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Decoration
The H&G advent calendar: Joyful ideas for the festive season, shared daily
We’ve rounded up the experts to bring you inspiration – from decor ideas and gift guides, to Christmas recipes and fool-proof hosting tips – to make the holidays extra special
Travel
The best Christmas movies for interiors lovers
Planning your festive viewing? These are the films we return to year after year, not just for the heartwarming plots, but for the excellent interiors, too
Decoration
Paper chains are the last-minute Christmas decoration that can transform your rooms
Christmas decorations in need of a little pizzazz? Try the humble paper chain – they’re easy to make at home and the perfect way to jazz things up
Decoration
Chefs share their top tips for a panic-free Christmas in the kitchen
From fridge and oven conundrums to last-minute vegan recipes and easy puddings, the experts have everything covered in this handy guide to Christmas cooking
Decoration
What it’s really like to take on a house that’s been in the family for generations
Family houses carry traces of the lives lived before. Living in them means learning how to adapt, reuse and inhabit those spaces without freezing them in time
Houses
At home for Christmas with our former editor Hatta Byng in her Georgian house in Yorkshire
Hatta Byng tells the story of restoring the house her husband inherited in North Yorkshire, in close collaboration with a team of specialists. The end result is a series of inviting rooms that work as well for daily life as they do for joyful celebrations
Shopping
The best sofa deals in the Boxing Day and January sales
We're getting ahead of the curve and scouting out the very best early discounts on sofas ahead of the Boxing Day sales
Decoration
The dos and don’ts of hosting Christmas
We have asked seasoned hosts for their top tips to help make the experience as seamless and stress-free as possible
Shopping
How to style a sofa bed (so that it actually looks good)
Sofa beds might suffer from a bad reputation but they can be incredibly useful furnishings in houses both small and large. Here, we consult top interior designers to discover what it takes to take the furnishing from functional to luxurious.
Decoration
Three ways to fold a napkin for your Christmas table
Chef and event stylist Posie Hall knows the difference a beautifully folded napkin can make to a table, and offers tutorials for three easy folds that will elevate your settings