Bring home the magic of Christmas

Whatever design is catching the glow of your Christmas decorations on a winter’s night, your wallpaper sets the tone for your very own Christmas style.

There’s something irresistibly enchanting about a home dressed for the Festive Season. So often, the true magic begins not with the tree or the twinkling lights, but with the walls themselves. Wallpaper can be the quiet stage for all our domestic moments – a tapestry of pattern, colour, and subtle storytelling that sets the scene for every celebration.

Above: Clarendon from Timothy Wilman Home

A white and gold Christmas scheme brings an effortless sense of glamour, and the key to making it feel cohesive is to begin with the walls. Wallpaper can guide your palette, as shown here in a space where warm golds and cool whites complement in equal measure. By echoing the wallpaper’s hues throughout the room, the decorations take on a natural harmony, allowing the space to glow with a beautifully balanced, modern elegance.

Above: King Protea from Sanderson x wallpaperdirect

A dining room with wallpaper featuring pops of red practically invites a Christmas celebration, as red is a colour long associated with warmth, appetite, and conviviality, the perfect qualities for a space built around sharing food and gathering together. In many homes, the dining room becomes the true heart of Christmas, hosting the feast, the laughter, and the long, lingering conversations that define the day.

Above: Belvedere from Laura Ashley x wallpaperdirect

This is a room that doesn’t just host Christmas, but elevates it, immersing guests in an enchanting scene of pattern, colour and story. In a room graced with Chinoiserie-inspired wallpaper featuring magnificent peacocks and their spectacular plumage, Christmas decorating becomes an invitation to embrace true opulence.

Above: Foxglove Garden by Isabelle Boxall

In a homely kitchen even the simplest festive touches can feel transformative. A string of warm fairy lights draped along a shelf or tucked around a window brings a soft glow to the dark evenings, making the space instantly more inviting. Decorating the rooms you spend the most time in, even if they’re not the main stage for Christmas Day, can lift the spirits, adding quiet moments of cheer to everyday routines. It’s these small, decorating gestures that make the season feel present in every corner of the home.

Above: Croft from Clarke & Clarke x wallpaperdirect

This wallpaper has a design that feels effortlessly in tune with the season without ever tipping into overt festivity. The simple white silhouettes of branches set against a blue background evoke a distinctly mid-winter mood, allowing this wallpaper takes on a beautifully seasonal quality at this time of year. Paired with soft lighting, natural textures and a few thoughtful decorations, this quiet, wintry backdrop creates a serene and comforting atmosphere.

Above: Pimpernel from Morris & Co x wallpaperdirect

In this candlelit dining room, a Christmas table feels all the more magical when set against William Morris designed wallpaper, its intricate patterns lending a festive richness and a gentle touch of Victorian nostalgia. Candlelight enhances the depth of the design and gives the whole room a soft, timeless glow. Layering the table with classic touches; polished cutlery, deep-toned linens, perhaps a garland of winter foliage, and the scene becomes wonderfully atmospheric, a setting that celebrates tradition while feeling utterly inviting, perfect for a feast shared with loved ones.

Above: Foxley from Harlequin x wallpaperdirect

Amid the busy bustle of the festive season, finding a peaceful corner of the home offers a place to pause, breathe and reset. This gentle slowing of pace not only restores calm but can also spark inspiration for the year ahead. With the decorations around you providing a comforting backdrop, it’s the perfect moment to reflect, dream, and even begin planning next year’s decorating projects, from fresh colour schemes to long-awaited wallpapering ideas. Why not order some samples from us and start to make your plans a reality?

Above: Chelsea from Sanderson x wallpaperdirect

Christmas is a time to indulge in good food and savour the pleasure of sharing it with friends and family, and creating a dedicated little treat corner can make these days over the holidays feel even more special. Set aside a small space, perhaps a sideboard, a kitchen shelf or a pretty tray, where festive favourites are kept within easy reach. Decant biscuits, sweets and chocolates into glass jars or Festive tins to turn everyday treats into a delightful display. Not only does it look inviting, but it adds a touch of generosity and warmth to the home, encouraging everyone to pause, nibble and enjoy the simple pleasures that make this season so special.

Above: Posy by Wear The Walls

Christmas is especially magical through the eyes of children, and weaving that sense of wonder into your décor helps build the excitement for the big day. Adding twinkling fairy lights instantly transforms ordinary corners, while Christmas stockings, hung with care along a mantel or staircase, bring a wonderous sense of anticipation, turning waiting into part of the fun. These simple touches create an atmosphere alive with expectation, making the countdown to Christmas feel every bit as exciting as the day itself!

Above: Begonia from Albany

In a living room decorated with floral wallpaper, the space can feel bright and blossoming in the summer months, but come the festive season it transforms into something altogether more decorative and cosy. As the Christmas tree goes up and fairy lights begin to twinkle, the flowering blooms in the wallpaper seem to take on a richer, more opulent warmth. Add the gentle glow of candlelight, and the room becomes wonderfully inviting, comforting cocoon. It’s a beautiful reminder of how a well-loved room can shift with the seasons, becoming the perfect backdrop to Christmas magic.

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