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‘THIS HOUSE EMBRACES YOU!’ Sticking to her vision, Sarah created a family-friendly all white scheme ‘I COULDN’T WAIT TO GET PAINTING!’ Sharon proves a rented home doesn’t have to be boring ‘BUYING A NEW BUILD WAS A DREAM’ A blank canvas was the perfect start for Stacey’s first home STYLE UPDATE Simple ways to update your festive game ‘RECLAIMED GEMS MAKE IT UNIQUE’ DIY enthusiast Darren got hands on with his kitchen revamp using vintage finds ‘MY EN SUITE IS A REAL LUXURY’ Redesigning the layout of her home gave Lu the en suite she dreamed of

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FESTIVE GLASSES Serve up your fave tipples in seasonal style

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BEST IN STORE Four sources, four festive schemes – we’ve done the shopping for you NOVELTY WRAP Bling up your gifts with these fun designs HIGH-STREET NEWS The scoop on what’s hot in the shops right now BONKERS BAUBLES Add a crazy touch to your Christmas tree 10 UNDER £10 Get party ready with these bargain buys CALM AND COLLECTED Keep it simple with white and light wood DARK DRAMA Play with punchy emerald shades and pops of gold MODERN COUNTRY Add warmth with natural textures and soft shades

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RAW INDUSTRIAL Add character with natural materials MINIMALIST GLAM Team statement tiles with subtle shades

112 RAISE A GLASS Glam up your drink 114

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BOTTOMS UP Our pick of the top tipples for your next soirée

120 WHERE TO BUY This issue’s stockists

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THE STYLE BOOK Set the scene for seasonal gatherings UNDERFLOOR HEATING Keep your home warm and toasty A BESPOKE VANITY UNIT Turn old furniture into a statement piece

FIND A SMART SOLUTION Clever Christmas trees, folding chairs and glam up outdoors with lights

100 CLEAN YOUR OVEN AND HOB 101

Make it look sparkly and new!

THE 10-MINUTE DECLUTTER Storage ideas for speedy tidy ups

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CERAMIC PLACE NAMES Lay the table with personal touches STAR GIFT POUCHES Fill these Scandi-style makes with sweets SILHOUETTE LANTERNS Give old jars a festive makeover

102 SCANDI DECS Make gift toppers and

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Simple ways to add a festive touch

CHRISTMAS TREE CARDS Be inspired to make your own

decs, a wreath and cutlery mittens

105 MAKE IT YOURSELF The latest craft news and making must-haves

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Festive makes you’ll love

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106 HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 116 115

GLAM BARWARE Page 112

EASY-PEASY CHRISTMAS BISCUITS Gift these yummy treats!

Cocktails and canapés for all

SUPERMARKET NEWS What’s hot on the shelves for the festivities CHEAT’S EATS FOR EASY ENTERTAINING Spend less time in the kitchen this Christmas!

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ABOVE: Get ready to party with glam glasses and luxe barware, p112 LEFT: Deck out your home with festive high-street buys, p8 BELOW: The cutest Christmas crafts, p102

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Pretty Useful Tools cocktail kit, £25, Wild & Wolf

Copper cocktail strainer, £3.99, TK Maxx

BarCraft tropical leaves cocktail shaker, £13.30, Love Tiki

String lights tea towel, £10 for three; ceramic trees, £20 for two; Nutcracker decoration, £18 for two; sequin glitter ball tree decorations, £10 for six; Christmas tumblers, £12 for two; Christmas wine glass, £10, all JD Williams

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Best IN STORE Get your home ready for the festive season with our pick of the best high-street baubles and decorations

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Winter woodland

Rainbow brights

Mix warming shades of amber with an adorable selection of forest friends

Bring Christmas to life with vibrant colour, quirky characters and sparkle

Reindeer head with scarf, £12

Wool standing robin, £3.50

Woollen unicorn, £4

Rainbow decoration, £1.50

Floristry glass bauble, £3

Ombré bauble, £4 for six

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Hanging tartan boots, £2.50

Fabric standing reindeer, £10 Hanging acorn, £2.50

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Faux fur round bauble, £3

Light-up yeti, £4

Green sack, £10

Light-up star table decoration, £8

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Create an enchanted scheme with glittering doves and icy iridescent decs

Add a touch of whimsy with fun baubles and cushions in traditional red and green Sausage dog cushion, £6

Dove decoration, £2

Wreath, £10 Suitcase bauble, £3

Toadstool bauble, 50p

Snowflake embellished cushion, £8

Medium bristle tree, £2

Keepsake glass bauble, £3

Pow bauble, £1 Bead tree, £1

Unicorn snow globe, £6

Hanging star light, £7

Wrapped gift bauble, £1.50

Sprout bedding, from £10

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NOVELTY WRAP Wrapping paper, from £4 a roll; flamingo decoration, £8; mini glass baubles, £25 for 100, all John Lewis & Partners

SPELL IT OUT

COLOUR CLASH Small rainbow bow, 50p, Paperchase

Glitter alphabet stickers, £10, Other Letters

GO GREEN

Brussels sprout gift tag, £1.75 for three, Paperchase

STICK ’EM UP

Christmas tree sticky tape, £5.95 a roll, Nancy & Betty Studio

Trend spotting

PINK PARCEL

Flamingo wrapping paper, £2 a sheet, Etsy

NOVELTY WRAP

MARK YOUR CARDS Card gift tags, from £1.15 each, Vintage Playing Cards

Embrace the eccentric and give your gifts a fun festive flair

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REUSABLE CHOICE Tropical wrapping fabric, from £7.50 for 30x30cm, The Fabric Wrapping Co

THAT’S A WRAP!

ho says a flamingo can’t be festive? Or that a Santa-hat sporting sprout isn’t seasonal? Well we’re here to tell you that traditional red and green shouldn’t be seen on giftwrap this year – not when there’s a riot of colours and patterns out there instead! Add buckets of personality and frivolous fun by choosing giftwrap, tags, bags and ribbons that bring whimsical characters, tropical prints and a rainbow of colour to the presents nestled beneath your tree.

ALL BRIGHT

Medium gift bag, £1.75, Tesco

FINAL FLOURISH

WINTER WARMERS Festive jumper gift tags, £3.49 for five, Ginger Ray

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FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

Curling ribbon, £1.25 for four, Hema

NEWS

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Eco kraft luxury crackers, £10 for six, Sainsbury’s Home Recyclable novelty crackers, £3.50 for 12, Dunelm Isla dIamond smoke fIr 7ft Christmas tree, £199; neon star light, £25; glitter grass spray, £5; decorations, from £4 each, all John Lewis & Partners

GO ALL OUT WITH DECS

Want to create the ultimate Instagram-worthy tree?

John Lewis & Partners tells us the top tree trend this year is oversized decs, with squirrels, character baubles and neon lights all popular choices. The reason being, a large dec creates a focal point for your camera.

Don’t miss its Party theme range, from £2 – the disco cassette is a team favourite!

Sustainable steps The big brands are making moves towards a more eco-friendly Christmas, with plastic as enemy number one. Fully recyclable (not a plastic gift in sight), Dunelm’s woodland creatures are perfect for little ones and come with origami characters and instructions on how to make them, while Sainsbury’s Home’s foliage crackers will dress up the table for dinner.

High-street

NEWS

White Christmas jumpers duvet set, £12 for a double; sausage dog throw, £6; cushions, £6 each; 3D cactus light, £8, all George Home

What’s new, what’s hot now… you heard it here first!

Last minute gifts for HOMEBODIES LETTERBOX FLOWERS

The beautiful box dropping through the letterbox is enough to make you smile!

Matthew Williamson range, from £35, Bloom & Wild

FESTIVE BEDDING

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

NEW SCENTS

GOOD READ

Just the thing for the home decor addict.

Extraordinary Interiors In Colour, £19.99, Rockett St George

Perfect for candle and cocktail lovers.

Baylis & Harding Espresso Martini candle, £15, Ocado

Christmas jumpers, tick, Brussels sprouts, tick, festive sausage dog and a cactus…

Why not? George Home never fails to disappoint when it comes to adding a little Christmas crazy to its bedroom range and that’s why we love this year’s selection, which starts at £6 for a cushion.

What better way to get the whole family into the festive spirit? Now all you need are some novelty Christmas pyjamas to finish the look!

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GO FOR GREENS

SPICY SELECTION

Broccoli decoration, £3, George Home

Glass chilli sauce bottle, £6, Paperchase

TUNE IN

Headphones hanging decoration, £8.99, Dobbies

MAIN ATTRACTION

Greatest Showmouse decoration, £8.50, White Stuff

Go crazy with

BONKERS BAUBLES Gift or decorate with this year’s alternative decorations. There’s something for everyone!

WHO’S A PRETTY BIRD?

Cockatoo Glaminal ornament, £19, West Elm

DOGGY STARDUST

Ziggy dog, £16, National Theatre Bookshop

HEALTH KICK Glass running shoe, £6, Paperchase

HOT SPOTS

Cheetah ornament, £8, Debenhams

PAMPERED POOCH

Dog in gold bag bauble, £3, George Home

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GO WILD!

ROCK AROUND THE TREE

Party disco cassette decoration, £5, John Lewis & Partners

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BONKERS BAUBLES WE ALL KNOW ONE!

WOMAN POWER

IN FULL SWING

Cat Lady decoration, £16, National Theatre Bookshop

Retro heart feminist decoration, £15, Rockett St George

CHEEKY CHAP

Felt fox decoration, £14.50, Cox & Cox

FASHION FORWARD

Glitter sneaker, £12, Rockett St George

BRUNCH OBSESSED

Avocado on toast, £16, National Theatre Bookshop

3 of the best

DRINKS DECS CUTE CARDI Fair Trade knitted cardigan, £7, Dibor

POP UP

Champagne bottle, £1, Poundland

MYTHICAL BEING

Felt merman, £12, National Gallery Shop

HANG TIME

CHEERS!

Sloth decoration, £8, John Lewis & Partners

Christmas Noir gin glass decoration, £4, Sainsbury’s Home

VEGAN SWAP

Glass almond milk decoration, £8, Paperchase

PERFECT SET

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

RASCAL PUP

Tequila baubles, £9.99 for four, Dobbies

Bottlebrush hipster pug ornament, £10, West Elm

PLANT LOVER

Rudolph’s Day Off decoration, £1.50, Sainsbury’s Home

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Christmas tree plate, £7, George Home

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Mini metallic crackers, £6 for eight, Habitat

GO WILD! Stag bottle stopper, £6, Matalan

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UNDER £10 MOOD LIGHTING

Throw a party to remember with these budget buys

TREAT TIN

READY, SET, BAKE! Cake tin, £7, Sainsbury’s Home

Brass candlestick holder, £10, Debenhams

COCKTAIL HOUR Translucent Martini glass, £3, Wilko

SANTA’S SNACKS

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Santa-shaped paper plates, £3.99 for eight, Ginger Ray

TWINKLE TWINKLE

NOMARKS Celestial coasters, £7.99 for four, HomeSense

Wooden star table scatters, £4 a set, Dibor

GAMES NIGHT IQ Quiz trivia box, £4, Oliver Bonas

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IT’S A WRAP

‘Brown paper is a cost-effective choice for wrapping gifts, and can be easily decorated using greenery, cinnamon sticks and twine’

‘This house IDEA TO STEAL ‘Add fairy lights to an oversized wicker heartÕ

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Sarah Brooks, 39, a lawyer, and I live here with my husband Gareth, 40, also a lawyer, and our two children, Charlie, 11, Daisy, nine, and our dog Betsy.

I have an interiors Instagram account @hearts_at_claremont OUR HOME A four-bed Edwardian semi in the Wirral Peninsula. We moved here in September 2015.

WHEN WE MOVED IN The kitchen was split into two small rooms and the whole house felt really unloved.

AND NOW Painting everything white has brightened the house and changing the kitchen layout means it now works perfectly for family life.

STYLE TIP Do as much decorating yourself as you can. Painting a wall is actually really simple and it helps to keep labour costs down.

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EMBRACES YOU!’ Twinkly lights combined with green foliage and lots of warm wood make Sarah’s festive home cosy and welcoming

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efore moving here we lived in a Victorian maisonette, but when the children came along, slightly earlier than planned, we needed more space,’ says Sarah. ‘We wanted to find our dream home, but didn’t want to rush things, so we sold up and moved into a rental property until we could find somewhere that ticked all the boxes on our wish list.

We wanted something Edwardian in style, classic and timeless, and with a decent-sized garden, and in the end it took a year of searching, with a few lost properties along the way. Luckily, we both fell in love with this house as soon as we set foot inside it. We loved the character and the original features, and it felt like a house that gave you a hug as soon as you walked in.

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COLOUR CODING

‘I change the accent shade in this room, depending on the time of year – at Christmas I like to add a few red accessories to pick out the red decorations on the tree’

The day we got the keys I started decorating, and the first few weeks were really exciting, though I have to say, the novelty soon wore off! All the fireplaces and cupboards were dark wood and the two front rooms had green carpet throughout, so it all looked dull and dingy. I immediately took down the chintzy curtains, but we wanted to live in the space and see how we used the rooms before properly deciding how to decorate, so I just freshened up the walls by painting them a neutral colour and gradually started decorating each room.

I did really want to put my stamp on the house straight away though, so I painted the front door my favourite pale seaside blue colour, Farrow & Ball’s Parma Gray.

Mini makeover

I’ve always bought lots of interiors magazines to give me ideas on budget

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3 of the best ARTIFICIAL TREES A quality tree will last for years

THE SHOWSTOPPER

Luxury 6ft Glenshee Christmas Tree, from £109.99, Studio

SNOW DUSTED

Frosted 6ft Festive Fir, £79, John Lewis & Partners

WOODLAND WONDER 6ft Cones and Berries Tree, £75, Wilko

DEC THE HALL

‘I saw this half-moon table standing outside a charity shop getting wet.

I paid £10 for it – a quick lick of paint gave it a new lease of life’

SOCIABLE SPACE

‘It’s a real luxury having a separate dining room.

At Christmas we can extend the Ikea table and host the whole family’

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Use leftover pieces of fabric to make co-ordinating cushions for a window seat’

CHRISTMAS SPREAD

‘WHEN LIVING IN AN ALL -WHITE HOME STOCK UP ON STAIN REMOVER …

AND DON’T BE TOO PRECIOUS!’ decorating and I also created moodboards for different rooms on Pinterest, so I knew what I wanted before we began any work.

