The STYLE RULES
REINVENT A CLASSIC
If green and red is too traditional, why not pair olive green with silver grey as a contemporary alternative? Match your decorations to key furniture pieces such as a velvet sofa and armchair set.
MAKE A FIREPLACE THE FOCAL POINT
Choose a statement mid-centuryinspired geometric wallpaper in versatile monochrome for the chimney breast. Where a fireplace has been blocked up, try tiling the aperture with gloss tiles that reflect light and fill with stacked logs (sorry, Santa!).
ADD A TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA
Due to their sustainability credentials, paper decorations are back in vogue. Hang a selection of paper fans above the mantelpiece teamed with a eucalyptus garland and retro candlesticks.