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news & views • THE DESIGNS, PEOPLE AND LOOKS WE LOVE – FROM COPPER TONES AND CHRISTMAS GEMS TO THE STYLE GURU HELPING US HOST

glass candlesticks • These glistening beauties are the perfect finishing touch for a table – festive or otherwise

centrepiece chairs • The seat you take at the table this holiday season might just be the focal point of the scheme, with designers making unique, standout pieces

sport and design • The Olympics are like the gift that keeps on giving – as these creative and very stylish crossovers prove

trolley dash • Bar carts are top of many people’s Christmas wish lists – we’re hoping for this smart number

time to indulge • Creating a sense of luxury and abundance is key to a welcoming home at this time of year, says Neptune’s John Sims-Hilditch – especially if you’re hosting

copper tones • The catwalks shimmered with these sophisticated shades and now homes have fallen for their magic

come dine with me • Designer Lonika Chande knows the secrets to spaces that are always ready to entertain in, as she tells our editor Pip Rich

PERFECT PALETTE • A few of Lonika’s favourite shades

off with a bang • ’Tis the season to party, but keep calm and let the decorations do the heavy lifting – starting with cracking additions to the festive table

fit for a feast • As CEO of Claridge’s Flowers, Richard Eagleton’s expertise in adding flourishes to tables makes a huge difference

ROUND THE TABLE • Eye-catching pieces for entertaining

alpine scene • Gorgeous greens and snowy whites will transport you to the slopes

jolly good time • Playfulism comes to life through stripes and brights – these decs will get the festivities going

makes good scent • Ricki Lawal, founder of Selfmade Candle, on turning your home into an aromatic haven over the holidays

twinkle twinkle • Stylist Hannah Franklin knows how best to use lights and candles to make spaces feel magical, adding sparkle everywhere

present time • A few of our favourite creatives share what’s on their wish list – gift giving just got a whole lot easier

houses • ONE COSY BROWNSTONE, TWO LONDON ABODES, A GLITTERING PARTY PAD AND A CHIC SKI CHALET COVERED IN SNOW – IT MUST BE CHRISTMAS

ALL IS CALM • Natural materials and neutral colours – Christmas is nothing but soothing in this Danish home

BOOGIE WONDERLAND • Disco lights, lava lamps, even a vending machine – this play pad takes the pure joy of Christmas and makes it last all year

COOL YULE • This London abode may be all understated chic, but at Christmas it is full-on festive ready

COMFORT & JOY • The colours and textures in this delightful Victorian villa wrap you in a warmth that’s perfect for every season and occasion

GOOD TIDINGS • Finding this West Village brownstone was truly a wonderful thing for one family of five – and so was its imaginative makeover

LET IT SNOW • The modern exterior of this chalet belies an interior that glows with warmth – ideal for hunkering down during the holidays

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decorating • DELICIOUS DINING ROOM SCHEMES FOR ENTERTAINING, A PALETTE INSPIRED BY FIRE AND FROST AND A MODERN APPROACH TO NOSTALGIA

vintage year • Nostalgia is the order of...