A white country kitchen was top of the list and I could see in my mind’s eye how it would look. As it’s a north-facing room, it needed to feel light, bright and airy. White quartz worktops, a chandelier and a range cooker were also on my wish list, which, so far, is the only room we’ve had to do any building work on.

The room had been so gloomy, dark and damp, and was split to include a pantry, so I gave it a temporary update by painting the existing units and changing the doorknobs on the cupboards.

I wanted to make it look more modern and fresh until we could afford to renovate the kitchen fully. It also

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘A snowy white backdrop, plus greenery, makes Sarah’s house a festive winner.’ houses editor

Ruth Corbett

‘I like to match my table theme to the rest of the house, so I stick to whites, greens and rustic accessories’

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IDEA TO STEAL

TOUCH OF SPARKLE

‘Add a chandelier to your kitchen for unexpected glamour’

‘I love stars and cover the house with them all year round, though they look particularly festive with added foliage at Christmas’

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Wire stars are widely available – Hobbycraft stocks a good-value 45.5cm one for £5.

Wind some battery-operated warm white fairy lights evenly around the whole of the wire frame, allowing the battery pack to finish at the side or top of the star, so that it will eventually be covered with foliage.

Gather your mix of real or fake leaves. These can range from sprigs of eucalyptus to fir branches, holly, or any festive branches you prefer.

Bind the foliage together at the top with some thin wire or garden twine, so that they will loosely drape down the side of the star, and then attach tightly to the wire frame with more twine, making sure that the battery pack is covered.

Add any extra decorations, such as mini baubles, red berries, Christmas bells or small fir cones. Fix in place around the star using a glue gun, and then hang with a piece of twine.

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‘THINK ABOUT USING STARS AND FAIRY LIGHTS ALL YEAR ROUND - THEY’RE NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS!’ meant I had time to shop around for the best prices for units and furniture without compromising on quality. We began a major refit in 2018 and the room was completely stripped back to the bricks. The electrics were redone and we reorganised the layout of the room.

Hard work

To keep costs down, we decided to live in the space while we did all the work, cooking on a camping stove and living on microwave meals and baked beans! I have to admit, it wasn’t much fun having a layer of dust covering

absolutely everything in the house, but the worst moment was when Betsy, our dog, managed to walk over the freshly-laid wet concrete floor, leaving paw prints everywhere! I quite quickly began to realise that you just have to try to let things go and just accept that your house will be messy while building work is going on.

The long game

We knocked out the original pantry to make the room a more regular rectangular shape and we blocked up the side door to make space for a range

SHELF LIFE

‘I always wanted white quartz worktops, but I’ve softened the white-on-white look with contrasting wooden accessories’

MODERN COUNTRY

‘A farmhouse-style kitchen was always on my wish list – these units, in Super White from Wren Kitchens, give the look a modern twist’

cooker. We then added a new door, which now leads straight out to the garden – but what we thought would be a simple job became more complicated!

Our builder had to make new steps to the outside, and since these didn’t match the existing flagstones, we decided to completely redo the patio.

Also, when we took out the original kitchen cupboards, various problems were quickly unearthed, which we had expected as it is such an old property.

But how uneven the floor turned out to be was a major issue, which took a lot of work to get level, and much

PRETTY DISPLAY

‘The mantel above the wowfactor De’Longhi range oven shows off my collection of stars and ceramic jugs without having them cluttering the worktop’

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INFORMAL AREA

‘Being able to fit a table in the kitchen is great for children’s teas and coffee with friends’

‘MIX GREENERY, JUTE AND WHITE FOR A RELAXED, CO-ORDINATED CHRISTMAS THEME THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME’ longer than expected. So it turned out that renovating the kitchen alone ended up taking three months.

Finishing touches

WINTER WONDERLAND

‘Even the stairs get the Christmas treatment in our home. This garland with added fairy lights, from Inspirations Wholesale, adds to the look’

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In order to keep the costs down, we decided that I would project-manage the renovation, which was really stressful while trying to juggle family life and my job as a solicitor, although we were lucky to have found a really great builder who was worth his weight in gold.

We used him before for some smaller jobs, but he specialises in fitting kitchens and bathrooms, so having him on board took a lot of stress out of the build for me and I really did have a ‘wow’

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TRADITIONAL LOOK

‘I switched the old electric fire for this log burner. It’s a lovely focal point in the playroom and we can hang the kids’ stockings from the fireplace’

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Sarah has a good eye for a balanced look.

Using similarsized small furnishings and accessories either side of a main feature, such as the log burner, creates a cohesive overall look.’ executive editor

Heather Young

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MAKE A WHITE SCHEME WORK When choosing white paint, consider whether the room is north or south facing. Warm whites have a red or yellow base, while cooler whites have green or blue. If the room doesn’t have much light, go for a warmer shade – a sunlit room can afford a cooler shade for a fresh finish.

Introduce texture or pattern with natural wood, tactile fabrics, chunky knits and woven cotton, and combine with fine stripes or simple two-tone prints.

For a relaxed country look, pair with powdery accent colours such as linen, eucalyptus green, blush pink, dove or zinc grey. Combine with zingy shades for a bolder finish, or black accents to add a Scandi or industrial edge.

RED ALERT

‘My mum made the quilt for Charlie, and adding red accents makes this room look really festive’

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Run fairy lights along the top of the headboard for added sparkleÕ

FRESH LOOK

‘I love this hand-carved oak bed from Loaf. It fits perfectly into the French-style scheme I wanted to create in this room’

FEATURE LISA MOSES STYLING LISA MOSES AND SARAH BROOKS PHOTOGRAPHS KATIE JANE WATSON

Why it works

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STYLE AT HOME SAYS…

MIX AND MATCH

‘Keeping to a neutral colour scheme means I can mix up my styles, though I do like the pop of pink these cushions add’

‘Shades of a similar tone have been used thoughtfully in some rooms, such as the soft pink in Daisy’s bedroom, so as not to jar with the mostly white scheme in the rest of the house.’ style editor

Michela Colling

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PRETTY IN PINK

‘The draped canopy from Ikea gives Daisy’s bedroom a fairy-tale quality’

‘ADD LOTS OF PRETTY ACCESSORIES IN YOUR ACCENT COLOUR TO GIVE THE ROOM A RELAXED LOOK THAT ISN’T TOO STARK’

Where to buy Sarah’s style

EASY REFRESH

‘I painted the original green tile trim using white tile paint and updated the room with fresh new accessories’

AMBER-ANAIS INTERIORS Specialising in French and Scandi furniture and accessories, and with a nod to modern country, there’s something for every room.

INSPIRATIONS WHOLESALE Online store offering a selection of faux trees, foliage, blooms and garlands for any time of the year, at a price point to suit all pockets.

COUNTRY ABODES This store offers a quintessentially British collection of unique luxury homeware and accessories.

JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS The Christmas shop is the perfect one-stop for trees, decorations and festive delights to suit all styles.

LIGHTS4FUN From pre-lit stars to fairy lights and battery-operated candles, an easy way to brighten your home.

moment the day the kitchen was finished. I put all of our new accessories out on display and hung some pictures on the walls, then stood back with the garden door open and just looked at what we’d managed to achieve.

It’s all white

Everyone thought I was mad to choose an all-white home, and even the guy in the kitchen showroom looked at me like I had two heads when I was choosing white units, worktop, sink and oven. But now that it’s finished I’m so glad I stuck to my original vision. It’s the perfect backdrop for any season, but I particularly love decorating it at Christmas. I’ve softened the look with lots of wooden accessories and decorated with fake greenery, fairy lights and stars, and I’m so thrilled with how the whole house has turned out.’

Find more clever ideas to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

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Work pale oak into an all-white scheme. Heart board, T&G WOODWARE

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£69

Hang in clusters for impact. Snowflake tissue paper decorations, Ginger Ray at PINKS & GREEN

Add character with pretty curves.

Toulouse bedside table, DUNELM

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CALM AND COLLECTED

Create a welcoming space with simple white, natural wood and pared-back pattern

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arah has layered shades of white throughout her house – fresh and chalky finishes as well as warm, creamier tones on walls, upholstery and accessories.

Accents of light wood and plenty of texture add softness, preventing the scheme from looking clinical.

When using pattern, Sarah has chosen classic stripes and checks and unfussy prints to maintain a restful flow.

At Christmastime, the addition of eucalyptus green and snow-dusted foliage creates a fresh and festive contrast to the calming white colour scheme.

£3

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

Keep it simple with pure white decs. Rocking horse decoration, MATALAN

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Dress jugs with winter foliage. Vinterfest faux bouquet, IKEA

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Prop on a picture ledge.

White metal barn star, MELODY MAISON

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CALM AND COLLECTED

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Welcome in a little vintage glamour with elegant lighting. Sudie five-light chandelier, WAYFAIR

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Lend texture to a plain wall. Large wicker heart, MELODY MAISON

Drape a banister with lush greenery.

Mint green garland, B&Q

£14

Create a cosy line-up on the sofa.

Embroidered felt star cushion, NEXT HOME

£49

Try an alternative storage solution for the bedroom.

Mandisa shelf ladder in White, HOUSEOLOGY

£7

Spread the word with a slogan pillow.

Love cushion, GEORGE HOME

£10

Adorn a mantel with candlelight.

Cut-out lantern, MATALAN

CLASSIC STYLE

£100

Banish shoes and clutter from hallways. Atterley storage bench, HOMEBASE

£99.99 for two

Go for timeless pieces. Kentucky dining chair, ARGOS

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CHRISTMAS TREE CARDS

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Decorate trees with paint effects or rubber stamps

THIS MONTHÕS

Makeit Kraft 6x6in cards and envelopes, pack of 50, £6, Hobbycraft

To whip up handmade cards, take a square card blank and splatter with white paint to look like snow. Once dry, snip triangles from green paper, then stitch down the middle to attach to the card. Finish by gluing on star sequins as tree toppers.

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‘I couldn’t wait CHINA COLLECTION

‘I painted this display cabinet the same colour as the walls to blend in. Inside I kept it white to show off my vintage china’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Sharon Lomas, 47, owner of interiors store Lomas & Lomas (lomasandlomas.co.uk), and I live with my husband Garry, 42, who runs a photography company.

MY HOME A two-bed apartment within an Edwardian end terrace in Derbyshire. It’s above our store and we’ve been renting the whole place since June 2015.

WHEN WE MOVED IN It was a bland rental painted pale grey or off-white.

AND NOW After getting permission, we’ve gone for a black, white and grey scheme with splashes of green.

STYLE TIP Shop your own home!

My mum used to take the accessories from every room, put them on the table and then move them around.

You feel like you’ve got something new, but haven’t spent any money.

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TWO-TONE SPARKLE

‘I’ve gone for white and gold tree decorations from The Contemporary Home, which work well with the dark walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe’

EDWARDIAN FLAT

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to GET PAINTING!’ IDEA TO STEAL

‘Drape faux greenery from a curtain pole as a unique wall display’

Rather than settling for bland, Sharon picked up her paintbrushes and gave her rented home a chic update

W

hen I quit my job as an advertising manager for a magazine publisher in Manchester, it was the push I needed to set up my own interiors business in a lovely little Derbyshire village,’ says Sharon. ‘I’ve always been into interiors, and over the years I’ve taken a screen-printing course, taught myself to sew and completed a diploma in interior design.

We quickly sold our house and decided to rent a cottage in Cheshire.

‘This meant we could focus on starting our own business and test the water at craft markets and interiors fairs. After a year we managed to find an empty shop with a maisonette above it, in Derbyshire.

It was originally a butcher’s shop and the whole place was available to rent, so it seemed like we’d found the right place at the right time. Now we spend our days making candles and designing surface patterns for soft furnishings. The designs are all based on images taken from Garry’s photography and my paintings, which reflect the beautiful landscape and wildlife of the Peak District.

Personal touch

Our previous home was very traditionally decorated, so I was itching to find somewhere more contemporary where my things wouldn’t look lost. For the first few years we didn’t even think about decorating as we were setting up the business, but then we asked the landlord if we could paint the sitting room in charcoal grey and luckily he trusted us.

A customer of mine had used Down Pipe

by Farrow & Ball and I fell in love with its lovely depth of colour. It was my first foray into dark decor, and it wasn’t

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EDWARDIAN FLAT COLOUR POPS

‘The monochrome and green decor was inspired by Garry’s picture of a shooting cabin on the moor behind the village, where we love to go walking’

VINTAGE BUY

‘When I found this late 1950s sideboard on eBay I got into a bidding war and ended up paying £350’

Make it!

HANGING FOLIAGE DISPLAY First, you’ll need a base for creating your hanging display. Sharon used an adjustable table hanger rack, £19.99, from Clas Ohlson, but you could try a thin café rod and attach it to the chimney breast.

Ikea’s Komplement dark grey multi use hanger, £5, is another option or mount a garden trellis to create a full-on faux living wall.

Look out for artificial trailing plants such as ferns, catkins, succulents,

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eucalyptus, ivy or sedum.

Try Blooming Artificial, Evergreen Direct, Not on the High Street or Ikea.

Amazon store Angel Lovely also has some artificial string of pearl hanging succulent trails that look just like Sharon’s, at £5.25 for two pieces.

Mix things up a bit for the festive season by interspersing your faux trailing plants with baubles, hanging stars or Christmas cards.

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Pile on textured throws and cushions to avoid a monochrome scheme looking dullÕ

Buy it

BARGAIN FIND

‘I wanted a vintage Danish chair, but they cost hundreds – I found this German one on eBay for much less’

Shop Sharon’s dark drama style PAGE 40

‘TEAM GREEN WITH GOLD AT CHRISTMAS AND HAVE FAIRY LIGHTS EVERYWHERE FOR FULL-ON TWINKLE’ long before I went dark in the master bedroom and then the kitchen, too. I think paint is the cheapest and biggest dramatic change you can make to your home. It’s good for landlords too, as their tenants might stay longer if they can personalise their home. The worst that can happen is your landlord might ask you to paint it back to how it was when you leave.

A good fit

Although I already had the Ikea grey sofa and china cabinet, I’ve bought lots of new pieces to fit the space. But it’s a tight

squeeze to get furniture up the back stairs, which has definitely limited what I can choose. My favourite piece is a 1950s armchair, which I found on eBay. I then had it recovered in our own retro-inspired green Sparrow design.

