderful. You have inspired me to mix those metallics in with the pine cones and gingerbread houses to maybe sneak in Christmas BEFORE Thanksgiving! Loved sharing your inspiration on the tour this week! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  14. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 17, 2022 at 10:20 am

    Absolutely stunning! You have a way with styling and your home is beautiful! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  15. Leen Curinga says

    November 17, 2022 at 8:39 am

    Beautiful, Jennifer! I love that you used different Metallica, not just one.
    I’ve never tried rub n buff but I’m going to try it on some bells!

    Reply
  16. Patti says

    November 17, 2022 at 6:34 am

    What a pretty idea. The metallics are a nice way of adding a little sparkle for the holidays. I do love rub n buff and have used it in many projects. Now I’m thinking about what I can use it for in my holiday decor. Thanks for the inspiration.

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