Christmas is the perfect time of year to make your home feel extra special. With family and friends popping over, festive gatherings to host and perhaps a few overnight guests to welcome, there are plenty of little ways you can make your home feel warm, inviting and ready for the season.
Getting your home Christmas-ready doesn’t have to mean completely transforming every room. Sometimes, it’s the simple touches that make the biggest difference – from giving your home a good tidy and adding cosy lighting, to decorating with festive touches and, of course, putting up the Christmas tree.
If you’re expecting friends or family to stay, don’t forget about the guest bedroom too. A few thoughtful touches can turn an ordinary spare room into a cosy Christmas retreat, from fresh bedding and extra blankets to festive decorations and little essentials to make your guests feel at home. For more ideas, take a look at my guide to creating the perfect guest bedroom this Christmas.
Light up your home for Christmas with Lights4Fun
The best way to decorate your home for Christmas is with lights. There are many types of lights available at Lights4Fun, so you can choose the ones that suit your style best. You can use fairy lights to decorate the tree and lighting around the house. Furthermore, add TruGlow® LED Pillar Candles to your coffee table or the mantelpiece.
Adding a White Berry Christmas Wreath to your front door is sure to invite people inside and make your door look festive. The wreath is 66cm in diameter, crafted from a mix of high-quality artificial foliage that is intertwined with white berries. Additionally, make sure you wrap the 50 warm white LED microlights around your wreath before hanging it on your chosen door.
Decorate your bannisters this year with a garland. The White Berry Christmas Garland is a great way to add seasonal flair to your staircase. Bringing the outside in with its fresh and festive look, the pretty greenery will put everyone in the Christmas spirit! It is 2 metres long so there is plenty to wrap around and decorate with. Add your microlights to jazz up the garland and create a statement piece.
Get the Christmas dinner table ready with La Redoute
The Christmas dinner table is a magical place, so make sure you create the perfect festive setting for your family this year. For every Christmas dinner setting, you need to make sure you have a large dining table! To get you started, La Redoute has a fantastic range of dining tables that come in all shapes, styles and sizes. Whether you need a sturdy four-seater or an extendable table to seat 12 guests, this Eulali Extendable Dining Table will suit every eventually.
To decorate the table La Redoute also have you covered with their extensive Christmas Dinnerware and Accessories range. You can be sure that your dining room will look as good as the food on Christmas day. The La Redoute Christmas dinnerware collection is just as stylish as the dining tables and chairs they are designed to sit on. There are many different designs to choose from, including rustic and elegant Christmas plates. Plus, there are colourful glasses with decorative prints and festive cutlery sets. All of these will look great in your kitchen or dining room this festive season. There is something for everyone in this collection!
Create a festive atmosphere with Arran Sense of Scotland
We all associate certain smells with Christmas, it is a powerful sense that holds special memories. This year fill your house with gorgeous Christmas scents and fragrances from Arran Sense of Scotland. The brand offers a beautiful range of candles, perfumes and other luxury scents that will make your home smell amazing. For example, the latest Christmas scented candles collection consists of three signature fragrances, Coorie, Hot Toddy and Mandarin & Petitgrain.
The Hot Toddy scent contains notes of frankincense, vanilla, patchouli and nutmeg. This scent is a modern take on the warming winter drink, it will fill the air with aromatic warmth, providing your home with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The Coorie scent is a deep blend of cedar, leather and citrus fruits. This fragrance will make your home smell luxurious! There are undertones of smoked woods and amber that create an ambience perfect for those warm winter evenings during the festive period.
The Mandarin & Petitgrain candle has a comforting scent that will fill your house with the aroma of fresh thyme, cinnamon and orange. This Christmas-inspired candle will create an uplifting atmosphere throughout your home. Consequently, it will leave guests asking where they can get the same great smell for themselves!
Spruce up your guest bedroom with Duvalay
If you are having guests round to stay this Christmas make sure you are guest bedroom ready with Duvalay. This luxury bedding brand has been manufacturing high-quality bedding for almost 20 years. With a range of mattress toppers, comfortable pillows and long-lasting mattresses. Duvalay is the perfect choice for anyone looking to upgrade their bedding for themselves or for the guest bedroom.
Many of us have family and friends stay over the festive season, are you proud to offer them a night in your spare bedroom? Often the guest bedroom is neglected in terms of comfortable and high-quality sleep items such as mattresses or pillows. Firstly, invest in some luxury pillows this festive season to ensure your family and friends sleep soundly and feel refreshed in the morning. The Deluxe Pillow is thick, supportive and has cooling properties. It helps with pain relief for the neck, shoulders and back and even helps to reduce snoring.
