As the festive season arrives, bringing with it fir trees, wreaths, and garlands, one colour emerges as the natural star of interior schemes: green. According to style expert Sam Wylie-Harris, writing on Thursday 4 December 2025, this shade is tailor-made for our homes. More than just a seasonal favourite, green's deep association with nature, wellbeing, and calm gives it a unique power to elevate any space and style the holidays to perfection.
From the Table to the Walls: Statement Greens
Integrating this versatile hue can be effortlessly achieved through key pieces. For the dinner table, Portmeirion's Sophie Conran Mistletoe 12-Piece Dinner Set, now priced at £170.86, offers elegant chinaware that enhances any festive tablescape. Meanwhile, for those looking to make a grander statement, Graham & Brown's Eternal City Bespoke Mural, their Mural of the Year 2026, can transform a wall. Starting from £40 per square metre, it depicts ornate domes, sacred wildlife, and lush greenery for a truly magical effect.
Cosy Accents and Ambient Lighting
Creating a warm, inviting atmosphere is key to festive decor. The Layered Forest Green Real Wax LED Christmas Pinecone Candle (£20) provides a flickering, flameless glow perfect for a rustic centrepiece. For ambient lighting with a whimsical twist, the Climbing Monkey Table Lamp from Joe Browns (£120), with its black palm tree base and green shade, adds a touch of theatre. To complete the cosy scene, drape the Wildweave Blanket in Juniper and Moss (£110) over a chair or bed; it's inspired by ancient woodlands and adds a snug layer of texture.
Practical Style for Festive Celebrations
Festive greens can also be woven into practical home items. The ProCook Soho Cookware Set in green (£99 for 4 pieces) is induction-compatible and oven-safe, ideal for crafting winter warmers. For entertaining, the Lugo Paisley Green Wine Glasses (£14 for a set of 2) are stylish vessels for everything from Christmas cocktails to a quiet gin. Finally, anchor the room with a tactile piece like the Lira Sheepskin Rug in Dusky Eucalyptus (£85), which suits both Scandi and cabincore styles.
For a finishing aromatic touch, The White Company Fir Tree Botanical Candle (£35) fills the home with scents of eucalyptus, pine, and cedar. And for those seeking instant, no-stress wall art, the Lines in Green Gallery Wall set (£497.60), featuring botanical and typography prints, creates a perfectly curated look. Together, these ten ideas prove that the colour green is the most versatile and calming hue for crafting your perfect festive scheme.
