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‘It creates a calm, inviting space where guests will feel welcome’ – the 3 things to declutter from a spare bedroom before ChristmasHosting overnight guests this Christmas? Professional organisers want you to do this first
By Lauren Bradbury
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Rick Stein's Christmas home truthsThe chef gets up close and personal with his home at Christmas
By Gemma Calvert
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5 things you should always put in a guest bedroom – small touches that will make a difference this ChristmasNow it's the perfect time to update your guest bedroom before your family arrives
By Holly Reaney
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Rick Stein's Christmas home truths – why you'll often find him in Tesco's on Christmas Eve and his favourite festive scentThe chef gets up close and personal with his home at Christmas
By Gemma Calvert
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‘Opera Aesthetic’ might be Pinterest’s trend prediction for 2026, but I think it’s perfect for festive gatherings – how to embrace the look this ChristmasI’m already seeing this hosting trend everywhere this festive season
By Sara Hesikova
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Richard E. Grant has the most eclectic Christmas decor I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop thinking about itIt's like an explosion of Christmas
By Kezia Reynolds
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12 last-minute homeware gifts that will still arrive in time for ChristmasCrowd-pleasing presents that won't fail to disappoint
By Rebecca Knight
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Experts are applauding Stacey Solomon for giving her children their own Christmas tree – you can do it too, with this £4 space-saving tree from ArgosIt's all about letting your little ones express themselves creatively
By Kezia Reynolds
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These handy clips from Amazon will hang your Christmas lights invisibly, and leave no marks when you have to take them downYou can pick them up for less than £5!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief is embracing ‘Kitschmas’ this year – I think her anti-trend tree deserves a place on your festive moodboardWe're embracing the playful side of Christmas decorating at Ideal Home HQ
By Kezia Reynolds
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I don't even like festive bedding, but Habitat's Christmas bedding collection has just won me over – no wonder it's selling out fastAnd with prices starting at £7, it's easy to see why
By Amy Lockwood