Christmas
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How to fill Christmas tree patches – experts reveal their top tip for making your tree look fuller and more luxurious
This is what you should do if your Christmas tree has bald patches, according to interior stylists
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This is the best spot for a poinsettia, according to Feng Shui – and no, it isn’t the living room
It's said to welcome guests and promote festive cheer
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This couple has transformed a plain new build with a self-built extension, and it’s especially magical at Christmas
Light, bright and packed with festive sparkle
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Molly Mae has made me reconsider how I decorate my home for Christmas after I spotted her Christmas tree placement – I think she’s onto something
I'm filling my home with Christmas this year
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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead
It can do more harm than good
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Quick! If you still haven’t got a Christmas doormat yet, these gingerbread house designs will get you in the festive spirit for as little as £4
Last Christmas, everybody was DIYing their gingerbread house doormats – but this year, you don't have to
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4 things I always use to make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in
Forget scented candles, these are the scenting secret weapons I use
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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make
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This simple and easy update turns the nostalgic paper chain into elevated Christmas decor – ‘velvet instantly drags it into grown-up territory’
I’m seeing these chains all over Instagram and TikTok – and I’m tempted to give it a go myself
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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!
Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this
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Rick Stein's Christmas home truths
The chef gets up close and personal with his home at Christmas
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‘Opera Aesthetic’ might be Pinterest’s trend prediction for 2026, but I think it’s perfect for festive gatherings – this is how to embrace the look this Christmas
I’m already seeing this hosting trend everywhere this festive season
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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
It's easy to grow, too
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Richard E. Grant has the most eclectic Christmas decor I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop thinking about it
It's like an explosion of Christmas
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Pretty but practical Christmas gifts your friends and family will *actually* use – they’ll tackle clutter, rather than add it
Spoil your loved ones by NOT cluttering their homes
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People are using bottles of prosecco to store their Christmas lights, and I’m only jealous I didn’t think of it first
It's my new favourite festive storage hack
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This calm and elegant new build home has been given a magical makeover for Christmas
‘It’s amazing to see the house sparkle with Christmas magic'
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
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How to get rid of old Christmas decorations – this is the best way to send your unwanted baubles to a new home
Here's everything you need to know
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12 last-minute homeware gifts that will still arrive in time for Christmas
Crowd-pleasing presents that won't fail to disappoint
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What gardeners really want for Christmas – experts share the gardening gifts they are giving (and hoping to receive)
'Tis the season to be jolly, so make sure everyone has a smile on their face with these genuinely excellent gift ideas...
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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 Argos
It's all about letting your little ones express themselves creatively
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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 down
You can pick them up for less than £5!
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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch
Bring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket
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Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, and beautifully designed
It makes the perfect Christmas gift
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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 moodboard
We're embracing the playful side of Christmas decorating at Ideal Home HQ
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I’ve searched high and low for the best Christmas lights – these are the prettiest and most original designs you can still shop now
Christmas decor is quickly selling out this year – but these stylish and fun Christmas lights are still available to buy
