Red and gold is the most classic Christmas tree there is, and it’s easy to make it look expensive. Two colors, a few ornament sizes and one good ribbon do most of the work.
Below are 39 red and gold Christmas tree ideas, from simple two-color trees to classy ribbon trees, red, black and gold glam and flocked trees. Each lists the supplies and one tip that makes it easier. Want a single color instead? See our red Christmas tree decorations and gold Christmas tree decorations.
Simple Red and Gold Christmas Tree Ideas
1. Red Balls and a Gold Bead Garland
A full green tree in a living room corner features shiny red balls, warm white lights, and a gold bead garland draped in loose loops. A simple gold topper and red-and-gold tree skirt finish the branches.
Gather red ball ornaments, gold bead garland, warm lights, and a coordinating skirt. Add the garland after the lights, starting at the top and working downward so the loops stay fairly even.
2. Gold Bells Only
A full green tree beside the fireplace pairs red ornaments with warm lights and gold bells tucked throughout the branches. A gold collar anchors the base and keeps the uncluttered design looking polished.
Use gold bells in two sizes, red balls, warm lights, and a gold tree collar. Hang the larger bells deeper inside the tree, then add smaller ones near the branch tips for a little more depth.
3. Matte Red and Shiny Gold Mix
A green tree in front of a window blends matte red balls with shiny gold ornaments and warm white lights. A red-and-gold skirt and small gold topper complete the clean color scheme.
Choose matte red balls, polished gold balls, warm lights, and a matching skirt. Alternate the finishes as you decorate each branch so the gold catches the light beside the softer red ornaments.
4. Red Berry Picks and a Gold Star
A full green tree in an entryway carries red balls, bright red berry picks, and warm white lights. A gold star sits at the top above a simple red-and-gold skirt.
Add red berry sprays, red ornaments, warm lights, a gold star, and a tree skirt. Bend each berry pick slightly before placing it so the branches look naturally layered instead of too stiff.
5. Red Cardinals and Gold Balls
Beside the dining room, a green tree features red cardinal ornaments, red baubles, gold balls, and warm lights. A gold collar gives the base a crisp finish, while the natural branches keep the look welcoming.
Set out cardinal ornaments, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a gold collar. Spread the cardinals around eye level, then place gold ornaments nearby to carry the color through the tree.
6. Two Ornament Sizes, Two Colors
A green tree in a living room corner uses large red ornaments with small gold balls tucked between the branches. Warm lights, a gold topper, and a red-and-gold skirt complete the balanced design.
Gather large red balls, small gold balls, warm lights, a gold topper, and a coordinating skirt. Start with the large ornaments, spacing them across the tree, then fill the open gaps with smaller gold pieces.
Classy Red and Gold Christmas Trees
7. Oversized Gold Ornaments on a Slim Tree
A slim pencil tree beside the fireplace makes a strong statement with oversized gold ornaments, red baubles, and warm white lights. A gold topper and narrow red-and-gold skirt suit the tree’s tall shape nicely.
Use oversized gold balls, medium red baubles, warm lights, a gold topper, and a slim skirt. Keep the largest ornaments near the trunk and lower branches so the pencil shape stays neat.
8. Red Glitter and Gold Mercury Glass
A pair of elegant green trees in a living room corner shimmer with red glitter ornaments, gold mercury glass balls, and warm lights. Gold stars top the trees, while red-and-gold skirts finish the display.
Collect red glitter balls, gold mercury glass ornaments, warm lights, gold stars, and matching skirts. Place the glitter pieces where they’ll catch the room’s light, then balance them with mercury glass ornaments nearby.
9. Gold Leaf Sprays and Red Roses
In front of a window, a full green tree combines red roses, gold leaf sprays, red balls, and gold ornaments. A gold topper and red-and-gold skirt give the floral design a finished look.
Pick up artificial red roses, gold leaf sprays, red balls, gold ornaments, and a coordinating skirt. Place the flowers in gentle diagonal groups so the tree feels arranged without looking overly crowded.
