Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Trend

By Interior Designer TRACY SVENDEN | Published November 24, 2025 |

This year’s Christmas decorating trends feature an aesthetic that pairs beautifully with the natural textures of rustic retreats and log homes: the Ralph Lauren Christmas. Inspired by the luxury brand’s coveted holiday collections, this trend is defined by a sense of timeless, opulent lodge style. Fans of this trend don’t need to break the bank to recreate the luxurious feel of Ralph Lauren’s holiday offerings. In fact, one only needs to focus on mastering three core elements: a rich color scheme, heritage textures and patterns, and warm, diffused lighting.

The key to pulling this look together lies in a deep palette of dark, rich reds, vibrant forest greens, and deep navy blues, all accented with polished gold or brass. Layering is essential: the more textures, the better. Classic tartan prints, the glow of soft lighting, and a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere come together to create the perfect picture-book ambiance. Further features in this growing trend include a classic American feel, a cultivated lodge reference, red roses, wool-plaid blankets, brass finishes, and a heritage-inspired touch.

This exploration of Christmas design trends led me to a stunning new-build log cabin in Big Sky, featuring reclaimed logs, thoughtfully handcrafted details, and a uniquely rugged approach to holiday decorating. Read on to discover how this family achieved their magical holiday home, and learn how to replicate the aesthetic in your own space.

Defining the Style

Ralph Lauren’s enduring timelessness stems from a disciplined return to the classics: the signature palette of hunter green, oxblood, navy, cream, and khaki; the heritage patterns of tartan, plaids, and ginghams; and rich fabrics like wool, velvet, and tweed. Yet, the look transcends these hues. It’s about a layered storytelling through textures and tones that creates that signature, undeniable vibe—one that is sophisticated, nostalgic, and truly luxurious.

To achieve maximum impact when decorating, curate details like crystal stemware, ruby-red ribbons, lush pine garlands, wool or cashmere throws, leather accents, and dark wood furniture. While it can be easily channeled into high-impact living rooms, entryways, and home offices, this aesthetic also translates into a tremendous, sophisticated tablescape.

While this aesthetic is clearly a sophisticated take on traditional Christmas décor—featuring the classic reds, greens, and essential tartan plaids—the Ralph Lauren interpretation takes refinement a significant step further. It’s about exuding effortless luxury. Think curated equestrian touches, the richness of dark mahogany paneling, grounding thick oriental rugs, and the ambiance of enjoying a glass of brandy by the fire in a stately drawing room. It is traditional, yes, but elevated in a way that is distinctly warm, highly refined, and utterly timeless.

Rustic Christmas on a Montana Ranch

Victoria and Scott Evans’ true ranch-style home, designed by architects Mark Weirich & Associates and built by Russ Drost of Battle Ridge Construction, features a commanding structure built with massive 12- to 14-inch reclaimed logs that punctuate both the exterior and interior walls. This sense of timeless, rugged place extends seamlessly past the front door, thanks to interior designer Jeremiah Young of Kibler & Kirch.

Young layered the space with rich leathers, classic plaids, Navajo-inspired rugs, and striking Western art. The exterior of the Big Sky log home getaway is further enhanced by natural splendor: a swag of greenery paired with antlers adorns the stone-and-reclaimed-wood facade, while fur pelts and plaid blankets cozy up a row of red Adirondack chairs.

Designer Jeremiah Young champions a delightful “more-is-more” approach to Christmas decorating, emphasizing lushness and complexity. His strategy involves maximizing the use of natural elements: loading the tree with a mix of evergreen species in various shades of green, weaving them into dense mantel garlands, and arranging them in vases. This layering technique effectively reduces the reliance on excessive ornaments while creating wonderful complexity.

Rugged Stone & Patinaed Hardware

The home’s entryway immediately channels the timeless elegance of Ralph Lauren. Instead of a standard doorbell, a vintage leather strap with polished brass bells and a tartan plaid bow offers a charming, welcoming alternative—a signature touch. The space is anchored by rugged, hand-stacked Montana stone walls and oak flooring, providing a rustic foundation.

The space is layered with refined accents: an antler lamp, an unfinished pine dresser stocked with signature plaid blankets (essential for the winter months), and an antique student’s bench. To amplify the Christmas cheer and align with the RL look, additional plaid pillows, boughs of fragrant greenery, and oversized pine cones introduce necessary color, texture, and natural elegance.

Antler Embellishments & Natural Elements

The log home’s great room, despite its grand 25-foot ceiling, fully embraces the intimate atmosphere of a luxurious Ralph Lauren retreat. Coziness is achieved through the intentional use of soft textures—plaid throw pillows, tartan blankets, and a thick Navajo-style rug—and a dramatic 60-inch chandelier. A distressed leather pouf completes the comfortable seating area.

The colossal Montana moss stone fireplace is transformed for Christmas with the theme’s core components: plaid stockings, a deeply lush garland, and a few more antlers. Designer Jeremiah Young elevates the garland with oversized, 14-inch sugar pine cones. As a signature detail, the 14-foot tree is adorned with a custom leather-and-sleigh-bell “garland” that evokes classic heritage charm. Simple ornaments in red and clear glass, brown-flecked velvet, antlers, and pine cones ensure the holiday décor is perfectly aligned with the home’s sophisticated rustic style.

