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
-

These 3.99 Aldi bauble sets are so good I almost gatekept them to myself – they’re perfect for this year’s festive trends
I'm seeing this style of bauble everywhere right now
By Kezia Reynolds
-

Aldi’s new XL door bows are what I’ve been looking for to create a stylish Christmas
Be quick, I predict they'll sell out fast
By Kezia Reynolds
-

Papier’s stationery advent calendar sold out by mid October in previous years – and this year, it’s prettier than ever before
Honestly, I'm surprised it's still available
By Sara Hesikova
-

The Christmas bow trend is bigger this year than ever before – but these are the 6 new and fun takes on the popular look I’ve been seeing
This major Christmas trend has had a makeover
By Sara Hesikova
-

My chicest colleague just tipped me off on this stunning £5 Habitat Christmas decoration
It's the easiest way to upgrade your festive decor
By Rebecca Knight
-

H&M Home just dropped the most stylish Christmas range I've seen this year – these are the pieces I predict will fly off the shelves
Christmas has landed at H&M
By Sara Hesikova
-

Pottery Barn’s Christmas collection just dropped – these are the unique designs that I’m genuinely impressed with, I think even Phoebe would approve!
The brand's first festive range launched in the UK – and these are the pieces of Christmas decor that the brand does better than most
By Sara Hesikova
-

I got my hands on B&Q's £15 seed advent calendar – it's packed with vegetable and flower seeds
It's perfect for beginners!
By Sophie King
-

These Christmas trends will be everywhere in December – the best festive looks and star buys from the high street collections
The trends insiders are predicting will be big news in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
-

M&S’s viral light-up candles are already selling out, but I’ve found the brands doing it just as well, from Next to Dunelm
The candles make me feel like Christmas has come early
By Kezia Reynolds
-

I got a first look at Aldi's most exciting Christmas specialbuys before they land in store - this is what to watch for
Get your trolley ready, Aldi is about to drop its Christmas homeware
By Rebecca Knight
-

I'm calling it, this gorgeous tree is replacing a traditional Christmas tree this year – and Amazon is selling one for under £50
Twig trees are the understated Christmas tree trend I'm seeing everywhere this year
By Sara Hesikova
-

Yankee Candle just dropped the best-smelling advent calendar of 2025 – ‘It makes my home smell like I have just baked cookies’
If you love a festive scent, don't miss out on this Christmas countdown
By Sara Hesikova
-

Marks & Spencer’s XL Christmas bows are back and bigger than ever! They sell out early every year so grab yours now
They're already flying off the virtual shelves!
By Sara Hesikova
-

I’ve tried and tested the best of the best artificial Christmas trees out there – these are my top-rated picks from budget to luxury
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the 12 best fake Christmas trees for every budget
By Sara Hesikova
-

John Lewis’ scented candle advent calendar sold out in two weeks last year – now it’s back, but I don’t think it will hang around for long
If you love season-appropriate home fragrance, this is the advent calendar for you!
By Sara Hesikova
-

I got my hands on the Jo Malone and Diptyque advent calendar - and this is the one I'd recommend buying
My verdict on these in-demand luxury calendars
By Sara Hesikova
-

The White Company's hyper-realistic Christmas tree sells out every year – it's back in stock, but I guarantee it won't be by November
Act fast or regret it later
By Sara Hesikova
-

Next’s Christmas shop is live and already selling out – it's filled with XL festive decorations that combine practicality with style
From festive door stops to draught excluders, this Christmas decor is not only pretty but also practical
By Sara Hesikova
-

I know it’s early, but Habitat’s bestselling Christmas tree I tested (and loved) last year is back and already selling fast
It looks impressively realistic and is under £150 – need I say more?
By Sara Hesikova
-

The White Company’s sell-out Advent Calendar is back for 2025 – last year's sold out in a month, so buy it while you can
Run, don't walk!
By Sara Hesikova
-

Next's Christmas shop is open and teasing this unusual colourway as the breakout decorating trend for December 2025
Next is providing a masterclass on how to do monochrome right
By Kezia Reynolds
-

M&S’s iconic light-up Christmas candles are already selling out – my biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself
My biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself
By Kezia Reynolds
-

M&S has quietly opened its Christmas shop, and these 12 kitsch decorations are already selling fast
You won't want to miss out on these playful baubles
By Maddie Balcombe
-

John Lewis’ Christmas shop is open, and the decorations are already selling fast – I predict these 12 will sell out first
Run, don't walk, these decorations won't be here come December
By Sara Hesikova
-

How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree
Simon Akeroyd's expert advice
By Sophie King
-

What to do with a poinsettia plant after Christmas — 4 simple steps to help you see your plant through to next winter
Keep your plant thriving until next Christmas
By Sara Hesikova


