Jon Bon Jovi’s traditional Christmas tree makes use of the ‘unexpected red theory’ for a classic but striking look – and his stunning look is easily replicable

The viral ‘unexpected red theory’ was pioneered by famed fashion editor Diana Vreeland and popularized in the modern day by TikToker Taylor Migliazzo Simon. It refers to the idea that adding something red will instantly make any room chicer. Similarly, Jon Bon Jovi’s Christmas decor taps into classic design principles to create something that is at once traditional and stylish.

The rocker shared his Christmas tree to Instagram, revealing a classic design. It features white lights with several gold balls. Aside from these traditional accouterments, the tree is bathed in red. It features red poinsettias, red star ornaments, and red balls. The look is stunning against the beige background of the musician’s living room.

Underlying the success of Bon Jovi’s style is the idea asserted by Simon that the more red you add, the better your design will look. Rather than opting to disperse a few red ornaments through the rest of the design, Bon Jovi overloads the tree with red Christmas ornaments.

The excess of red makes the tree instantly feel more avant-garde and original, even though, ultimately, the decor is classic.

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Red, white, green, and gold have been associated with Christmas for centuries – so why start anywhere other than the timeless basics?

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Creating a traditional Christmas decor that turns heads is as simple as choosing a single accent color and sticking to it. By using one color as the base with neutral accents, you instantly create a design that feels full of character. If you don’t like red, you can create a similar effect with blue or yellow. White lights are the perfect background.

Jon Bon Jovi proves that timeless Christmas decor doesn’t have to be overly traditional. Instead, by relying on classic design theory, you can create something at once nostalgic and forward looking.