Key Pieces Every Home Needs For Christmas

published 30 November 2016

Our definitive guide to adding festive cheer to every room

The festive holiday season is on its way – so get planning how you’ll turn your home into the perfect Christmas retreat for family and friends. We’ve been wowed by the selection at Sainsbury’s, which has come up trumps with some truly wonderful decorations.

Whether you're a stickler for traditional Christmas prints and fabulously festive colours or want to give your home a magical winter wonderland makeover with snowy whites, frosted silvers and faux foliage – you’re in for a treat.

If you’re lucky enough to have an open fire or wood-burner, your home will already be filled with a rustic woodland scent but there’s always room for more festive aromas – think spiced pot pourri or cinnamon stick decorations.

Another easy way to instantly transform your living room is to introduce new soft furnishings – traditional checks will add a much-needed burst of winter brightness and faux fur is bang on-trend – so treat yourself to some super soft cushions or snug throws for extra cosiness.

Creating warm lighting is key too so, as well as lighting the fire, stock up on festive candles and candle-holders. We’re particularly fond of the impressive silver reindeer candle holder – a pair will add a touch of grandeur to your mantelpiece. Add seasonal greenery, hang a few rustic pine cone decorations and finish with a beautiful indoor wreath bursting with berries.

From brilliant lighting to fuss-free frosted foliage, we’ve rounded up our favourites to make your home look spectacular this Christmas...

To see more and find your nearest store, visit sainsburyshome.co.uk

Gold Glitter Stag Snow Globe, £30

This snow globe featuring a stag in golden speckled snowfall will add a touch of Christmas magic to your mantelpiece.

Light Grey Faux Fur Throw, £30

Luxurious, comfy and stylish – this faux-fur throw ticks every box. Use it to dress your bed or your sofa and add matching cushions for the cosiest night in ever.

Heart Wreath, £15

This irresistible heart-shaped wreath with its festive red ribbon will bring Christmas cheer to any room.

Partridge Ornament, £6

Statement ornaments like this bronze partridge will impress any number of guests throughout the festive season - and who’s to say he can’t stay up all year round?

Silver Lantern, £20

Get in on the hygge feel and fill your home with warmth and candlelight. This minimalist silver lantern will make a stylish addition to the hearth, just pop a pillar candle inside and let it glow, let it glow, let it glow!

Stag Bookends, £16

Practical and elegant, these striking bookends will give any room that to-the-manor-born feel.

Red Velvet Cushion, £12

Style up your home for Christmas with stacks of festive cushions. Start with plain colours like this sumptuously soft velvet one, then mix-and-match with traditional prints and textures.