Ideal Home

EASY STYLE UPDATES

1 ADD FESTIVE KERB APPEAL

Scale up outdoor decorations this Christmas. Create symmetry with a pair of potted trees in cheery red tubs stood either side of the doorway, then go big with a supersized wreath laden with berries to deck the front door.

2 TRY AN ALL-IN-ONE TREE

Forget tangled cables and invest in a pre-lit Christmas tree so you’ve none of the hassle. Easy to assemble, with posable branches, lights are evenly spaced for a uniform look.

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