Traditional Christmas decorating ideas for a classic festive home

Chase your winter blues away with a calming and serene look.

* Combine powdery blues with crisp whites for a cosy wintery scheme that will be hard to leave.

* Keep the room feeling warm and welcoming with plenty of natural wood touches, like a twig wreath and pine cone garland, and use candle light to add a soothing glow.

*Decorate the Christmas tree with lots of fun shaped baubles that the children will love and add some cheer with touches of coloured wrapping, like soft pinks.

* A feather boa garland across the top of a door adds another fun dimension to the Christmas room and keeps it feeling relaxed.

Shop for this Christmas look:

B&Q

Homebase

Paperchase

Habitat

Find everything from more Christmas decorating inspiration to Christmas craft ideas in our essential guide to Christmas.