Christmas Ideas
Whether you're looking to buy the best Christmas decorations or get crafty and DIY-happy this festive season, discover the best tips and tricks from Ideal Home.
Christmas
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This Christmas garland hack goes viral every year - it’s the perfect way to give your kitchen a low-effort but very effective festive makeover
It's so affordable and takes less than 10 minutes
By Holly Cockburn
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M&S just got rid of 'the back of the tree' with its first 6ft rotating Christmas tree – it’s perfect for showing all your pretty decs
I wasn’t convinced by Marks & Spencer’s new rotating Christmas tree at first – but now I think it’s a great idea
By Sara Hesikova
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This elegant, soothing home is the perfect example of how to master a neutral festive look
Lovingly renovated by Claire and Simon, this Yorkshire-stone village home is the picture-perfect setting to celebrate
By Maxine Brady
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My ultimate gift guide for home-lovers – the only edit you need to tick everyone off your list this year
I've done the hard work to make your job as easy as possible
By Heather Young
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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor
The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant
By Sophie King
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Experts warn pet owners to avoid this type of real Christmas tree – buy this variety instead
Keep your animals safe this Christmas
By Sophie King
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Aldi is bringing back their cult real Christmas trees for under £20 – I've looked, and you won't find any 6ft tree cheaper
It's a tree-mendous deal...
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've been making an activity advent calendar for my kids for over a decade – it's our favourite family Christmas tradition even now they're teens
My top tips and tricks for making one yourself
By Heather Young
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Kelly Hoppen has just dropped the most stylish real Christmas wreath of the year with M&S – it's sleek, elegant and luxurious
Look this way for an effortlessly chic festive door
By Kezia Reynolds
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John Lewis’ bestselling Christmas tree is back in stock – but I recommend snapping up this top-rated tree while you still can!
I thought it was gone for good this year but the popular John Lewis Cotswold Christmas tree is back
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat is the one place I’m buying all my Christmas lighting this year – and right now you can get an extra 20% off
There's nothing like twinkling lights to get you in the mood for Christmas
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 tips for hosting in a kitchen with no dining space - easy ways to create a sociable space for entertaining
A closed-plan layout can still be a convival spot
By Holly Cockburn
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If you want to do a traditional Christmas well this year, get your decor from Primark – 6 stunning festive buys that back me up
It looks so good!
By Kezia Reynolds
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This stunning home proves that more is more in the festive season
It's a masterclass in maximalism decorating
By Marisha Taylor
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If you’re not putting tinsel on your tree this year, you’re doing Christmas wrong – M&S’s stunning £18 tree skirt is the perfect accessory for the job
It's easy to see why this glittering accessory is becoming a quick bestseller
By Kezia Reynolds
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This once-dated trend is making a huge comeback for Christmas – here’s why I think it will be in every stylish home
We're feeling nostalgic this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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Kitchens deserve Christmas trees too – these 4 ideas will inspire a simple yet festive cooking space
It's the ultimate way to create a merry atmosphere
By Holly Cockburn
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The 'Ralph Lauren' Christmas trend puts a fresh spin on an old faithful - this festive scheme is perfect for tablescapes
Tartan will never go out of style
By Holly Cockburn
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Now's your last chance to plant amaryllis bulbs for beautiful festive blooms on Christmas Day, garden experts warn
The clock's ticking!
By Kezia Reynolds
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John Lewis’ Christmas ad is proof this nostalgic trend will be the ‘it’ gift of 2025
We're here for it
By Kezia Reynolds
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WoodWick’s new scented candle advent calendar is one of the most affordable I’ve seen – and this cosy feature makes it a winner
It's the perfect advent calendar for candle lovers
By Kezia Reynolds
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Minimalist, space-saving twig Christmas trees are a big trend this year – these bestselling John Lewis styles are flying off the shelves so grab yours before they sell out
John Lewis is selling more twig trees than ever before – and some of the retailer’s styles are already sold out
By Sara Hesikova
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‘Retromaxxing’ is the emerging Christmas trend I can’t get enough of – and Very Home’s giant nutcracker is the easiest way to nail the trend
If you can't go bold at Christmas, when can you?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Interior experts share their 9 tips for making Christmas decor look fabulous on a budget
‘Creating a beautiful Christmas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune’
By Sara Hesikova
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Stacey Solomon’s new Christmas range with George Home is the perfect mix of cosy and rustic decor – 6 picks to get you in the holiday spirit
It's time to get into the festive spirit
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA’s genius space-saving Christmas tree is back for 2025 – 3 clever ways to use it in your home from advent calendars to extra storage
It's a festive must-have for small spaces
By Kezia Reynolds
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These 3.99 Aldi bauble sets are so good I almost gatekept them to myself – they’re perfect for this year’s festive trends
I'm seeing this style of bauble everywhere right now
By Kezia Reynolds


