i’ve been secretly obsessed with the blue and white christmas tree trend for a year and swore I wouldn’t fall down that rabbit hole again. then instagram got me. I was saving so fast the app said whoa. I even DM’d a reel of navy ribbon tricks to my cousin’s dog account by mistake. anyway, I rounded up ten trees that made me gasp, then I studied why they work so you can steal the exact moves at home without drama.
small confession. I’m not a patient ribbon fluffer. if a bow looks cranky, I threaten it with the hair straightener and somehow it behaves. you’re going to see bows, chinoiserie, flocked branches, even two friendly polar bears. I’ll share the tricks, the little fails I’ve learned, and the why behind each design so your living room feels like winter magic.
Blue and White Christmas Tree: Chinoiserie ornaments with navy ribbon
This first tree is a classic blue-and-white dream. Ginger jar ornaments mix with porcelain-style balls, and navy bows tie everything together. The skirt is cream with a navy ruffle, which is genius because it frames the whole tree like a picture. I love how the lights are warm, not harsh, so the deep blues feel rich instead of cold. If you want a blue and white christmas tree that still feels cozy, this is it.
To copy it, cluster ornaments in sets of three. Do one chinoiserie print, one solid navy, one white texture. Thread a 2.5-inch velvet ribbon in a loose S pattern from top to bottom and pinch with floral wire every 12 inches. Keep ginger jars higher up where tiny hands can’t reach. Add a few baby wreaths tied on cabinet doors nearby to echo the palette. This navy and white Christmas tree is both elegant and friendly, like your nicest aunt who also brings snacks.
Navy and gold luxury with oversized bows
Tree number two takes the royal route. Matte navy balls sit next to bright gold orbs, and the oversized navy bows are the star. The topper is a gold star with long spindles that pull light upward. It’s simple on purpose. Limited colors, big shapes, zero stress. If you crave a blue-and-white Christmas tree that leans dramatic, try swapping some white for metallic gold like this.
My move here is scale. Choose ornaments in just three sizes, tiny, medium, jumbo, and repeat them down the tree in a spiral. Tuck navy ribbon tails deep into branches so the bows feel part of the tree, not slapped on. For a variation, add a few white snowflakes to bring back the white notes, creating a royal blue and white Christmas tree without visual noise. I’d also mirror the gold in nearby candlesticks or a starburst mirror so the room talks the same language.
Grand tall tree with icy florals and cobalt
This towering beauty stands in front of huge windows, so it needs presence. The designer layered icy white flowers, cobalt ornaments, and dangling glass drops that catch every twinkle. It’s not stuffed, just thoughtfully full. Honestly, I stared too long trying to count how many different finishes are on those blue ornaments. A lot, but it still reads calm.
Here’s how to get it. Start with your fluffing. Take a full hour and bend each branch tip. Then insert white floral stems at a slight downward angle so they look like they grew there. Add cobalt balls near the trunk to build depth, then lighter white and silver pieces toward the edges. This gives that glowing core. For a navy blue and white Christmas tree variation, swap cobalt for deep navy and sprinkle a few pearl garlands. It’s tall, it’s sophisticated, and it photographs like a winter fairytale.
Flocked pastel mix with velvet bow topper
The fourth tree is flocked, so everything feels snowy. Pastel ornaments show up with navy pops and a big velvet bow on top. It’s playful but grown-up. I’m into the mix of finishes, matte, glossy, glitter, which keeps a soft tree from going flat. The flocking can shed, I know, but the look is worth one extra vacuum run.
To copy, pre-spray your flocked branches with a clear matte sealer to cut shedding. Use ribbon in two textures, smooth satin and crushed velvet, and thread them together like a braid. Keep the pastels mostly on the outer tips, then anchor the blue and white Christmas tree theme with navy balls tucked in closer to the trunk. The result feels like sugar cookies and midnight sky at the same time. If you want a blue white holiday tree that doesn’t scream, this one whispers sweetly.
Slim snowy tree with bold cobalt and silver
This slim tree plays the contrast game. Big cobalt ornaments stand against silver and white, with chunky ribbon bows and frosty picks. The tight shape makes it apartment friendly. I love how the ornaments are packed in, almost wreath-dense, which makes a smaller tree feel luxe. The skirt is quiet so the top half steals the show.
My tips, limit your palette to cobalt, white, and silver, then load the tree by zones. Top third gets small pieces and the giant bow. Middle third gets your largest balls placed deep for depth. Bottom third takes medium ornaments and a few statement pieces. Use silver fern picks to bridge gaps. This creates a crisp blue and white themed Christmas tree that reads tailored. Add a boucle chair or knit throw nearby to soften all that shine and keep the room cozy.