I love tracking down a good bargain, too, and my best buy is probably the trunk at the end of my sofa. I got two for only £6 and gave the other one to my best friend. It was tricky to find the right paint colour to work with the glass coloured splashbacks, but I eventually found the perfect shade called The Botanist

3 of the bestÉ

FRINGE LAMPSHADES Brighten up a dark corner BOLD AND BRIGHT

Pink silk fringed lampshade, Dia35cm, £55, Pinfoot on Etsy

RICH PICKINGS Eco velvet & tassel blue drum pendant lampshade, £55, Oliver Bonas

NATURE’S BEST

Flora X Fauna forest green velvet lampshade, Dia30cm, from £45, Love Frankie

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EDWARDIAN FLAT

JUST IN TIME

‘The square clock was a real bargain at £20 from Aldi’

GOING GREEN

‘I painted the wooden Christmas tree in Jewel Beetle by Little Greene, as I was desperate to use the colour somewhere’

R ‘MIX AND MATCH GLASSWARE AND CROCKERY IN SIMILA SHADES OF GREEN FOR COHESIVE TABLE DRESSING’

by Paint & Paper Library. I’ve dressed my oak table in green crockery and items of Luminarc glassware from the 1970s that I came across on Etsy.

The second bedroom was a tricky space to furnish. It’s long and thin, so better suited to having just a single bed, but we needed a double in there for when guests stay over. To begin with, we had a bed with no headboard pushed against the chimney breast, so you could walk all the way around. However, this solution wasn’t great for visitors as the pillows kept falling off and they weren’t sure which way round to sleep. So our next solution was to push the bed up against the window, which doesn’t look as good, but it’s much more practical.

Future plans As we’re renting we couldn’t change much in the bathroom either, but my dream look would be to have a freestanding roll-top bath with green

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hexagonal floor tiles and an old cabinet upcycled into a vanity unit. If I owned the flat, I’d probably remove the electric fire in the living room and replace it with a log burner and a new surround, as well as putting down herringbone parquet flooring in the kitchen and living room to unify the space.

Evolving style I’m definitely a serial decorator and I would describe my style as contained maximalist. I’ve always loved black and white combinations, and the green element was inspired by the local landscape, which features lots of dry stone walls and boulders covered in moss and greenery. Green is also Garry’s favourite colour, which helps!

It’s a far cry from our previous homes.

My first place on my own – a Victorian conversion flat – was all white. Then we went berserk with colour in our first rented home together. It had an orange

FEATURE WALL

‘I’ve added art from Desenio, The Poster Store and an avocado print by local artist James Horton’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘The console table provides useful storage, but as it’s narrow it doesn’t overclutter a small space’

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EDWARDIAN FLAT

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ HANG ON

‘I use these hooks to hang a planter and picture frames from our shop.

The wreath is £10 from The Original Factory Shop’

‘This is the perfect shade of green for a bedroom – inviting and dramatic, but not too dark or overpowering.’ decorating editor

Nicky Phillips

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FRESHEN UP

‘I upcycled this Tarva chest of drawers from Ikea by painting it to match the walls and adding cylinder handles from Handles4u’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Create mood lighting with a batteryoperated star light’

‘HANGING A LARGE CANVAS IS A CLEVER WAY TO INJECT PERSONALITY INTO A RENTAL PROPERTY’ living room, yellow bathroom and turquoise bedroom. These days I try to consider more what I buy and consume, so I’ll often see what I can move around and repurpose rather than just automatically buying new. I’m inspired by designers like Mini Moderns, Timorous Beasties and One Hundred Stars, and love visiting the Vintage Home Show and Newark Antiques & Collectors Fair, as well as independent shops like Object Style in Chorlton, Manchester.

My top tip is to group objects in shades of one colour together, but mix the textures and finishes. My collection of vintage green glassware works well together as the pieces have different

shapes and textures. I think this creates a more interesting arrangement.

Festive highlights

As I’m slightly obsessed with green, most of my decorations have a green theme. I love to team green with gold at Christmas and have fairy lights everywhere.

Normally we put the tree up two weeks before Christmas and Garry and I always open our presents from each other at midnight on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas Day I like to take my time with the food prep in the morning, with music on and fizz open. Our families usually arrive around 1pm and out come the nibbles. We normally eat late

Do it!

ADD STYLE TO A RENTAL Use 3M Command Strips to hang photos. Or display items on a picture ledge, which means only two holes to fill when you move out!

Try vinyl tile stickers to create a patterned splashback.

You might assume that painting or wallpapering isn’t allowed, but check with the landlord; they might welcome the refresh!

Update lighting. A statement pendant can transform a space.

Paint or wallpaper a large piece of foam board to add a panel of pattern or colour.

Extending tension curtain rods or no-drill blinds allow you to update window dressings.

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EDWARDIAN FLAT

Where to buy Sharon’s style RE FOUND OBJECTS An eclectic Aladdin’s cave of rescued vintage treasures in Corbridge, Northumberland and online.

MOTH With a cool boutique in Manchester and online shopping also available, it stocks the pared-back nature-inspired textures and colours Sharon loves.

LA REDOUTE Great-value contemporary furniture, bedding and storage solutions make this one of Sharon’s go-to stores.

NATURE INSPIRATION

‘The blind and cushions are from our own collection, which was inspired by the heather in the Peak District. It’s a strong colour, but works well with white and navy’

LOVE FRANKIE Best for fabulous and funky colourful lampshades, patterned wallpaper, cushions and accessories at affordable prices.

THE CONTEMPORARY HOME Sharon loves their white and gold Christmas decorations, but they also stock fun retro, Scandi, peacock, fairy tale and woodland themed items.

PERFECT MATCH

‘This alcove wall is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Pelt, which is exactly the same colour as our heather fabric range. The chest of drawers was £50 on eBay’

Why it works

afternoon so there’s plenty of time for chatting and opening presents. After our meal we play silly games and, if anyone can manage it, I make turkey sandwiches and bring out the cheese board.

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘Sharon’s selection of lively fabric patterns really stands out against the white walls and blocks of plain navy.’ houses editor

Ruth Corbett

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We absolutely love living here and have no regrets about moving. It’s lovely to sit out at the back with a glass of wine watching the sun go down over the River Sett at the end of the day.

Although I love Manchester, I couldn’t take all that hustle and bustle, or being stuck in traffic for hours. Now my daily commute is just down the stairs and that’s just how I like it.’

Find more clever ways to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

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SIMPLE SHAPE

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Add a nostalgic feel with some green glass accessories.

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Keep it simple with a chic hanging light.

Albert pendant in Dark Grey, MADE.COM

Go for simple seasonal style. Small white paper star, ROSE & GREY

DARK DRAMA

Bring a monochrome scheme to life with timeless shapes and pops of gold and emerald green

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haron has created a modern maximalist look by introducing green and botanical accents to her dark rooms. She effortlessly mixes mid-century pieces with industrialinspired furniture for a scheme full of character.

White and gold decorations instantly evoke a festive look, teamed with nostalgic additions, such as paper honeycombs and bottle-brush trees.

To make the mono decor even cosier, Sharon adds luxe velvets, twinkling fairy lights and a sheepskin rug.

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Pick a timeless, mid-century storage unit.

Richmond sideboard, HABITAT

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Bring the outside in during the cooler months. Zebra plant in ceramic pot, TESCO

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Add depth with plenty of texture.

Green glass chevron vase, THE CONTEMPORARY HOME

DARK DRAMA

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Mix and match botanical prints on the wall. Fern framed art print by Marion McConaghie, KING & MCGAW

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Ensure a cosy feel with a sheepskin.

Nuzzler rug in Grey, LOAF

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Pile on pillows in luxe fabrics.

Velvet cushion, CULT FURNITURE

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Embrace the elegant curves of a vintage rectangular wall mirror, NKUKU

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Source unusual decs with a Scandi look.

Christmas Piero tree, FOLK INTERIORS

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Green tissue paper honeycomb ball decorations, PIPII

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Customise one of Hobbycraft’s wreaths to suit your festive scheme

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Hobbycraft has everything you need to make your home magical this year

This Christmas IT’S PERSONAL!

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Set the scene We’re here for every crafter this Christmas, whether you’re looking to design a spectacular scheme to impress your guests or create your most special handmade gifts. Crafting

experts can assemble an elaborate wreath or make the most of the cutting-edge technology of our Cricut range to create seasonal set pieces, while beginners can discover great ways to get started in all of their favourite crafts – including card-making, baking and knitting.

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CERAMIC PLACE NAMES

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THIS MONTHÕS

Makeit

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For a bespoke place name, roll out modelling clay, then use a cookie cutter to stamp out stars and make a hole in the top. Print guests’ names using letter stamps.

When hardened, thread with twine and wind around a napkin.

Try adding a printed texture

Das white modelling clay, 1kg, £7.99, The Works

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COLOUR SCHEME

Choosing giftwrap that matches your decor will stop presents looking messy under the tree

‘Buying a new

IDEA TO STEAL

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Stacey Wright, 36, @House2Home77. I’m a marketing and social media executive for a shoe company.

MY HOME I live in a two-bedroom semi-detached new-build house in Norfolk. I bought it in March 2017.

WHEN I MOVED IN It was a brand new home, so I had the luxury of decorating it to my own taste, which was exactly what I was after.

I loved being able to put my own stamp on the house by styling each room with different ideas.

STYLE TIP Display all of your favourite items and knick-knacks on open shelving or in glass-fronted cabinets so you can enjoy them every day. There’s no point in keeping things you love hidden away behind closed doors.

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‘Hide your tree base with a wicker tree skirtÕ

NEW BUILD

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build was A DREAM’ Starting with a blank canvas was exactly what Stacey wanted and she’s turned it into a cosy home that’s filled with warming, seasonal touches

A

fter 11 years of renting in London, I was ready to move back home to Norfolk to live closer to my family.

Although I loved my city life, I really missed them and I was keen to buy a home of my own,’ says Stacey.

‘I’ve always been attracted to the idea of owning a new-build property so that I could design it from scratch and inject my own style into it. So when this house came on the market, it was perfect! It’s close to both my family and the city centre, and the picturesque Norfolk Broads are only a short drive away.

Sizing things up

PADDED FOOTSTOOL

‘I really wanted a footstool but they can be pricey.

I hunted around and found this one on eBay for £200’

When I first viewed this house, it was still a building site. It was only a shell with lots of mud outside and no boundaries in place, so the on-site sales manager had to point out where the rooms would be.

My main concern was that with new-build properties the rooms can sometimes be a bit small, but standing inside the shell I could already tell that the rooms were going to be a generous size. What I loved most was that both bedrooms could easily fit in a double bed, with plenty of space left for wardrobes and a dressing table. There was a good sized bathroom upstairs, and the hallway space was also very generous. I studied the floor plans in great detail to make sure all my existing furniture would be able to fit easily.

Pick of the crop As I had put down a deposit on the house during the planning stages, I had the freedom to choose my preferred fixtures and fittings from the developers’ collection. This included the

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Love Stacey’s country style? Turn to PAGE 54

CHRISTMAS DECORATING

‘I love styling the house up for Christmas. I enjoy hosting dinner parties with family and friends and it feels extra special when it’s all decorated with festive touches’

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘Stacey’s furniture is perfect for a modern country feel, with painted finishes, simple fabrics and classic shapes such as the winged button-back armchair.’ editorial

Vanessa Richmond

director

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Warm up wood-effect flooring with thick, textured rugsÕ

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RESTYLE COLLECTIONS

‘I like to switch up my ornaments and homely touches seasonally – it’s nice to have a little refresh’

NEW BUILD

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MAKE A DISPLAY

‘I got this cabinet from Argos for just £200, and I restyle the shelves inside all the time’

INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION

‘Lots of my interior styling ideas come from photos I’ve seen on social media’

‘GIVE YOURSELF A BLANK CANVAS TO WORK FROM BY PAINTING ALL OF THE WALLS WHITE FIRST, THEN YOU CAN ADD COLOUR AS YOU STYLE EACH ROOM’ flooring, kitchen units, worktops, wall tiles and the paint colours. It was a dream come true for me. I could design my home to look exactly how I pictured it. I’m a very decisive person and when it came to picking out the details, I chose everything within a few minutes. The sales manager was a bit taken aback, but in my head, I had already built a picture of how I wanted my home to look in every detail,

so it came easily to me. I chose a Shaker-style kitchen design and white tiles to make the space feel lovely and bright. For the flooring, I went with carpet upstairs to keep it cosy and a woodeffect vinyl downstairs as the builders couldn’t offer laminate or real wood flooring. I thought it would give the look of wood until I could afford to redo it, and it’s been so practical and easy

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NEW BUILD

3 of the best

MANTRA ARTWORKS Start every day on a good note

HOME, SWEET HOME

This Is My Happy Place metal word art, £45, Bombay Duck

WAKEY, WAKEY

Rise and Shine print, £40 framed, Next Home

KEEP IT ZEN

Good Vibes Only print, £10 unframed, Mint & May

BOTANICAL TOUCH

‘A little greenery goes a long way in making a home feel cosy and inviting – even a small sprig on the table makes a difference’

‘FOR A HOME THAT YOU’LL ENJOY FOREVER, TAKE CARE TO ONLY FILL IT WITH THINGS THAT YOU REALLY LOVE’ CAR-BOOT WINS

‘I group second-hand finds in twos or threes to add character to my displays’

SENSE OF FLOW

‘I went for green curtains on the patio doors to tie the inside with the outside’

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MODERN COUNTRY

‘I’ve use lots of white and beige, and then softened it up with dusky pinks, greys and lots of wicker storage’

to keep clean. Everyone that visits says how real it looks. I’ve added rugs to give it some texture and make it feel cosy.

Keep it calm When it came to decorating, I could select one single shade for every wall in the home. Choosing a colour was a no brainer for me – I went for a classic white shade in every room, deciding to work in colour with the furnishings and accessories, rather than on the walls.

When I got the keys on moving day, I walked into a freshly decorated home that was brand new from top-to-bottom with many elements that I’d been able to handpick myself – that’s what’s so great about buying a new build. My first focus was to organise and unpack the living room and the main bedroom, as they are the two rooms I spend the most time in. Luckily, my family are very supportive and were on hand to help me get the house in order. My mum is a DIY queen and we’ve collaborated on so many ideas for the house. So within just a couple of weeks, I already felt completely at home and settled in my

Why it works

FESTIVE CROCKERY

‘I love unpacking the Christmas mugs at this time of year’

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘Open shelving is a great way to define a display area.

