New Year’s Eve style hacks All the inspo you need for a fun NYE at home, from kitchen disco to date night

BRING OUT THE BLINGCELEBRATE in style Finger food calls for party plates. As you’ll be using them for special occasions why not go extra bold with your design choices. We love the full-on glam of Zara’s gold leaf plates but look out for tropical patterns and ornate styles too. Gold foil glass side plate, £5.99, Zara Home

New Year’s Eve will be a bit dierent this year but we can still welcome 2021 in style. Whether you go glam or get cosy, our best buys will help you to celebrate

Mother of pearl cocktail jigger and spoon set, £29.50, Oliver Bonas

Zain antiqued metal barrel wall-mounted bar, £130, Wild One Interiors PEARLY QUEEN Feel like a Hollywood starlet with this cocktail set. Mother of pearl was super popular in the 1930s, so you can use these pieces to create a sense of vintage glamour on your bar cart or sideboard.

GET YOUR PARTY ON!

Create a party atmosphere and turn up the tunes for a front room disco with fancy cocktails and sparkly barware

Pink cocktail glasses, £48 for four, Audenza Jigger, £4; pink hiball glass, £4; pink tumbler, £4; pink wine glass, £4.50; tip measure, £4; bottle stopper, £7; cocktail shaker, £8; ice bucket and tongs, £14.50; Sahara table, £48, all Sainsbury’s Home Striped stoneware dessert plate in Brown, £10, Spicer and Wood

JOIN THE JET SET Go all out with cocktail accessories that would impress Tom Cruise! Sainsbury’s Home has all the equipment you need to create even the fanciest of cocktails, but in rened and unfussy style.

THROW STYLISH Get the sofa extra cosy with a soft and squishy collection of throws and pillows, the more the merrier! Velvet and plush fabrics give a luxurious look that’s perfect for the festive season, or look out for glitter eece blankets to add a touch of sparkle. CHILL OUT Set the scene for a relaxing evening with ambient lighting from table lamps and oor lamps. The crushed velvet shade on this stylish table lamp adds a luxurious feel. HIT THE FLOOR Create more space for lounging with a collection of oor cushions. They’re great multi-functional pieces for any room you want to relax in. A small stack works brilliantly as a low stool, or a futon bed when laid out at. They can also be used as extra comfy garden chair cushions when summertime comes around.

Festive holiday quiz, £9.95, Annabel James

Boutique round coee table in Copper, £125, Argos GAME ON Make room for games with a low coee table. This sleek Argos table has a broad top that creates enough space for your favourite board game, with room to spare. The wipe clean surface makes light work of spills too, perfect for if the gaming gets vigorous.

White damask glass snow scene tealight holder,

COSY NIGHT IN

Get the household together to play some classic games or watch a family favourite while snuggled up on the sofa

Lottie table lamp in champagne, £19.99, Very.co.uk

£7.49, Gisela Graham

Floor cushion, £9.99, Homescapes SIT PRETTY If you’re planning to start 2021 with a fresh look, a new sofa will transform your living room. This bright mustard yellow is bound to put a smile on your face, and it has year-round appeal. It’ll look sunny in spring and sumptuously rich in the autumn and winter.

Bask three-seater sofa in Mustard velvet, £539, DFS Wellness incense sticks, £10, Oliver Bonas

LIGHTEN UP Lighting your space well will help your friends and family to feel like they’re in the room with you over video call. To cast a attering light, position a lamp behind your computer at the same height, or slightly higher than your face. Use a lamp with a frosted shade to cast a soft glow over your features. A pink or orange tone will help to give you a healthy look too.

Ewer lamp in Blush Pink, £59, MADE.com

Two golden moon and stars light garlands, £17.50, Cox & Cox

FADO table lamp, £15, IKEA

DESKTOP DISCO

Lots of us will be celebrating online this year, here’s how to really connect with your friends and family, while still creating a party atmosphere

TOP THE TABLES Get settled in for the evening by keeping all your essentials on a beautiful tray. Having your snacks, glasses and a top-up of your favourite tipple close at hand will save on trips to the kitchen, and you’ll be able to enjoy the ow of conversation as though you were all sitting together.

Gold eect tray, £8, Primark HIGH LIFE Give everyone the best chance to see your smiling face by propping create enough height. Not only will this help you to look your best, you’ll be more comfortable sitting for a long time if you only need to look straight ahead to see your fellow guests, rather than up or down. SET THE SCENE Don’t miss out on the joy of decorating just because your guests aren’t coming around this year. Create a party feeling by setting up a sparkly background for your video call. Hang a glittering foil curtain on the wall behind you or drape some glossy garlands around the

Ginger Ray foil curtain in Rose Gold, £7; Ginger Ray confetti balloons in Rose Gold, £3.50 for ve, both John Lewis & Partners

your laptop or webcam up to eye Cream steel trunks with level. Use a stack of books, a rose gold handles, £74.99 storage box or basket to for two, Beautify room for extra twinkle.

Gold tinsel fringe garland, £15, Other Letters

To The Disco A4 poster print in Blue, £15, Lime Lace

GLOW FOR IT Give your evening a golden glow by lighting up the night with candles. Use candlesticks of various heights to create an interesting and informal display. Taper candles in a variety of holders work well as part of a table setting or choose a cluster of pillar candles for a warm, soothing light.

Medium glass candlestick in Amber, £13.95; short glass candlestick in Green, £9.95; tall glass candlestick in Grey, £17.95, all AD&I

DINNER IS SERVED

Whether you plan to cook up a storm or take the night o and stock up on your favourite treats, a stunning table setting will make your dinner feel extra special

Frosted faux ower bouquet, £16.50; whitewashed terracotta bottle vase, £25, both Cox & Cox

Mint green Christmas garland, 183cm, £16, B&Q

IN BLOOM For an elegant, high-drama look, nish o your table with an elevated oral display. You’ll have seen these all over Instagram, and they’re easy to create with a bit of knowhow. Use a premade wreath or garland as the base for your display and add in foliage of your own to create a personalised look.

Highland blue faux tree, £89; four taper candleholder, £12; white tapered candles, £4.99 for 10; MKSA Julie red wine glass, £12.99 for four; Hella brown glass cover on plate, small, £19.99 and large, £26.99; elephant gurine, £9.99; assorted articial stems (used above table), from 99p, all Dobbies Glass charger plate in Gold, £6, Matalan

Roda mustard stoneware plate, small, £9 and large, £15; glossy gold leaf plate, £28; pitcher jug, £18; ochre side plate, £9; cast iron candlestick holder, £18; patterned cast iron candlestick holder, £18; simple candlestick holder, £14; gold cutlery set, £28 for four pieces; French Sidra glass, £5, all Rockett St George DISH UP To create a table setting that’s full of texture and impact, layer up your dinner plates with chargers and canapé dishes. Metallics shine brighter next to dark tones and create a dramatic atmosphere, or combine white plates with neutral shades for a lighter look.

Blue Berry garland,126cm, £14.99, Home Luxe Co