Decorating the dining room for Christmas in navy, silver and velvet. It's one of my favorite holiday decor color combos and looks beautiful with a flocked Christmas tree.
I've been wanting to change up my holiday decor and use something other than the traditional red and green colors I usually use. Navy blue is one of my favorite colors, as you can see throughout our cottage, and I've always wanted to try it out for the holidays. This year I finally went for it and I'm really loving the way it looks.
Last year I went with a natural theme when I decorated the cottage for the holidays, using dried oranges and cranberries. I loved how easy it was to put together and the way it looked. This year we went in a completely different direction. So let's look around the cottage dining room and check out our navy Christmas decor.
I'm so excited to be joining in on my first holiday tour of the season, the Very Merry Christmas Home Tour hosted by Carrie from Lovely Etc. If you're coming from Gretchen's, Boxy Colonial, welcome! I know it's a bit early for Christmas decor but we all wanted to share our holiday decorating ideas in hopes of inspiring you. So grab your coffee and check out all of the beautiful holiday homes!
The navy Christmas tree...
The first thing you notice in our dining room is that our Christmas tree sits in the corner, instead of the living room. We have an older home, which is small, so the only place to have a big tree is the dining room. It took me a while to get used to it but I've grown to accept and love it.
If you've visited us during the holidays before then you might also notice that the tree has changed. I usually put my fuller green tree in this corner but this year I switched it out for the slimmer flocked tree that I had in the sunroom last year. It's a beautiful tree but I think I prefer the look of the fuller, green tree. The navy does look pretty against the flocking, though.
I've been collecting navy ornaments the last several years in hopes of creating a blue Christmas look. Most were found on clearance after the holidays, which is the best time to get them. The navy velvet ribbon was one of my only purchases for the tree, besides the crystal snowflake ornaments, so I didn't spend a lot putting this tree together.
The ribbon wasn't easy to find so when I finally did locate it, I bought a lot. Probably more than I'll ever need, but it's a good excuse to decorate with navy again. (Source list at the bottom of the post).
As for the rest of my Christmas decor, I kept it simple. For the natural wood buffet I used a big glass jar filled with leftover navy and silver ornaments and grouped together a couple of faux lighted mini Christmas trees. All of the wreaths that I hung around the cottage were tied with the beautiful velvet navy ribbon, that I apparently have stock in.
That gorgeous velvet ribbon is my favorite thing this season (can you tell?). I love it with the green.
I brought out some of the DIY dried orange ornaments that I made last year and hung them on a mini tree on our kitchen island. A grouping of beeswax candles adds a soft, warm glow at night (and who can resist that subtle, natural scent).
I have to say that I was nervous about using navy because I was afraid it wouldn't look like Christmas without the red and green. I couldn't have been more wrong.
The cottage looks festive and it's truly my style. I just wish that I would have done it sooner.
The chair covers and navy velvet pillow covers blended in well with our holiday theme this year, which meant less work decorating. It also meant that I could use things that I already had so I didn't have to go out and buy new just for the holidays. They might not scream Christmas but they fit in with the tree decor.
The holidays are expensive enough without having to go out and buy new decor every time you want to change out your colors.
Puppy's First Christmas!
This year we have an energetic new addition for the holidays. It's Cooper's first Christmas with us (he just turned one a few weeks ago) and it's been a challenge keeping him away from the ornaments and packages. We've dubbed him official Christmas decor inspector because he loves to thoroughly inspect every bauble, package and box that I bring out. Let me tell you that he takes his title seriously.
It's been fun but I have to constantly keep an eye, and ear, out for him. Such is life with a puppy.
That's it for our navy Christmas dining room. I have a lot more holiday decor to share, including our front porch and a tour of Minnie, our tiny RV, all dressed up for the holidays, so make sure you come back. I'll also be sharing more on Instagram.
So tell me...are you a traditionalist when it come to holiday colors and decor or do you like to shake things up?
Next up on the tour is Marly, A Brick House, and her Christmas mantle and living room. Don't forget to check out the rest of the bloggers that are sharing their holiday homes. Enjoy!
Monday
Lovely Etc * Thrifty and Chic * Boxy Colonial * Chatfield Court * A Brick Home
Tuesday
The Striped House * Casa Watkins Living * Up to Date Interiors * Our House Now a Home * All Things With Purpose
Wednesday
Green With Decor * Lehman Lane * Jonesville * Sweet Pea
Thursday
DIY Beautify * What Meegan Makes * Sunny Side Design * Bright Green Door
Source list
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- navy velvet ribbon - Michaels
- navy striped chair covers - Pottery Barn (no longer available)
- faux fur stool - DIY by me
- flocked Christmas tree - King of Christmas
- snowflake crystal ornament - Pottery Barn
- glass hanging jar with rope - gift from my mom
- beeswax candles - Etsy
- window shades - Blinds.com
- lighted twig balls - Pottery Barn
- wreaths in windows - Target
- wooden cane seat dining chairs - Restoration Hardware
Marlene Stephenson says
Your house is beautiful and love the colors. I have used blue and white for a few years myself. That puppy is so cute and i guess is doing much better?!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Marlene! I'm not sure why I never tried navy before (probably because I didn't want to buy all new decor) but I'm really loving it. I know that I'll be using it again.
