There’s a certain magic in the air in December. Sparkling lights reflect in the wide eyes of excited youngsters while beautifully wrapped presents patiently wait to be opened. The sense of anticipation is palpable. A beautiful interior, filled with a mix of old family treasures and new stylish pieces, infuses the space with even more joy and grandeur. At Home Beautiful, we love that festive spirit and so we sat down with five of our favourite interior designers, stylists and experts to watch as they deck the halls with a wide range of decorations. Their preferred styles are certainly vast, from traditional colour palettes to coastal hues, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, the beauty of Christmas isn’t about one particular interior style. It’s about the rituals we make as a family, built around the decorations we love, the feasts we dream of all year and the merriment we make together.
MELINDA HARTWRIGHT
Interior designer Melinda creates a Hamptons look
A Christmas tradition in your house is…
“Since our eldest Charlie was a baby we have always cuddled together in bed as a family and read The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve after putting out the treats for Santa by the fireplace.
