My favorite New Year’s Eve parties are the chic, glamorous ones. They capture the excitement of a brand new year and are the perfect way to top off a season of celebrating. The occasion also offers a great opportunity to play with one of my favorite color schemes: black, white, silver and gold.

This color scheme is super easy to work with. Not only does it work with any style (traditional, contemporary, modern, rustic, etc) but it always looks stylish. There are plenty of decorative items out there in this scheme to facilitate your party and what doesn’t come in the right colors can easily be spray-painted for some DIY fun.

You can also recycle Christmas decor for your New Year’s Eve party. Anything in black, white, silver or gold can potentially be re-used to make your party even more budget-friendly.

To inspire you, here are even more ideas for a chic New Year’s Eve party.

New Year’s Eve Party Ideas

Chalkboard paper is an inexpensive and stylish backdrop for your party. Paint a gold frame around it for an extra flourish.
Source: Harper’s Bazaar

You can’t have a New Year’s Eve party without confetti. Sprinkle it around your buffet table and hand it out in cups for guests to take to do some of their own decorating when the clock strikes twelve.
Source: The Glitter Guide

Hang balloons in varying sizes and shades on the wall for a champagne-popping look.
Source: Honey & Fitz

Last year, Pillsbury posted this adorable tutorial for creating special New Year’s Eve treats. Simply turn the last strip into a 6.
Source: Pillsbury

Black and white stripes are always a staple of style. If you’re having a New Year’s Eve dinner, give it a twist by having everyone sit on the floor on pillows.
Source: Veranda

Black and white popcorn bags make for the perfect casual hors d’oeurves.
Source: Style Me Pretty

Use chic trays to hold your drink station and hang silver and gold streamers for a simple yet very festive touch.
Source: Martha Stewart

Gold, silver and clear Christmas ornaments look like champagne fizzing when you toss them in vases for an easy centerpiece.
Source: Martha Stewart

Brush gold paint along the bottom of white balloons for a super chic DIY project.
Source: Pottery Barn Kids

New Year’s Eve Table Setting Ideas

You can never go wrong with black and white. I chose a black charger to create a nice contrast against a white place mat. The polka dots add some flair, while the gold glass provides a fun accent and more of a New Year’s Eve touch.

For a more glamorous look, I chose a white and silver palette with a few hints of gold. It was all about the shine and shimmer.

All gold can be just as powerful for a New Year’s Even party. The place mat brings some nice texture against the gold plates. For the glass, I chose simple clear stemware so as not to overwhelm the setting.

Hope you all have a fun and fabulous New Year!

Warm regards,
Megan