If you truly love the Christmas season you will want to carry the holiday cheer through every aspect of your life, from listening to festive music to baking up holiday treats to putting lights on the outside of the house. However, have you thought about making your home cosier for the Christmas season with a few new homewares and soft furnishings?
You can set up a Christmas tree and put up some special decorations, but there are also many others ways you can make your home a little bit more cosy and welcoming with beautiful finishing touches. Let’s take a look at some of the lovely extras that you can add to your home as you embrace the festive spirit. The notion of a Christmas home collection is daunting at first given the short time frame we spend celebrating Christmas – but just think of it as you do decorations and these items will be with you for years to come. Store them safely and your Christmas home collection will become part our your festive traditions – perhaps even handed down through generations!
Cushions
Why not treat yourself to a new cushion this Christmas? There are quite a few lovely ones o
ut there that have special festival designs on them, from reindeer to snowflakes to Santa Claus and much more. From photo printed cushions to patterned cushions to embroidered ones, there are a lot of options out there to choose from. A festive cushion will look great on the bed or on the sofa, creating a special look just for the holiday season.
Bed Spreads
Why not invest in a beautiful bedspread that you save just for the holiday season? Putting the Christmas bedspread on at the beginning of December can be a sign that this special time of year has come around and its time to start celebrating! There are many beautiful Christmas bedspreads available, from fun and cheerful ones with Santa and reindeer to elegant and stylish ones with snowflakes and trees. There are also lovely options for Christmas bedding for the little ones, so that they can snuggle up in something special during the holidays too.
Draught Excluders
A draught excluder is a long plush cylinder made with fabric and stuffed with a heavy filling such as rice, cat litter or dried beans. It is placed at the bottom of the door in order to cover up the gap and stop cold air from moving through. In the wintertime these simple items ar
e very important for keeping your home nice and cosy, so why not get a few festive ones that will also put you in a holiday mood?
Table Runners
Set the scene for a very special Christmas meal with a beautiful decorative table runner. A 
table runner can add a touch of elegance to a table setting. There are many different styles of table runner and they are decorated with classic holiday themes such as Christmas trees, poinsettias and reindeer. Look for ones that are made from a durable and easy to wash material such as polyester, so that you can use it again and again even if one of your guests drops food on it.
Coasters
Another way to create a special holiday spirit in your home is to use decorative coasters. Not only do they serve the practical purpose of keeping the surfaces of your home protected from water stains when guests set down their drinks – they also look beautiful! There are so many different holiday coasters available to purchase online, from goofy playful ones to sophisticated and elegant designs. Take a look at the many coasters that you have to choose from and find the ones that fit with your personal style and the décor of your home.
Rugs
Why not consider decorating your home with a Christmas themed rug? It will look beautiful and festive and it will also protect your feet from the cold floor in the winter! Look for a simple area rug that you can lay down in your living room during the holiday season and then keep stored away during the rest of the year. Also, a small festive rug might be a great choice when decorating a bedroom or other room during the holidays.
Mugs, Glasses and Dinner Sets
Somehow the food and drink we enjoy at Christmas tastes so much better when we serve it in special mugs, glasses and dinner sets! Treat yourself to some beautiful glasses, mugs, plates and bowls with happy festive designs on them. Whether you are sipping eggnog or tucking into a delicious roast on Christmas day, the holiday serving ware will help you to get into the mood of the season.
Why not add a little bit of comfort and charm to your home with these little extras this holiday season?
