1. Pick A Colour Scheme

Each year, Google is full of searches seeking ‘the colour of the year this Christmas’. And there’s a good reason for this - having a unified colour scheme will help you guide your guests from table to tree, from front room to fireplace with ease and style. A defined colour scheme will bring a sense of order and elegance to your home, turning it into a Christmas oasis rather than a series of jarring decorations. We recommend the following themes for the following colour schemes.

• Pinks and soft greens - Winter Romance

• Navy, blue and silver - Glacial Lake

• Classic green and deep red - Christmas Cheer

• Brown, white and ochre tones - Natural Glow

2. Get The Right Tree

The perfect Christmas requires the perfect Christmas tree. For an elegant and sophisticated effect, we recommend an artificial or pre-lit tree. While natural trees might smell wonderful, they can also have bald patches, and falling pine needles can make a mess in your house. An artificial tree will keep its shape year after year, and you can choose one exactly to your requirements, whether you want it as tall as possible or fuller than ever.

3. Theme, Theme, Theme!

Just like having a specific colour scheme, having a theme that continues throughout your home can create an atmosphere like no other, unifying the mood and decor. Unsure of what theme suits your personality or home? Here’s an easy breakdown.

Christmas Cheer

Whether you're cherishing Christmas traditions of old, or paving way for new ones, look to our Christmas Cheer collection. A classic palette of bright crimsons and dark fir greens is drawn on to evoke feelings of warmth and security, while modern additions of deep blue, gold and white draw us into a new world and prompt us to look forward.

Perfect for: Traditional or Classic styles

Glacial Lake

Transport yourself to a glacial lake with frosted whites and frozen blues. Embrace the wonder and beauty of the winter landscape with deep navy decorations, while the incorporation of gold tones gives the impression of sunlight on untouched snow.

Perfect for: Modern or Minimalist styles

Natural Glow

Powered by an elegant combination of brown hues and golden accents, this theme is all about the understated luxury that nature's palette can offer us. Combine matte and gloss ornaments on your tree for dynamic interplay between the classic and playful elements, the grounded and the luxurious.

Perfect for: Bright or Natural styles

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Winter Romance

Featuring a palette of delicate pink tones, rich burgundy and warm butterscotch, this theme invites you indoors out of the cold, to a romantic, firelit home. Floral art nouveau ornaments surrounded by gold accents create an indulgent, rich atmosphere to warm your heart.

Perfect for: Romantic or Ornate styles

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4. The Rest Of The House

While the Christmas tree may be the centrepiece or focal point of your home this festive season, it’s not the only place worth decorating. Carry your chosen theme throughout the home by incorporating decorations into the rest of the home. A wreath on the front door welcomes visitors immediately into a decorative den. Follow this up with a garland on the staircase or mantlepiece, or even some well-placed fairy lights.

5. Dedicated Tableware

If you’re looking to create an atmosphere of pure elegance and luxury this Christmas, start with your tabletop essentials. Having a dedicated set of dinnerware that is used exclusively at Christmas time can create a true feeling of luxury, and carry the celebratory feeling through from meal to meal, day to day. A luxury brand such as Le Creuset or Denby will further heighten this experience.

We recommend either choosing a staple dining set in neutral colours which will match any chosen theme year after year, or for a truly extravagant experience, match your tableware to your theme and colour scheme.

6. Dressing Your Table

When hosting family or friends, or even just sitting down to a nice meal with your closest loved ones, a delicately and elegantly dressed table will elevate the dining experience. Turn your home into a Michelin star restaurant with considered decorative touches and a treat for all the senses.

A well-chosen table runner and placemat combination can go a long way. For a simple, luxe table setting, drape an elegant garland across the centre of your table. Get creative! Even a decorative candle holder can act as a centrepiece.

7. Anyone For A Drink?

The heart of the Christmas season is fun with family and friends. You can turn your hosting essentials into a beautiful focal point of any room with a bar cart and select stunning glassware. Whether it’s a tipple in front of the television with your closest, a party with extended family and friends or an intimate gathering, your hosting skills will be top notch with an elegant dedicated bar area or bar cart.

LSA offers stunning glassware and decanters, while Coravin has every contraption you could possibly need to stock your bar with.

8. Bundle Up

As we enter the winter months, many will agree that there is nothing more satisfying than bundling up on the couch with a cosy blanket while the rain pours outside. A choice luxury woollen or cashmere blanket from Foxford or John Hanly can be folded and draped across the back of your sofa when not in use, making both an incredibly luxurious comforting experience and a simple decoration! Bonus points if it matches the colour scheme or theme of your other decorations.

9. Smells Like Christmas

A well-placed, well-chosen candle can influence emotions, create a relaxed atmosphere and even recall memories. A simple way to make your home feel like Christmas time, is to have a particular festive scented candle which is lit at this time of year. Opt for a candle or diffuser with notes of nutmeg, cloves, orange, berry, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, pine or cedar for a festive themed scent.

Now, you’ve learned everything you need to know about decorating your home for Christmas. All that’s left to do is have a truly wonderful time.