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CREATE A STUNNING TABLESCAPE WITH SOME SHOWSTOPPING PIECES AND UPDATED ESSENTIALS

WHAT’S HOT FOR HOMES AND HOW DO YOU CREATE A SPACE THAT REFLECTS YOU AS WELL AS FEELING NEW AND EXCITING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS…

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

ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE – AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT

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