The Interior Almanac
December look

Holiday warmth

Olive walls, oxblood velvet and glowing brass. Rich, layered and overstuffed, made for gathering.

Holiday warmth living room with olive walls, an oxblood velvet sofa and a garland on the mantel
What defines it

What makes it holiday warmth

Holiday warmth is a cozy traditional look built for the cold months. Olive green walls with picture-frame wainscot set a deep, warm background, and oxblood velvet, plaid wool and brass bring the glow.

Layering is the point: more pillows, more throws, more lamps. Dark walnut floors and a faded Persian rug ground it, and an evergreen garland on the mantel makes it feel like the season.

Olive walls#6F7558
Oxblood velvet#7A2E2A
Brass#B38F45
The ingredients
  • WallsOlive green, eggshell; picture-frame wainscot below a chair rail
  • TrimCream; ogee crown, craftsman casing
  • DoorsSix-panel, painted trim color, brass hardware
  • FloorsDark walnut with a vintage Persian rug
  • MetalsBrass, polished or aged
  • Furniture and textilesOxblood velvet sofa, overstuffed armchairs, plaid wool, needlepoint pillows
  • LightingBrass lamps, a chandelier on a dimmer, lots of candles
  • SkipCool grays, sparse furniture, overhead-only lighting
Examples

Holiday warmth rooms

AI concept images, made to show the look.

Holiday warmth living room with olive walls, an oxblood velvet sofa and a garland on the mantel
Holiday warmth dining room with olive walls, brass candlesticks and an evergreen runner

Try holiday warmth on your room

This opens a holiday warmth room in the Studio, with the look’s millwork, drapes, lighting and finishes already in place. Then change the size, doors and windows to match your space and see the estimate update.

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