Step inside a new-build home dressed for Christmas

Property: A five-bedroom detached self-build in Leicestershire.
Space: Hallway, cloakroom, living room, kitchen-diner, dining room, 5 bedrooms, family bathroom, washroom, garden.

This home features a neutral palette of colours with an oak porch for a rustic look.

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The wreath is from Tesco, and the ribbon is from Berisfords Ribbons.

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Downstairs the central hallway has doors leading off to the left and right with a bespoke oak staircase at the back which makes a wonderful statement up through the 3 floors in the centre of the house.

The oak staircase is from Rob Harwood Joinery.

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This all-wood interior is broken up with large neutral sofas and splashes of dark furnishings. Neutral paint keeps the room light and airy, and a Christmas tree is the ultimate festive furnishing.

The table is from Furleys of Oakham, and the sofas are from Ulterior Design Upholstery.

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Wooden worktops matched with a neutral floor conjure up the simple, understated style that is key to a traditional Shaker kitchen.

The range cooker is from Falcon.

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The owners wanted to achieve something that felt timeless - neither traditional nor contemporary. They've achieved just that, as the dining room illustrates, with its modern but classic Christmas decorating scheme complete with solid oak furniture and statement chandelier.

The table, chairs and sideboard are all from House of Fraser.

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The main bathroom is a vision of white, but far from minimal thanks to the use of warm wood furnishings and natural tiles. The limestone adds a wonderful texture to the space and gives it timeless style.

The sink, bath, taps are all from Simply Bathrooms.

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The look in the master bedroom is pure hotel chic with a suede headboard, matching bedside lighting and pared-back decor.

The headboard, chair and footstool are all from Ulterior Design Upholstery.

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The owners built a sleek and stylish shelf for his-and-hers basins using iroko wood.

The basin and taps are from Simply Bathrooms, and the cabinets are from Dwell.

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Soft blue walls with pink accessories give this girl's bedroom a classic, feminine look without being too girly.

The bed is from Next, and the bedlinen is from Habitat.

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The bedroom is decorated in a sophisticated palette of neutrals and luxurious fabrics and textures.

The bed is from Limelight beds, and the striped cushions are from IKEA.

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The house sits on a large plot of land in a Leicestershire village - the perfect environment for raising a family.

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