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

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

WELCOMING VISITORS TO STAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS OR THROWING A WINTER SOIRÉE? TALLULAH RUSHAYA ASKS THE PROFESSIONALS FOR TIPS ON HOW TO BE THE HOST WITH THE MOST AT THIS JOYFUL TIME OF YEAR

Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens

REBECCA AND SIMON HAVE TRANSFORMED A PLAIN NEW BUILD WITH A SELF-BUILT EXTENSION AND IT’S ESPECIALLY MAGICAL AT CHRISTMAS