9 Burgundy Christmas Decor Ideas That Make Your Home Look Expensive

Ready for a holiday look that’s lush, layered, and unbelievably luxe? Burgundy is your secret weapon. It’s rich without trying too hard, festive without flashing, and it plays beautifully with metallics, woods, and winter greenery.

I’ve rounded up nine complete room designs that make burgundy feel high-end and holiday-ready. Think chic, cozy, and totally guest-impressing. Let’s tour!

1. Luxe Living Room with Velvet Burgundy Accents

Wide shot, photorealistic: A polished yet cozy living room with a warm taupe rug, creamy linen curtains, and a soft oatmeal sofa. Add burgundy velvet accents: two throw pillows, a matching throw blanket, and a single velvet accent chair. A tall Christmas tree is dressed in burgundy satin ribbons, champagne glass ornaments, and smoky grey baubles. Include a brushed brass coffee table with a smoked glass top, a cedar garland on the mantle with tiny warm white lights, and a large abstract art piece with burgundy swirls anchoring the palette. Evening ambient lighting, no people.

This living room feels like a boutique hotel lobby polished but cozy. Start with a neutral base: a warm taupe rug, creamy linen curtains, and a soft oatmeal sofa.

Then bring in the drama with burgundy velvet. Add two velvet throw pillows, a matching throw blanket, and a single velvet accent chair. The Christmas tree is dressed in burgundy satin ribbons, champagne glass ornaments, and smoky grey baubles for depth.

Metallics: Brushed brass coffee table with smoked glass top.
Greenery: Cedar garland on the mantle with tiny warm white lights.
Finishing touch: A large abstract art piece with burgundy swirls to anchor the palette.

2. Old World Dining Room with Burgundy and Antique Gold

Medium-wide dining room scene, candlelit: An old-world dining room with a dark wood table and upholstered chairs in flax/mushroom linen. A burgundy velvet table runner down the center holds aged brass candlesticks and softly distressed gold chargers with white dinnerware featuring a delicate gold rim. Low floral centerpiece of burgundy peonies, ranunculus, and eucalyptus. Burgundy napkins with gold napkin rings at each place setting. On the wall, a vintage-inspired mirror with a mini swag of pine and a slim burgundy ribbon. Warm, golden glow, photorealistic, no people.

Picture a candlelit dinner with the glow bouncing off antique gold this is that room. Start with a dark wood dining table and upholstered chairs in flax or mushroom linen.

Layer a burgundy velvet table runner down the center, and top it with aged brass candlesticks and softly distressed gold chargers. Use white dinnerware with a delicate gold rim to keep things refined.

Centerpiece: Low arrangement of burgundy peonies, ranunculus, and eucalyptus.
Textiles: Burgundy napkins with gold napkin rings.
Wall moment: Vintage-inspired mirror with a mini swag of pine and ribbon.

3. Moody Library Nook with Burgundy Plaid and Leather

Medium shot, moody library nook: Deep charcoal or forest green walls with filled bookcases lit by library sconces. A cognac leather club chair beside a small blackened bronze side table. Burgundy plaid wool throw and lumbar pillow on the chair. A low, dense wreath of cedar and magnolia leaves hung on the bookcase. Persian-style rug with glints of burgundy threads. Accents include a stack of vintage books tied with a velvet ribbon. A banker’s lamp with a smoky glass shade casting focused, atmospheric light. Photorealistic, no people.

This is the curl up with a book vibe. Walls go deep think charcoal or forest green. Shelves are filled, warm, and lit with library sconces.

Bring in burgundy plaid through a wool throw and a lumbar pillow. Add a cognac leather club chair, a small blackened bronze side table, and a low, dense wreath made of cedar and magnolia leaves on the bookcase.

Rug: Persian-style with burgundy threads that catch the eye.
Accents: A stack of vintage books tied with velvet ribbon.
Lighting: A banker’s lamp with a smoky glass shade.

4. Scandinavian Minimal Entryway with Burgundy Statement Moments

Straight-on, minimal entryway shot: Scandinavian light-filled foyer with white walls and light wood floors. A slim oak console table holds a single oversized ceramic vase with burgundy branches (faux plum or dyed eucalyptus). Above it, a simple matte black mirror. On the floor, a flatweave jute runner with a burgundy boot tray. Narrow cedar garland draped over wall hooks and tied with a burgundy velvet ribbon. A black stone diffuser set on the console. Clean, airy daylight, photorealistic, no people.

Sleek, airy, and intentional. Keep the envelope white and light wood, then make burgundy the curated pop that feels expensive because it’s restrained.

A slim oak console holds a single oversized ceramic vase with burgundy branches (try faux plum or dyed eucalyptus). A simple matte black mirror above balances the look.

Textiles: Flatweave jute runner with a burgundy boot tray for a subtle nod.
Greenery: Narrow cedar garland draped over hooks with a burgundy velvet ribbon.
Scent: Black stone diffuser with cedar and clove adds to the luxe feel.

5. Parisian Salon Inspired Sitting Room with Burgundy Toile and Gilded Frames

Corner-angle sitting room, elegant and romantic: Creamy walls with delicate panel molding. A small neutral linen settee and a marble-topped coffee table. Burgundy toile appears on two throw pillows and a tailored footstool. On the walls, a gallery of gilded frames with winter sketches and botanical prints, each ribboned with narrow burgundy velvet bows. Sheer drapes edged with burgundy pom-pom trim. A potted olive tree adorned with a few burgundy ornaments as a refined tree alternative. A brass tray on the coffee table with a crystal decanter and cut-glass coupes. Soft daylight, photorealistic, no people.

