5 ways to make your home sparkle this festive season
The festive season is all about spending time with your loved ones, and home is often THE place where you are all united. Make your memorable moments even more special by taking the time to create the perfect setting for your festive feasts and beyond. The main spaces that you will want to prepare are the kitchen and dining areas, all good parties end up here and so you need to have them ready for cooking and entertaining.It's time to spruce things up! Get ready for our top 5 decoration ideas to help bring your very own Christmas grotto to life.
Laura Styles - Resident Style Advisor
Create a Captivating Entrance
Set the tone by blowing your dinner invitees away with a festive front door! Nothing says Christmas quite like the colour red, so we recommend going big or going home with ribbon bows and weaving winter berries throughout wreaths and foliage. See below our modern take on traditional red and green proving this combination has transcended era's whilst giving a nod to the "unexpected red" design trend of adding red accents to spaces.. and evidently front door decor.
To complete the look, we recommend accessorising with doormats and lanterns which have similar tones to other door furniture, so if brass pair with gold for example.
Products Shown | Boot Rack / Lantern Cast Brass House Numbers / Bee Door Knocker / Victorian Brass Door Bell / Snowflake Doormat
The Countdown is On
Why not avoid predictability and get crafty this season, by considering a homemade advent calendar? Be sure to keep the kids guessing right up until the magical day! With this addition not only can you add more love and thought to gifting, they can be recycled every Christmas. An evolution of a practice founded in Germany, this will undoubtedly evoke a feeling of excitement that comes with unveiling new goodies.
Image Credit | @regent_lodge_georgian_home
Products Shown | Polished Brass Rim Lock & Cover / Bun Rim Mortice/Door Knob Polished Brass
Festive Tablescapes
Nothing creates ambience quite like candlelight, it adds depth to photos making your Christmas table a picturesque backdrop for capturing special moments with your nearest and dearest. Our Star Candle Holder is also a nod to tradition, as candles are associated with hope, joy and celebration.
As the host, we recommend you giving some thought to exquisite presentation of each course! If like most your thinking nuts and picky-bits to start, with cheese and biscuits to finish presenting them in dedicated bowls with complementary knives makes it easy for guests to serve themselves and ensures that the distinct flavours of different cheeses are preserved.
Products Shown | Candle Holder / Ithaca Tableware / Antique Brass Napkin Ring / Round Serving Board / Midford Serving Board / Cheese Knives / Berkeley Carafe / Berkeley Wine Glasses
Pairing Accent Colours with Festive Accessories
When spicing up your home for Christmas, the perfect place to begin is choosing your preferred colour scheme. Here, Wren has added a festive wreath leaning into the pop of colour in her dining room which also draws the eye up towards her prized copper pan collection. If you are seeking budget friendly options, we are never too far away from an abundance of natures own decoration. Head to your nearest forest for some thoughtful foraging for greenery, foliage and berries.
Image Credit | @hungryhearthome
Product Shown | Polished Brass Hanging Rail
Make It Personal
With regards to finishing touches for table decor, personalisation can make all the difference. One for those who value attention to detail, personalised place name tags not only help guests figure out where they are seating at a glance, they add an additional layer of elegance to your setting.
Our Antique Brass Napkin Rings are ideal for looping ribbon or twine through for name tags, whilst keeping napkins neatly folded. Another win, they are versatile enough to be used again throughout the year.
Products Shown | Berkeley Carafe / Berkeley Wine Glasses / Ithaca Tablewear / Napkin Ring
Transforming your home into a festive masterpiece, will create a warm inviting atmosphere for your holiday gatherings. Whether you prefer a traditional or more rustic vibe, our homeware collections above are perfect for awakening your creative spirit and introducing a variety of textures.
Cheers to a stylish and tree-mendous Christmas celebration!