Create a Cosy Look in time for Christmas

Christmas is only days away and with our advent calendar doors almost all open, it’s time to count down the remaining days before the big day! But how can you create the ultimate cosy Christmas atmosphere in time for friends and family visiting? Here are our top tips on how best to prepare your home for the busy period ahead.

 

Tip 1 IconChristmas Stockings

Stockings are iconic part of Christmas. They are not only a traditional way of presenting your presents, but also a great way to decorate your home in time for the festive season! Christmas stockings also double up as a super practical way of storing your gifts off the floor and are a great way to decorate your door handles or newel post!

 

Tip 2 IconGet Crafting

Craft is a wonderful way of bringing the family together at Christmas time. From paper snowflakes at the window to making your own Christmas stocking, craft is an exciting way for the family to prepare for Christmas together and create bespoke decorations for your home.

 

Tip 3 IconBake Together

Preparing edible decorations is a fantastic spend quality time with the family while still preparing for festivities. Think Christmas shortbread to adorn the tree and delicious marzipan sweets to display on the table. Another benefit of making your own edible decorations is that there is very little to store for the next year too!

 

Tip 4 IconHat & Coat Hooks

If you don’t already have coat hooks in your porch or entrance hall, then fit them in time! The last thing you want at Christmas is your quests wet jackets draped over the back of the chair!

 

For more tips on how to prepare your home this winter, check out our blogs How to Check Your Boiler and Preparing Your Home for Winter.