Luxury Christmas Decorations in South Africa: Champagne & Gold Colour Guide
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You don’t need designer pieces to get that glamorous holiday glow. This guide shows how to build a champagne & gold look using accessible décor: matte metallic ornaments, glass accents, warm micro-lights and a few polished touches.
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Champagne & Gold Christmas Colour Palette & Finishes (metals, glass, ribbon, lights)
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Colours: champagne, soft gold, ivory, warm white.
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Textures: frosted glass, satin or velvet ribbon, ribbed/pressed glass, crystal-look accents.
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Rule of three: pick one metal (champagne or soft gold), one glass (clear or frosted), one fabric (velvet or linen) and repeat them.
Champagne & Gold Christmas Tree Decorations
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Lights first: warm white micro-LEDs in a loose spiral.
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Base ornaments: matte ivory + champagne baubles (60–70%).
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Accents: a handful of ribbed/mercury-look ornaments or faceted drops (20–30%).
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Ribbons: one satin/velvet ribbon in champagne; tuck in soft waves.
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Topper: simple metal star or a wide velvet bow.
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Champagne & Gold Mantel & Sideboard Décor
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Layer a green garland and weave in micro-lights.
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Add two heights of taper candles in simple holders.
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Finish with 3–5 pieces max: glass cloche, ceramic house, metal star.
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Keep negative space—luxury reads as calm, not crowded.
Champagne & Gold Christmas Table Décor Ideas
- Base: white or oat linen, low eucalyptus runner.
- Place settings: white plates, champagne napkin ring or ribbon tie, a tiny bell or bauble per setting.
- Glass: ribbed or cut-glass stemware for sparkle; brushed gold cutlery if you have it.
- Centre: trio of glass hurricanes or low candles.
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Gift-Wrap & Under-Tree Styling (Champagne & Gold)
Kraft or ivory paper, champagne ribbon, wax seal or metal tag, a sprig of eucalyptus. One detail is enough.
Champagne & Gold Christmas Decor Checklist
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Champagne & ivory bauble set
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A few ribbed or faceted hanging ornaments
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Warm white micro-LED string lights
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Velvet/satin ribbon (champagne)
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Candle holders + unscented pillars/tapers
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Simple metal star topper
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Related Looks: Neutral Gold, Pink-&-Gold, Scandinavian Gold
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Rustic Natural Christmas Tree Ideas (SA)
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