Kristi says
Oh, and Cooper is coming around. Still some rowdy puppy behavior but we're getting there.
Toni says
Beautiful tree....I love the navy against the white flocking also! Very warm and also elegant.
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Ton! I love the navy against the flocking, too! 🙂
Carol says
i am not usually a fan of flocked trees but I have to say this is one of the prettiest I have seen. The navy and silver theme on white makes the tree pop with color and radiates a cozy feeling. All of your other touches add to that warm fuzzy feeling, such as the stool, rope balls, wreaths and candles. I especially liked Cooper. Such an innocent expression. All he needs is a Navy bow tie!. XXOO
Kristi says
Thanks! The navy really does look pretty against the flocked tree. 🙂 If you check out my latest post on the front porch, Cooper is wearing a blue bow tie and blue scarf.
MrsSW says
Hi Kristi - love the navy velvet - very elegant.
Your chair covers caught my eye. Did you make them and did you do a post about them?
Thanks,
Sheila
Kristi says
Thanks so much Sheila, I'm glad you enjoyed our Christmas dining room. I did not make the chair covers but if you check the "Sources" at the bottom of the post I shared where I bought them.
Carrie says
I LOVE the navy and white! And I agree - you really don't have to use red and green to make things feel festive and Christmasy.
Kristi says
I was worried that it wouldn't feel like Christmas without red and green but it definitely feels like Christmas with the navy. Thanks so much for putting together the Christmas hop, Carrie!
Cindy says
Oooh Kristi, the navy and green is gorgeous! When I first saw your furry little stool, I thought it was a little sheep with a bow around its neck, lol! Beautiful tour friend!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Cindy! I'm loving the break from the traditional red and green this year.
Elizabeth Jones | Jonesville says
I love love love themed Christmas trees! I looks great, what a festive way to start off the season!!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
[email protected] says
yay--I love navy for Christmas (and all the time)! And I love puppies for Christmas, too 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Gretchen! Navy is my fave any time of the year. 🙂
Kaycee says
Hi Kristi, I just love your navy blue ornaments and ribbon and it looks so pretty combined with the silver ornaments and the flocked Christmas tree! I also love the way the navy ribbon looks with the green wreaths. You've created a gorgeous navy Christmas theme and I hope your little Copper behaves with all the Christmas pretties in your home! I am considering....... pulling out my Grandmother's Christmas ornaments to use this year. My Mom gave them to us to decorate our first Christmas tree many years ago. I think she would love for me to bring them back out again.
Kristi says
Thanks so much my friend! I'm really loving the navy this year, more than I thought I would. I think it would be awesome for you to bring out your Grandmother's Christmas ornaments. There's nothing like family heirlooms to really make the holidays special. I'm sure she would be really happy to see you decorating with them. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and checking out our Christmas cottage dining room.
Kathryn says
The navy is stunning!! What a beautiful setting for the dining room.
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Kathryn. I appreciate it!
Marly @ A Brick Home says
This is beautiful, Kristi! I love all the blue that you used. The blue tones look gorgeous on your flocked tree. Enjoy Cooper's first Christmas. 🙂 Happy to be on this hop with you!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Marly. It's been fun decorating with a new color scheme. Not so fun keeping Cooper away from it all but that's life with a puppy. 😉
Meegan says
The navy is so rich and beautiful. Your style is gorgeous, as always! You really have inspired me. And I look forward to seeing more of your Christmas decor. Thanks Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks sweet friend! I'm loving the change from the traditional red and green, and it was fun to play and figure out how to work with a different color for the holidays.
Alicia @ Thrifty and Chic says
Oh I am sooo on board with the navy! You made it look beautiful! Navy and green really goes beautifully together. Navy is my go-to color during the summer, never thought to use it during the holidays and now you may have persuaded me! Beautiful tour!! 🙂 ...and cute pup!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Alicia! I've always wanted to do navy and I'm so glad that I went for it this year. I am really enjoying the change!
Pat M. says
I LOVE your use of navy, it's one of my favorite colors also. I decided to paint my small foyer navy, much to the clucking and shaking of heads of family members, (it will be too dark, they said) and I decorated the minimal wall space with empty white vintage-type picture frames of various sizes, along with white doors and trim, and added a dropped light fixture. Once finished, they all agreed that it was one of the prettiest "rooms" in the house. So never mind the nay-sayers - your tree and dining room decor is beautiful, the blue stripe chair covers are perfect with it all, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your Christmas decor.
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Pat! I really do love the navy and it suits my style. I know that it isn't for everyone but I did it for me. 😉 It sounds like the same thing you did with your foyer. People don't agree but we have to do what we feel is right for our own spaces. We are the ones living with it every day. I have to say that it sounds like you created a pretty foyer. I'm sure it looked stunning with the white trim and light fixture. Good for you!
[email protected] says
Navy and silver looks great in your home for Christmas decor. I remember my mom doing a navy and gold tree when I was very young. It's nice to go with a different color scheme for Christmas every once in a while!
Kristi says
Thanks Paula! I was afraid to stray from tradition but I really do love it.
Debbie Halcomb says
Just love this color scheme. If I still decorated for Christmas I would steal this. Debbie
Kristi says
Feel free to steal. It really is a pretty color scheme for Christmas. Thanks my friend!