Guest Picks: A Green and Red Christmas
I lately re-watched Home Alone, a film that has become quite a Christmas classic. With a fresh outlook of family members and the holidays, I could not help but notice just how cleverly the set designers worked to pull on the quintessential Christmas colours into the McCallister family house. I thought it may be fun to discover ways to incorporate red and green into my own home, such as the holidays and beyond.
— Liren from Kitchen Confidante
Burke Decor
Damask Wallpaper in White and Greens – $65
The McCallister family had distinct walls decorated in red and green. This classic white and green damask wallpaper transcends the seasons, but it will surely add to the Christmas feel, no matter what room you’re in.
Etsy
Vintage Style Green Fleur de Lis Message Center by Arcadian Cottage – $75
Hang this up and keep everything organized! I adore its vintage style.
Benjamin Moore
Dinner Party Paint
In every house I have owned, I have always needed a red room. It is hot, it’s lively, and it is inviting. I envision that the McCallister’s would love this shade, Dinner Party, from Benjamin Moore.
Crate&Barrel
Folio Kiwi Leather Side Chair – $249
Who would not love to gather around the Christmas dining table a little longer in these kiwi leather seats?
Williams-Sonoma
Brasserie Red-Banded Dinnerware Collection – $176
The bold red stripe with this Brasserie tableware set is ideal for casual vacation entertaining, but its own cheer can extend past the Christmas season.
IKEA
LINNARP Bookcase, Red – $249
This is the ideal home for your own books and knickknacks, as it comes in a joyful color that screams”Ho! Ho! Ho!”
Warmth and classic lines make these red cabinets the announcement within this kitchen.
LDa Architecture & Interiors
On the other hand, there’s something calm about a green kitchen.
The Home Depot
Dickinson Apron Front Kitchen Sink – $1,672
Even washing dishes will not feel like a chore with this red apron-front sink in Kohler.
KitchenAid
KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer – $399.99
For Christmas cookies and outside, this Empire Red KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer has the horsepower to manage all of your baking.
Williams-Sonoma
Le Creuset Stoneware 12-Piece Bakeware Set, Red – $199.95
Le Creuset Stoneware is durable and flexible. This 12-piece bakeware set has all you need to serve a hungry family during the holiday madness.
Amazon
iPhone 4 Solid Forest Green Phone Protector Cover – $2.56
Fast forward a couple of decades, along with the Home Alone set designers will certainly have integrated this forest green iPhone cover!
Pottery Barn
French Stripe Roman Shade – $209
Roman colors work so well in kitchen spaces. I really like that this one in a French stripe has a vintage feel.
RedEnvelope
Red + White Christmas Cactus – $59.95
Even people that have less-than-green thumbs (like me) will be able to maintain this Christmas Cactus living. If it produces red blooms in December, it’s an instant holiday feast for the eyes.
Etsy
Spring Green Stoneware Bowls by Dorothy Domingo – $32
I would really like to begin my day with hot oatmeal in these beautifully speckled bowls.
Wayfair
Home Styles Create-a-Cart Red Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top – $394.99
With a stainless steel top and added touches like a spice rack, this soda of red will be a welcome function surface in the kitchen.
Kitchen Couture
Architec The Gripper Cutting Board, Green/Light Green – $12.15
You can never have enough cutting boards, and these green Gripper surfaces bring a great deal of jolly to prepping vacation meals.
West Elm
Industrial Pendant – $19
Bring a touch of retro chic into the kitchen using these industrial pendant lighting in a bold crimson. Can not you see this hanging around the kitchen countertops?
Anthropologie
Dots From Tom Judd – $1,500
Wall art is crucial. I love these simple dots (do not they look like ornaments?) In this bit by Tom Judd.
West Elm
Little Rectangle Lacquer Tray, Cherry Red – $29
Poor little Kevin McCallister needed to eat TV dinners if he was home alone. However, when he had an adorable tray, it would likely make the job a little easier.
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