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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Richard E. Grant has just decorated his garden for Christmas, and it’s like nothing I’ve seen before – his XL hanging baubles are sensational
The actor has nailed it this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm an interior stylist, and these are 6 things that will make a guest room feel festive and cosy this Christmas
All the ingredients you need to create a magical bedroom for overnight visitors to retreat to
By Laurie Davidson
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How to fill Christmas tree patches – experts reveal their top tip for making your tree look fuller and more luxurious
This is what you should do if your Christmas tree has bald patches, according to interior stylists
By Sara Hesikova
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This is the best spot for a poinsettia, according to Feng Shui – and no, it isn’t the living room
It's said to welcome guests and promote festive cheer
By Sophie King
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This couple has transformed a plain new build with a self-built extension, and it’s especially magical at Christmas
Light, bright and packed with festive sparkle
By Marisha Taylor
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Molly Mae has made me reconsider how I decorate my home for Christmas after I spotted her Christmas tree placement – I think she’s onto something
I'm filling my home with Christmas this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead
It can do more harm than good
By Sophie King
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Quick! If you still haven’t got a Christmas doormat yet, these gingerbread house designs will get you in the festive spirit for as little as £4
Last Christmas, everybody was DIYing their gingerbread house doormats – but this year, you don't have to
By Sara Hesikova
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4 things I always use to make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in
Forget scented candles, these are the scenting secret weapons I use
By Rebecca Knight
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This simple and easy update turns the nostalgic paper chain into elevated Christmas decor – ‘velvet instantly drags it into grown-up territory’
I’m seeing these chains all over Instagram and TikTok – and I’m tempted to give it a go myself
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm not letting a lumpy guest bed ruin Christmas – this is how I'm making the mattress in my guest bedroom more comfortable
This mattress might have seen better days, but that doesn't mean I can't make it more comfy
By Amy Lockwood
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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!
Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this
By Lauren Bradbury
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Rick Stein's Christmas home truths
The chef gets up close and personal with his home at Christmas
By Gemma Calvert
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‘Opera Aesthetic’ might be Pinterest’s trend prediction for 2026, but I think it’s perfect for festive gatherings – this is how to embrace the look this Christmas
I’m already seeing this hosting trend everywhere this festive season
By Sara Hesikova
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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
It's easy to grow, too
By Sophie King
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Richard E. Grant has the most eclectic Christmas decor I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop thinking about it
It's like an explosion of Christmas
By Kezia Reynolds
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Pretty but practical Christmas gifts your friends and family will *actually* use – they’ll tackle clutter, rather than add it
Spoil 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 first
It's my new favourite festive storage hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
By Sophie King
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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailed
It 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 home
Here'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 Christmas
Crowd-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 Argos
It's all about letting your little ones express themselves creatively
By Kezia Reynolds
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These handy clips from Amazon will hang your Christmas lights invisibly, and leave no marks when you have to take them down
You can pick them up for less than £5!
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 touch
Bring 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 designed
It makes the perfect Christmas gift
By Sophie King


