Your perfect festive style is different from that of the next person, so how you prepare and decorate for the Christmas holidays will be to your personal taste. However, there is nothing like mixing a bit of tradition with some fresh ideas to keep Christmas feeling as festive as possible whilst also welcoming potential buyers into your home.

Christmas greetings 

Are you going all out and adorning the front of your home with a striking arrangement of lights or do you prefer to decorate with an air of subtlety? Whatever you decide, decorating from the outside in can make passersby, guests and viewers feel both festive and welcome. Whether you choose a ribbon, a wreath, or a singing snowman the outside of the home gives that all important first impression.  

Plan ahead 

Christmas can be an expensive time of year. Why not start stocking your cupboards now with items that have a long best-before date. Planning ahead can make for a more delicious Christmas. You could grace your front room with mince pies, garnish them with a bit of holly, and suddenly they too become edible decorations. 

The scent of Christmas

With the aroma of great food mingled with the pines of a real Christmas tree and maybe a good festive punch, the scents of Christmas come from many places. From natural plants to scented candles, scented sachets of soap, or fragrance oils the options are endless. Just try not to mix and match too many scents that might become overpowering or off-putting to those visiting.  

The sounds of Christmas  

Christmas songs are sometimes sources of contention. Some people love them, others do not but having soft background music in the rooms can create a lived-in feel.   

A wonderful outdoor area  

A miniature Christmas tree placed near your outdoor dining area or holly placed under the pagoda could be a way to transform your garden. 

Remember, potential buyers are looking to imagine themselves living in the home so keeping decorations tasteful and considered will help ensure they are in keeping with your décor and that they inspire a homely feel but don’t detract from the space itself.