10. Burgundy and Antique Gold
A full green tree beside the fireplace pairs burgundy ornaments with antique gold balls and warm lights. A gold topper and deep red skirt complement the wrapped gifts beneath the branches.
Use burgundy balls, antique gold ornaments, warm lights, a gold topper, and a deep red skirt. Mix brushed and lightly distressed gold finishes to keep the rich palette soft and layered.
11. Gold Poinsettias Tucked in the Branches
A green tree in the dining room carries red ornaments, gold balls, and gold poinsettia flowers tucked into the branches. Warm lights and a gold collar give the floral arrangement a clean base.
Gather gold poinsettia picks, red balls, gold ornaments, warm lights, and a gold collar. Insert the flowers at varied heights, turning some blooms outward so each one remains visible.
12. Hotel Lobby Red and Gold Tree
An elegant green tree in an entryway uses layered red and gold ornaments with warm white lights. A full gold topper and matching gold skirt create that grand hotel-lobby effect.
Choose red balls, gold balls, warm lights, gold sprays, and a full gold skirt. Work in vertical color bands, then soften the lines with a few ornaments placed between each band.
13. Gold Frame Ornaments With Red Velvet
Beside the stairs, a green tree features red velvet accents, gold ornaments, and miniature gold frames among warm lights. A gold topper and red velvet skirt reinforce the formal palette.
Use miniature gold frames, red velvet bows, gold balls, warm lights, and a velvet skirt. Hang the frames at different depths so their open centers add detail without hiding the branches.
Red and Gold Christmas Trees With Ribbon and Bows
14. Red Velvet Bows on Every Tier
A full green tree in a living room corner is covered with red velvet bows, gold ribbon, red balls, and warm lights. A large red bow topper and matching skirt carry the theme from top to bottom.
Set out red velvet bows, gold ribbon, red ornaments, warm lights, and a red-and-gold skirt. Attach bows to the branch tips in staggered rows so each tier has room to breathe.
15. Gold Mesh Ribbon Cascades
In front of a window, a green tree carries cascading gold mesh ribbon, red bows, red balls, and gold ornaments. A gold topper and red skirt finish the flowing arrangement.
Gather gold mesh ribbon, red bows, red ornaments, gold balls, and a red skirt. Cut long ribbon lengths, tuck them deep into the branches, and let each cascade curve outward as it drops. For the ribbon itself, here’s how to put ribbon on a Christmas tree.
16. Vertical Ribbon Streamers From the Topper
A green tree beside the fireplace features red and gold ornaments, bows, and long ribbons falling from the topper to the lower branches. Warm lights and a red-and-gold skirt ground the tall design.
Use red ribbon, gold ribbon, red bows, gold balls, and warm lights. Secure each streamer at the top, then tuck it loosely at two or three points to create a controlled waterfall.
17. Giant Red Bow Topper
An elegant green tree in an entryway is topped with a giant red bow and decorated with red and gold balls. Warm lights and a gold skirt keep the bold topper balanced.
Choose a wide red ribbon, gold ornaments, red ornaments, warm lights, and a gold skirt. Build the bow with wired ribbon and anchor it firmly to the top branch before decorating below it. Never tied a big bow? Our guide to how to make bows for a Christmas tree walks through it step by step.
18. Gold-Edged Red Ribbon Loops
A full green tree in the dining room displays gold-edged red ribbon in soft loops with red bows, gold ornaments, and warm lights. A gold topper and red-and-gold skirt complete the tailored look.
Gather gold-edged red ribbon, red bows, gold balls, warm lights, and a coordinating skirt. Pin each loop at two points, leaving a rounded fold that stays visible from across the room.
19. Mini Gold Bows and Red Balls
Beside the stairs, a green tree combines red balls with mini gold bows, gold ornaments, and red-and-gold ribbon. Warm lights and a gold collar give the compact design a crisp finish.
Use mini gold bows, red balls, gold balls, red-and-gold ribbon, and a gold collar. Place the bows near the red ornaments in small clusters so the details read clearly without filling every branch.
