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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Pretty but practical Christmas gifts your friends and family will *actually* use – they’ll tackle clutter, rather than add itSpoil your loved ones by NOT cluttering their homes
By Lauren Bradbury
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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 firstIt's my new favourite festive storage hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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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'
By Jennifer Morgan
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displaysBeautyberries, hawthorn and more
By Sophie King
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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailedIt blends vintage charm with soft hues and abundant natural wood for a warm and timeless feel
By Alice Roberton
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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 homeHere's everything you need to know
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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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...
By Kayleigh Dray
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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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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touchBring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket
By Lisa Fazzani
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Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, and beautifully designedIt makes the perfect Christmas gift
By Sophie King
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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’ve searched high and low for the best Christmas lights – these are the prettiest and most original designs you can still shop nowChristmas decor is quickly selling out this year – but these stylish and fun Christmas lights are still available to buy
By Sara Hesikova
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Ruth Langsford's clever bauble storage trolley makes decorating (and packing away) so much easier – and there's £60 off it right nowIt's the Christmas storage upgrade we all need
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to remove common Christmas stains from carpets and upholstery – quick hacks for tackling everything from chocolate to gravy stainsKeep your home stain-free this festive season
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
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This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could ruin your plant’s flowersNip any damage in the bud...
By Sophie King
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The cosy heritage look is trending this Christmas – 5 ways I'd make it feel timeless, as an interior stylistTrends come and go, but here's how to make this a look that will last
By Charlotte Boyd
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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive seasonA few unusual ones in here...
By Sophie King
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Clodagh McKenna’s festive decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my home this ChristmasThe celebrity chef has created a cosy wonderland
By Kezia Reynolds
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How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donateThis quick toy sort will make a little extra space before the big day
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’m seeing this cosy, minimalist Christmas decor trend everywhere right now – and these are the best places to pick one upOr pick up two, three or four
By Kezia Reynolds
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You’re not ready for Stacey Dooley’s ‘ghost tree’! The documentary maker just revealed her second tree for the season, and fans are obsessedIt’s giving ghostmas
By Sara Hesikova
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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smileChristmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
By Sophie King
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I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste - but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this yearFamily and friends, look away
By Holly Cockburn
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Jamie Laing is having a Ralph Lauren Christmas! The star has put his spin on one of the biggest festive trends of the season, and the result is stunningJamie Laing and Sophie Haboo’s tree effortlessly combines festive nostalgia with luxe elegance
By Maddie Balcombe
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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorationsLuckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast
By Sarah Handley

