TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
Tenbrooke Black candle holders, £496 set of two; Violet candle holders in tinted crystal, £641 set of three; Tate container in marble, £469, all Arteriors
WALLPAPER
Casablanca in Charcoal, £12.98 a roll, Albany at Wallpaper Direct
PAINT
Craig & Rose Artisan decorative effect paint in Antique Gold, £12 for 250ml, Rockett St George
FABRIC
Enrich velvet in Champagne, £59m, Harlequin
Serax marble coffee table, £1,751; Calvin Klein Balian rug in Silver/Grey, from £983; Luxe velvet tassel cushions in Champagne and Black, £44 each; Aerin Sintra footed bowl, £185; AYTM Grasil candle holder, $151; LSA Aurelia champagne saucers, £49 for two; Global Explorer velvet Giraffe pouffe, £231; assorted Christmas tree decorations, from £12 each; garlands from £25, all Amara
BETWEEN THE LINES
Create a smart grid-style effect with painted vertical stripes in graphite and white, then add wall-to-wall floating shelves
Pols Potten Henry dining chair, £489; Bloomingville Deb candle holder, £65; Luxe Glam dinner plates, from £58 for four; Luxe Glam pasta bowls, £58 for four; Luxe woven beaded place mats, £56 for two; Nkuku Mia wine glasses, £49 each; Pols Potten Prickle decorative object, £41; Zanatto Dellabbondanza bowl (on shelf), £499; Luxe deluxe glass vase, £176; assorted Christmas tree decorations, from £12 each, all Amara
STYLISH DISPLAY
Use gold trays to create groupings of decorations, such as candles and glittering tabletop trees
Metal trees, £6; wire trees, £1; candle set, £3; tree candles, from £1 each; wrapping paper, £1; glitter stars, £2 for two, all Poundland
STICK TO MONOCHROME
This decorative combo is totally timeless, and can work in any style of home. For this look, you want crisp lines and simple geometric patterns (think stripes or chequerboard). Mix in silvery greys and classic marble patterns to soften the edges if the contrast between the black and white is feeling a bit fierce.
CONSIDER FINISHES
For this upmarket luxe take on monochrome, texture and finishes are key. Matt emulsion on walls can be elevated with gloss furni
