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    How to Decorate an Elegant White and Gold Christmas Tree Like A Pro

    Published: Nov 30, 2020 · Modified: Apr 15, 2022 by Rebecca Taig · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Today I am sharing how I decorated our Elegant White and Gold Christmas Tree. Included in this post is a Christmas tree ornament, ribbon, and pick calculator to help easily guide you while decorating your own tree, just like a pro. 

    A white and gold christmas tree with white florals, gold florals, white ornaments and gold ornaments.

     Christmas is my favorite time of year and there's nothing I look forward to more than decorating the tree. This is our first Christmas in our new home with vaulted ceilings in the foyer, making it the perfect place for our show-stopping 12-foot tree. I stuck to my favorite neutral color scheme, white and gold, which pairs lovely with the rest of our home decor. This tree is filled with elegant and timeless ornaments to use for years to come.

    O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Such pleasure do you bring me.

    Decorating a tree of this stature can seem intimidating, but below I have listed several guides to help bring your vision to life. You can use these guides for years to come, making decorating your tree effortless! In this post, I will teach how to decorate both a grand-sized Christmas tree and a standard-size Christmas tree.

    For more Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas, check out My Glamorous White Gold and Silver Christmas Tree.

    Jump to:
    • Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree
    • How to Decorate your Christmas Tree like a Pro
    • How Many Ornaments Do I Need To Decorate My Christmas Tree?
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    A close up of a 12 foot christmas tree with white and gold florals throughout, and a silver chandelier next to the top of the tree.

    Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree

    Our two gorgeous Christmas trees are from the company, King of Christmas. In the foyer, we have the 12' Queen Fock Slim Artificial Tree with 1200 Warm White LED Lights and in our family room, we have the 8' Prince Flock® Artificial Christmas Tree with 550 Warm White LED Lights.

    What I love about these trees are that it's easy to assemble, the flocking never sheds, and the lights are pre-strung with branches that look so realistic.

    Any of their trees would be a great investment for your home.

    A close up picture of a white and gold christmas tree with white and gold ornaments and white ribbons throughout.
    White and gold decorative ribbon for christmas tree.

    How to Decorate your Christmas Tree like a Pro

    Fluff & Shape Your Tree

    After assembling your tree you want to fluff and shape the branches in the direction they naturally face. Starting at the base of the tree, fluff the inner branches and work your way outward. This may take a bit of time but it's an essential part of the decorating process to create a full look. Remember to wear gloves to help protect your arms and hands.

    Add Fur Ribbon

    After fluffing the branches, one of my favorite ways to add volume to the tree is to layer sections of fur ribbon to the center from bottom to top. Cut 3-foot strips and stagger them all throughout the tree. You do not have to layer every branch. This helps to bulk up the tree making it appear fuller, and creates a beautiful snowy-like texture. I use around 8 rolls for this 12-foot tree and 4 for the 8-foot tree.

    Add Florals & Picks

    Florals and picks are my favorite Christmas tree accessory. They make a tree look so elegant and help fill in any gaps. On both trees, I use a variety of florals including gold and white magnolias, snowy white roses, snowy white peonies, and white and gold poinsettias. In total, I used about 8 different varieties of picks and florals, which help add volume, texture, and a pop of color to the trees.

    Add Ornaments

    Decorating a tree of this stature involves using a ton of ornaments of various shapes and sizes. For larger trees, you'll need at least 15-20 large ornaments to fill out the base, and for the majority of the rest, you will use medium-sized ornaments with a sprinkle of small ornaments throughout. Refer to my "Christmas Tree Ornaments and Picks Calculator" below for the number of ornaments and picks you will need for your specific size tree.

    My 12 feet has about 180 - 200 total ornaments because I prefer a fuller look.

    For my 12-foot tree, I use…

    15-20 Large Ornaments

    125-150 Medium Ornaments

    40-50 Small Ornaments 

    Add Decorative Ribbon

    Once the tree is fully decorated I add a decorative ribbon as a last step. This is the opposite of how most people decorate their tree, but adding it at the end allows the ribbon to be more viable as it won't be weighed down by the ornaments. It's also another way to fill in any last-minute gaps. You won't need much of the decorative ribbon, therefore you could always splurge for higher quality. I use around 1-2 rolls for each tree.

    Place Tree Topper

    For the last several years I have made my own tree toppers using picks and stems. Depending on the size, you want anywhere from 6-12 picks for each tree. If you don't want to create your own tree topper, you could also splurge for a beautiful decorative piece.

    Finish with Tree Skirt

    A snowy white fur-like tree skirt gives a neutral base with texture. This will be a timeless piece to use for years to come.

    How Many Ornaments Do I Need To Decorate My Christmas Tree?

    My Christmas decor calculator for calculating how many ornaments your may tree need.
    A grid of four picture showing two large gold ornaments, and two large white magnolia flowers.
    An 8 foot white and gold christmas tree with white and gold ribbon, ornaments, and white presents under the free with a fur lined tree skirt.
    A grid of four picture showing gold magnolias, a gold ornaments, white peonies, and white and gold ornaments.
    A large view or white and gold decorative jeweled christmas ribbon.
    A side view of a white and gold christmas tree with white flowers, gold flowers, and a gold leaf tree topper.
    A picture of white and gold christmas tree with decorative ribbon.
    An 8 foot white and gold christmas tree with white and gold florals, white and gold ornaments, and white presents under the tree.
    A bouquet of white and blush roses with green stems, sitting on a marble stand, white a gold claw footed coaster holder and a glass bowl off to the side.
    A brass decorative deer with gold ornaments in the back, a crystal oribe to the side of the deer, and two designer black books.
    A large 12 foot white and gold christmas tree with white and gold ornaments, white decorative ribbon, and a white dog in the background.

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    1. Bob says

      October 18, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      I'd love to know in greater detail how you use the fur ribbon.

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      • Rebecca Taig says

        October 18, 2022 at 8:03 pm

        Hi Bob,

        To create a snowy look I add fur ribbon after fluffing the branches. It also hides the center of the tree and makes the tree look fuller.
        I use around 8 rolls of fur ribbon for our 12-foot tree, and I cut the ribbon into 2-3 foot strips.
        Starting at the base of the tree take a strip of ribbon and tuck the ribbon toward the center of the tree, lying flat on the fluffed branches. Work your way toward the top of the tree.
        You want to create staggered pieces throughout for a snowy-like appearance, and not every branch has to be covered.

        I hope that helps! We will be getting our tree out in two weeks and ill create a more detailed tutorial for the future.

        Becca

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