Secondly, pair the new pillows with an Easysleep Three Mattress to create the perfect night’s sleep. The medium firmness of the mattress provides excellent posture support and helps to prevent back pain. The mattress is made with a 3d mesh ventilation system that keeps you cool throughout the night. With this combination, your guests will wake up feeling refreshed and ready for another day of fun! If you are looking for luxurious bedding this Christmas look no further than Duvalay.
Create beautiful table centrepieces with CONCRETE & WAX
A husband and wife design duo have created the wonderful brand that is CONCRETE & WAX. The modular design concept is unique and can be used to create personal styles and looks around the home. The concrete candle holder collection is ideal for a modern home and makes a great addition to any festive decorations.
The Olive Tealight Trio has a gorgeous green hue that pairs perfectly with any Christmas decor. Why not use them to spruce up your Christmas dining table centrepiece this year? The concrete candle holders come in three different sizes, making them easy to fit into your interior design. They are also a great gift idea for any design enthusiast in your life. They will look beautiful on any mantelpiece or coffee table and can be used as part of a home decorating project. The brand also does lots of interesting placemats, coasters and other concrete tableware pieces that would sit pride of place on your Christmas table this year.
Use Soft Textiles to Create a Cosy Christmas Home with JJ Textile
The woollen wonderland of designs that is JJ Textile will have your living areas cosy in no time. The home accessories are all high quality and are made from either 100% wool or a mixture of wool and cotton. The designs are all related to the United Kingdom and are soft and snuggly.
Decorate your home with Christmas designs such as this Snowflake Grey Cushion. Made from 100% wool it has a grey and cream colour palette and a large snowflake design. The tones invert on the back of the pillow providing a duo design cushion that you can flip and change. The cushion is great for adding to the sofa during the festive season at home.
Continue the wool texture throughout your home by pairing the cushion with this wool Snowflake Stocking. Made from a blend of 80% wool and 20% cotton, it is soft to the touch and will sit beautifully on your fireplace. It is a large size which means you can fill it with lots of Christmas gifts when the big day comes along.
Become a Pro In the Kitchen With Blackmoor Home
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and this Christmas it deserves some special attention. Blackmoor Home offers a range of stylish products that will make cooking easier than ever before. The range includes cast iron pots, knife sets, frying pans, chopping boards, salt and pepper mills and much more! They have everything you could need to create your favourite Christmas dishes in the kitchen.
Bakeware Set
If you love baking, make sure you have all the right bakeware to help you create those traditional family pies and cakes this Christmas. This 5-piece bakeware set includes a 12-piece cupcake tray, a baking tray, a square pan, a loaf pan and a roasting tray. Made from carbon steel in a grey and black flecked design, the set will update your kitchen with all the cookware pieces you need, for an affordable price. The set is also dishwasher safe, making it easy to clean after those big Christmas kitchen messes!
Knife Sharpener
Make sure your knives are sharp by using this knife sharpener. Nobody wants a blunt knife when they go to cut the turkey on Christmas day. The knife sharpener consists of three sections that all help to keep knives in perfect shape and condition. Firstly stage one helps to repair damaged knives and stage two helps to sharpen the knife’s blade. Finally, stage three features a ceramic stone that helps to remove imperfections and polishes it ready for use.
Make My Blinds
Make sure your home is cosy in time for Christmas with Make My Blinds. Their roman blinds are made to measure and come in a variety of colours to suit any style home and colour palette. In addition, to add the extra coziness you can choose to have thermal lined roman blinds. This extra layer of lining on the blinds helps to trap in the heat which is a fabulous benefit that helps with the cold winters. Furthermore, the lining is also light filtering and a clean, white colour. The blinds are super easy to fit with adjustable, universal brackets. Prices start from £21.65.
Silver Mushroom
If you love decorating the house at Christmas, Silver Mushroom have you covered. Firstly, they have an extensive range of Christmas homeware that is modern, affordable and classy. Whether you are after Christmas smelling candles, Christmas tree decorations or a festive doormat to welcome in your guests! For example, The Räder Light Houses are great to make the room cosy this Christmas. Made from high quality porcelain, you can pop a tealight inside and watch the windows light up. RRP from £15.80.
