Think timeless pieces, rich textures and subtle touches of sparkle that whisper “festive” rather than shout it.
Don’t know where to start? No problem! Our interior designers have done the hard work, so you don’t have to. Here’s how to style your space this festive season, with our top interior picks for adding those special touches
1.
Start with the tree
1.
Start with the tree
Glass baubles are the wardrobe classics of Christmas décor. Their simplicity makes them endlessly versatile, perfect for switching colour palettes each year. Discover refined designs at Garden Trading or The White Company, or opt for Issy Granger’s hand-blown glass for a softer, more bespoke finish.
Left: Christmas Tree Skirt £20 Dunelm | Baubles from left to right: Melville Mini Mistletoe Baubles Set of 6 £15.00 Garden Trading | Dot Glass Bauble Red £28.00 Issy Granger | Swirl Glass Bauble Green £25.00 Garden Trading | Swirl Glass Bauble Green £28.00 Issy Granger | Whittington Baubles Cinnamon Set of 3 £25 Garden Trading
2.
Add a warm Glow
2.
Add a warm Glow
Pair baubles with warm lights to create a gentle, golden glow. A chic tree skirt completes the look!
If space allows, double the joy with a second tree: one elegant statement piece and one playfully nostalgic “toy tree” adorned with handmade felt ornaments sourced from local artisans.
Right: 150 Warm White Christmas Lights £44.99 Lights for Fun | 180cm Pre Lit Foraged Winter Garland £95 The White Company
3.
Layer your colour scheme
3.
Layer your colour scheme
Carry the mood through with tactile layers. Deep burgundies, moss greens and burnt ambers bring depth and warmth, while soft linens and textured knits blur the line between festive and everyday. Zara Home’s minimalist pieces and Meggy & Me’s artful prints make effortless companions for a cohesive, curated look.
Right: Gold Candlesticks £20 Moda+Co | Nightingale Tapered Candles £19 neptune.com | Doze Cushion Biscuit £28 Moda+Co | Provence Cushion Khaki £16 Moda+Co | Alma Abstract Throw £38 Moda+Co
Top tip: Waxed LED candles are the perfect compromise for your rental home!
4.
Set the table
4.
Set the table
When it comes to the table, think candlelight, natural materials and quiet sophistication. Layer linens, add sculptural burgundy candles, and finish with timeless glassware like Luigi Bormioli’s fluted Optica range at Moda + Co.
Right: Always Pan 8 in 1 Perfect Pot 5.2L £150 Moda+Co | Christmas Crackers £45 Daylesford | Gold salt and pepper grinders £64 Moda+Co
5.
Finishing touches
5.
Finishing touches
Add a few finishing glitzy touches to bring the festivities home, such as the perfect wrapping and tasteful trinkets. Because Christmas styling at its best, isn’t about excess, it’s about creating a home that glows with warmth, beauty and a touch of magic.
Left: Side Plates £28 Moda+Co | Woodland Striped Tablecloth £18 Moda+Co | Boho Weave Placemat 4pk £16 Moda+Co | Luigi Bormioli Optica Champagne Flute x4 £25 Moda+Co | Gainsborough Giftware Stripe Natural Tree Ornament £8 Moda+Co | Gainsborough Giftware Star Ceramic Christmas Tree £8 Moda+Co | Imay Nutcracker, Antique Brass From £18 Nkuku
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This edition arrives in time for the festive season where the twinkling lights are creeping in and everyone’s winding down (or winter arcing!) ahead of Christmas.
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