Deck the halls with these affordable finds
If you’re on the hunt for some contemporary Christmas decorations that won’t break the bank this December, head directly to Dunelm.
The retailer has pulled out all of the stops when it comes to creating seasonal delights to bring the whole house to life this year. Our style director Sarah Keady particularly loved the Scandi-inspired silhouettes, embellished details and crafty touches of the Winter Shimmer range; an effortlessly chic edit to elevate your Christmas decor. ‘The neutral hues, metallic finishes and tactile materials make this a premium collection at an impressively affordable price point,’ she notes.
To help you curate your basket, here are 10 showstopping Winter Shimmer pieces that have received the House Beautiful seal of approval. We predict that they won’t stay in stock for long.
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This petite faux fir is perfect for adding a flourish to a vacant shelf or side table. Its sculpted shape looks elegant enough left bare, but you can amp up the festive factor even further with metallic baubles and a slimline string of fairy lights.
With 18 warm LED lights dotted across a metallic forest scene, this is the definition of a cosy Christmas buy. Display on a windowsill to spread cheer across the neighbourhood, or across a living room sideboard for a subtle luminescence. The clever folding mechanism means it’s easy to store post-December, too.
Paper fans are a low-cost, high-impact investment, and we love the neutral, Scandi-inspired tones of this multipack. The possibilities are almost endless; suspend them from ceilings, in window and doorways, or hide the hanging loop and prop up on shelves. The largest fan could even be deployed as a crafty statement topper for your tree.
The unique finial shape and minimalist palette set these hanging decorations apart from the crowd. Tapping into the homespun Scandi-inspired sensibilities that are a huge Christmas trend this year, this lightweight selection is a beautiful option for filling out your tree, or threading onto a garland or line of festive bunting.
This charming trio of trees is ideal for tablescaping – cluster them together or spread out and alternate with candles of equally varying heights for a creative twist on the classic centrepiece. All of the Dunelm paper decorations featured are made from responsibly sourced timber, making them a stylish choice that’s also more sustainable.
If you ask us, there’s no such thing as too many baubles. These metallic decorations are available in a choice of two colours, shimmering gold or rustic brown, to suit any scheme – with their eyecatching bevelled shape, they’ll be the star (pun intended) of the show on this year’s tree.
There aren’t many more elegant places to stash presents than a velvet stocking. With its beaded gold embellishments and chocolate brown hue, it’s an effortlessly luxurious find at a surprisingly affordable price – an excellent excuse to line the mantelpiece with matching ones for the whole family.
Elevate your armchair or add some extra sparkle to a guest bed with this cushion, part of the same celestial family as the aforementioned stocking. It’s the little details that set this piece apart – its piped edging and meticulous stitching give it a premium finish.
A timeless motif with a contemporary twist, these sweet angel silhouettes are carved from wood and lacquered in lustrous gold and matte white paint. As well as bringing a sense of sleek serenity to your own celebrations, they’d also make a lovely gift for a fellow traditionalist.
Picture this light-up tree subtly twinkling from a bookshelf on a cosy dark December evening and you’ll soon see how it can add a touch of magic to any setting. The texture of the glass gives it tactile interest and it comes with a three-year guarantee, so you can invest safe in the knowledge that you’ll bask in its glow for many a Christmas to come.
Discover the Dunelm Christmas collection online at dunelm.com and in store, where you can click and collect for free in as little as two hours
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