Plants4Presents
Every home needs plants! Large, small, tall, bushy, leafy, flowery, bright. Plants make a house a home and can really bring a sense of calm and joy. Plants4Presents is full of beautiful plants and trees that can be used to decorate the home. Certainly, this Large Lemon Tree would make a grand addition to any home. Furthermore, the tree comes in at 80cm and is already 6 years old, so you do not have to worry about looking after a sapling. The bright yellow fruit will become a talking point in any room. RRP £49.
Lights.co.uk
Wow your guests as they enter your home this Christmas with a statement light fitting. This Hanna ceiling chrome glass crystal light is sure to turn heads. The ceiling lamp creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere with its sparkling crystals and refracting light. The luxurious chrome light fitting effortlessly shines and adds a touch of glamour to the home. RRP £177.90.
Christmas decorations would not be complete without some lights! This Star LED decorative light will make a dainty addition to your fireplace décor. Pair a couple with a garland over the mantle piece for a cosy glow. If you are looking for a lighting centrepiece for your window, then the Chrome Coloured Star Light will sit perfectly. The chrome plate gives it a radiant splendour that suits many interior design styles. Finally finish off the house with a LED wreath for the front door. The snow covered wreath is 45cm in diameter and features 15 LEDs. The perfect welcome to those knocking on your door. RRP £49.90/ £129.90/ £51.90.
Sleepseeker
Christmas can cause a lot of stress, anxiety and sleepless nights. Above all, getting a good night’s sleep is imperative to a successful Christmas! Make sure you invest in yourself this festive season with the Sleepseeker’s Wellbeing Collection. Firstly, pillows are a key component for a rested nights sleep, these CBD pillow cases come with medium support pillows, are soft cotton and are infused with aloe vera, lavender and CBD oil. Natural movements from your head during the night will release tiny molecules of the scent helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Moreover, a weighted blanket may also be the help to many of your problems. This blanket has an aesthetically pleasing grey tone and is 7kg in weight. Made up of glass microbeads, the weight provides the sensation of being hugged and creates a sense of calm and a restful night’s sleep. RRP £17.50/£50.
La Gent
Adding class and style to your household is imperative for hosting. If you are having guests round this festive season you need to ensure your hosting space is finished off perfectly. A carafe adds a luxurious feel to the dinner table when having wine or water. This Toyo-Sasaki Grey Night Carafe & Glass set pairs perfectly with any decor and also doubles up as a vase when not in use. If you are wanting to create an inviting, cosy scent for the hosting room, the Limited Edition Maison Louis Marie Le Refuge d’Ernest Candle will do just the job. Key notes include Cedar, Applewood and Clove Leaf. The warm and spicy smell encapsulates the festive season and creates a cosy cabin atmosphere. RRP £65/£32.
Country Mouse
The cold winter months certainly make you want to get cosy under a blanket with a hot chocolate in front of the fire. So make sure you invest in some good quality wool throws this Christmas. Country Mouse is a cosy, wooly heaven of beautiful blankets. This Saffron milan merino wool throw has been made in England and has been produced by 100% merino lambswool. With a geometric pattern in saffron, beige and cream, it has been made to the highest standard. Equally, the Coral and aqua geometric merino wool throw is coral and aqua variation. Both finished off with a tassel fringe and sizing at 140cm x 185cm (WxL). RRP £75.
Out & Out
During the festive period, most of us will be having our family and friends staying over at some point. This means that the guest bedroom needs to be up to scratch! Out & Out have got you covered with an array of mattresses and guest beds. Ensure your guests are comfortable on one of the Eden Sleep Pocket Memory Mattresses. The mattresses come in single, double or king sizes to suit any bed frame size that you may require. The top of the range mattresses are made of high spring counts and memory foam, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable nights sleep. Starting RRP £265.
If you require an update to the bed frames in your guest bedroom, you should consider the range of pull out trundle beds from Out & Out. These beds are compact, affordable and sleek. They are great for saving space, whilst providing the ease of a double bed for guests. The Addison Collection comes with a black chrome finish and they are extremely versatile and sturdy. Starting RRP £369.
Hopefully, you now feel ready to spruce up your home, invite your loved ones over and invite the Christmas atmosphere into your house. The most important thing is to keep the Christmas spirit alive, no matter what happens. It doesn’t matter if you’re alone or surrounded by people; as long as you have a few candles lit and some good music playing in the background.
If you are looking for more festive home inspiration, check out Get Your Home Ready for Christmas.