Grouping objects on the shelves makes sure that a growing collection doesn’t turn into clutter. style editor

Michela Colling

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NEW BUILD

Do it!

SIMPLE WALL BRACKET LIGHT

UPCYCLING PROJECTS

‘This bed belonged to my nan. I just updated it by giving the headboard a lick of paint’

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Drill a hole at the bottom of the angled section of a wooden wall bracket, another hole directly above on the top horizontal piece of the bracket, and a third hole on the end of the same piece, furthest from the wall.

Source a plug-in-light pendant (try Vendimia Lighting Co for a selection), ensuring the flex is long enough to reach your plug socket from where you plan to mount the bracket.

Attach the bracket to the wall using screws and wall anchors.

Safely remove the plug from your light fitting and feed the flex through the holes, starting with the first hole on the top of the bracket, then over and through the end and out of the hole in the angled section of the bracket.

Safely reattach the plug to the flex and add your bulb of choice to the fitting.

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Install a picture shelf so you can easily change up your picsÕ

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MAKE IT

‘My uncle is amazing at making things from scratch – he made the crate side tables in the guest bedroom and living room’

TREASURED MEMORIES

‘The little table in the main bedroom belonged to my grandad. It was originally a dark mahogany’

DISPLAY PIECE

‘I call this the “wicker corner” in the guest bedroom as it’s where I display my baskets and handbags’

‘BRING IN PLENTY OF NATURAL AND RUSTIC MATERIALS TO MAKE A PLAIN WHITE ROOM FEEL COSY IN WINTER’

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘Contemporary details like the bedside lights and blackframed prints give the bedrooms a modern feel.’ senior features editor

Stephanie Durrant

new space. I’d say my style is modern country. I’ve used lots of white and beige as backdrop colours, and then softened it up with dusky pinks, greys, gold metallics and lots of wicker storage baskets bought from a shop on Instagram. I love looking for bargains online. I don’t like hiding things away, so if I don’t have the space for something, then I’ll either sell it or give it to a charity shop.

Thrifty finds

I sell and buy at local car-boot sales, too. They’re great for picking up things that add character, like the vintage bottles and accessories that line lots of my shelves. My Emma Bridgewater pottery collection is growing every day as I keep stumbling across new pieces.

When it came to furniture, I already had lots of the key pieces like the sofa, beds and dining table, which all fitted perfectly.

I like to create inviting corners with lots of texture so I’ve invested in rugs, throws and cushions to make it cosy. My fab

GREY TONES

‘I chose grey tiles for the bathroom as they’re easier to keep looking clean and fresh than the standard white’

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NEW BUILD FUTURE PLANS

Make it!

‘I want to add more colour to the main bedroom next year by panelling the back wall and painting it a dusky pink’

TISSUE TASSEL GARLAND

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Lay a large sheet of tissue paper out flat and fold it in half, then fold it again lengthways, and then again widthways.

Cut the paper into 2cm-wide strips, stopping around 3cm from the folded edge. Carefully unfold the tissue paper once, and straighten out each of the pieces.

Roll the middle section of the tassel, straightening the cut strips as you go, and then twist the middle section to hold it in place.

Fold the twisted section in the middle and twist the two lengths together, leaving a small loop at the top. You may need to add a little glue to hold the twist together. Alternatively, wrap the twist with decorative tape or metallic thread for a festive touch.

Repeat until you have enough paper tassels to string along a length of decorative twine or thin ribbon. Hang underneath a shelf.

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armchair was ex-display from Next Home that I picked up for less than half price – there’s always plenty of bargains to be found if you’re willing to hunt around.

Family time

HOMEMADE DECS

‘Buying different homeware for every season can be expensive, but it’s also fun to have a go at making your own’

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I’m a winter girl at heart so I love getting my home ready for the festive season.

For me, there’s nothing better than getting cosy in the evenings snuggled up under a blanket with my favourite scented candles lit and mug of a hot chocolate warming my hands. I’m very close to my family so Christmas is always a really big celebration for us. I love spending time with my nieces and nephews and hosting Christmas gatherings for everybody at my house. Having an excuse to bring out all of my seasonal decor and add all the extra little wintery touches to the dinner table is wonderful. Plus, picking out thoughtful gifts for everyone makes me so happy – Christmas is definitely the best time of year!’

Where to buy Stacey’s style BALSAM HILL For a beautiful Christmas tree without the hassle.

Stacey’s six-foot Nordic tree, £505, comes with fairy lights attached.

WE LOVE CUSHIONS Stacey’s cute reindeer cushion, £31.99, is perfect for seasonal styling in the bedroom or living room.

THE BASKET COMPANY A huge range of baskets and crates that will help you up the storage in any room in your home.

WILKO Affordable paints you can use to freshen up your walls and create a blank canvas.

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£6

Give a nod to the season. Stag cushion, GEORGE HOME

AND… RELAX

£25

Warm up a sofa or chair. Dusty Pink velvet cushion, HABITAT

Buy Stacey’s style…

£595

An ideal spot for reading.

Button back armchair, Country Homes & Interiors at ONE.WORLD

MODERN COUNTRY Wicker, wood and natural textures, add warmth and depth to a new-build home

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£12

tacey has made her new-build home feel cosy, warm and inviting, as well as spacious. Having the walls all painted the same shade of off-white, means the rooms flow seamlessly into each other.

Stacey added accessories in touches of dusty pink, grey and glam gold to bring her personality into the scheme.

Rather than hiding her wares and trinkets away, she’s gone for lots of open-shelving so she can keep her collections of artwork and crockery out on display.

She’s even kept her Christmas decorations to a pink, silver and grey palette to match the rest of her home.

Hang at the end of the bed.

Faux fur stocking, B&Q

£6

Ideal for storing teabags.

Pink hearts storage jar, Emma Bridgewater at DAISY PARK

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

€399

Use as a foot rest or coffee table. Taupe footstool, MICHAEL MURPHY

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From

£68

Treat feet to a cosy floor.

Hand tufted shaggy rug, AUDENZA

MODERN COUNTRY

£89.99

Brighten a dark corner.

Theo floor lamp, VERY

Buy it

£40

Prop up on a shelf.

Eucalyptus wreath, AMARA

From £2 each

Decorate your tree in pink. Glass baubles, Sainsbury’s Home

£19.99

Turn on its side to use as a bedside table. Crate, TK Maxx

From

£16

Hang some fun messages on the wall. Messy hair print, MINT & MAY

£33

Hide away clutter in style. Large seagrass basket, & LIVING

£529

Choose a traditional style.

Brindle natural oak and painted extending dining table, OAK FURNITURELAND

GRUB’S UP!

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THE STYLE BOOK FESTIVE ENTERTAINING From cosy Christmas gatherings to sophisticated New Year soirées, whatever your kind of party, there’s a seasonal look to suit your style

Pull out and keep!

An oversized wall clock means you won’t miss it when it strikes midnight!

Smart

MONO

Style a sophisticated dining scheme in gold and grey

THE FABRIC Tresillo Daffodil velvet, £64m, Harlequin at Style Library

THE WALLPAPER

Ventura in Beige and Gold, £25 a roll, Albany at Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT

Thunderstruck durable matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Graham & Brown

THE FLOORING

Abstract Ocean Spray rug, £120, French Connection Home

Mismatch your dining chairs for a relaxed look

An elegant drinks cabinet is sure to impress your guests

Why it works the STYLE RULES

Celebrate in dazzling style with gold accents Count down to the New Year with a sophisticated scheme in grey, white and gold.

SET THE TREND Paint your walls in a contemporary dark grey shade and contrast them with a white marble fire surround and smart furniture.

GO GLAM Layer on the luxe look with dining chairs upholstered in velvet. Gold

accents add warmth and a hint of sparkle to the scheme.

LAY THE TABLE Arrange simple white dinnerware with elegant gold candlesticks for a smart table setting.

CREATE COHESION Pick a textured grey carpet to match the walls and centre the dining table on a co-ordinating geometric rug.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘This look is all about modern elegance, from smart, tapered furniture legs to perfectly styled shelves.’ features editor

Holly Walsh

Rustic doesn’t have to mean scruffy – mix raw elements with reactive glaze dinnerware, pretty glasses and linen napkins

Industrial VINTAGE

Combine rustic materials with nostalgic details

THE FABRIC Stanton in Woodsmoke, £79m, Threads at Jane Clayton & Company

THE WALLPAPER Foundation Concrete, £70 a roll, Cole & Son

THE PAINT

Salt matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Neptune

THE FLOORING

Perfection 508 Sintra vinyl, £18.99sq m, Carpetright

Add cushions to hard chairs for comfort

Decorate a dresser with mercury glass tea light holders, vintage baubles and sprigs of seasonal foliage

Why it works

the STYLE RULES

Gather friends together in a friendly, relaxed setting Create an informal dining space using natural fabrics, salvaged wood and foraged greenery.

REUSE AND RECYCLE Source a pre-loved dining table and treat it with a little wood varnish or oil. Surround it with industrial-style metal chairs.

GO AU NATUREL Use a length of natural linen or hessian as a table runner and

dress the centre with potted succulents, strands of trailing ivy and twinkling fairy lights.

ADD TEXTURE TO SURFACES White wood panelling on walls has a fresh yet timeless feel, while herringbone floor tiles add interest.

THINK ABOUT LIGHTING Hang industrial-style enamel pendants above the table for extra lighting as the night draws in.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘The white backdrop allows the characterful furniture and accessories to shine, and keeps it airy.’ style editor

Michela Colling

the STYLE RULES

Pick a playful and bright Nordic palette Use traditional Scandi colours and designs to create a lively space for the whole family to enjoy.

BE BOLD WITH COLOUR White walls and floors ensure the strong red accents stand out without the look becoming busy.

ECHO CLASSIC SCANDI DESIGN Go for simple furniture shapes in light oak. A dining table with benches is ideal for extra guests.

DECK THE HALLS Look for decorations depicting traditional Nordic motifs such as birds, hearts or snowflakes. Pick tableware in co-ordinating shades of candy cane red and white.

DRAW THE EYE Make a statement by positioning a modern, showstopper pendant light above the centre of the table to create a focal point

Bring a traditional Nordic scheme up to date with bold colour blocking and playful motifs

Fresh

SCANDI

Make it merry in classic red and white

THE FABRIC

Stowe in Poppy, £22.50m, Clarke & Clarke at Jane Clayton & Company

THE WALLPAPER

Lotta in Poppy/Biscuit, £57 a roll, Scion at Jane Clayton & Company

Hang stockings from the chair backs

THE PAINT

Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £4.93 for 2.5L, Crown

THE FLOORING

Spectra Sea Salt oak plank luxury click vinyl, £24.99sq m, UK Flooring Direct

Suspend glittering stars above the table

Glam

GOLDS

Go maximalist with shimmering metallics

THE FABRIC Highbury Wicker, £56m, James Hare

THE WALLPAPER

Devore Cream and Gold, £24 a roll, Boutique at Graham & Brown

THE PAINT

Craig & Rose Pale Mortlake Cream eggshell, £42 for 2.5L, Homebase

THE FLOORING Cellar Oak Spacia, £39.99sq m, Amtico

Make your guests feel like VIPs with this gleaming golden scheme

Why it works

Stock a retro bar cart with favourite spirits and plenty of fizz to throw a party to remember

the STYLE RULES

Lay on some old-school Hollywood glamour Embrace the decadence of the 1920s and ’30s by combining metallic tableware, curvaceous furniture and sumptuous fabrics for an enchanting evening.

ADD DEPTH AND DRAMA Introduce some texture with a smart, metallic-look wallpaper in gold. For an extra hint of drama, go for black or very dark wood laminate flooring.

EMBRACE THE GOLDEN AGE Contrast modern dining furniture with nostalgic pieces, including an Art Deco-inspired bar trolley and drinks cabinet.

TAKE IT TO THE MAX WITH DARING DECORATIONS Trim the tree and mantelpiece with statement gold baubles and pick table and glassware featuring luxe metallic details.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Layering up the table and mantel with lustrous glass accessories adds extra sparkle.’ decorating editor

Nicky Phillips

Make your guests feel at home with comfy seat pads and snuggly throws – although they might never want to leave!

Modern LODGE

Welcome guests into a warm sanctuary

THE FABRIC

Stroud Cranberry, £34.20m, Prestigious Textiles

THE WALLPAPER

Wooden panel in Silver, £60.25 a roll, Wemyss at Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT

Nocturne elite emulsion, £49 for 2.5L, Zoffany at Style Library

THE FLOORING Cosy check rug, from £79.99, Very

Hang candy canes from a mini tree

Decanters are back in vogue and the high street has some topvalue designs that’ll impress even the most discerning guest

Why it works

the STYLE RULES

Throw a country house-style feast – wherever you live!

Create a cosy lodge look even in an urban setting using natural wood, tartan and tactile fabrics.

SWAP DARK FOR LIGHT Hang plank-effect wallpaper in silver or grey tones to help prevent the space from seeming gloomy or claustrophobic.

TAKE ON TARTAN Go for traditional baronial fabrics such as a tartan tablecloth and

cushions, and go all out with matching Christmas crackers.

USE NATURE TO ADD COLOUR Highlight the rural mood with seasonal foliage, red berries and fruits. They will really stand out against deep grey and natural wood.

KEEP YOUR GUESTS COSY Layer faux-fur and sheepskin blankets over seats – perfect for staying snug on winter evenings.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Those striking, contemporary pendant lights, hung offset in a pair above the table, give it a modern twist.’ houses editor

Ruth Corbett

Make a neutral scheme party ready by adding garlands of frosted foliage and twinkling silver and glass decorations

the STYLE RULES

Create a winter palace worthy of a snow queen Introduce a sprinkle of seasonal sophistication to a palette of white and grey using glittering silver and glass accessories.

MIX FURNITURE STYLES Team a curvy French-style dining table with modern metal chairs.

PLAY WITH TONES Go for light grey walls, then paint skirting boards darker to create a border between walls and flooring.

ADD TEXTURE Stop a monochromatic look from becoming too flat by using texture to create elements of light and shade. Delicate honeycomb paper decorations are a great choice.

RAMP UP OPULENCE Choose silver and smoky glassware for the table, including classic, elegant silhouettes such as vintage champagne saucers.

