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10 ways to weave greens into your festive scheme

Edinburgh Evening News

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December 12, 2025

From sage to emerald, cue these calming hues and the colour of the holiday season, says Sam Wylie-Harris

In this celebratory time where fir trees, festive wreaths and garlands galore reign supreme, if ever a shade was tailor-made for interiors, it has to be green.

Especially in a world where green is so closely association with nature, wellbeing and calmness-its aesthetic appeal and ever-evolving entity has the energy to elevate your space; and style the holiday season to suit your whimsy.

Here are some firm favourites which work like a dream with decos, twinkly lights and all that glitters...

1. The White Company Fir Tree Botanical Candle - Medium, £35, The White Company

One to scent-surround, think a fragrance inspired by a 'faraway forest thick with pine trees and laden with snow,' with top notes of eucalyptus, pine and cedar to bring the picture postcard home.

2. ProCook Soho Cookware Set, £99, (4 Piece Green), ProCook

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