Christmas aesthetic
Cream and Gold
Refined, photogenic, elegant
Christmas that photographs beautifully. Cream tablecloths, gold candlesticks, pearl ornaments. The designer-home Christmas — restrained palette, refined materials.
Cream and Gold is the most-photographed Christmas aesthetic. It works in modern homes, neutral interiors, and any space designed for entertaining. The aesthetic is built around restraint — every element earns its place, and the gold accents tie everything together.
Palette
The five colors that build Cream and Gold.
Soft cream
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Rich gold
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Champagne
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Pearl
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Bronze
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The fragrance · Rose-oud / iris-powder
How Cream and Gold smells.
Sophisticated florals with amber backbone. The fragrance of refined entertaining — restrained, elegant.
The decor approach
Tree
Cream glass balls in three finishes (matte, glossy, glittered), gold metallics, pearl accents. Gold ribbon, gold star topper.
Mantel
Cream candles in gold holders, eucalyptus garland with gold accents, cream stockings with gold trim.
Table
Cream linen runner, gold chargers, cream plates, gold flatware. Pearl and champagne accents throughout.
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