MUTED YET MERRY, THIS TONED DOWN TAKE ON A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS RED PROVES THAT, SOMETIMES, LESS REALLY IS MORE

Complete with twinkling tree and roaring fires, this Georgian terrace in London has been gently herded into a new era – thanks to the vision of designer Brandon Schubert

DISCOVER HOW WARMER WHITES MAKE ROOMS LOOK COSY AND EFFORTLESSLY CHIC

THROUGH A BLEND OF PLAYFUL PATTERNS, TRADITIONAL TOUCHES AND VIBRANT COLOURS, LOU HAS BROUGHT SO MUCH PERSONALITY TO HER HOME

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

Whether you gloss it up, blur the edges or blend it to oblivion, embrace an irresistibly lived-in, tactile take on red this season