How to decorate your home for Easter

For many, Easter marks the official return of spring. We’ll be celebrating the new season by investing in key pieces for the home and getting crafty with the kids.

Many of us are lucky enough to have four days off in a row, making the long Easter weekend a great excuse to get together with family and friends. Up the ante this year with small touches to make everyone smile, such as Easter decorations on their breakfast plates or egg cups and Easter mugs that you’ve hand-picked for each person.

Whether you’re treating each meal as a mini styling moment or preparing to have a casual sharing-style arrangement, take classic essentials – such as a white linen tablecloth – and add themed Easter tableware and accessories.

Mealtimes always run more smoothly when younger guests are entertained. Add simple touches to make their table look extra special, from making bunny ears from your napkins, to personalising each place setting with an Easter gift and a scattering of mini chocolate eggs.

If you’re feeding the five thousand, make life a little easier for yourself with kitchen products that do all the hard work for you. Serve food family-style on serving platters and let everyone help themselves and batch make cocktails before everyone arrives so you’re free to enjoy the festivities.

Treat the household to a few Easter bakes – whether it’s cookies or traybakes, iced buns or muffins, there are plenty of ideas at Waitrose. But make it more than just a baking session: set up a special afternoon tea on Easter Saturday. Pop on your best spring outfits and serve your sweet treats on cake stands.