How to Get Your Home Ready for Christmas

The high street may be screaming Halloween, but October is the perfect time to start preparing for Christmas festivities…

Consider your Christmas Decor

With 10 weeks to go, it’s time to start considering your 2019 Christmas decor. Get in the festive spirit by taking some time out to browse different festive trends and styles. Embracing this season’s must-have trends? You’ll adore the Celestial and Disco trends. Prefer a traditional look? Snowdrift or Voyage is for you. However you style Christmas, have fun with decorations this year.

Organise Family Plans

Are you hosting this year or going to your in-laws? It may seem a long way off, but organising Christmas day plans now will help you to prepare accordingly.

Make Travel Arrangements

Decided who is going where this year? Great. Now you’ll need to make travel arrangements. Sort hotels, train and plane tickets now before they get booked up.

Declutter

Between the decorations, gifts and guests, your home will be packed this festive season. Make space where you can by decluttering key areas, remembering the simple 6 month rule: if it hasn’t been used or appreciated in 6 months, you don’t need it.

Bake Ahead

Give yourself time outside of the kitchen by preparing festive bakes in November. Gingerbread, un-iced cakes and cookies can call be baked ahead and stored in the freezer until Christmas arrives.

Start Christmas Shopping

Many people wait to start their Christmas shopping on Black Friday, and for good reason. Whether it’s 20%, 50% or 70% off the retail price, getting those big gifts checked off in the sales means more money to treat yourself. It’s a win-win.

Order the Turkey

Whether you order it from a supermarket or direct from the supplier, now is the time to order your turkey and other Christmas dinner must-haves.

Write & Send Christmas Cards

‘Tis the season to embrace tradition, so try not to fall into the habit of wishing your loved ones a Happy Christmas on social media. Letter writing is a dying art, surprise family and friends with a thoughtful card and embrace the festive season this year.

Deck the Halls

You chose your Christmas decor back in October, now it’s time to turn your home into a winter wonderland. You could even make an evening of it with hot chocolate and a festive film. See how simple it is when you plan ahead?

Create a Cosy Guest Bedroom

If you’re hosting this year, make sure your guest bedroom is ready for visitors. Extra blankets, slippers, a festive scented candle and a hot water bottle will make your guests feel like it’s a home away from home.

It’s almost here! Time to tick off those final finishing touches…

Deep Clean Your Home

Those baubles will shine even brighter next to clean floors. Take some time to deep clean your entire home ready for festive guests to arrive.

Finalise Family Plans

Although it wouldn't be Christmas without a little family drama, you want to avoid it if you can. Make sure everyone is aware of Christmas day plans, including the time of lunch  & who is sleeping where.

Buy Fresh Produce

Your mind may be preoccupied with Christmas lunch, but remember you’ll need to shop for Christmas morning breakfast and Boxing Day as well. Go shopping for fresh produce a couple of days before the 25th, keeping an eye on the best before dates. Better yet, avoid the rush and have it delivered to your home instead. Genius.

Prepare Christmas Dinner

Chop the vegetables, prepare the turkey, make the gravy. Do as much as you can now so you can spend Christmas day with your loved ones, away from the kitchen.

Set the Table

If you have the room, set the table now so Christmas morning can be spent opening gifts with a glass of Champagne. Pull out your finest crystal glassware and the cutlery you save for special occasions. Christmas comes only once a year after all.

Wrap Last-Minute Gifts

Couldn’t resist that last gift you know they’d love? It happens. Once you’ve prepped the dinner and set the table, wrap any last-minute gifts you’ve bought and place them under the tree.

Relax

You’ve done it! With everything pre-prepared, it’s time to pour your favorite drink, put your feet up and look forward to a stress-free day with your loved ones. Merry Christmas!