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

Sprinkle some fresh festive spirit with these new decor trends

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

It’s amazing to see how designers channel their talents into their own spaces. With day jobs being responsible for everything from haute couture to home design, how they create and configure their own

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

We moved in 10 years ago, and we lived with the kitchen as it was for six years. There was definitely an advantage to using the space before committing to a complete redesign. We had to replace the fo