Coordinated pair in a curved lobby corner
Two trees stand side by side with matching blue ribbons, white snowflakes, and lots of gift boxes wrapped in coordinating paper around the base. It’s cheerful and very doable for entryways or office corners. The trick is consistency. Same ribbon, same bow style, same gift wrap family. It feels planned and happy.
When I do twins, I keep one star element that repeats exactly. Here it’s the patterned blue ribbon. Then I change the supporting cast a little so your eye bounces. Different snowflake shapes, different finials. Wrap empty boxes early, weigh them with a small book so they don’t slide. This setup is a great take on blue and white Christmas trees for big spaces. If you crave a cobalt and white Christmas tree moment at home, try one main tree and one skinny partner near a window for balance.
Rustic woodland with antlers and plaid
Now for something moodier. This tree mixes blue plaid ribbon, teal ornaments, pinecones, wooden beads, and a carved deer head topper. It’s rustic in the best store-bought way, like a cabin market just spilled into your living room. I know antlers are not everyone’s cup of cocoa, but here they feel whimsical, not spooky.
To build it, start with magnolia leaves or faux eucalyptus tucked in as green picks. Add blue ribbon in short swoops rather than long runs, then fill with natural elements. Pinecones grouped in threes, wood beads as a garland, and a few teal accents for depth. This becomes a farmhouse-style blue and white Christmas tree even with the brown woods, because the blues and whites are still the melody and the naturals are the rhythm. Pair with a jute tree collar and call it done.
Polar bear flankers with midnight ribbon and snow florals
This scene made my inner kid clap. Two white polar bears stand on each side of a full tree that wears midnight blue ribbon, white poinsettias, and icy sprays bursting at the top. The topper looks like winter fireworks. It’s dramatic but playful and it totally works in a family room or foyer where you want instant smiles.
Recreate by choosing one bold character prop, bears, penguins, even big nutcrackers in white. Keep the blue-and-white Christmas tree saturated and snowy so the characters feel like they belong. Build the topper with at least five types of picks, glitter branches, white ferns, navy velvet loops, and a few snowflake stems. Angle the picks outward like a crown. This navy and white Christmas tree version loves wide open space. Add a white faux fur throw around the base for that polar ice vibe.
Frosty living room with matching mantle
This living room balances a flocked blue and white holiday tree with a soft garland on the mantle. Ornaments are mostly silver and cobalt, with a few white ones to keep things airy. What I love most is the room styling. A glass coffee table holds a clear reindeer figurine and a bowl of blue ornaments which carries the palette across the space without shouting.
Steal the coordination. Repeat color in three zones, the tree, the mantle, and one tabletop. Use at least one transparent element to keep it light. When placing ornaments, put the blue balls inside the tree for depth and keep white on the outside edges to mimic snow. This creates a fresh, icy blue and white Christmas tree feel that still warms up when the fireplace is on. Fold two soft throws, one gray, one blue, over the chair to tie everything together.
Petite chinoiserie tree with magnolia leaves
The last idea is small but mighty. A tabletop tree sits in a basket, decked with blue ribbon, porcelain-style ornaments, white berries, and magnolia leaves. Surrounding it are blue and white ceramics. The whole vignette feels like a little story in the corner of a shop or entry table. I’m a fan of small trees because they let you play with theme without committing your whole living room.
To recreate, use a woven basket as your base and stuff the bottom with grocery bags to raise the tree. Wrap the trunk with magnolia leaves so it looks fuller. Add ribbon in short arcs and tuck ceramic-patterned ornaments at eye level where people can appreciate the details. This petite blue white Christmas tree also looks great as a pair on a buffet. Bonus tip. Hot glue tiny felt pads to the basket feet so you don’t scratch the table.
Blue and White Christmas Tree: star-studded, ribbon-heavy, and bucket base
This tree feels like a party. Big striped stars, shiny red accents, plaid navy ribbon, and a metal bucket base that screams farmhouse. I like how the stars vary in size and texture, some glitter, some fabric, some patterned. The topper stacks a sparkly star with icy sprigs, which spreads the shine out instead of one small point. It reads playful and family friendly, like memories you actually make, not just photograph.
To copy it, set the base first. A galvanized tub or tree collar instantly grounds a blue and white Christmas tree and adds that rustic snap. Run two ribbons, one navy plaid and one red satin, in short swoops pinned with green floral wire. Keep the biggest stars on the outer thirds of the tree so branches don’t sag. Mix blue-and-white stars with white snowflakes so the theme stays clear. This variation leans patriotic, but the blues hold center stage. If the red feels loud, swap half the red pieces for matte white and you still get a bold blue-and-white Christmas tree without color chaos.