Rustic Furnishings

This corner of the living room celebrates handcrafted American pieces, anchored by a unique mirror Jeremiah designed for Old Hickory Furniture. Created spontaneously from one-inch hickory sticks, the mirror’s design defies easy categorization—it evokes Art Deco, Adirondack style, and even midcentury modernism—yet its character remains distinctly rustic. The space is layered for comfort and style, featuring stacks of classic plaid throws and pillows, vintage snowshoes, and a sophisticated deep green leather accent chair, all reinforcing the luxurious lodge ambiance.

Hickory Furniture

As darkness falls and the stars illuminate the inky sky, the Evans family gathers for a celebratory Christmas Eve dinner in their cozy cabin, achieving the perfect Cowboy Christmas ambiance. Designer Jeremiah Young’s consistent thread of rustic red extends into the nearby dining room, where the Old Hickory log chairs are adorned with heritage wool plaid and Native American-inspired fabrics by Ralph Lauren.

The refined ruggedness is amplified by leather seats with nailhead trim and an iron-and-leather strap chandelier. The walls feature a beautiful quartet of paintings depicting four consecutive months in a nearby section of Paradise Valley. The Christmas tablescape is artfully layered with antlers, an abundance of lush greenery, natural pinecones, and the soft, inviting glow of candlelight.

Rough-Hewn Materials & Nostalgic Cues

The cabin is equipped with a traditional rustic kitchen, defined by custom cabinet panels crafted from rough-hewn wood and substantial, two-inch thick solid oak countertops. The overall aesthetic is refined by an off-white, vintage-inspired range and hood, which beautifully complement the handcrafted porcelain tile backsplash and the pottery displayed on the open shelving.

Classic finishing touches include a prominent apron-front sink and elegant milk glass pendants. To seamlessly carry the Ralph Lauren holiday theme into this space, designer Jeremiah Young draped lush garland across the countertop and used large vintage vases filled with dramatic berry branches as focal points.

Wool Curtains

This cozy breakfast nook offers a stunning framed view of the mountains, with privacy provided by a draped Southwestern wool curtain—a rich textural detail. The charming space is unified by a sophisticated mix of textiles: an antler chandelier anchors the room, while a blend of Southwestern-patterned and classic plaid holiday pillows, alongside a graphic black-and-red buffalo check throw, enhances the warm, layered ambiance. The holiday styling is completed by gifts wrapped in a restrained palette of red, white, tan, and gray, finished with substantial plaid ribbons and bows.

Cozy Reading Area

Designer Jeremiah Young asserts that a rugged, rustic shell requires a higher level of refinement in its furnishings. The upstairs library demonstrates this principle perfectly, featuring two traditional English armchairs upholstered in a sophisticated windowpane fabric. The space’s intellectual charm is anchored by an Edward S. Curtis photograph, placed centrally between custom bookcases filled with the homeowners’ red-bound volumes. For Christmas, Young finished the space with abundant fresh greens, festive red-and-green plaid accents, and a subtle plaid blanket draped over the table, reinforcing the room’s cozy, luxurious character.

Ralph Lauren Style Christmas Tree

Lucy of the Craftberry Bush blog developed a striking Christmas tree design that perfectly embodies the Ralph Lauren-inspired aesthetic. Seeking a relaxed, log cabin feel paired with the elegance of green and blue jewel tones, she successfully achieved a heritage-luxe feel. The foundation was set with a furry throw as the tree skirt, surrounded by logs, faux snow, moss, fresh pine, and cones for a distinct woodsy touch.

Her application began with weaving in plaid ribbon, followed by strategically placed picks in a zig-zag pattern to ensure fullness. Garland was then draped diagonally to enhance the tree’s volume. To complete the look, the room was coordinated with matching plaid patterns and throw pillows, creating a sophisticated overall effect. The combination of rich ornaments and deep colors was echoed in the plaid wrapping paper used on the gifts, solidifying the luxurious theme.

Where to Find Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor

You can easily capture the spirit of a Ralph Lauren Christmas by utilizing the look seen in Pottery Barn’s ‘Christmas in the Country‘ collection. The required components—tartan throws and pillows, glass hurricanes, velvet-bowed ornaments, equestrian art, and dense greenery—are all present. Many brands this year feature a holiday palette anchored in deep, moody tones like hunter green, oxblood, navy, and espresso brown, as well as polished silver. Here you’ll see textures like velvet, cashmere, and “saddle” leather that are essential to the design aesthetic, as are heritage plaids and subtle equestrian motifs.

I have curated links below to a selection of Christmas décor from different brands, including Pottery Barn, which I feel beautifully demonstrates this sophisticated, high-end design aesthetic.

Conclusion:

As I wrap up our exploration of the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic, it’s clear that this trend is more than just a passing style—it’s a masterclass in sophisticated holiday storytelling. To translate this enduring look into your own home this holiday season, focus on the core design principles demonstrated by the stunning Big Sky cabin.

Begin with a curated color palette built on rich, moody tones: the classic pairing of deep greens and vibrant reds, grounded by the stately elegance of navy blue. Next, maximize texture with lush evergreen garlands and magnolia leaves draped across mantels, punctuated by clusters of red berries and tied with substantial luxe velvet ribbon. The dramatic flair of statement wreaths at the door further enhances the high-end appeal.

Finally, remember that the “glittering” effect is achieved not by volume, but by atmosphere: ensure your home is washed in a magical glow of warm lighting. By focusing on these refined, textural elements, you can easily replicate this timeless luxury and share your beautiful, sophisticated space on social media throughout the season.

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