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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Adele Cardani

DARK SECRETS: A guide to refreshingly refined christmas decorating | Rare Historical Photos

Ronny Colbie

The festive season is swiftly approaching. The aroma of orange peel, spicy clove, and balsam fir creates a merry atmosphere with a single sniff. Soon, soft mittens will embrace cold fingers and the shimmering star lights above London’s Oxford Street will glow. Cue Michael Buble’s Christmas album and pour yourself a frothy mug of hot chocolate because it’s time to think about decking the halls.

Perhaps this conjures up visions of metallic tinsel, kitsch baubles, and all-things red and green. But Christmas decor doesn’t have to be brash. If you’re partial to elegant, pared-back interiors – look no further. This week, I spoke to four design experts about how to achieve a refreshingly refined Christmas decor scheme.

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