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 often should I water a Christmas tree? Expert-approved top tips for keeping your tree fresh over the festive season
Don’t let your Christmas tree go thirsty
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is the Christmas decor trend to avoid if you like cleaning - it could even damage your windows experts say
It may look pretty, but artificial snow spray can leave your windows in disarray in the New Year
By Kezia Reynolds
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32 Christmas hallway decorating ideas – this is how to welcome your guests with some festive cheer as soon as they walk through the door
This is how to fill your entryway with Christmassy goodness this festive season
By Jennifer Ebert
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Christmas tree topper ideas – 10 alternatives to the traditional star to finish up your tree in style
Make the proverbial cherry on top of your tree the star of the show, without necessarily having to be star-shaped
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Best artificial Christmas trees – the most realistic and investment-worthy trees I’ve tried and tested this year
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the faux Christmas trees I’d recommend
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make a mantle bow - tie up your festive mantlepiece styling with this on-trend idea
This twist on a traditional garland will have plenty of admirers
By Andrea Childs
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Putting your Christmas decorations up now gives you a chance to check the insulation in your loft - and save you up to £590 in the process
This is why now is the perfect time to check your loft insulation
By Kezia Reynolds
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Minimalist Christmas decorating ideas - escape into your haven of peace for the festive season
Create quiet magic with a paired-back Christmas this year
By Vanessa Richmond
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How much do Christmas tree lights cost to run? Expert tips for a festive glow that won't burn through your budget
Here's how much it costs to light up your tree over the festive period
By Millie Hurst
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How to decorate a small living room for Christmas – 14 space-saving festive decorating ideas for a tiny lounge
These are the best ways to inject the festive spirit into your small living room in a stylish way without it feeling cluttered
By Linda Clayton
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How to make your own Christmas garland – the easiest way to create a festive showstopper to adorn your mantel with
The expert-recommended, step-by-step guide to making your own Christmas garland
By Sara Hesikova
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IKEA’s FRÖJDA is a celebration of all things disco - here’s how to style this year’s biggest trend at home
Christmas is the time for celebrating, after all...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi's XXL Inclusion Candles look just like The White Company’s sold-out iconic Winter Botanical candle - it’s £70 cheaper too
This candle will produce festive scent long after the season ends
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 tips from top chefs on how to make cooking and hosting simple this Christmas
Plus, the kitchenware they use themselves and recommend
By Holly Cockburn
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M&S’s Christmas Cabin collection is already selling out - why we’re going crazy for their nostalgic decorations this year
M&S's Christmas Cabin decorations remind me of my childhood and I am NOT complaining
By Kezia Reynolds
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Christmas tree ribbon ideas – 13 ways to incorporate this year’s biggest tree decor trend into your home
The hottest look of this Christmas season comes with a bow on top
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Christmas colour schemes – 17 trending shades and cohesive seasonal palettes to elevate your home’s festive decor
From the timeless to the contemporary, these are the best Christmas colour schemes you could incorporate into your festive decor this year
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Martin Lewis has found the cheapest time to buy Christmas gifts - but you'll need to act fast to make savings this year
Black Friday is in full swing, and according to the Money Saving Expert now is the best time to shop for gifts
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make a space-saving Christmas tree – the step-by-step guide to DIY-ing your own wall tree
Lacking space and budget? Try your hand at this affordable, small space-friendly Christmas tree design
By Stephanie Durrant
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5 calming Christmas scents recommended by fragrance experts - take the stress out off the festive season this year
Smell your way to a stress-free festive season
By Vanessa Richmond
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Alternative advent calendar ideas – 20 ways to add a personalised touch to the Christmas countdown
Get creative with your treat-filled countdown to Christmas with the help of these 20 crafty ideas
By Holly Walsh
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8 common Christmas cactus problems – how to spot them and solve them before it's too late
Wondering what's wrong with your Christmas cactus? Take a look at our guide...
By Holly Reaney
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How to make an artificial Christmas wreath look expensive – 7 tricks professional florists and stylists always use
7 easy ways to elevate your Christmas wreath as recommended by florists and stylists
By Lauren Bradbury
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How often to water a Christmas cactus – the perfect schedule for winter, according to houseplant experts
Finding the right balance is the key to seasonal blooms
By Holly Reaney
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5 houseplants that can replace a Christmas tree – with styling tips from indoor plant experts
You can decorate these houseplants like a Christmas tree
By Sophie King
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5 things professional organisers always move out of the kitchen for Christmas for a stylish and serene space
With the festive season almost upon us, we asked the pro organisers for what to move out of the kitchen to get it ready for Christmas entertaining
By Natasha Brinsmead
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The 5 ways I'm decorating my small rental kitchen for Christmas - without going over budget
Affordable, adorable and practical for a cooking space - these decor ideas get it right
By Holly Cockburn