Rustic long house
Christmas country cottage
Tucked into the Suffolk countryside, this early 16th-century Garde II listed traditional long house is the perfect winter retreat for family and friends at Christmas.
Decorative Christmas tree
Classic Christmas tree
Country-style Christmas decorations in white and red sparkle next to the warm Christmas lights. Underneath the Christmas tree, beautifully-wrapped presents are stacked up, ready to open on Christmas day.
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The tree decorations are selected from The Contemporary Home, Jme Collection and Berry Red. All giftwrap and ribbon came from Paperchase.
Traditional living room
Cosy country living room
A traditional Christmas wreath creates an eye-catching focal point above the welcoming open fireplace. The chunky sofas are piled high with cushions to make this living room the perfect place to relax after dinner. Berry garlands add a festive touch to the tabletops.
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The sofas came from The Conran Shop and the cushions are a mixture from from Tetrad, John Lewis and Habitat. The mirror came from The Leaping Hare at Wyken Vineyards; the coffee table and ottoman are from Habitat and its cushion from Graham and Green.
Festive dinning room
Festive dining table
A large dining table is dressed for Christmas with red table linen and pine cones. Two matching candlebras form elegant centrepieces, while another large one hangs overhead adding to the warming candlelight. This extendable dining table is ideal for a large family feast.
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The table came from Summerill & Bishop and the candelabra is from Parma Violet. Head to Grand Illusions for these candle holders.
Elegant tablewear
Christmas craft tableware
These country craft-style star napkin rings, add a personal touch to the festive dining table, with a sprig of foliage adding greenery. Elegant tableware and cutlery are sure to make Christmas lunch extra special.
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The small plate came from Lars Soendergaard and the cream plate from Boundary Mill Stores. The napkins are from Walton & Co, while the napkin rings are from Heal's. Head to Sue Parkinson fo stylish cutlery like this.
Wooden kitchen
Green country kitchen
Chalky green kitchen units add a vibrant splash of colour to the white walls and exposed wooden beams. Christmas charm is added with chunky 'Noel' letters and foliage lined along the back wall. Snowflake bowls are set out on the kitchen table, ready for Christmas breakfast.
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The units are painted in Reed II by Paint & Paper Library. The Noel letters came from Velvet Brown.
Charming bedroom
Christmas bedroom
The beautiful exposed beams in this bedroom give it such a cosy feel. A rattan headboard adds to the rustic charm, along with pretty bedlinen and fluffy brown pillows. A stocking and wreath hang either side of the bed for a subtle Christmas touch.
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The bed and the table (painted in Farrow & Ball’s Smoked Trout) came from Habitat and the bedlinen from Costco. The stockings are from Retreat Home and flooring is from William Armes. For a similar chair, try The Conran Shop.
Statement bedroom storage
Elegant candlelight
This country-style painted chest is perfect for clearing away bedroom clutter. The unusual round mirror makes a statement against the white walls, while pretty tealight candles provide ambient lighting in this cosy bedroom.
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The mirror came from Parma Violet. Find similar candles at Grand Illusions.
Rustic living room
Cosy reading spot
This large snuggley chaise is ideal for a post-Christmas dinner nap, or to sink into a book during the afternoon. A tartan rug and textured cushions give it a rustic feel that suits its surroundings perfectly.
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The chaise longue is from Habitat, the cushion from John Lewis, and the blanket from Melin Tregwynt.
Scandinavian-style bedroom
Welcoming guest bedroom
This guest bedroom has an Alpine feel to it, with a Scandinavian-style snowflake rug adding warmth to the floor. Crisp white bedlinen is teamed with a warm grey throw, and socks and slippers are laid out to add to the welcoming feel.
Get the look:
For a similar bed, try Chic Shack. The grey throw came from The White Company and the chest beside the bed from Grand Illusions. The rug is from Parma Violet and the socks and slippers are from Toast.
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