Choose a faux frosted-effect Christmas tree

Celestial SILVER

Bring a touch of magic to a monochrome scheme

THE FABRIC

Harry linen in Cloud, £58m, Neptune

THE WALLPAPER Superfresco Myrtle Geo in White and Silver, £15 a roll, Wilko

THE PAINT

Barker Grey matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Graham & Brown

THE FLOORING Patina Classic oak Grey impressive laminate, £23.99sq m, Quick-Step

Dark colours on walls work best in larger, light-filled spaces or those with high ceilings to avoid the room feeling too claustrophobic

Luxe

HERITAGE Team dark tones with elegant glassware

THE FABRIC

Havana Peacock velvet, £29.76m, Prestigious Textiles

THE WALLPAPER Aesop, £128 a roll, Linwood at Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT

Woad absolute matt emulsion, £42 for 2.5L, Little Greene

THE FLOORING Jute herringbone carpet, £44.50sq m, Kersaint Cobb

Raise candles up high to add drama to the table

Why it works

Place a tablecloth over a console table as an additional serving area at parties

the STYLE RULES

Throw a refined soirée for your favourite people Create an ambient setting using rich tones, heritage prints and timeless accessories.

CONTRAST LIGHT AND DARK Paint walls a deep blue and contrast with a natural jute carpet in a textural herringbone weave.

DECORATE WITH DRAMA Pick a dark wood dining table surrounded by luxe emerald velvet chairs for guests to sink into.

GO FOR CLASSIC ELEGANCE Decorate the table with potted greenery and include delicate winter blooms like white cyclamen.

Complete the look with simple glassware and white plates.

SET THE MOOD Make a dark scheme feel cosier by adding elegant pillar candles in statement glass holders alongside warm fairy lights.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘The intense blues and greens envelop you to create the perfect space for an intimate party.’ senior features editor

Stephanie Durrant

Rustic

COUNTRY Style up a charming rural scheme

THE FABRIC Clara linen in Parchment, £37m, Neptune

THE WALLPAPER

Arthouse Grey rustic brick wallpaper, £10 a roll, Wilko

THE PAINT

GoodHome walls and ceilings Fairbanks matt emulsion, £12 for 2.5L, B&Q

THE FLOORING

Gabby flatweave jute rug, £150, Habitat

Make a pine cone garland

A host of neutral tones come together to create a wholesome scheme that feels warm and inviting

Bring the outside in by layering fronds of ivy and other foliage across a fireplace and finish with a string of wooden beads

Why it works the STYLE RULES

Keep it simple for timeless seasonal appeal Natural tones and rustic textures come together to play a big part in this country-inspired look.

STICK TO NEUTRALS Think off-white walls and Shakerstyle furniture painted in French grey. Exposed brick adds to the rough-luxe finish.

PICK COUNTRY CLASSICS Source a traditional farmhouse table and surround it with

assorted wooden chairs. Centre on a jute rug to zone the space.

EMBRACE NATURAL TEXTURES Add cream linen napkins, brown paper parcels and fragrant herbs potted in birch planters to the table.

LIGHT THE FIRE Create a welcoming atmosphere with a roaring log fire. Store additional firewood and kindling in a vintage crate or enamel bucket.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Furniture with a distressed finish adds a laid-back, lived-in feel to the space.’ editorial director

Vanessa Richmond

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Have fun with these simple but creative festive ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home over the holiday season

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Cosy up bench seating

Ensure guests feel warm and comfortable at the dinner table by softening up hard wooden seating with some cosy natural textiles. A sheepskin rug works wonderfully draped over a bench seat and, for dining chairs, try the sheepskin seat pads, £15 each, Dunelm.

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Lorn six-seater oak dining table, £999; Lorn fourseater oak bench, £550, both Croft Collection, John Lewis & Partners

Silver diamanté Christmas trees, from £6 each; wood and faux-fur reindeer, £8; glitter reindeer, £5; tree scene table light, £8, all George Home

Tree decorations, from £2 each, Matalan

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Give guests a festive welcome

CLUSTER YOUR FAVE DECS

As you trim your tree, put a few hero baubles to one side and gather in groups to hang from door handles or banister newels.

Outdoor LED star light trio, £149.99, Lights4Fun

Dress your hallway and stairs to get guests in a celebratory mood as soon as they walk into your home. Hang paper honeycombs from the banisters, and arrange some on the floor underneath a console table featuring a Christmassy display.

TOP BUYS For the holidays

Gold glitter tree topper, £10, Debenhams

Neon light-up tree, £15, Argos

Red Nutcracker figure, £12.99, British Heart Foundation

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MAKE YOUR GARDEN GLOW

Delight neighbours and visiting guests by lighting up your garden or porch with twinkling star lights.

This trio has a timer function and eight lighting settings, and can be used both outdoors and indoors, too.

Cushion, £7, George Home

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Set up a selfserve station

Utilise your side tables at your next drinks soirée and make each one a station for different drinks, to get guests moving around the room. Set up one for fizz, one for wine and one for G&Ts. Add a couple of candles and some snacks to each one.

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BE PREPARED

Stockings aren’t just for the kids! These fab velvet and sequin ones, £67 each from the Jan Constantine range at Amara, are just the thing to hang on the mantel for that special gift you’re hoping for.

PERFECT PICKS

Decorations, from £1 each, Poundland

For a party look

Circle wire wreath, £15, Marks & Spencer

Hem glitter baubles, £15 for two, Habitat

Woven pom-pom stocking, £9.99, HomeSense

Gin gift bag, £7.45, Oliver Bonas

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7

TAPE UP A TEMPORARY TREE

If you’re short on space, or if the kids want a tree in their bedroom, use washi tape to create a tree shape on the wall, then use small plastic hooks to hang a selection of baubles.

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Compton mini sideboard, £229; Montreal fauxleather chair in Grey, £169 for two; wine, martini and champagne glasses, from £18 for four; Gold glitter twig tree, £12, all Dunelm

Make a banner out of sheets of card to hang along a wall

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Fill your space with balloons

For a quick and easy party vibe, fill a mix of pearlescent and metallic balloons with helium and tie a length of curling ribbon to each, letting them float to the ceiling. Fill others with air, winding some small battery-powered fairy lights to a few of the ties, too.

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Co-ordinate colours

If you’ve got a neutrallydecorated room, tones of teal will bring it to life, especially if you team it with blues and greens for a blended, layered colour mix. If blue isn’t your colour, tones of pink, berry and deep red will create a warmer feel, with gold touches adding a bit of glamour.

Match your giftwrap and ribbons to your tree scheme, too!

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Create a sparkling place setting

For a dramatic dinner table, lay a glittery tablecloth, dot a mixture of tea lights and dinner candles along the table, and pop a couple of sparkly baubles at each setting.

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MAKE A DRINKS MENU

Turn an old mirror into a cocktail menu. Protecting the glass, cover the frame with gold spray paint. Use an oil based marker pen to write up the tipples in your fanciest writing.

Gunnison porcelain dinnerware, from £45 for four side plates; LSA International Space champagne flute in Platinum, £50 for two, all Amara

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MUST-HAVES For a chic soirŽe

Beaded star cushion, £20, Next Home

Personalised orb balloon, £29.99, Getting Personal

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ADD A FESTIVE NOD TO GUEST ROOMS

Create a little seasonal magic in a guest bedroom by adding a couple of star cushions to the bed, as well as hanging a few wooden stars on the wall, too. Light a scented candle or two before guests arrive, to welcome them with a festive scent.

Palm metal candle, £7, Sainsbury’s Home

Champagne glass, £15 for two, Paperchase

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STAR GIFT POUCHES

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Make mini gift pouches filled with treats. Cut two stars from paper, then use a sewing machine to stitch around the edges. Fill with sweets, then carefully stitch closed. Recipients simply rip them open to reveal what’s inside!

These make perfect table favours

Try using First Edition White Christmas paper pad, £12, Hobbycraft, to make these

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‘Reclaimed gems MIX AND MATCH

‘Adapting second-hand furniture meant I could create my own unique ‘industrial farmhouse’ vibe. It looks great and it didn’t cost a fortune’

FIREPLACE FOCUS

‘I couldn’t wait to rip out the old electric fire. I like simplicity, so decided to have a woodburner without a surround’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Darren Peskett, 53, and I sell antique furniture and vintage pieces at my shop, Reginald Ballum. I live in a three-bedroom Victorian house in West Sussex, which I bought in May 2009.

MY CHALLENGE The whole house needed gutting and renovating. The plumbing and electrics were poor, and the kitchen was old and rickety, with a loo in the corner. The dining room was a separate, adjoining space with an ugly, dated fireplace.

MY WISH LIST I wanted to open up the space and make a one-off kitchen-diner. I wanted a unique design, mixing rustic and industrial with quirky pieces and aged colours.

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£9,250 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

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Darren used DIY know-how and flea-market finds to turn two decrepit rooms into a budgetfriendly kitchen that’s one of a kind

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his house needed a complete refurbishment but, as I used to be in the building trade, I knew I could handle most of the work myself,’ says Darren. ‘I knocked the dining room and kitchen through, replastered the walls and sorted out the plumbing and wiring.

After that, I made do with what I had, while I focused on the rest of the house.

My kitchen plans didn’t go completely on the back burner though, and I picked up pieces from markets in Europe and Sussex, and kept them in storage until I was ready to put my ideas into action.

First moves

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Underfloor heating provides even warmth throughout the room and frees up wall space where radiators would goÕ

With the two rooms knocked together, I started by fitting trifold doors at the far end, which open on to the garden.

Next, I levelled the floor, ready to install underfloor heating, with sandstone flags on top. That all took about a week.

Over the next three weeks or so, I built the kitchen from a mixture of new timber and upcycled furniture sourced in the UK and in France. It can be tricky to adapt existing pieces, but it allowed me to get a bespoke look without paying a fortune.

I’d already decided on a simple layout, with the sink under the window. I definitely didn’t want to have two rows of units facing each other, so I added peninsular counters at right angles to the main runs. They break up the line of vision so that, instead of looking straight out into the garden and missing the kitchen, your eyes move around the room.

Personal style

My style is ‘quirky industrial’ with some farmhouse elements, too, and I love old pieces that can reveal their history. One of my favourite items is the

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OLD FOR NEW

‘I searched for vintage tiles but couldn’t find what I wanted. These new metro tiles work just as well ‘

Update units with paint – chalk paint, cupboard paint, eggshell, satinwood or gloss will all work, depending on the finish you want.

Swap old handles for ceramic, metallic, wood or leather ones.

Add salvage-style character by adding freestanding reclaimed larders, storage cabinets, dressers or a butchers block.

Rethink counter top materials.

Try concrete, zinc or copper, or tops made from scaffold boards or reclaimed wood.

Replace doors – try Plykea, Husk, Superfront or Reform for designs to fit Ikea units.

Along with task lighting, try different styles such as a chandelier or statement pendant.

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Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ

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‘FOR AN OLD-INDUSTRIAL LOOK, RE-USE OR REVAMP OLD METAL SIGNS AND OBJECTS LIKE OIL CANS OR MILK CHURNS’

‘The semifreestanding vibe of the kitchen, with its industrial-style accessories make this a wholly personal space. Darren’s eye for the quirky and unusual, plus his DIY talent, ensure this space is a true one-off.’ houses editor

Ruth Corbett

IDEA TO STEAL

‘I’d been squirrelling away French and Belgian linen postal sacks and I’ve had them made into Roman blinds’

CREATIVE CABINETRY

‘I made the sink unit from a vintage, 7ft long cupboard, which I tipped on its side and reinforced to support the weight of the butler’s sink’

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Table, £400; benches, £100 each; vintage sign, £170, all Reginald Ballum.

For similar sack blinds, try Land Stripe grain sack Roman blind, £139, Curtains Made Simple. For similar floor tiles, try Kashmir Indian Sandstone, from £25sq m, Stone Traders. Charnwood Island One woodburning stove, £1,812, Direct Stoves. Wooden stars, £19.99 for two; baubles, from £3.99, both Gisela Graham. Try The Mechanic clock, £140, Newgate Clocks. For a similar shelf, try the vintage-style rustic painted console, £369, Kubek Furniture. Wall cupboard, for similar, try the Provence French wall cabinet, £115, Bowley & Jackson. Sloane Square smooth gloss Grey tiles are similar, £19.95sq m, Walls and Floors. The Britannia Delphi 90cm range cooker is similar, £2,889, Currys.

Similar units, from £12,000 for a complete kitchen, Old Oak Kitchens.

Try the Lyon plate rack, £117.95, Melody Maison. Find similar natural zinc sheet, from £65.26sq m, at Metal Offcuts.

Try the Tee hinges, £13.95 a pair, Ironmongery Direct

Find more clever ways to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

ALL CHANGE

‘The dining area was originally a separate room, with a single door leading into the kitchen’

reclaimed glass-fronted wall cabinet.

It originally came from Hungary, and it’s still got its original paint, which inspired the soft, grey-green colour of the walls. I painted the dining table legs grey to tone with the grey of the French shelving unit. The worktops are zinc, which I aged myself over a period of about two weeks, and I added some rivets along the edges for an industrial feel.

Although I’d prefer to use salvaged pieces, they don’t always work out, and it’s important to know when you should compromise and invest in something new that works smoothly or better suits your space. I originally fitted an antique range in the fireplace but it filled the room with smoke and I couldn’t find replacement parts. I had to be realistic and go for the

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Where to buy Darren’s style

FRENCH FIND

‘I picked up this plate rack at a brocante in France’

efficiency of a modern woodburning stove, which looks just as good.

Final touches

Offbeat, rustic accessories and unusual found objects are just my cup of tea, and I’ve added quite a few. There’s an old, metal tractor seat, oil cans, vintage advertising signs, and stools made from old milk churns. I’ve got an antique mangle in the corner, and the blinds are made from recycled postal sacks. So many people asked me to find similar pieces that I opened a shop where I sell reclaimed items. Tracking down what I wanted was quite a lot of hard work, but I took my time and didn’t compromise.

I’ve ended up with a unique kitchen that didn’t break the bank, and I love it.’

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UNDERFLOOR HEATING

Darren’s choice:

UNDERFLOOR HEATING After radiator-free walls? Here’s how to select sub-floor heating for your home

What types are there?

Electric or ‘dry’ systems involve a series of electric wires, often contained in a heat mat or cabling system, installed beneath or within your flooring. Water-based heating, or a ‘wet system’, comprises of a series of pipes that are connected to your boiler and concealed under the floor – the circulating warm water heats the room.

Which one is best for me?

