Black and White Christmas Decorations to Shop for a Stylish Holiday Home

Though some interior designers stress that more is more, especially during the holidays, others stay true to a more understated look no matter the season. Traditions are fun, but creating new ones (and design-forward choices) decks the halls with creativity. According to design star Emily Henderson, balance is the key to holiday decorating around the house. If you're really hoping to switch things up for Christmas, these modern trees will blow you away.

While classic reds and greens are festive and naturally bring joy around this time of year, there's a way to emphasize these core colors without overdoing it. "The real secret here to get that updated traditional look is to pair those red and green moments with a lot of neutrals," says Henderson, adding colors like blacks and whites "ground everything and feel fresh and sophisticated." Here are some of our favorite black and white Christmas decorations to add to your holiday displays this year, whether you opt for the standard red and greens or choose a more colorful palette.