Think polished, romantic, and a little bit dramatic. Keep walls creamy with delicate panel molding. Add a small settee in neutral linen and a marble-topped coffee table.

Introduce burgundy toile via two throw pillows and a tailored footstool. On the walls, create a gallery of gilded frames with winter sketches and botanical prints, ribboned with narrow burgundy velvet bows.

Window treatment: Sheer drapes with burgundy pom-pom trim playful, not kitsch.
Tree alternative: A potted olive tree with burgundy ornaments understated elegance.
Table styling: Brass tray with crystal decanter and cut-glass coupes.

6. Rustic Chalet Living Space with Burgundy Knit and Natural Wood

Wide rustic chalet living space: Exposed wood beams, a stone fireplace, and a chunky sisal rug. A slipcovered sofa in natural canvas with layered burgundy knits—a cable-knit throw, sweater pillows, and a knit tree skirt at the base of a woodland-style tree. The tree features pinecones, matte burgundy ornaments, wood beads, and linen ribbons. A raw-edge wood coffee table. Mantle styled with an asymmetrical cedar garland and oversized bells hanging from a burgundy ribbon. Lanterns with pillar candles and a basket of birch logs for warmth. Cozy evening glow from firelight and candles, photorealistic, no people.

This space wraps you in warmth like a mountain getaway. Wood beams, stone fireplace, and a chunky sisal rug set the tone.

Layer in burgundy knits a cable-knit throw, a couple of sweater pillows, and a knit tree skirt for a cozy touch. The tree is more woodland than polished: pinecones, matte burgundy ornaments, wood beads, and linen ribbons.

Furniture: Slipcovered sofa in natural canvas and a raw-edge wood coffee table.
Mantle: Asymmetrical cedar garland, oversized bells on a burgundy ribbon.
Warmth: Lanterns with pillar candles and a stack of birch logs in a basket.

7. Glam Cocktail Lounge with Burgundy Lacquer and Smoked Glass

Medium shot, glam cocktail lounge: One accent wall painted high-gloss burgundy lacquer reflecting light. A black velvet sofa, smoked-glass nesting tables, and a brass-and-glass bar cart. Style the cart with burgundy coupe glasses, a cut-crystal ice bucket, and whole pomegranates. Overhead, a modern chandelier with smoked globes casting a cinematic, soft glow. Large black-and-white photography in thin brass frames. Minimalist wreath of red eucalyptus with a narrow satin ribbon. Nighttime mood, photorealistic, no people.

This is the party room slick, sexy, and a little mysterious. Paint one accent wall high gloss burgundy lacquer to catch and bounce light like jewelry.

Bring in a black velvet sofa, smoked-glass nesting tables, and a brass-and-glass bar cart. Style the cart with burgundy coupe glasses, a cut-crystal ice bucket, and pomegranates for color.

Lighting: Modern chandelier with smoked globes soft, cinematic glow.
Art: Oversized black-and-white photography in thin brass frames.
Holiday cue: Minimalist wreath of red eucalyptus with a narrow satin ribbon.

8. Cozy Primary Bedroom with Burgundy Linen and Candlelit Glow

Detail closeup at the foot of a bed: Crisp white sheets with a burgundy linen duvet folded neatly at the foot and matching shams. Warm wood nightstand holding an alabaster lamp emitting a soft, flattering glow. Above the headboard, a simple cedar garland with tiny battery fairy lights twinkling subtly. In the background, a cream bouclé accent chair draped with a burgundy cashmere throw and a faded vintage rug showing wine and rose tones. Amber glass candles labeled clove and fig on the nightstand. Calm, candlelit ambience, photorealistic, no people.

Make the bedroom a winter cocoon. Start with crisp white sheets, then add a burgundy linen duvet folded at the foot and matching shams for a tailored look.

Nightstands in warm wood hold alabaster lamps that cast a soft, flattering light. Above the headboard, hang a simple cedar garland with tiny battery fairy lights just enough sparkle.

Accent chair: Bouclé in cream with a burgundy cashmere throw.
Rug: Faded vintage rug with wine and rose tones to tie it together.
Scent and calm: Amber glass candles, clove and fig subtle, expensive-smelling.

9. Elevated Kitchen with Burgundy Stoneware and Brass Details

Overhead countertop vignette in a bright kitchen: White or light-wood cabinetry backdrop with open shelves displaying burgundy stoneware—bowls, pitchers, serving platters. On the island, cognac leather barstools with brass footrests. A marble board, brass pepper mill, and a burgundy Dutch oven arranged neatly. Clear ribbed tumblers nearby. A narrow garland draped over the range hood, tucked with dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks for an organic chef’s-kitchen feel. Clean daylight, photorealistic, no people.

Keep your kitchen streamlined but festive. If your cabinets are white or wood, bring in burgundy stoneware on open shelves bowls, pitchers, and serving platters.

Swap out dish towels for a pair in deep burgundy with a thin cream stripe. Drape a narrow garland over the range hood and tuck in dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks for an organic, chef’s-kitchen feel.

Barstools: Cognac leather with brass footrests to warm up the island.
Counter vignette: Marble board, brass pepper mill, and a burgundy Dutch oven.
Glassware: Clear ribbed tumblers let the burgundy shine without competition.

Burgundy has that magic mix of depth and warmth that instantly upgrades a room. Whether you lean modern, rustic, or glam, just choose your textures velvet, linen, knit and pair with refined metallics and fresh greenery.

The result? A holiday home that looks expensive, feels cozy, and photographs beautifully. Which room are you trying first?