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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As a stylist I've wrapped thousands of gifts for shoots – and these are my top tips
Gift wrap like a pro and impress family and friends with perfectly wrapped presents this season
By Laurie Davidson
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The 5 things guests always notice when they enter a home - how to use them to make a good impression
If you're hosting this Christmas these are the things that your guests will notice
By Amy Hunt
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3 DIY Christmas tree planter ideas to elevate your festive decor using things you already have at home
How to make a DIY Christmas tree planter that will elevate your tree and your home
By Sara Hesikova
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Kim Kardashian has set an unexpected bathroom Christmas trend, giving the often neglected room its own tree
The bathroom is the most neglected room when it comes to Christmas decor – but no more, all thanks to Kim Kardashian
By Sara Hesikova
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Wellness Christmas gifts - give the gift of calm this festive season
Treat your loved ones to a little bit of 'me time' with one of these gorgeous wellness Christmas gifts
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to add festive flair to your doorways with a Christmas door arch
Wow guests at every doorway with a festive (and more importantly, easy) Christmas door arch
By Stephanie Durrant
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Inclusion candles are trending this festive season – this £12 M&S version is already on track to sell out before Christmas
Christmas inclusion candles are having a moment, and this M&S one is selling like hot cakes
By Sara Hesikova
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How to dispose of a Christmas tree - Five easy ways to recycle your tree
Not sure what to do with your real tree once December is over? Here are some smart ways to dispose of it sustainably
By Rebecca Knight
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Are you burning your cut poinsettia stems? According to experts you really should be
This unconventional hack can make your cut poinsettia flowers last for up to 3 weeks
By Sara Hesikova
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How to store Christmas decorations to keep them in perfect condition
Avoid shoving yours into a cupboard this year and put a proper storage system in place…
By Jennifer Ebert
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This is the Christmas tree trend celebrities are going wild for this year – Stacey Dooley included
The fun and eclectic Christmas tree look is the biggest high-profile festive trends of the season
By Sara Hesikova
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This Instagrammer just demonstrated how to make the perfect bows like a pro – and nail the Christmas tree bow trend
How to make perfect bows for your Christmas tree like a pro with this easy hack
By Sara Hesikova
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How to hang stockings in your home - including the best approach if you don’t have a fireplace
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without stockings
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals the cost of running Christmas lights - and it all depends on the type of lights you have
Are our twinkling lights expensive to enjoy over December?
By Amy Hunt
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The best Christmas tree storage bags and boxes to keep your artificial tree safe until next December
The best Christmas tree storage to keep your artificial tree looking its best for many festive seasons to come
By Sara Hesikova
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Christmas gifts for foodies - must-have buys for lovers of food and drink
Treat your loved ones to some of the best Christmas gifts for foodies to help them cook, mix or eat like royalty this Christmas
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Katie Piper's glam Christmas tree uses this smart faux foliage technique for a stunning maximalist look
Katie Piper's glam Christmas tree is festive goals, quite frankly
By Kayleigh Dray
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DIY Christmas tree ideas that look as good as the real thing - it's time to think outside the festive box
Whether it’s due to time, budget, space – or because you want a second tree moment – there are plenty of DIY Christmas tree ideas that you can try
By Jennifer Morgan
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Christmas tree light hacks to avoid arguments this festive season
Easy tips to avoid tangles and make your lights look as dazzling as possible
By Tamara Kelly
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The best small Christmas tree ideas to make a big impact in every corner of your home
Whether it's in a hallway or kitchen small Christmas tree ideas are the perfect mini-festive decoration
By Jennifer Morgan
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Christmas Eve box ideas to help you make the night before even more magical
The countdown's on! It's time to start thinking about the goodies to fill these popular gift boxes
By Tamara Kelly
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This beautiful 1930s semi has gone all out on a very vintage Christmas matching its post-war grandeur
Vintage finds and natural decorations fill this Edwardian home with faded grandeur at Christmas
By Rachel Crow
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Fearne Cotton's under-the-sea Christmas tree is an unexpected breakout trend – experts are calling it 'brave' and 'creative'
We're obsessed with the mermaid-core look of Fearne Cotton's Christmas tree – and so is the high street
By Sara Hesikova
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5 mistakes experts say to avoid when squeezing a Christmas tree into a small space
Say hello to the mistakes you’re making if your Christmas tree is in a small room
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Christmas decorations making your home look outdated – experts say this is what to do instead
Don’t make these decorating mistakes this Christmas and avoid making your home look dated
By Sara Hesikova
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This elegantly decorated home makes the perfect setting for cosy Christmas gatherings
A relaxed, neutral colour scheme makes a stylish setting for festive decorations and cosy Christmas get-togethers
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to make poinsettia turn red - what the experts do to keep this festive flower merry and bright over the Christmas period
When to put a poinsettia in the dark, according to experts
By Lauren Bradbury