Red, Black and Gold Christmas Trees
20. Black Velvet Bows With Red and Gold Balls
A full green tree in a living room corner uses black velvet bows with red and gold balls. Warm lights, a gold topper, and a black-and-gold skirt sharpen the classic color mix.
Gather black velvet bows, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a coordinating skirt. Space the black bows evenly around the tree, letting the dark accents anchor each side.
21. Red and Black Buffalo Check With Gold Bells
In front of a window, a green tree features red-and-black buffalo check ribbon, gold bells, and red, black, and gold ornaments. Warm lights and a checkered skirt pull the rustic design together.
Pick up buffalo check ribbon, gold bells, red balls, black ornaments, and a matching skirt. Fold the ribbon into broad loops and tuck them into alternating sides for a steady pattern.
22. Black Tree With Red and Gold Ornaments
A black tree beside the fireplace glows with warm lights, red ornaments, and gold balls. A red-and-gold topper and gold collar create a strong, clean finish against the dark branches.
Use a black tree, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a gold collar. Keep the ornament finishes glossy so the red and gold colors stand out against the dark needles.
23. Gold Stars and Black Ribbon
A green tree in a living room corner pairs red and black ornaments with gold stars and wide black ribbon. Warm lights, a gold topper, and a black skirt complete the graphic look.
Gather gold star ornaments, black ribbon, red balls, black balls, and warm lights. Place the stars across the front branches, then weave the ribbon behind them so each shape stays easy to see.
24. Red, Black and Gold Glam Tree
An elegant green tree in the entryway blends red, black, and gold ornaments with warm lights beside wrapped presents. A gold topper and layered black-and-gold skirt give it a polished glam finish.
Choose red ornaments, black ornaments, gold ornaments, warm lights, and a layered skirt. Repeat each color at the top, center, and bottom so the palette feels evenly distributed.
Red and Rose Gold Christmas Trees
25. Red and Rose Gold Glass Balls
A full green tree in the dining room pairs red glass balls with rose gold ornaments and warm lights. A rose gold topper and red-and-rose-gold skirt soften the elegant arrangement.
Gather red glass balls, rose gold balls, warm lights, a rose gold topper, and a coordinating skirt. Mix smooth and reflective finishes so the rose gold reads as a warm metallic layer.
26. Rose Gold Tinsel With Red Berries
Beside the fireplace, a green tree shimmers with rose gold tinsel, red berry picks, and red and gold ornaments. Warm lights and a rose gold skirt keep the soft metallic palette cohesive.
Use rose gold tinsel, red berry picks, red balls, gold ornaments, and a rose gold skirt. Wrap the tinsel in loose vertical sections, then add berries wherever the branches need a brighter red accent.
27. Blush, Red and Rose Gold Tree
A green tree in front of a window blends blush ornaments with red balls, rose gold pieces, and warm lights. A blush-and-rose-gold topper and soft skirt support the gentle shift in color.
Gather blush balls, red balls, rose gold ornaments, warm lights, and a soft tree skirt. Place the blush ornaments closer to the top and center, then use red pieces around the outer branches.
28. Rose Gold Snowflakes on Red
An elegant green tree beside the stairs features red ornaments, rose gold snowflakes, and warm white lights above wrapped gifts. A rose gold topper and red skirt finish the festive display.
Pick up rose gold snowflakes, red balls, warm lights, a rose gold topper, and a red skirt. Hang the snowflakes at different depths so their open shapes add sparkle throughout the branches.
Flocked and White Red and Gold Trees
29. Flocked Tree With Red and Gold Balls
A flocked white tree in a living room corner carries red and gold balls with warm lights. A gold star topper and red-and-gold skirt bring color to the snowy branches.
Use a flocked tree, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a coordinating skirt. Choose saturated red ornaments so they remain clear against the pale flocking.
30. White Tree With Red and Gold Ornaments
A white tree beside the fireplace features red ornaments, gold balls, and warm lights across its snowy branches. A red bow topper and gold collar provide a neat finish at both ends.
Gather red ornaments, gold balls, warm lights, a red bow, and a gold collar. Use gold near the trunk and red along the outer tips to create depth against the white tree.
