How to have a classy Christmas: 28 festive home decorating ideas from style gurus

Do you bring out the same threadbare tinsel and tired baubles each year, throw some lights on a tree, and consider Christmas done? Well, it’s time to get a bit more creative. From scouring charity shops for vintage decorations to foraging for your own DIY wreath, there are better ways to have a stylish home this Christmas.

We’ve asked style gurus from all disciplines for their tips and tricks. From hand-writing menus and festooning bannisters to where to find the best high-street wine glasses (the answer may surprise you), we’ve got Christmas covered – stylishly.

The best chic Christmas decorating tips

Shop for vintage baubles

View image in fullscreen

I like to festoon my tree with vintage baubles from different periods and places. My favourite piece is a Santa’s sleigh from the 1960s, given to me as a child, but I love shopping for retro baubles too. Vinterior has a selection of bygone Christmas pieces, ornaments and tree decorations. You’ll find wooden Christmas elves and rosy-cheeked Santas from the 1960s at Handmade & Vintage.

Bring out a tablecloth

View image in fullscreen

I’ve got a red-striped Arket cotton tablecloth that I bring out every year. It’s not Christmas‑themed but I only use it at this time as it makes our grubby Weetabix-stained kitchen table feel fancy and signifies our favourite festive tradition: canape day (where we spend an entire day eating only miniature food and cheese). Ikea has this gloriously festive berry-print one this year.

Display paper baubles in clusters

ADVERTISEMENT

Next→