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Make your home look sensational this Christmas
As an Interior Designer with a background as a Ward Sister, Samantha Lord was the obvious choice for Country Court Care, when they were looking for a designer for their first purpose built home, Rose Lodge. Samantha has taken some time out from her busy schedule to put together some ideas to sprinkle a little stardust in your home this Christmas!
A recent visit to the wonderfully enchanting Liberty, and more modern but accessible John Lewis department stores amongst others, provided a sneak peak at the Christmas departments. Do go and have a look if the occasion arises.
So what is on trend for this season?
As always the traditional reds, greens and golds are as popular as ever due to their age-old affinity with the festive season. If you favour the traditional Christmas colour ways, there are plenty of little extras around that can be added to your existing collection to modernise and spruce up your tree, mantlepiece and dining table.
Veering away from the traditional, there is a taste for white and bronze colours. The spectrum of colours that sits within this range complement each other well, and by adding layers and different shapes and textures to your Christmas tree, you will create an air of luxury. Combined with a real pine tree, decorations in this theme will create a magical and organic environment, and give a tasteful winter wonderland feel, even if we don’t have snow.
continued > As a subtle variation of the white theme, adding a delicate injection of soft pastel colours such as pink and mint is also popular this year, breaking up solid blocks of traditional snowy white for an extra bit of sparkle.
Vibrant colours, especially zesty lime, teal, orange, pink and purple add pops of colour. This contemporary Christmas design puts a bright and playful spin on traditional decoration. Carefully chosen baubles amidst more traditional gold colours create a really exciting and lively setting. These trends that can be extended beyond just the Christmas tree – consider adding some matching decorations to your festive table to continue the theme.
The use of animals, particularly birds - owls, peacocks and pheasants - are also on trend. Add some of these little creatures to bring texture and colour. If you’re aiming for adventure this year, this is one way to do it – though a word of caution, sometimes less is more!
You can always make your home special without breaking the bank. Place fun crackers on your dining table and in your tree. There are plenty of interesting designs around, noticeably a contemporary take on traditional Christmas icons – toy soldiers, sprouts and pheasants, of course!
In short
No matter what your colour scheme at home, with such a vast array of decorations that add a bit of sparkle available on the high street, there is something for everyone. Whatever you choose, have fun selecting it, and dressing each room, then sit back and admire your beautiful home.
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