Fun and festive home decorating ideas for Christmas 2025
Posted on 18th November 2025
Evergreen garlands adorned with dried oranges and velvet ribbons, glossy ceramic lighthouses, spiced apple candles, frosted tree accessories, and sparkling fairy lights – we’re exploring the latest home decorating ideas to help you bask in the cosiest festive feeling this Christmas…
As I am typing this, I am savouring a steamy cup of decadent hot chocolate, with vintage Christmas jazz playing in the background, and with the latest snow and ice weather forecast, I’m (almost) fully immersed in the festive spirit. While I have yet to decorate my flat for the holidays, I’m glad I got to browse through this year’s winter look books first, to compile inspiration and creative DIY ideas.
So, I hope you will find this gallery just as helpful and steal a couple of decorating tricks for your own scheme, too…
Christmas decorating ideas for your kitchen
Step into the Christmas feeling by decorating entryways with evergreen garlands, fairy lights, dried seasonal fruit, and velvet bows. Rustic Red Gingham collection, £150 for a round linen tablecloth, Sophie Allport.If you have open shelves in your kitchen, why not spruce them up for the holidays with festive ceramics, tree decorations, and deliciously decadent aromatherapy? Trento extendable table, £759.99, Oak Furnitureland.Heavy-duty cast iron pots in deep burgundy tones, red and green checkered linen, and holly berry wreath decorations ooze a classic festive look. Cast iron stockpot, £32, and Cast iron shallow casserole dish, £29, George Home.If the space allows, setting up your Christmas tree in the kitchen-diner will instantly make your space feel jolly and bright. Weathered oak stools, £175 each, Cox & Cox, complement the farmhouse-style island in this homely scheme perfectly.Tactile decorations will add an extra layer of interest to your scheme this year, whether it’s paper star garlands or felt baubles and accessories. Kitchen in Olive Chalk Paint, and Christmas decorations in Burgundy Chalk Paint, Annie Sloan.
Festive snugs
Live the hygge way this Christmas with pared-back Scandi-inspired décor, a wood fire stove, and layered, tactile materials, from cushions to throws. Willow fabric cuddle chair in Pebble, £560, and Adeline coffee table in Cream, £120, Habitat.Love Bridgerton? Get inspired by the over-the-top regal interiors in the series to inject a dash of glamour into your living space with heavy textiles, metallic finishes, and romantic décor. Heirloom Splendour collection by John Lewis.Set a cosy atmosphere in your snug with warm lighting, lit-up candlesticks, and plush soft furnishings. Armchair, £379, Delvante solid wood accent stool, £95.99, Rug, £91.99, and Bookcase, £84.99. All Wayfair.Want to go bold? Decorate your fireplace mantel with oversized garlands and extra-large fabric bows. Regency three-seater velvet sofa in blue, £999, Dfs. Turn the big light off and leave just warm table lamps, fairy-light garlands or ceramic lighthouses with tealights on for a cosy, intimate atmosphere. Ripley ceramic house, £7 for a small, Neptune.Bring a touch of nature in this Christmas by decorating your home with dried foliage in earthy colourways, wooden accent pieces, and rustic décor. Karru cotton velvet stocking in Rich Mocha, £35, Chaipat candlestick in antique brass, from £38, and Oko giant bauble, from £35. All Nkuku.Elegant and incredibly chic, the M&S x Kelly Hoppen collaboration inspires contemporary charm, perfect for creating a monochromatic look. Accent chair, £249, Cushion, £29.50, Lamp, £69, Nesting tables, £279, Christmas Joy candle, from £15, and Centrepiece, £19.50.
Christmas decorating ideas for your bedroom
Add a subtle nod to Christmas by decorating your home with faux fur rugs and throws, presents wrapped up in jewel-tone paper, and handcrafted decorations. Carlo lamp, £115, with 35cm Morris & Co shade, £110, Pooky.Keep a serene scheme in your sleep space this festive season with pops of green and red on soft furnishings, star paper hanging decorations, glass candle lanterns, and green foliage. Chester Dove Grey double bed, £399, Chester Dove Grey one-drawer bedside, £175, Robin stocking, £15, Rustic tree in pot, £42, Large antique-wash rectangular hessian lined basket, £49, Lucca table lamp, £79, Fern double duvet cover set, £75, Luxury Cotton Rosehip bedspread, £225, and Velvet trimmed floral extra-large bedspread in Green, £225. All The Cotswold Company.Nail the forestcore look in your bedroom this Christmas with patterned linen, hare and acorn-inspired decorations, and natural materials. Allysia double bed, £499, Olive soft-washed standard pillowcases, set of two for £12, Heritage brushed-cotton king size duvet cover set, £24, and Hare Licking Paw table lamp, £38. All Dunelm. Teleport to an alpine retreat this Christmas whenever you step into your bedroom with potted trees, neutral linen, champagne-coloured furnishings, and sleek candlesticks. Lys ceramic table lamp, £210, Layered Lounge.Burgundy is the colour of the season – drench your home in this sumptuous shade, from cushions and throws to garlands and fireplace stockings for a trendy, festive look. Festive Folkstales bedding, B&M.
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