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Dining tables and living rooms tend to take the starring roles when it comes to festive trimmings, but bestowing a bit of sparkle on those often overlooked areas you spend time in will spread the joy to every corner of the home. Ceiling- or wall-hung decorations are a good option for saving on space and can create real impact – a simple branch bedecked in baubles will do the trick.

For an assortment of glass decorations, try Rockett St George (rockettstgeorge.co.uk)