Dry systems are more affordable and less disruptive to install, but their running costs are higher, so they are suited to

BEST FOR… THE FULL RANGE

Warmup is a leading manufacturer of electric and water underfloor heating systems. Its website includes buying and installing guides for DIY enthusiasts.

AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC

Particularly well known for its wellpriced electric systems, ProWarm also offers wet underfloor heating, and has fully qualified electricians offering technical advice by phone.

SMART THERMOSTAT

Program the time and temperature settings of your underfloor heating with an app-controllable thermostat from Heatmiser’s Neo range. It’s designed to be discreet and has dimensions similar to those of a light switch.

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smaller areas, such as tiled bathrooms.

Wet systems are more costly and disruptive, especially if a floor level alteration is required in order to accommodate the pipes, but they tend to be more cost effective and suit larger areas or multiple rooms.

Can I pair it with any type of floor covering?

Tile and stone are the best types of flooring to use with underfloor heating, as they heat up the floor more quickly, give more heat output and run more efficiently. Other types of coverings, including wood, laminate, carpet and vinyl, can be used, though they may be less efficient at transferring the heat.

Seek professional advice to help you calculate the amount of heat you’ll need to generate, remembering to take into account any heat loss from your choice of floor covering.

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UNDERFLOOR HEATINGFRIENDLY TILES GOOD EFFECT

Marble looks with the durability of porcelain. Stone Travertine-effect tiles, £17.49sq m, Tile Mountain

Is the air circulation better than radiators?

Since heat continuously rises up through the room, the air flow from underfloor heating is much cleaner and often has a more pleasant, ambient feel. Radiators, on the other hand, circulate the same air and heat throughout the room, often giving off a stale and stuffy feeling.

‘UNDERFLOOR HEATING PROVIDES AN EVEN HEAT, UNLIKE RADIATORS. PLUS, YOU’LL SAVE SPACE IN ANY ROOM WITH THIS HIDDEN HEAT SOURCE’ NATALIE CHISHOLM, UNDERFLOOR SHOP

STRONG CHOICE

A hard-wearing, stone-effect tile.

Pietra Lombarda porcelain tiles, £34.95sq m, Original Style

REAL DEAL

Add contrast to your room with the dark tones of natural slate.

Piscola Slate tiles, £44.96sq m, Topps Tiles

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omfortable, energy efficient and compatible with many floor coverings, underfloor heating is a smart way to warm your home. As the name suggests, underfloor heating is installed under the floor covering, offering a toasty feel underfoot.

RAW INDUSTRIAL

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Buy Darren’s style…

RAW INDUSTRIAL

Combine natural and rustic materials with modern black accents

TAKE TWO

Adorn walls with a station-style timepiece.

Echo Number 3 clock, £45, Newgate Clocks

Mix and match single storage with fitted units. Plate rack, £117.95, Melody Maison

Pair rustic fittings with black ceramics. Fusion dinnerware, £25 for a 12-piece set, Wilko

Use freestanding pieces for extra workspace.

Aldsworth potting table, £300, Garden Trading

Pick a new appliance with a vintage-inspired design. Pyramid kettle, £29.99, Argos

Think outside the box for utensil storage.

Zinc pitcher, £18.95, Grand Illusions

Tile a splashback in an inky shade. Metro tiles in Dark Grey, £30sq m, Tile Giant

Weigh ingredients out in style. Industrial mechanical kitchen scales, £26.99, Wayfair

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Hang a couple side by side. Culinary Concepts Prohibition pendant, £100, Next Home

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KEEPING THE SPIRIT

‘I love the way we’ve created a modern version of our previously impractical bathroom, using rich colours and era-appropriate tiles’

‘My en suite Buy it

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IDEA TO STEAL

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Lu Fitoussi-Findlay, 37, director of interior design studio, Plaster Fever. I live here with my husband Raphael, 33, a property manager, our French bulldog, Tank, and cat, Dolly. We moved into this four-bed Victorian terrace in southeast London in June 2018, ready to renovate.

THE CHALLENGE I was really keen to have an en-suite bathroom, and the box room adjacent to the main bedroom seemed the perfect fit.

MY WISH LIST A lovely big walk-in shower, some stunning floor tiles that would really stand out, a retro vanity unit made out of an old piece of furniture, and plenty of light and space.

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‘Invest in a few fancy toiletries for a spa-like feelÕ

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‘I wanted an en suite that was practical with a powerful shower, but at the same time light, fun and interesting without going overboard on colour’

Redesigning the layout of the neglected house Lu and her husband had taken on gave her the opportunity to make space for the en suite she had always wanted

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ager to stay in the same expensive area of southeast London, but hoping to upgrade from a maisonette to a house,’ says Lu, ‘we had to take on a massive project. The whole house genuinely hadn’t been touched for who knows how many years.

It wasn’t just a doer upper – it was a complete wreck. People thought we were mad to buy it (even the estate agent seemed unsure!), but for us it was a way of getting a substantial house in our preferred area. The only existing bathroom was tiny with a stained bath, a rotten window and grubby dark green tiles from floor to ceiling. I’d always wanted an en suite, and as everything was going to be changed or ripped out anyway, it made sense to add one.

We’d already chosen a big bedroom at the front of the house to be ours, and there was a box room next to it, which the builders agreed would fit the bill.

Going forward

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Once we had a bare plastered room we had to decide where everything should go. A large shower made sense as we don’t have baths that often and we have a bath in the main bathroom. With the window facing onto the main street, the shower had to go on the opposite side of the room, against the back wall.

Once we’d got the shower in place, the sink and toilet were easy to fit in.

Choosing a style

The floor tiles were the one thing I had my heart set on for this space and I

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ADD SOME PATTERN TILES From geo to patchwork, Victorian to floral, there’s a wealth of tiles available to suit all styles and tastes. For a more subtle effect, choose plain tiles but in an interesting shape.

VINYL Check out specialists such as Harvey Maria and Atrafloor for wide ranges of flooring designs. Atrafloor even offers a custom service so you can turn your own designs into flooring.

SHOWER CURTAIN Replace yours with something decorative for an easy way to introduce pattern on a budget. Small, repeating motifs create a pretty, delicate look or you can add impact with an oversized design.

TOWELS Use these essentials to inject pattern, whether it’s simple shapes and prints or brightly coloured look-at-me florals.

fought hard for them. My husband Raphael wasn’t keen but I wore him down! We wanted to keep the walls plain because of the busy floor, so we went for white Penny tiles that still added texture.

I was also determined to add a vintage element so was happy when we found the old washstand. We just painted it, then fitted the marble top and pink basin.

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Colour scheme

Because I’d fallen for the floor tiles, which were basically pink and white, and we’d gone for a pink washbasin, Raphael was worried things were getting a bit girly, so in order to make everyone happy we added the black taps and accessories and also the black edging to the tile pattern.

Once we got everything in he decided he loved it, too! The one thing we had a real problem with though was the basin. We went through two pink concrete washbasins as they both cracked after a week.

It was so frustrating as the bathroom had finally been finished and we were so keen to start using it. The third one is ceramic and is still going strong! When it comes to bathrooms you’re going to spend a lot of time in, I really feel you should spend the money on the things that you truly love.

You can find cheap anything – from taps to sinks and tiles – and equally you can spend a fortune on them all, too. We found balance by spending big on the things we loved and saving on the rest.’

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Go for black fixtures to counteract the feminine pink’

BATHROOM MAKEOVER VINTAGE STYLE

‘This old dressing table adds so much style to the room – we gave it a new marble top and had it plumbed to take a washbasin’

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ

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DRAMATIC DRYING

‘We decided to carry the black accents through to the radiator, which looks great against the white wall – and belts out plenty of heat to keep the towels toasty’

‘The touches of gold that Lu has used for the finishing details work well with the black to add a sophisticated, Deco-style feel to the space.’ decorating editor

Nicky Phillips

‘IF YOU’VE CHOSEN BLACK FITTINGS, SEARCH FOR TOILETRIES IN DARK GLASS BOTTLES TO FINISH OFF THE LOOK’

Where to buy Lu’s style

COMPACT AND TIDY

‘No one wants to be lying in bed staring at a toilet, so we made sure it was tucked round the side and out of view’

Walls in Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £9.99 for 2.5L, Dulux. White Penny wall tiles, £37.50sq m, Tile Mountain. Terrazzo floor tiles, £100sq m, Mosaic del Sur. Vanity unit base, £60, eBay. Marble top, £100, Stone Age. Pink basin, £60; gold side lights, £30 each, all AliExpress. Toilet, £350, Victorian Plumbing. Shower screen, £180, Glass Warehouse. Shower, £150; radiator, £90; black basin taps, £90; door handles, £6 each; black bottles, £3.99 each, all Amazon. Black brace bar, £50; clamps, £17 each; ribbed window, £50; ribbed glass door panels, £60 for two, all The Wholesale Glass Company. Gold knobs, £6 each, Etsy. Mirror, £200, Graham and Green. Fifth Avenue Broadway silver hand towel, £10; bath towels, £20 each, both Dunelm

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A BESPOKE VANITY UNIT

Lu’s choice:

A BESPOKE VANITY UNIT Give an old piece of furniture a new lease of life with some clever upcycling

Can I use any unit?

The first rule is to choose something solid and sturdy that will support the weight of the basin – remember that it’ll be heavier once it’s filled with water. Consoles, dressing tables and desks all make great bases – or consider a sideboard, cupboard or chest of drawers if you could use the extra storage. Just make sure the dimensions of your chosen piece work with the size of your bathroom and that you’ll have adequate countertop space.

Which style of basin should I go for?

The easiest option if you’re adapting your own piece of furniture is to go for a countertop basin or bowl (like Lu has done) which simply sits on top of the vanity unit. You’ll just need to make some cut outs in the countertop to allow for the waste and taps.

What about the plumbing work?

If you’re using a table for your vanity base, meaning the pipework will be exposed, it’s worth choosing a more decorative option for the pipes. Think chrome or copper, rather than standard white plastic tubing. This won’t matter if the pipework is going to be hidden away in a cupboard, but bear in mind that you will have to sacrifice some of your storage space to allow for the plumbing work and,

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if your unit has drawers, you may have to rework the drawer sizes.

What kind of tap will I need?

Countertop basins are best paired with either wall-mounted taps (positioned on the wall just above the basin) or tall basin taps (extra high to allow for the height of the bowl and positioned centrally or to the side). However, some designs do incorporate taps or tap holes into the basin itself.

What height should the vanity unit be?

As a general rule, the top of the basin should sit around 30-36in from the floor, so you may need to make some height adjustments if you’re adapting your own piece – or maybe consider wall mounting it instead.

3 of the best

FREESTANDING VANITY UNITS HIDDEN HELPER

Bathroom vanity unit with storage, £190, La Redoute

How should I protect the countertop?

Water will damage wooden surfaces, however careful you are, so apply several coats of marine-grade varnish to give wood an extra-protective seal.

Alternatively, consider tiling the surface or replacing the countertop altogether with a chic slab of marble, like Lu has.

‘DOING YOUR BIT FOR THE PLANET AS WELL AS CREATING A UNIQUE, ONE-OFF PIECE IS WHAT UPCYCLING IS ALL ABOUT’ RUTH CORBETT HOUSES EDITOR

GLOSSY FINISH

Serene Gloss Grey freestanding vanity unit with basin, £235, Bathroom Takeaway

SIMPLE STAND

Mode South Bank wood washstand with basin, £329, Victoria Plum.com

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wapping a pedestal basin for a vanity unit will add unique style as well as handy extra counter space to a bathroom.

Plus, if you go for one with storage underneath, you’ll have somewhere to stash toiletries and cleaning kit, too. But if you can’t find a design that suits your style, why not consider repurposing a piece of furniture you already own?

MINIMALIST GLAM

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MINIMALIST GLAM Tone down statement tiles with black fixings and softer touches

Make an impression underfoot with geo flooring. Patisserie monochrome encaustic hexagonal tiles, £118.08sq m, Ca’Pietra

Hang up a positive quote to start the day feeling great. Darling You Are Fabulous poster, £14.95 framed, Juniqe

Pick vintage-vibe illuminations to display either side of a mirror. Joseph antique brass wall light, £65, Laura Ashley

Introduce a touch of greenery with a display of fake plants. Large faux succulents in cement pot, £14, George Home

Live on the wild side with animal-print towels.

Leopard-design cotton towels in Grey and White, from £4 each, Marks & Spencer

Add a contemporary look to an en suite with black taps. Austin crosshead wallmounted sink tap, £149.97, Soak

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BLUSH BOWL

Treat hands to a luxurious lather. Scottish Fine Soaps geranium and lavender handwash, £15, Dobbies

Combine a round basin in plaster pink with a vintage-style unit. Mode Orion Pink countertop basin, £105, VictoriaPlum.com

Keep necklaces and bracelets untangled and kink-free. Copper and marble jewellery stand, £39, Oliver Bonas

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SILHOUETTE LANTERNS

THIS MONTHÕS

Makeit Cover recycled glass jars in a layer of frosted spray paint. When dry, wrap black paper around the jar and cut to size so the ends overlap.

Draw an outline of houses, trees and street lamps, cut out with a craft knife. Glue the paper silhouettes around the jars.

Rust-Oleum frosted glass spray paint, £10.50 for 400ml, Homebase. Godafton LED tea lights, £6 for six, Ikea

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Add a tea light for a warming glow

INSIDE EAT, TRY & DO!

GREAT STUFF TO

BEST STORAGE

PARTY FOOD

OVEN-CLEANING TIPS

EASY-PEASY CHRISTMAS BISCUITS TAKES 1HR MAKES AROUND 20

200g butter, chilled 325g plain flour 125g golden caster sugar 2 egg yolks 2tsp vanilla extract Jam (optional) Icing sugar

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Preheat oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/ Gas 4. Put the butter, flour and sugar in a food processor and blitz to fine crumbs. Add the yolks and vanilla and blitz again to form a dough. Or, make in a bowl by mixing the butter and flour until crumbs form. Beat in the sugar, vanilla and yolks.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly into a ball.

Wrap in cling film, chill for 30min.

Roll the mixture out on a lightly floured work surface and cut out

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shapes with various cutters. Make ring-shaped biscuits with a fluted round cutter, removing the centre with a smaller round cutter; make jammy ones by cutting two biscuits in the same shape, cut little holes in the top biscuit using various-sized piping nozzles and, after baking, sandwich the two together with jam.

