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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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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I've made my Christmas tree 'smart' this year – you can too using one of these genius gadgetsAdd one of these smart home buys to get so much more out of your lighting setup
By Ginevra Benedetti
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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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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
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These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no timeCut the faff!
By Sophie King
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Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one'Tis the season to be confused about Christmas trees, but this is how to tell the most popular varieties apart
By Kayleigh Dray
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I’m calling it, Stacey Solomon’s Christmas doorscape is the best of the season – her humongous XL bow makes it a showstopperShe's proved that traditional, cosy Christmas decor can be elevated with a few maximalist details
By Kezia Reynolds
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The invisible trick I use to hang a wreath on my wooden front door - I've tried several 'no-nails' tricks, but this is the one I always come back toThe trick is in the nail placement and thread choice
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Dooley’s jaw-dropping Christmas tree champions one of the biggest festive trends – 'Tinsel is making a return to even the most stylish homes’It's a tinsel Christmas!
By Sara Hesikova
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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcomeFamiliar favourites, unique blooms and more
By Sophie King
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M&S is selling a cosy light-up cushion for Christmas – but you’ll have to be fast, as I predict this festive design will be an instant bestsellerI thought I had finished my Christmas shopping until I spotted this stunning home buy
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 7 kitchen appliances to deep-clean before Christmas – experts say it’s key to a fuss-free festive periodA little preparation now will make Christmas cooking, hosting and cleaning far smoother
By Lauren Bradbury
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If you're buying a real Christmas tree this year, consider B&Q – £1 of every real tree sale is going to Shelter to raise money for child homelessnessHow you can help raise money for child homelessness this Christmas
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m using the Reverse Advent decluttering method to sort out my home for Christmas – experts say one small task a day can make a huge differenceGet your home guest-ready with minimal effort
By Lauren Bradbury
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The secret scenting weapon I use every year to make my artificial Christmas tree smell realThink you can't beat the scent of a real tree? You've not tried this trick
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief and these are my top 20 Christmas gifts for under £20 – my fave stocking fillers and low-cost style buysBudget-friendly home must-haves that look anything but cheap
By Heather Young
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5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrongBattling with a Christmas tree that won't stop dropping needles? Here are potential causes and what to do to stop it
By Holly Reaney
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Tis the season for festive colour schemes! Experts say these are the 5 combinations you should embrace this ChristmasFrom traditional hues to bright motifs, there’s something for everyone
By Maddie Balcombe

