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Christmas at home
tree-mendous – top tree trends
Let your tree be the star this season! Gabrielle Fagan chooses Tfour bauble-licious, easy-peasy ways to transform your tree
his season don’t all tHat Glitters
be daunted by Rich purple and gold create the blizzard of a moody, dramatic look – decoration styles on ignore the ‘less is more’ rule offer. Instead, win and pile on jewel-coloured
compliments for your seasonal and gilded baubles for a
only a light touch decor-wise. “Winter’s Cabin channels
the classic white Christmas with snow-dusted trees, complimented by frosted baubles and sparkling accessories in a glacial colour palette,” says Lisa Hollidge, head of seasonal and outdoor for Sainsbury’s Home, of their festive collection.
“Natural materials such as wood and pine cone add a textural element and warm the look, and the pre-lit, slim- line tree is ideal for small space living.”
over tHe rainBow
If you’re tired of traditional themes, feel free to break the rules and enjoy a full-on technicolour Christmas – sunglasses optional!
“A playful twist on traditional Christmas décor, the Rainbow and Ombre trees are a striking contemporary festive update,” says Lisa Hollidge who also heads up seasonal decoration at Argos.
“With this trend anything goes, so throw caution to
the wind and pile on the kitsch. This is the perfect time to experiment with unexpected materials - acrylic, pom-poms, glitter, neon, iridescent finishes and mirrors.”
taste at home (and make a fabulous festive statement on social media, too) by working those baubles!
Create a winter woodland scene, turn traditional with red and green, celebrate luxe with grand gold and purples, or go off piste and rock it with colour.
We look at four contrasting tree trends...
return to tradition
This modern twist on the classic red and green of
yester year could be perfect
if you want to show off your children’s home-made decorations - they’ll add to its nostalgia-inspired, homespun feel.
“We’ve combined a touch of traditional with Scandi designs, blended with vintage for our classic All I Want For Christmas tree décor style,” says Sian Kerrigan, design manager, George Home.
“This trend instantly evokes those images of gathering around a fire and getting cosy with family
and friends. Red and green makes up the core colour palette with touches of white, gold, elements of wood and beautiful prints for a truly modern take on a traditional trend.”
theatrical effect.
“Bring glamour and luxe
to your home with our Avant Garde trend. The Art Deco inspired collection combines metallic sheens with royal blue and purple to create a majestic Christmas,” says Sonal Patel, buying manager, festive, George Home.
let it snow
Transport yourself to a country haven with a simple but magical look which needs