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Opting for tiles in your lounge or living room can create a stylish space , especially if you ’ ve opted for an open plan layout . For more warmth , invest in underfloor heating or introduce a lovely big rug to contrast or coordinate with your decor .
And don ’ t forget to glam up your fireplace to impress Santa when he comes down the chimney !
SERVING UP SOME STYLE –
Dining room ideas for Christmas
COOKING UP A STORM :
Decorating ideas for your kitchen this
Christmas
Dine in style by giving your dining room a new lease of life . Invest in comfortable chairs for your guests , a seasonal tablecloth and some jazzy artwork . If you ’ re thinking of revamping your dining room , you could get stylish underfoot with wood effect tiles to wow without the hefty price tag of real timber or create a feature wall to introduce some interest without redoing the whole room . Our favourite styles at the moment are split-face , hexagons and scales to pack a real punch .
We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen over Christmas , preparing an endless cycle of meals and drinks – plus the dreaded washing up . Spend the months in the run up to the big day getting organised . Have a sort out and create extra space in your fridge and freezer ready for all the incoming goodies , and sort through your pots , pans , cutlery and crockery , it ’ s amazing how liberating a reordered cupboard can make you feel ! Make the time you spend around the hob more harmonious with a new splashback to catch any splatter from the sprouts .
SOAK AWAY THE STRESS :
Bathroom decorating ideas for Christmas
After all the festive flurry , there ’ s no better way to relax than a soak in the tub or revitalise under a nice warm power shower in a beautiful bathroom . Bathscaping is a wonderful trend to follow , that simply involves adding small touches to your bathroom to make a big difference . Why not treat yourself to a luxurious bathmat , matching dispensers , or a tray to hold candles and a book while you unwind in peace . Create a feature wall in your bathroom from mosaics to emulate a luxury spa , go for a classic monochrome or keep it chic with soft beige , grey or white .