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LUXE LOUNGING

Layers of soft velvet in rich, sumptuous colours will create a cosy space for you and your loved ones to gather.

Izzy sofa, £2,040; Georgette footstool, £645; both Sofa.com.

Cushions Scandi Tree, £18; Noel, £15; both The House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Pelham velvet pink and orange, £55 each; rectangular in Llama Orange, £99; all Andrew Martin. Rectangular Transylvania Folk, £99; Orange

Black Bird, £109; both Mind The Gap. Fuchsia cushion (on floor), £18, Next. Emerald rug, from £2,210, The Rug

Company. Handmade decorations on wall Hot Pink

Organdie ribbon, £1.60/8m, Hobbycraft. Red baubles, £30/20, John Lewis & Partners. Nordmann Fir Christmas tree, £93, Croft & Cole. Paper fans, from £2.50 each, Re.

Pop-out crowns, £36/four, The Shop Floor Project.

Baubles Blue spotty, £5, Homebase. Green, £15/10, John Lewis & Partners. Gold striped black, red and green, £12 each, Rockett St George. Pink and gold £20/six,

Cox & Cox. Paper decorations, £40/six, Oka. Heddon candlesticks, from £48 each; Coleridge candles, £18/six; all Neptune. Crystal carafe, £175, LuxDeco. Metro Rust dinner plate, £10/two, House Beautiful Collection at

Homebase. Walls painted in Sloe Blue estate emulsion, £49.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

FESTIVE FIRESIDE

As the evening draws in, get cosy by a roaring fire. Grab a blanket for when the flames die down.

Constellation mobile, £64, Caravane. Wreath made from

Snow Mountain Pine and Mistletoe garland, £35, John Lewis & Partners; dried oranges, from a selection at New

Covent Garden Flower Market. Egyptian glass tealight candleholder, £35; Polish Szopki houses, from £40 each; all Raj Tent Club. Gio Line lantern vases, from £38 each, LSA International. Vilshenko Winter Doll (blue) and Summer Doll (ivory) scented candle decorations, £120 each, Liberty. Fairy lights, from £12.99, Lights4Fun. Shona

Accent armchair in Coastal Blue velvet, £399, Made. Transylvanian Suzani embroidered cushion, £189; Horse Parade embroidered cushion (on floor), £189; both Mind The Gap. Cashmere throw, from a selection at Johnstons of Elgin. Lugo side table, £300, Ercol. Walls painted in Calke Green estate emulsion, £49.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Floor tiles, £139.20/sq m, Otto Tiles

Frame your table with a SHOWSTOPPING garland threaded with TWINKLING lights

A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS

Neon candles, bright mini trees, bold glass tumblers and vibrant decorations will all add some fun to the formalities.

Hops, from a selection, New Covent Garden Flower Market. Hen decoration, £12, Raj Tent Club. Glass baubles, from £20 each, KD

Loves. Fairy lights, from £12.99, Lights4Fun. Bar cart, £199, John Lewis & Partners. Stemmed glasses, from £6 each, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Champagne bucket, £125, LSA International.

Shola garland, £6.50; paper fans, from £2.50 each; all Re. Dining table, £2,200; chairs, £310 each; all Neptune. Tablecloth, £325; napkins, £25 each; all Summerill & Bishop. Renaissance Gold plates, from £35 each, Wedgwood. Tumblers, £48/four, Kalinko. Mini trees, £45/six; cutlery set, £45; all Rockett St George. Glass candle holders, from £12.75 each; twisted candles, £20/six; all Anna & Nina. Handpainted Barley Twist candlesticks, £65 each, Montes & Clarke.

Napkin rings, £8.20 each; petal candle holders, £8.37 each; all

Caravane. Crackers, £36/six, Nancy & Betty. Walls in Sloe Blue estate emulsion, £49.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Cut out paper SHAPES and SPRINKLE them with sequins and glitter to catch the LIGHT

TAKE YOUR SEATS

Oversized decorations – the brighter the better – look great tied with ribbon and hung on the backs of chairs.

Hops and berries, from a selection, New Covent Garden Flower Market. Handblown glass baubles, from £20 each, KD Loves. Fairy lights, from £12.99, Lights4Fun. Metro

Rust dinner plate, £10/two; side plate, £8/two; bowl, £8/two (above); all House Beautiful Collection at

Homebase. Cardboard decoration, £10.50/four, Re.

Winter Rainbow linen tablecloth, £325; napkins, £25 each; all Summerill & Bishop. Gold and black cutlery set, £45/16 pieces, Rockett St George. Crackers, £36/six, Nancy & Betty. Shola garland, £6.50; paper fans, from £2.50 each; all Re. Coloured glass candle holders, from £12.75 each; twisted candles, £20/six; all Anna & Nina. Napkin ring, £8.20, Caravane. Renaissance Gold plates (left), from £35 each, Wedgwood

FLOWER BOMBS

Mini vases hung from lights and mirrors will add a pretty punch of colour.

Teardrop hanging vases in Olive, £12 each, Toast

THE MODERN WAY TO DRESS YOUR TABLE

Whatever your home style, we have a festive tablescape trend for you, from welcoming Scandi to dramatic metallics. Take your pick and wow your guests

PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID LOFTUS | STYLING LIZ COCOZZA | DIRECTION AND WORDS SARAH KEADY

WELCOMING SCANDI

Earthy tones and materials inspired by nature ensure this understated look is warm and inviting

Over-the-table rod, £49.95, Not on the High Street. Grey honeycomb ball decorations, £9.50/two, Rockett St George. Rustic linen runner, £50; seagrass tealight holders, £10 each; all The White Company. Amara dinner plates, £56/six, Ella James. Lulworth Grey side plates, £54/six; Heddon candlesticks, from £42 each; all Neptune. Rattan chargers, £14 each; Nature cutlery set, from £60; all Rebecca Udall. Green glasses, £11 each, Abode Living. Napkins, £8 each, Brissi. Luxury Alpine crackers, £50/six, Cox & Cox. Recycled cotton paper ornaments in Camel, £5.95 each, Rose & Grey

MEET OUR STYLIST

To help us create the four very different looks for a festive table you’ll love, we enlisted the services of Liz Cocozza (left), a creative director and stylist, specialising in interiors, fashion and beauty. Liz offers her tips for making each trend work for you…

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Styling tip

Make the most of the space above the table by using a rod to hang paper decorations or trailing foliage, or tack them to the ceiling. For a casual feel, layer the table with textiles, crumpled linen, foraged pine cones and eucalyptus.