Five ways to: decorate with metallics

This Christmas, swathes of golden shades, a dusting of glittering metallics and a bounty of beautiful foliage come together as an enchanting and luminous backdrop for all the festivities

Take your time with festive decorating this year – dressing your rooms can happen gradually, bringing a new layer of beauty to your home week by week

The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter’s joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache

FOR A SIMPLE YET SOPHISTICATED SCHEME, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE NATURAL SHADES

The heart of the home should be a cosy space that draws you in, particularly at the most festive time of the year

Floral prints and pastel colours bring lovely highlights to Amy’s home, and style experts agree they offer a magical way to do things a bit differently