Place the biscuit shapes on parchment-lined baking trays.

Bake for 10-15min, or until pale golden. Cool for 10min on the baking trays, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with icing sugar and tie the rings with ribbon. They’ll keep for a week in a cake tin.

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EDIBLE GIFTS

106 IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING

p105 TOP CRAFT IDEAS

p102 SCAN MAKES

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SOLUTION This month, we’ve found easyhang outdoor lights, extra seating and problem-solving trees

Decorate with style outdoors Fancy bringing the festivities outside this year? Then check out Homebase’s brilliant range of elegant all-weather Christmas lighting. From tall trees and grazing reindeer to simple string lights, the entire range is made using long-life LEDs – so once you’ve decided where you’d like to put them, you won’t need to worry about them again until you take them down in early January.

Silhouette star stake, £15 for four; multi-coloured rope standing reindeer, £50; rope star Christmas light in Warm White, £30; spiral rope tree, £50; 3000 string lights in Warm White, £100, all Homebase

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CLEVER CHRISTMAS TREES Trouble-free trees for problem spaces SKINNY NUMBER

Perfect for tight corners.

Six-foot pre-lit pencil Christmas tree, £35, Sainsbury’s Home

PET-PROOF

Your cat won’t be able to reach the decs.

Six-foot half Christmas tree, £20, George Home

POP-UP ACTION

Forget wrestling with branches every year – this pre-lit beauty pops into shape in a jiffy.

Six-foot pop-up pre-lit Christmas tree, £65, Wilko

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DON’T FORGET SANTA AND RUDOLPH

So there’s no confusion and no one eats the big man’s (and his sidekick’s) treats, get one of these super cute plates. With a dedicated spot to place the ubiquitous mince pie, carrot and tipple, your kids are bound to get a kick out of it.

Christmas Eve plate, £4, Next Home

TIME AT HOME

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3 of the best FOLDING CHAIRS

Handy stand-bys for extra guests NATURAL LOOK

Buiani folding chair, £19, John Lewis & Partners

FROSTY BLUE

GET SOME HELP IN THE KITCHEN

Echo Show 5, £79.99, Amazon

As well as all the obvious uses for a smart speaker in the kitchen – cooking timers, measurement conversions, music streaming, and so on – the new Amazon Echo Show 5 features a dinky 14cm screen that makes its responses visual, too. It even plays Amazon Prime video (if you’re a subscriber) so you can watch a festive film while you cook

GRAB A PACK OF SCENTSICLES FRAGRANCE STICK DECORATIONS TO LIVEN UP YOUR FAUX BRANCHES. SCENTSICLES, £6.50 FOR SIX, OCADO

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KEEP KIDS AMUSED AT THE TABLE Available in eight delightful designs, these place mats come with a set of five washable coloured pens so your child can doodle away in-between courses. Wipe clean to start again.

Silicone colouring-in place mat, £22, Mama + Max

Frode folding chair, £22, Ikea

FESTIVE TOUCH

Macadam metal folding chair, £12, Habitat

Go big on the party vibe this New Year’s Eve On first look, it’s a handy ice bucket for chilling your fizz. But this genius piece of party kit also doubles as a colour-changing Bluetooth speaker!

Intempo Bluetooth ice bucket speaker, £29.99, Amazon

HAVE AN EXTRA BED ON HAND

If you don’t have a spare room or sofabed, having guests to stay can be tricky over the festive period.

That’s where this genius EZ bed comes in to its own. Simply remove it from its compact storage case, plug it in and watch it unfold and inflate into a full-size raised bed in less than two minutes.

Available as both a single and a double.

EZ bed, from £179.99 for a single, JML

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TIME AT HOME

Clean your

After having worked overtime at Christmas, it’s time to give your oven and hob the deep clean they deserve

OVEN & HOB Bring your cooker back to its shiny, pre-Christmas cooking glory

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START WITH THE OVEN

If you’re not blessed with a pyrolytic (self-cleaning) oven, or if you don’t clean yours regularly, your best bet is to use a specialist product containing sealable cleaning bags for oven racks, to remove all the burnt-on grime and dirt. Follow the instructions on the packet, scrubbing the oven cavity and ideally leaving it overnight to allow the chemical cleaner to work its magic. Next, remove the shelves from the bags and wipe away any cleaning residue from the cavity and shelves, before giving it a final wipe down with clean water. Don’t forget to wipe down the seals around the door, too. Let the oven air dry, then replace the shelves, and close the door. Clean, rinse and dry the door, giving it a spritz with an equal mix of vinegar and water for a shine.

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Wipe any food debris off the surface of your hob (if you have a gas hob, remove the pan supports and rings first).

Apply warm soapy water or, better still, a specialist hob cleaner to the surface and let it soak in for a few minutes to soften any dried-on food. Use water sparingly on a gas hob, as too much may damage the burners. Wipe off the suds or cleaning fluid using warm water and a microfibre cloth. Don’t use a scrubber or scourer, as they’ll leave marks, especially on a glass or ceramic surface. Soak gas rings and pan supports in warm, soapy water.

Scrub clean, using the same cloth, rinse and dry before replacing.

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CLEAN THE DIALS

If your oven and hob feature raised dials, knobs or buttons, give these a good clean, too, taking care not to saturate them in water, as this could affect their performance. Buff them with a dry cloth.

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MISE BUILD-UP OF BURNT-ON DRIPS OF FOOD ON THE BASE OF YOUR OVEN WITH A HEAVYDUTY OVEN LINER, £3.99, THE RANGE START FROM SCRATCH Hillmark cooktop scraper for ceramic, glass and induction hobs, £5.84, Bradshaw Luxury

The kit you need SHINE ON

Hob Brite hob cleaner, £1.50 for 300ml, Sainsbury’s

EASY PEASY Oven Mate oven cleaning gel kit, £7.99, Lakeland

DON’T FORGET THE EXTRAS

Your splashback and cooker hood will benefit from a good clean, too.

Depending on what your splashback is made from – glass, stainless steel or tile – use the material specific cleaner to guarantee a clean, streak-free finish.

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Heavy-duty scrubbing brush, £6, Oxo

CLEANING UP

Hob Heaven daily spray, £4.09, Amazon

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DECLUTTER

Get the place tidy in a flash with these speedy tips and handy buys

PRECIOUS THINGS

Perfect for jewellery, make-up, bestie mementos – any teen girl would love this.

Jewellery box, £15, Sainsbury’s Home

TOTAL SOFTIE

Keep the festive spirit alive (and bits and bobs stored neatly) long after the big day has passed.

Reindeer storage bag, £12, Next Home

TREASURE BOX

With space to fit 48 baubles, this bag is a must when the festivities end. Christmas decoration storage bag, £12, B&Q

Ready, steady, sort!

MAKE A NEW TIDY RESOLUTION Start a new habit of quick five-minute tidy-ups every day and involve the family, so everyone pulls their weight.

CLEAR UP FROM CHRISTMAS Sort through used giftwrap – kraft-style wrap can be recycled, the shiny, glittery stuff can’t. Or, better yet, reuse the lot!

WE’RE HOOKED

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Kitchen cupboards full? Hang this rack overhead for instant access storage. Moss oval hanging ceiling rack in Black, £29, Made.com

WALL TIDY

This smart shelf is ideal for a hallway wall – for post, keys and all the rest. Large gold shelf with drawer, £12, Primark

SORT THE CHILDRENÕS CRAFT KIT If your kids got a haul of art materials for Christmas, invest in inexpensive containers to keep it all neat and tidy.

SELECTION BOX

New bikes for Christmas? This storage unit will keep them safe and dry. Forest Garden dip treated storage box, £99.95, Cuckooland

BAG IT UP

Big enough to store a small Christmas tree or a whole bunch of bulky decs.

Ombyte bag, £4, Ikea

NEAT IDEA

A make-believe oven that doubles as storage for all the toys Santa brought them? Brilliant!

Foldable storage box, £19.99, H&M Home

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SCANDI DECS

Bring the magic of hygge into your home this Christmas with these jolly step-by-step craft ideas in festive red and white CUTLERY MITTEN YOU WILL NEED Fabric pen Old white jumper Fabric scissors Red felt White embroidery thread Pins Red button Embroidery needle

Add glittery stars and sequins for extra embellishment

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Draw a mitten shape so that the top cuff is the same width as the cuff of your old jumper. Cut out from a folded piece of red felt so you have two pieces.

Blanket-stitch the mitten shapes together using white embroidery thread, making sure to leave the top straight edge open.

Cut the cuff from an old jumper.

Place the cuff inside the unsewn top edge of the mitten, so the raw edges are aligned. Pin and sew around the top edge of the cuff with a 1cm seam allowance. Turn the ribbed cuff to the right side of the mitten.

Add a button to stop the cuff unfolding. Fill the pouch with cutlery, plus a little sprig of greenery for the perfect finishing touch.

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GET CREATIVE AND ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH

BY EMBROIDERING YOUR GUESTS’ NAMES ON TO EACH MITTEN Find more creative projects to try this Christmas at idealhome.co.uk

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A great way to upcycle old jumpers!

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FELT STAR WREATH YOU WILL NEED Four-ply jute twine Polystyrene wreath base Scissors Drawing pins Red and white felt Silver thread Pins

Decorate chair backs with sprigs of eucalyptus

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Co-ordinate the felt stars to your festive scheme – go as bold as you like

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Secure one end of twine to the back of the wreath using a drawing pin. Wind the twine around the wreath, making sure to cover the whole base. Cut off the twine and secure with another pin.

Cut four red stars and four white stars from sheets of felt (find free templates online to trace). Equally space these around the wreath and pin in place.

Secure the end of the thread to the back of the base, and wrap it over each star, then back to create a cross over each.

Secure the end of the thread and remove pins from the stars.

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Wrap colourful washi tape around tea lights to match your scheme

Decorate gifts with pretty drinking straw toppers

PAPER STRAW GIFT TOPPER

YOU WILL NEED Double-sided tape Paper drinking straws Scissors White and gold card Brown wrapping paper

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Depending on the size of your gift, use double-sided tape to stick 10-20 paper drinking

straws tightly side-by-side onto a piece of card. Using scissors, cut the straws into a simple Christmas tree shape.

Wrap your present using brown paper, then stick the tree shape on top using the double-sided tape. Snip two or three paper straws to make the tree trunk and glue in place.

Cut a star shape from gold card and glue at the top of the Christmas tree to finish.

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PAPER WREATH DECORATIONS YOU WILL NEED Wrapping paper Several shades of green paper Scissors Glue Red ribbon

Jazz up plain gift wrap with paper collage wreaths and garlands

Let your imagination run wild to make something totally unique and personalised

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Start by wrapping the gifts – plain paper works best to highlight the designs. To make the wreath design, cut small leaf shapes from the green paper.

Draw a circle on your wrapped gift as a guide, then begin to glue paper leaves over the pencil line, overlapping the shapes. Work from the top of the wreath to the bottom, then start at the top on the other side so all the leaves face downwards.

Once dry, tie a red ribbon into a bow, then glue at the top of the wreath. Experiment with different-sized leaves and ribbons to create varied designs.

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MAKE THE GARLANDS USING DIFFERENT SHADES OF GREEN PAPER TO CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE 3D EFFECT

GIFT BOX WREATH YOU WILL NEED White, yellow and red spray paint Four rectangular papier-mâché boxes Four square papier-mâché boxes Gingham and red ribbons Strong glue Buttons Faux holly leaves

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Spray paint the rectangular papier-mâché boxes white in a

well-ventilated area and leave to dry. Paint two of the square boxes red and two yellow.

Once dry, tie each rectangular box with gingham or red ribbon, cutting the ends to a 45-degree point. Tie the square boxes with contrasting ribbons.

Arrange the boxes to form a circle, as pictured. Glue them together to form a wreath shape.

Trim the square boxes with buttons and holly leaves.

Decide where the top of your wreath will be and thread through a ribbon for hanging.

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Add charm to your wreath with festive shapes and cute buttons

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Home-made candles make ideal Christmas gifts

Makeyourownmood lightingforthefestive seasonandbeyondwith HandmadeCandles& SmudgeSticksbyEmma Hardy(£12.99,Cico Books).Craftingyour owncandlesisnotonly satisfying,butcanalso becheaperthanbuying.

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Trythesesilverbirchwrappedpillarcandles forarustictwist.There arealsosixsmudgestick recipestofillyourhome with cleansing scents.

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Celestial cake topper, £15 for eight, Rachel Emma Studio at Etsy

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Christmas resin cake toppers, £6.99 for set of two, Lakeland

WINTER WOODLAND

Frosted bottle brush Christmas trees, £1.50 for four, Hobbycraft

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The Creative Craft Show is back from 30 January to 1 February at EventCity, Manchester, and is a haven for crafting enthusiasts.

You’ll find aisle upon aisle of the latest supplies, ideas and innovations, along with industry experts on hand at every turn. When you’re all shopped out, attend one of the Make & Take workshops, which allow you to get hands-on with a number of crafts under expert supervision. Book at stitchandhobby.co.uk

Check out the latest workshops, books and making must-haves

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MODERN EMBROIDERY

Embroidery is finding its way back into homes as modern makers reclaim this traditional craft. The stitches are the same, from simple backstitch to trickier French knots, but stitchers are swapping napkins and doilies for intricately embellished stationery and vibrant wall art. All you need is a needle and embroidery thread to get started, while an embroidery hoop will keep your fabric taut and can even be used to frame your finished art. Try a kit or sampler first to build confidence.

Love Grows Here embroidered banner, £160, Notonthehighstreet.com

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PARTY STARTED! Prepare a spread of easy nibbles and crowd-pleasing cocktails – perfect for ushering in the New Year in style

FRESH & FRUITY

FESTIVE FLORAL FIZZ TAKES 5MIN SERVES 6 150ml dry gin 12tsp elderflower liqueur Freshly squeezed lemon juice Champagne or sparkling wine 6 raspberries

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Pour 25ml (1 measure) of gin and 2tsp elderflower liqueur into six champagne glasses.

Add a dash of lemon juice to each glass, and then top up with champagne or sparkling wine.

Serve with a cocktail stickskewered raspberry resting on the rim of the glass for a garnish.

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MINI MEATBALLS TAKES 25MIN MAKES 16

SWEET & STICKY

100ml crème fraîche 2tbsp fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for serving) Juice of ½ lemon 8 pork and herb sausages 50g cranberry sauce 1tbsp olive oil

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Make the dip by mixing together the crème fraîche and 2tbsp chopped dill. Add the lemon juice, season well and set aside.

