All you need for a cosy Christmas at home
Whether you’re hosting or hibernating, here are this season’s feelgood essentials
We’re not sure about you, but we tend to spend December lurching between nights out in OTT party outfits, playing host to the 5,000 friends, neighbours and relatives who drop in for a pre-Christmas catchup, and cosy nights in front of the TV enjoying our own company (pets only, please).
Whatever your traditions this winter, we’ve hand-picked the essentials that will see you through every eventuality. From making your home that little bit cosier with one-of-a-kind decor, tactile textures and warm lighting, to bedding that’ll ensure you sleep like a king and wake up refreshed – and ready to go again.
Around Christmas we tend to get a little obsessed with candles, fairy lights and all lighting in general. A good lamp and soft lighting can really transform the feel of your home when you’re hosting. Ditch downlights for indirect lighting (think wall sconces, table lamps or floor lights) for a practical, ambient glow. Flattering low lighting and candlelight feel decadent and cosy. Our top pick? The Annie table lamp – the natural lampshade provides a warm glow of light.
Speakers can make or break your party if you’re hosting this Christmas. There are many to choose from but we’d suggest going for something that’s easy to use and portable so you can take them on your travels. From the Roberts Reunion to the Marshall Middleton, read our reviews before you get the party started.
Throws and blankets are the perfect way to add a touch of luxury to your living room or bedroom when you’re hosting. Our textured, herringbone knit throw option will work anywhere you, erm, throw it. Whether you’re protecting your sofa from the neighbour who likes to slosh red wine around, the kids with their chocolatey fingers or the dog with his muddy paws.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without new pyjamas. Choose from a chic set to dazzle on Christmas morning, festive matching onesies for the whole family or cosy kids’ robes to keep them warm while they open Santa’s presents – we have you covered.
When you finally do make it to bed, wouldn’t it be amazing to know you’re going to get a good night’s sleep? Made from 100% organic cotton to help regulate your temperature, this duvet cover also is responsibly produced and easy care, so requires minimal ironing.
Speaking of beds: have you felt the benefit of a soothing silk pillowcase yet? Silk is more moisture-repellent than other fabrics, helping your skin to stay hydrated overnight and also reducing hair tangles. But you knew that. This sleep-boosting silk pillowcase is blissfully soft and made from the highest quality 19-momme mulberry silk.
Our failsafe winter essential is a diffuser. It works two-fold in the sense that you benefit whenever you get to enjoy a moment’s peace, and it also ensures your home smells great when you’re hosting. This Frosted Mistletoe Eucalyptus Scented Reed Diffuser will bring a traditional Christmas scent to your house.