Natural Nordic mix with pinecones and frosty blues
The second tree is calmer. It uses soft blues, silver, and lots of pinecones with a simple wood snowflake on the bucket. It looks like a forest after a quiet snowfall. I’m into how the ornaments are spaced so you can see branch structure. Nothing stuffed, yet not sparse. The light tone is warm, so the chilly colors don’t feel cold.
Here’s the move. Start with a real or real-looking tree and let it breathe. Place ornaments in a loose triangle pattern around the tree, repeating the triangle as you go down. Tuck pinecones and a few twig bundles near the trunk for depth. Keep your palette to three finishes, matte blue, mercury glass, and pearl white. This gives you a navy and white Christmas tree vibe with natural edges. Pro tip. Dab clear glue on pinecone tips and sprinkle with Epsom salt for instant frosty magic. It’s cheap and looks like tiny ice. The end result is a blue white Christmas tree that whispers, not shouts.
Chinoiserie glam with cobalt ornaments and metallic picks
This one is a feast. Cobalt ornaments, white balls, porcelain-style prints, and metallic leaf picks that flash when the lights hit. It feels collected, not matchy. I think the secret is placement. The deep blues sit closer to the trunk, then white and metallics spark at the edges. Your eye gets pulled inward like a cozy fireplace.
To build it, cluster ornaments in threes. Do one cobalt, one white, and one patterned, then repeat that set across the tree. Slide in metallic picks at angles so they look like branches. I’d add a thin bead garland in silver to connect clusters without stealing attention. This makes a blue and white themed Christmas tree that’s rich and grown up. If your room has beige or taupe, keep some warm metallics so it blends. That way the blue-and-white Christmas tree reads like part of the house, not a pretty stranger.
Snow-dusted luxe with champagne and slate blue
Here the tree is heavily flocked, then packed with champagne gold, slate blue, and winter berries. The topper bursts with long sprays that shoot upward like happy fireworks. It’s dramatic in the best way. I’d put this in a room with wood blinds or darker furniture because the light tones pop against it.
Copy plan. Pre-fluff like a maniac. Flocked branches hide gaps but also catch ribbon, so work slow. Use two ribbons together, a champagne mesh and a narrow navy velvet, twisting them like a candy cane and tucking every 10 to 12 inches. Place large slate ornaments deep in the tree for depth, then sprinkle small gold acorns and berries around the edges. You get an icy blue & white Christmas tree with gentle warmth from the champagne tones. If your flock sheds, spritz with clear matte sealer outside before decorating. Your vacuum will thank you later.
Night-sparkle mesh with cobalt pops and peacock sprigs
At night this one glows like a city skyline. White mesh loops fill the body, then cobalt balls and glitter branches sit on top. Peacock-colored sprigs bring this moody shimmer that I didn’t expect to love. But I do. It’s modern without feeling cold. The trick is all about rhythm, big mesh, small ornaments, long sprigs, repeat.
To recreate, make mesh poufs by looping 12 to 16 inches of deco mesh and pinching with green pipe cleaners. Tuck them deep so lights pass through and make clouds. Add cobalt balls in an even grid so the eye finds a pattern. Finish with sprigs placed diagonally to create movement. For a twist, swap in frosted eucalyptus sprigs if the peacock reads too glam. This turns into a royal blue-and-white Christmas tree that still keeps the night sparkle. Use a dimmer on your tree lights for that soft movie-scene glow.
Polished living room tree with wreath echo and ribbon gifts
This tree might be the most balanced of the bunch. Blues range from deep navy to denim. Ornaments include ribbed glass, matte white, and a few antique gold touches. A window wreath mirrors the palette so the whole room feels planned. The gifts are wrapped in striped ribbon that matches the bows. Small detail, big payoff.
My method. Set your color ratio first. Try 50 percent white and silver, 35 percent blues, 15 percent gold. Stick to it. Place ornaments by size from the center out, largest near the trunk, medium in the middle, small at the tips. Do ribbon in short cascading drops, not one long ribbon snake. Add two or three nature elements like frosted cedar picks to save it from feeling too formal. The room then reads as a navy and white Christmas tree scene that is polished but still comfy. I’d keep throws and pillows neutral so the tree stays the hero.
White tree with cobalt florals and snowberry garlands
This white tree is joyful. Blue floral stems, black berry sprays, and glitter snowflakes sit on snowy branches. The topper spreads out like a giant snowburst. White trees can go tacky fast, I know, but this one avoids it by keeping shapes organic and repeating the same few elements carefully.