Squeeze the sausages out of their skins, divide the meat into 16 pieces and roll into balls.

Heat the cranberry sauce in a small pan for 2min until sticky.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs for 5min until browned all over.

Drain off the fat and pour in the sauce, then cook for one more min, until the meatballs are cooked through and sticky.

Using 16 small skewers, push two meatballs on to each one. Sprinkle the remaining dill over the dip and serve alongside the meatballs.

2 3 4 5 6 SWAP THE SAUSAGEMEAT FOR QUORN MINCE FOR A VEGGIE VERSION OF THESE TASTY TINY TREATS! MEXICAN CHICKEN NIBBLES TAKES 10MIN MAKES 20

EASY CANAPES

1 cooked chicken breast, shredded 2 green jalapeños, chopped Juice of 1 lime (plus extra for the avocado) 1tbsp chopped 1tbsp olive oil 1 spring onion, chopped coriander 20 unbroken ½tsp garlic paste ½ avocado, cut into tortilla crisps ½ fresh red chilli, 20 small pieces Handful of coriander chopped Lime wedges, to serve leaves

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In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, jalapeños, lime juice, olive oil, coriander, spring onion and garlic. Season well with salt and pepper.

Lay out the intact tortilla crisps on a serving platter, then top each with a spoonful of the chicken mixture. Toss the avocado in the lime juice.

Arrange a piece of avocado, a piece of red chilli and a coriander leaf on top of the chicken. Serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over. These are best made just before serving, as the cut and dressed avocado will brown after a while.

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COD & CHORIZO SKEWERS

MOREISH TREAT

TAKES 25MIN MAKES 24 50g frozen peas 1tbsp fresh mint, chopped 2tbsp crème fraîche 300g cod fillet ½tbsp olive oil 225g chorizo sausage Lemon wedges

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4.

Cook the peas in boiling, salted water for 3min, then drain and whizz with a stick blender until mushy. Stir through the mint and crème fraîche, and season with black pepper.

Cut the cod into 24 chunks and toss in the olive oil. Place the cod on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and cook for 5-10min until cooked through.

Slice the chorizo into 24 pieces.

Heat a large frying pan and cook the chorizo until crispy. Thread a piece of cod and chorizo onto a cocktail stick, spoon on a little pea dip, and serve with lemon wedges.

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SUPER SIMPLE

MIX IT UP BY MAKING SOME COCKTAILS WITH CRÈME DE CASSIS AND OTHERS WITH RASPBERRY LIQUEUR CHAMBORD (£8 FOR 20CL, TESCO) BERRY CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL TAKES 5MIN SERVES 8 8tsp crème de cassis 1 bottle of champagne (or sparkling wine), chilled 1tbsp edible glitter

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Add 1tsp of crème de cassis to each of the eight glasses. Top up with champagne or sparkling wine.

Sprinkle the top of each glass with edible glitter and serve immediately.

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POSH SNACK

MINI CRAB OPEN SANDWICHES

TAKES 10MIN MAKES 25

5 cherry 350g crabmeat 1 red tomatoes, finely chopped ½tbsp chilli, finely chopped crème fraîche Juice and zest 150g pack of crostini of 1 lime Handful of rocket leaves toasts

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In a bowl, mix together the crabmeat, tomatoes, chilli and crème fraîche. Pour over the lime juice, then season with salt and pepper and mix again to combine.

Spoon a little of the crab mixture onto each crostini, then top with a small rocket leaf and a sprinkle of lime zest.

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COCONUT TRUFFLES TAKES 10MIN MAKES 20-30

LEMON & RASPBERRY SYLLABUB TARTS

160ml tin coconut cream 200g dark chocolate 30ml Malibu (optional) 100g gluten-free shortbread biscuits, crushed Dried coconut shavings, to decorate Gold leaf (optional)

TAKES 10MIN MAKES 18

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Put the coconut cream, chocolate and Malibu into a heatproof bowl placed over a pan of barely simmering water and allow to melt. Stir to combine when almost fully melted.

Arrange the crushed biscuits on the base of a small, lined rectangular foil tray (or use half a square cake tin).

Pour the melted chocolate mixture in and leave to set in the fridge.

When completely cool, cut into even-sized rectangles using a hot, sharp knife. Top with a piece of coconut and gold leaf.

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PETITE SWEETS

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150ml whipping cream 25g caster sugar 2tbsp Cointreau Juice of 1 lemon 10tsp lemon curd 18 mini sweet pastry cases 18 raspberries Whisk together the cream and sugar until they form soft peaks.

Add the Cointreau and lemon juice and whisk together until blended.

Put a spoonful of lemon curd at the bottom of each pastry case, then fill with the cream mix (you can pipe if you find it easier).

Top each mini tart with a raspberry before serving.

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PEA & PANEER FRITTERS TAKES 10MIN MAKES 20 Squeeze of fresh 1 egg 3tbsp plain flour lemon juice ¼tsp ¼tsp baking powder garam masala 100g peas, 75g paneer cheese, half puréed 1tsp sunflower oil 1tbsp diced chopped fresh kaffir lime leaves, Handful mini (optional) poppadoms, broken into small 2-3tbsp Greek yogurt pieces 1-2tbsp mango chutney

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Whisk the egg, lemon juice, flour, baking powder and garam masala together. Stir in the pea purée, the remaining peas and the paneer.

Fry teaspoonfuls of the mixture in a little oil for 2min until golden. Add the kaffir lime leaves, to crisp up.

Serve each fritter topped with a piece of poppadom, a dollop of yogurt, a little mango chutney and the crispy slivers of lime leaves.

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FIZZY TIPPLE

WHY NOT PRINT YOUR OWN BOTTLE LABELS FOR THE BIG NIGHT - SEARCH ‘DECORATIVE LABEL TEMPLATES’ ONLINE FOR FREE DOWNLOADS GINGER SPARKLE TAKES 5MIN SERVES 6 90ml ginger liqueur (try The 1 bottle of sparkling King’s Ginger) wine, chilled

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Pour 2-3tsp of ginger liqueur into each glass (or use mini glass bottles, as we have).

Top up with sparkling wine and serve with a straw.

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A GLASS

DECO GLAM

For an elegant soirée, match all your glasses, from tumblers to flutes.

Deco tumbler, £30 for four; Deco champagne glasses, £35 for four; Deco wine glasses, £35 for four, all JD Williams

Ensure you’re the hostess with the mostest and update your glassware, bar tools and drinks party paraphernalia, ready to impress guests and toast the New Year in style PARTY READY

These sophisticated alphabet glasses will make great gifts for guests to take home at the end of the night.

Alphabet gin glasses, £6 each; Gold champagne flutes, £26 for four; Gold wine glasses, £26 for four, all Next Home

Spell out a festive message or slogan before guests arrive

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Ice bucket, £9.99, TK Maxx

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Luxe cocktail set, £45, Sunnylife

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Buy it

ROLL WITH IT

Set up a drinks trolley as a makeshift bar.

Small drinks trolley, £45; Gold dot champagne glasses, £18 for two; Boston cocktail shaker, £14.99; ice bucket, £29.99, all Dobbies

SPOT ON

Spot decanter, £22, The Farthing

RETRO REVIVAL Gold-dipped cut glass updates a traditional style.

POP EDIBLE GLITTER INTO AN ICE TRAY BEFORE FILLING AND FREEZING, FOR ICE CUBES THAT SPARKLE

Nomu decanter and tumblers set, £45, Oliver Bonas

Slogan tumbler, £9.99, Very

Art Deco bottle opener, £6, Paperchase Pearlescent martini glass, £3, Wilko

GLITZY DISPLAY

Christmas tree rosecco holder, £14.99, Ginger Ray

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WINTER WARMER

Celebrating Joules’ 30th anniversary, this special edition drink is delicious with tonic and a slice of apple.

Limited Edition Joules Apple & Pear Gin, £40 for 70cl, Warner’s

Whip up a warming hot apricot toddy with this bittersweet orange-infused vodka, some apricot conserve, lemon juice, sugar syrup and hot water.

Aged marmalade vodka, £38.50 for 70cl, Chase

THE MAIN EVENT

At just £8 a bottle, this classic vino is affordable enough to be able to buy in bulk – perfect for party season.

Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva, £8 for 75cl, Amazon

CITRUS TWIST

If you like Earl Grey tea, you’ll love this aperitif. Serve over ice with equal parts prosecco, garnished with a few olives.

Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, £29.95 for 70cl, Master of Malt

Festive drinks

BOTTOMS UP!

Here’s a selection of our favourite tipples to get you in the party spirit this holiday season SUGAR & SPICE

Have this super cider chilled or heat gently for a warming toddy alternative.

Christmas Mulled Cider, £8 for 750ml, National Trust Shop

PREDINNER DRINK

CLASSY COCKTAIL

TEETOTAL TREAT

Ditch the fizzy pop for a splash of this mixed with tonic and serve with a slice of orange.

Everleaf nonalcoholic aperitif, £18 for 50cl, Sainsbury’s

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G&T ALTERNATIVE

This white port is best served over ice with tonic, fresh lemon and mint.

Graham’s Blend No.5 White Port, £20.99 for 75cl, Amazon

SHOW-STOPPING FIZZ

Want something a little ‘extra’ for your New Year’s Eve party?

This one’s for you.

Alessandro Gallici 50th Anniversary 2018 Prosecco, £15.99 for 75cl, Laithwaite’s

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Think classic Cosmo and add in a touch of festive spice for this celebratory tipple.

Christmapolitan, £10 for 50cl, Marks & Spencer

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EASY ENTERTAINING

This Christmas, spend more time with family and less time slaving over a hot stove thanks to these brilliant supermarket buys SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Fancy a change from the usual bird?

M&S is so sure of the quality of its new roast beef, its gone as far as to call it: The Perfect Roast Sirloin. Ready to stick straight in the oven, this kilo of 21-daymatured sirloin comes with a deliciously rich roast beef butter.

The Perfect Roast Sirloin, £25 for 1kg, Marks & Spencer

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VEGAN PARTY FOOD FAVES Nibbles for all to enjoy

MAIN COURSE MADE SIMPLE

Sometimes life’s too short to be making your own stuffing from scratch and constantly basting a bird bigger than your head. Taking the hassle out of cooking, Waitrose & Partner’s new Slow Cooked Turkey Breast joint comes pre-stuffed and covered with a spiced sugar glaze.

Slow cooked turkey breast, £28 for 1.4kg, Waitrose & Partners

BITE SIZE

Specially Selected Vegan Dim Sum, £2.99 for 256g, Aldi

BRILLIANT BIT ON THE SIDE

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This tasty pork, Bramley apple, cranberry and honey stuffing is layered with pigs in blankets and a tangy cranberry compote centre. A little warning: it’s so good, you may want to buy two… just in case!

Available from 9 December.

Finest Stuffing Wreath with Pigs in Blankets and Cranberry Compote, £5 for 534g, Tesco

EASTERN PROMISE

Taste the Difference Take a Bao selection, £4 for 12, Sainsbury’s

SCRUMMY SOUP STARTER

Before the main event you’ll want something light, yet packed with flavour – this delicious vegan soup easily ticks all the boxes.

Sweet Potato, Coconut and Roquito Pepper Soup, £2.70 for 600g, Co-op

FOR A FESTIVE TOUCH, TOP WITH STAR-SHAPED CROUTONS

NICE ‘N’ SPICY

Sticky Chilli Cauliflower Bites, £2 for 220g, Tesco

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Super-sweet centrepiece Looking for a grand festive finale to your Christmas dinner this year? Then Aldi’s spectacular Specially Selected Exquisite Chocolate Bauble is THE treat to eat. Made from gingerbreadinfused white chocolate, filled with a fruit and nut centre and with a selection of filled chocolates on the side, this beautiful bauble even has ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’ etched on the back. It’s almost too good to eat – but we will anyway! On sale from 5 December.

LIMITED EDITION

Pip & Nut Pumpkin Spice Almond Butter, £3.95 for 225g, Sainsbury’s

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FESTIVE SPREADS

CHRISTMAS JAM Merry Berry Cranberry and Raspberry Preserve, £1.50 for 340g, Marks & Spencer

TRY IT ON TOAST

Joe & Seph’s Brandy Butter Caramel Sauce, £4.99 for 230g, Ocado

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Specially Selected Exquisite Chocolate Bauble, £14.99 for 500g, Aldi

NAUGHTY OR NICE?

Supermarket

NEWS

The most scrumptious spreads and tasty treats in your trolley this month

Much like Marmite, liquorice is a hugely polarising treat – people either completely love it or totally loathe it.

Decide for yourself with help from Waitrose’s brilliant Christmas coal – chunks of liquoriceflavoured honeycomb, dipped in smooth dark chocolate and covered in a sprinkling of black sugar.

Christmas Coal, £5 for 150g, Waitrose & Partners

Extra Special Winter Village Millionaire’s Bowl Dessert, £8 for 854g, Asda

The Christmas pudding alternative If your family aren’t fans of Christmas pudding, then head to Asda for a dessert you can all get behind (and stuck into). Made up of layers of crunchy biscuit, choc-covered honeycomb, salted caramel sauce, Belgian white chocolate mousse and a milk chocolate ganache, this silky pud is topped with a host of gorgeous gold and bronze coloured dark chocolate houses for a fabulous festive look.

THIS CHRISTMAS, 17 JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS STORES WILL BE OFFERING PERSONALISED QUALITY STREET TINS FOR £15 AND YOU CAN EVEN PICK AND MIX THE CONTENTS WITH YOUR FAVOURITES!

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Taking decorating the tree to the next level, @no40_home_renovation. Bravo!

Can’t believe this is @thenotsobighouse’s first attempt at making a wreath!

We love this bold green in @caradiseblog’s bathroom

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There’s no better place for interiors inspo than our Insta hashtag – add your pics and tag @styleathomemag to join in

We reckon @makeovermarketst has all the winter cosiness boxes ticked here!

Adding a velvet headboard to our bedroom wish list, thanks to @stylingmyhouse

That gallery wall is a real stunner, @in_the_house_that_we_live

Great idea to hang a light curtain at the patio doors @sophies.home.full.of.sparkle

We’re certainly raising a glass to @miafelceathome’s gin-themed shelfie

This show-stopping wallpaper lends a wow look to @wrightswoodcottage’s bedroom

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