How To Decorate Your Home For Christmas – Expert Tips From An Interior Designer

When it comes to how to decorate your home for Christmas, it can be tempting to start from scratch every year — but the most beautiful festive homes are usually the ones that have been built up gradually over time.

We asked interior designer Adam Watson to share his expert approach to Christmas decorating, from where to start to how to make every room feel genuinely magical without overwhelming the space.

And yes, he has three Christmas trees. And we are here for that!

How To Decorate Your Home For Christmas

Adam said: “I am an expert at this (haha). I have 3 Christmas trees in my house – living room, hallway and kitchen and one in the garden.

So for my family, we remove all furniture from the living room apart from the sofas and the TV table. We also remove everything out of the Hallway and put it in the garage or shed if you have one, or into the loft.

For the month, all we want to focus on is Christmas and get into the spirit, so anything non-essential is put into storage for the festive season.

Next, I get all my Christmas decorations out. I sometimes don’t use all of last year’s decorations and buy a few new Christmas accessories every year to make it look a little different and freshen it up, whether that be some new lights, baubles, wreaths, etc.

If you have a small room, you want either a small Christmas tree (3 or 4 feet) or just accessorise the room if it is really small and there is not enough floor space.  Instead, you could decorate the fireplace or hang a wreath on the door and some Christmas lights in the window. Having Christmas scented candles lit is also just a small touch that can make a small room feel festive.

Small Christmas accessories on shelves and replacing your yearly decorations also adds a nice touch to the room and does not take up any space.

Once that is all done, go and make yourself some mulled wine and get your Xmas shopping done online to enjoy the rest of the run-up to the big day.”

Whether you’re a one-tree household or a committed three-tree decorator like Adam, the best Christmas homes are the ones that feel warm, personal and full of joy. Start early, add a little each year, and don’t underestimate the power of a well-placed candle.

Thank you, Adam, for these fantastic tips and advice; we’re thinking we might just have to out-tree him this year!

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