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3 ways to decorate your home for Christmas

Be inspired by these festive colour schemes and get your home ready for the party season

Go bold for a modern edge

Be brave and mix hot pinks with zesty limes for a look that's full of fun. Here's how;

* For a contemporary Christmas look, banish traditional colours for bright pinks, purples and limes.

* Set the trend with a chic black Christmas tree and decorate with over-sized baubles for a confident feel.

* If you don't have a mantel to decorate, hang baubles on ribbons to the top of a mirror to create a focal point.

* To continue the sleek look, wrap presents in smart boxes so your gifts create a neat, uniformed pile under the tree.

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