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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Don’t bin your pine needles this winter – 3 ways to reuse dropped Christmas tree needles in your garden
Christmas tree shedding quicker than you can say, 'O Tanenbaum'? Here's how to put those pine needles to good use
By Kayleigh Dray
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Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rules
A second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the 1 thing you need to upgrade your Christmas tablescape, according to Jamie Oliver HQ – and you probably already own it
It's decorative but also practical
By Holly Cockburn
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Queen Camilla's Clarence House Christmas tree is a masterclass in traditional and beautiful festive decor
The tradition of inviting children to help decorate the tree is in its 20th year
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to easily extend your dining table for Christmas without buying a new one – this purchase from a DIY store will change everything
Wondering how to fit everyone around the Christmas dinner table?
By Holly Reaney
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I asked organising and cleaning pros how to get a home guest-ready for Christmas in one hour – it’s entirely possible
Because you shouldn't spend the whole festive break cleaning
By Kezia Reynolds
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The Christmas decorating idea I’m seeing in every stylish kitchen this year – it’s so easy and free to make
It looks so pretty!
By Kezia Reynolds
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How I wrap presents using only one piece of tape – I’ve been using this genius hack for years
The trick I always have up my sleeve on Christmas Eve
By Rebecca Knight
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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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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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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make
By Lisa Fazzani
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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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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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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 displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
By Sophie King


