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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28 Christmas living room decor ideas to transform your home for the festive season
Take inspiration from our round up of seasonal styles for your living room, to ensure your home is the best dressed ready for the holidays
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to decorate a Christmas tree – a step by step guide, with tips from the professionals
Ensure your Christmas tree is dressed to perfection for the holiday season with our expert tips
By Amy Cutmore
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That real Christmas tree feeling is a thing – and experts warn you're missing big well-being benefits by going faux
Choosing to go fresh isn't just about looks and scent...
By Jullia Joson
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35 easy DIY Christmas decor ideas for a more creative, affordable and personal festive season
Deck the halls with these cheap and cheerful homemade projects – and create special memories in the process
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to hang lights around windows - 5 easy ways to make your house look merry and bright this Christmas
No nails? No problem!
By Lauren Bradbury
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The common Christmas tree decorating mistakes you should always avoid
Step away from the decs, do not touch the tinsel, at least until you’ve checked out our top Christmas tree clangers
By Linda Clayton
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Alternative Christmas tree ideas that are just as festive as the real thing
From decorative branches to rustic ladders, these quirky alternative Christmas tree ideas will add a twist to a festive scheme
By Lisa Fazzani
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Make your life easier and save energy this Christmas with a £9 gadget that lets you control your tree lights
The smart gadget that will become your best friend this Christmas
By Tamara Kelly
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Michelle Keegan’s Christmas tree features the biggest trend of this festive season – experts love the ‘simple yet elegant' look
The Coronation Street star goes big and bold this Christmas
By Sara Hesikova
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What Christmas tree experts use to make an artificial tree look expensive – and more realistic
This is how to make an artificial Christmas tree look expensive for an elevated festive look
By Sara Hesikova
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What is the best Christmas tree size for a small room? This is how experts get it right every time
What Christmas tree experts do to pick the right tree size for a small space
By Sara Hesikova
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Aldi's £16.99 real Christmas trees are back in-store – and warns they're already selling fast
Deck the halls and secure this bargain while it's here
By Rebecca Knight
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5 cheap and easy ways to make an artificial wreath look more expensive this festive season
Jazz up your artificial wreath this Christmas with these budget hacks
By Lauren Bradbury
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Christmas bauble display ideas – 10 ways to decorate your home
Baubles aren't just for trees - deck the halls, wreaths and tables with these creative Christmas bauble display ideas
By Tamara Kelly
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How to hang a wreath on a front door - Including the best approach if you have a composite or glass door
Protect your door and display your wreath in style
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 smart tricks fragrance experts use to make an artificial Christmas tree smell like the real thing
3 ways you can make your artificial Christmas tree smell like a real one for an authentic olfactory festive experience
By Sara Hesikova
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How to hang a garland around your front door for some Christmas curb appeal
Now is your chance to take your doorscaping up a notch
By Lauren Bradbury
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Rylan reveals a glitterball mood with his Christmas front door makeover – and it champions the biggest festive trend
Rylan’s glitzy festive front door makeover champions one of this year’s biggest Christmas decor trends
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make a Christmas wreath – create your own beautiful wreath from scratch on a budget
Our beginner-friendly guide to making your own festive wreath to adorn your front door
By Tamara Kelly
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The best Christmas deals – save up to 70% on xmas decor
Our round-up of today's best Cyber Monday Christmas deals – get up to 70% off Christmas lighting, 40% off Christmas trees, and save on John Lewis, M&S and The White Company decorations
By Amy Lockwood
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What home fragrance experts use to make their homes smell amazing at Christmas – aside from candles
From Jo Loves to The White Company, we ask fragrance experts how they scent their homes for the holidays
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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These pretty DIY wreath ideas are easy to make – and all you need is a few things from your kitchen
It’s perfect for a DIY project or if you’re in a pinch
By Sara Hesikova
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This living room is the ultimate inspiration for decorating a small space for Christmas
A super-colourful living room provides the perfect festive canvas for this Christmas-loving homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
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10 Christmas tree ribbon ideas – the hottest festive decorating trend this year
The ultimate look for your Christmas tree, all tied up
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This new Christmas decoration trend means you can reuse your autumn-themed decor for the festive season
We’re falling for this transeasonal trend that's cropping up everywhere stylish
By Sara Hesikova
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Common Christmas cactus problems and how to avoid them
Discover the most common Christmas cactus problems along with expert insight on swerving and fixing them
By Holly Reaney
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This is where you should put your Christmas tree for maximum impact over the festive period
Where to put a Christmas tree to get the most of it this holiday season
By Sara Hesikova