3 of the most stylish Christmas decorating trends this year, according to our homes editor
Want to know what will be the most stylish Christmas decoration trends of 2017? Here, our homes editor Ben Kendrick highlights three festive themes for Christmas tree decorations and points out the colours and textures that will make our homes look delightful throughout the season.
We have also rounded up our favourite Christmas baubles in each theme so you can treat your tree to a new design this year...
1. CLASSIC RED AND WHITE
"This style comes straight from the Nordic countries with a cosy cabin feel Christmas with jolly reds and whites, offset with greys, a fresh spruce tree, sheepskins and rustic elements complete the look," Ben describes. "Look for solid coloured red baubles which mix well with silvers and homespun designs – simple stripes or checks, snowflake or tree motifs."
Buy now:
Linea Red Vintage Train, £8, House of Fraser
Highland Myths White Fur Bauble, £4, John Lewis
Large Nutcracker Red, £60, House of Fraser
Winter Palace Pearl Scallop Bauble, £5, John Lewis
Mitsuko Glitter Stripe Dip Bauble, £5, John Lewis
Folklore Flower Motif Bauble, £4, John Lewis
2. EMERALD GREENS AND WOODLAND THEMES
"Forest themes are popular again this year featuring animal and bird decorations, from owls and stags to fircones and acorns," says the interior expert. "Greens vary from softer sage through to bright jade and emerald. For contrast, mix this theme with gold and add in plenty of natural greenery to finish, from spruce (£3.99, Amazon) and fir to fircones (£6.25 for 50, Amazon Best Seller), logs (£10.95 for 15kg, Amazon) and branches."
Buy now:
Three Jolly Robin Clips, £14.50, Cox & Cox
Hanging Felt Fox & Deer, £14.50, Cox & Cox
Two Felt Teacup Mice, £12.50, Cox & Cox
Three Hanging Felt Mushrooms, £10.50, Cox & Cox
Felt Sitting Dog, £12.50, Cox & Cox
Twelve Woodland Animal Glass Baubles, £26, Cox & Cox
3. METALLICS TEAMED WITH DARKER SHADES
"A classic Christmas theme, metallics have been updated this year by being teamed with dark, rich shades such as charcoal, indigo, petrol blue or deep charcoal," says Ben. "Decide on either gold or silver for an easy blend. You can choose copper but this is harder to mix with other metallics.
"Partner with deep shades on walls or in accents such as throws and cushions or curtains. For decorations look for metallic stars, antiqued finish baubles or glitter details."
Buy now:
Linea Clear Glass Heaxagonal Glitter Bauble, £8, House of Fraser
Linea Extra Large Bauble In Petrol Finish, £8, House of Fraser
Linea Navy Bauble With Copper Stripes, £6, House of Fraser
Linea Navy Blue Bauble With Glitter Copper Top, £6, House of Fraser
Winter Palace Metallic Chevron Bauble, £4, John Lewis
Mitsuko Metallic Baubles, Set of 6, Copper, £15, John Lewis
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These tea light houses, perfect for a mantel or windowsill to create a warm glow...
Buy now: Three Tea Light Houses, £45, Cox & Cox
Join us for a Country Living Christmas!
This year, we have four exciting Christmas events. Throughout November and December, we have our very own Christmas fairs in London, Glasgow and Harrogate. We will also be taking our craft and gift stalls to Ascot races in November.
Get more info and buy your tickets here!
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