Christmas decorating ideas
Deck it! From traditional to trendy, spruce up your space for a magical festive season with these decoration ideas. Lights. Baubles. Action.
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Our favourite Christmas themes
Make Christmas 2024 extra special with our top trends. Browse decorations that suit your style and get all your decorating questions answered. From classic novelty to scandi charm to timeless designs, we've got you covered.
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Classic novelty
Playful and nostalgic. Classic novelty brings back those childhood memories with cheerful reds, greens, and quirky little characters. A fun take on festive tradition. Choose from a range of whimsical baubles, jolly figurines, and colourful stockings that add a bit of magic to your home.
Scandi novelty
Fun, quirky, and full of charm. Scandi novelty brings the festive spirit with adorable felt animals like skateboarding penguins, dancing hippos, and even a crocodile carrying pudding! Plus, Santa’s swapped his suit for jeans. Add a playful touch to your holiday decor.
Timeless
Elegant and classic. The timeless collection is all about designs that bring warmth and charm. Rich golds, silvers, and deep reds come together in beautiful ornaments, soft ribbons, and charming tree toppers that never go out of style.
Christmas decorations and accessories
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Disney Christmas decorations
Double the Christmas cheer with Disney
Oh boy! Make things extra special this season with your kids' favourite Disney characters, Mickey and Minnie. From giant gift sacks to plush stand-up figures, this famous duo bring in the festive joy for everyone, young and old. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Outdoor Christmas decorations
Deck up your outdoors for Christmas
Create a magical and inviting festive home that's packed full of Christmas curb appeal. Brighten it up with a range of outdoor lights, including path finders. Want to add a bit of character and personal style? Choose from a variety of inflatable decorations that are sure to make your home stand out. Finally, make it super warm and welcoming with your favourite wreath and garland.
Room finishing touches
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Christmas tableware
Hosting a Christmas meal? Here's plenty to inspire your festive tablescaping. From nibble bowls to dinner sets, champagne glasses to cutlery, we've got everything you need to spice up your dining space.
Christmas textiles
Add a pop of Christmas to even the softest space. Choose from Christmas themed throws and cushions to cosy up with, or cuddly duvet sets for deep and dreamy sleeps.
Christmas candles and home fragrance
Nothing sets the mood like candle light and a subtle scent. So add a fragrant candle or reed diffuser to keep things fresh and festive.
Helpful decorating tips
Getting your home ready for Christmas should be a fun and magical time. To get started, carefully pack away some of your everyday furnishings to make space, clear and clean any surfaces, and then dig out those decorations for some festive oohs and aahs.
How many baubles do I need for the tree?
As a guide, 80 baubles should cover a 6ft tree nicely, but it also comes down to personal taste. A minimalist approach can work well, as can a tree bursting with baubles! Start from the middle of the tree and work outwards to avoid knocking any baubles off, and mix up different sizes and colours to add interest.
How many lights do I need for the tree?
Roughly speaking, we recommend about 80 lights per foot of height - so about 480 lights for a 6ft tree. Remember to measure how far the tree will be from the plug socket and make sure the lead length between plug and decoration is long enough.
When should I put my tree up?
For some, the Christmas tree goes up at the start of advent, which this year is on the 1 December. Others prefer to wait until the second week of December. For us, it's simply whenever you start to get that festive feeling!
When should I take my tree down?
Traditionally you take your Christmas tree down 12 days after Christmas - also known as Twelfth Night. There's debate on whether this falls on the 5 or 6 January, so it's really up to personal preference. Make sure you have plenty of storage boxes ready for all of your new decorations.
Christmas decorations top picks
From twinkling lights to charming ornaments, browse our selection to deck the halls in style this season.
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Need some help putting up your Christmas decs?
Keep your decs in place all December long with hooks and hanging strips. And if you need some help reaching the top of the tree, or getting into the loft, we have a range of ladders in all shapes and sizes.
Safety tips
We want Santa to be safe while he dashes through the snow to deliver all the gifts...
- Don't leave Christmas lights running when you go to bed at night, or when you leave the house.
- Don't use tacks, nails or screws to hang lights, which can pierce the cable and become electrified. Use insulated hooks instead.
- If bulbs have burned out replace them right away, but make sure you use the correct wattage bulbs.
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Save Santa from falls by keeping cables tucked away so that they're not a trip hazard.
More Christmas inspiration
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