Purple reign

Decorating for the festive season needn’t always revolve around the conventional colour palettes of red and green or gold and silver. Everything from inky shades to pretty pastels are becoming popular for a contemporary take on Christmas trimmings. This moody table scheme of black, lilac and green, devised by Katie Brigstock of Edinburgh-based creative studio Style Your Spaces, showcases how eschewing traditional tropes can reap dramatic results. For dressing tables in particular, she’s an advocate of appealing to all the senses: ‘Candles for warmth; flowers or foliage for scent and texture; fruits or nuts for taste; and fabrics for touch – I love that layering effect.’

Tableware, from a selection at Style Your Spaces (styleyourspaces.co.uk)