CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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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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Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love a stripe, so I couldn’t help but pick out this dynamic flooring. Apparently I am in good company as 2026 is set to be the year of the stripe. Full of persona

In need of some extra seasonal cheer? We’ve asked the experts for their last-minute decorating tips