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Guests coming over this Christmas? Here’s how to make the most of the space you have with our expert advice and clever tips

‘There is something incredibly glamorous about a home bar,’ says Emma Burns, joint managing director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. An inviting and well-designed bar can make a magical focal point fo

These handpainted mistletoe table linen prints are the perfect backdrop to decorate a seasonal tablescape with foraged foliage. The crisp white-and-green colourway is also ideal to inspire a fresher c

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Let colour lead the way. Mix bold florals, painted ceramics and multicoloured stripes on tableware and linens, then add extra wow with a centrepiece of paper stars. Star lanterns, £17.95 each, Paper S

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