Purple Christmas Decor: 9 Ideas to Try This Year

These ideas run from a single ornament set to a full mantel garland, and the one that belongs in your cart depends on whether you are testing purple for a single season or committing to it as your holiday signature.

A purple velvet stocking justifies the whole scheme for anyone ready to go all in, while mixed-finish ornaments let you decide by lunch whether the color works in your morning light at all.

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1. Purple Christmas Tree

A purple Christmas tree reads as intentional, not accidental. The reader who wants this look needs to know whether to buy purple lights or purple ornaments first.

Purple mesh ribbon loops and gold star ornaments carry the weight, with black, silver, or red balls filling gaps. Neon stars add the bold statement the search suggests.

I would start with the ribbon, since it gives the most coverage per dollar and can be reused if the color scheme shifts next year. A pre-lit tree in warm white works underneath once the purple ornaments go on.

2. Purple and Gold Decor

Purple and gold together signal something older and more deliberate than red and green.

Gold pedestal bowls, gold leaves, and purple ornaments share one quality: they all catch light differently as evening comes on, which matters for holiday entertaining. Matte and metallic purple finishes against gold star accents give more depth than all shine.

I would mix one vintage piece, like a figurine or bowl, with new ornaments so the scheme does not read as a single purchase from one store.

3. Purple Wreaths

Wreaths are where the purple Christmas skeptic gets converted, because the shape is familiar even when the color is not.

A simpler option skips the flowers: glue purple, lavender, and silver ornaments onto a plain wreath base. Mesh ribbon and snowflake accents add volume without weight.

A snowman-shaped wreath base is the twist for readers with children or a playful hallway. I would hang the elaborate version outside and keep the glued-ornament style indoors, where dry air will not crack the finishes.

4. Purple Ornaments

Ornaments are the smallest investment and the fastest way to test whether purple belongs in your holiday at all.

Matte, glitter, and metallic finishes matter more than the exact color mix. Velvet spheres with rhinestone borders exist on Etsy if you want one elevated piece per branch.

I would buy a dozen in mixed finishes before committing to a whole tree, hang them where morning light hits, and decide by lunch whether to order more. The petals are handmade; the factory versions travel better.

5. Purple Tablescape

A purple tablescape asks more of the host than of the budget.

Evergreen branches, purple taper candles in gold holders, and plaid-accented runners build the look without the fuss of matching plates. Cohesion reads as designed; variety reads as collected.

I would choose one purple element that stays on the table all season, like the runners or candles, and add the rest only for the meal itself. Cleanup determines whether you repeat the full version next year.

6. Purple Velvet Stocking

A purple velvet stocking is the single item that justifies the whole color scheme.

Deeper purple patterned stockings work the same way if lavender with silver glitter snowflakes feels too light. Velvet shows every fingerprint and vacuum mark, so the lighter shade demands more care.

I would buy one statement stocking per family member rather than a matched set, since the texture does the work and variety keeps it from looking catalog-ordered. The silver snowflake embroidery catches firelight; hang it where that matters.

7. Purple Christmas Mantel Garland

A mantel garland in purple reads richer than a tree because the fireplace already owns the room’s attention.

Bronze ball ornaments and frosted foliage against stone give the warmth that all-purple schemes lose; the glass icicles catch actual firelight, not just fairy lights. White candles in simple holders anchor the garland and break up the density.

Purple velvet bows tied at intervals do more than ornaments alone for covering linear space. The hanging elements need clearance from the firebox, so measure your mantel depth before buying anything with drop.

8. Purple Velvet Door Garland

Door garlands take weather that indoor pieces never face, so the velvet ribbon here is a choice to monitor rather than assume.

Green pine garland provides the base structure; the purple velvet bows and ball ornaments are what you add after.

Brass bells add weight that keeps the garland from lifting in wind, which matters more than it sounds for double doors that swing.

I would check the ribbon’s backing, some velvet trims are polyester that stiffens in freezing weather, and a front door in Chicago January is not the place to learn that.

Gold jingle bells add sound against the door to mark every arrival.

9. Purple Christmas Bedroom Decor

Bedroom holiday decor risks becoming clutter where you need calm, so restraint keeps the peace.

Purple accent pillows and a throw against white bedding give the theme without demanding year-round storage; the wreath above the headboard and the gift boxes are removable in minutes.

I would skip the gift boxes unless they hold something, empty boxes read as stage dressing in a private room.

Metallic purple pinecones work here as a single bowl on the nightstand, a touch that carries through without the full garland treatment. This version suits renters who want holiday presence without hardware or holes.