To nail it, commit to a white base. Use a pre-lit white tree with warm lights. Add three main pieces only, blue poinsettia stems, round cobalt ornaments, and snowberry garland. Wind the garland in a gentle spiral, then plug gaps with the florals. Keep the cobalt to clusters so it reads rich, not spotty. This is a true blue and white christmas tree that feels like a snowy garden. Pair with white tree skirt and clear acrylic reindeer around the base for a kid-pleasing scene that still photographs beautifully.
White sparkle tree with teal accents and star topper
The last tree is bright and crisp. A white base, warm lights, teal and navy ornaments, and a starburst topper. It feels fresh, like new snow that nobody stepped in yet. I like the ornament spacing, not crowded, just enough to show off each ball. The teal adds a happy note that plays well with navy.
Do this by sorting ornaments by color before you hang. Place teal at eye level where it reads most vivid. Keep navy higher and lower to frame. Tie a thin jute string to a few ornaments for a rustic wink, then finish with one strand of pearl garland to catch light. This becomes a cobalt and white Christmas tree with a refreshing pop. If your walls are warm beige, the cool teal balances them nicely. If your room is cool gray, add one or two gold ornaments so it doesn’t feel chilly.
Putting it all together for your own tree
All these trees share a formula. Tight color palette, smart use of ribbon, and thoughtful layering from trunk to tip. For your blue and white christmas tree, pick one mood word first. Regal, rustic, icy, playful. Then choose two blues and one white or metallic. Mix finishes so the tree doesn’t feel flat. When in doubt, set a timer for lights. Warm white always.
If you need a shortcut, start with these five items. A 2.5-inch navy ribbon, a pack of white matte ornaments, twelve cobalt ornaments, one set of white floral picks, and a clear bead garland. Place in that order. You’ll get a classic blue and white themed Christmas tree in an hour and you can add special pieces over time.
Pulling the theme together
Limit your palette, vary finishes, and layer from the trunk out. For any blue and white christmas tree, pick two blues, for example cobalt and navy, then one metal, silver or champagne, and one white finish, matte or pearl. Use big shapes for impact and tiny details for charm. If your tree feels flat, push some ornaments deep inside to build a glowing core. If it feels messy, remove one whole color. Editing is decorating too.
Here’s my quick kit for success. Two spools of 2.5 inch navy velvet ribbon, one spool of 1.5 inch white satin, 24 cobalt balls, 24 white balls in two textures, six floral stems, and four bundles of picks. Add one statement topper and a quiet tree skirt. With that kit you can get a reliable blue-and-white Christmas tree in under two hours. Then sprinkle in heirlooms and kid ornaments so it feels like your family, not a store window.
FAQ: blue and white christmas tree ideas
What ribbon width works best for a blue-and-white Christmas tree?
Go 2.5 inches for bows and 1.5 inches for accent tails. Wider reads more polished from across the room.
Can I mix gold with a blue and white Christmas tree without losing the look?
Yes. Keep gold at 20 to 30 percent. Use it on the topper and a few orb ornaments. The tree still reads blue and white.
How many ornament finishes should I use?
Aim for three. Matte, glossy, and one sparkle or mercury glass. This keeps a navy and white Christmas tree lively but not messy.
What’s the easiest topper for beginners?
A big velvet bow and three kinds of picks. Place picks at angles like a crown. It hides small gaps and feels custom.
How do I stop flocking from shedding all over the floor?
Mist with a clear matte sealer outside before decorating. Let it dry fully. Also, avoid dark velvet skirts that catch every flake.
Any tips for small apartments?
Choose a slim icy blue and white holiday tree and load ornaments tighter. Use a mirror behind the tree to double the sparkle without more lights.
How do I store ribbon so it doesn’t crease?
Roll it on empty wrapping paper tubes and clip with clothespins. Label widths and colors for next year.
Can I do a rustic version of a blue and white Christmas tree?
Totally. Add wood beads, pinecones, and plaid ribbon. Keep whites creamy and blues dusty for a softer mood.
Do warm or cool lights look better with blue white trees?
Warm white usually wins. Cool can feel a little hospital. If you love cool, balance with lots of silver.
What’s a fast way to make a tree look fuller?
Shove large ornaments deep near the trunk, then add picks at empty spots. It’s the depth that sells the fullness.
Conclusion
I went hunting for the best takes on the blue and white christmas tree, and now my camera roll is 90 percent bows and cobalt balls. These ten ideas prove the palette is not one-note. You can go royal with gold, rustic with antlers, icy with flocked branches, or charming with a tiny chinoiserie tabletop tree. Pick your mood, pick two blues, keep the white clean, and work from the inside out. With a few smart tricks and a little ribbon bribery, your blue and white Christmas trees will glow like they belong in your favorite holiday memory.