31. Pencil Flocked Tree With Gold Ribbon
A snow-dusted pencil tree in the entryway carries red ornaments, gold ribbon, and warm lights on its narrow branches. A gold topper and slim red skirt suit the compact shape nicely.
Choose a pencil flocked tree, red balls, gold ribbon, warm lights, and a slim skirt. Run the ribbon in short vertical folds so it follows the tree’s height without widening the silhouette.
32. Snowy Tips With Red Pinecones and Gold Stars
A flocked white tree beside the dining room includes red pinecones, red ornaments, gold stars, and warm lights, with a smaller matching tree nearby. Gold toppers and red skirts connect the pair.
Gather red pinecone picks, red balls, gold stars, warm lights, and two matching skirts. Repeat the same ornaments on both trees, using fewer pieces on the smaller one.
33. Frosted Pine Cones and Red Ornaments
In a bay window, a flocked white tree combines frosted pine cones with red and gold ornaments and warm lights. A gold topper and soft red skirt add warmth to the snowy design.
Use frosted pine cones, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a red skirt. Place pine cones near the trunk and on the lower branches, where their texture can fill open spaces.
Red and Gold Christmas Tree Decorations
34. Gold Tinsel Garland Swags
A green tree in a living room corner features red and gold ornaments, warm lights, and gold tinsel garland draped in deep swags. A gold topper and red-and-gold skirt complete the traditional look.
Gather gold tinsel garland, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a coordinating skirt. Pin each swag at the same height around the tree so the garland forms a calm, even rhythm.
35. Red and Gold Tree Skirt
Beside the fireplace, a green tree with red and gold ornaments stands over a matching red-and-gold tree skirt. Warm lights, gold ribbon, and wrapped presents make the base feel finished.
Use a red-and-gold skirt, red ornaments, gold ornaments, warm lights, and wrapped gifts. Spread the skirt flat before placing presents so its pattern remains visible around the entire base.
36. Gold Tree Collar With Red Ornaments
A green tree in front of a window carries red and gold ornaments with warm lights and a polished gold collar. A red bow topper adds a bright finish above the clean base.
Gather a gold tree collar, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a red bow. Center the collar before decorating so the tree stays straight and the metallic base remains visible. More styles in our Christmas tree collar ideas.
37. Big Red and Gold Balls
A full green tree beside the stairs is filled with large red and gold baubles and warm white lights. A gold star topper and red-and-gold skirt balance the bold ornaments.
Choose large red balls, large gold balls, warm lights, a gold star, and a coordinating skirt. Hang the biggest baubles first, leaving smaller gaps for a few medium ornaments if needed.
38. Red and Gold Starburst Topper
An elegant green tree in the dining room features red and gold ornaments with a dramatic red-and-gold starburst topper. Warm lights and a gold collar keep the strong top detail grounded.
Use a starburst topper, red balls, gold balls, warm lights, and a gold collar. Install the topper before finishing the upper branches so the ornaments frame its shape cleanly.
39. Gold Bead Garland in Deep Loops
A green tree in the corner of a living room is dressed with deep loops of gold bead garland, red ornaments, and warm lights. A gold topper and red-and-gold skirt complete the classic look.
Gather gold bead garland, red balls, warm lights, a gold topper, and a matching skirt. Let each loop dip a little farther toward the tree’s center, securing the garland at sturdy branch joints so it stays in place.
Red and Gold Christmas Tree Questions, Answered
How many ornaments do you need for a red and gold tree?
A common rule of thumb is about 10 ornaments per foot of tree, so a 7-foot tree takes around 70. Mix three sizes and put the largest deep in the branches so the tree looks full.
Should the red or the gold lead?
Pick one color to lead and use the other as the accent. Red-led trees feel traditional and cozy; gold-led trees feel lighter and more formal.
What color lights go with red and gold?
Warm white lights flatter both colors. Cool white lights can make gold look silvery and red look pink.
How do you keep a red and gold tree from looking busy?
Stick to two or three finishes, such as matte, shiny and glitter, and repeat each one around the whole tree. One ribbon style is plenty.