There's no time quite like Christmas time to embrace hygge in your home! In this brand-new title, we'll share some of our favourite Scandinavian-inspired homes at Chriatmas, and reveal how these homeowners embrace the Nordic way of life over the festive period. We've also shared dozens of Scandi-themed crafts to make your house a rustic retreat, from unique advent calendars and ladder trees, to chic homemade cards and elegant wrapping paper designs. We'll also explore how to channel the Scandi mindset over the season, from how to reduce stress and budget for the festivities, to escaping all hectic duties and planning a Scandinavian winter wonderland trip over Christmas!
Welcome
HOW TO STYLE Christmas the Scandi way • From nature-led décor to timeless traditions, here’s how to bring a little Scandinavian magic into your home this Christmas
Seasonal Scandi • Bring the outside in with this pared-back style that promotes seasonal wellness through mood-boosting greenery. Revel in Scandi-inspired simplicity with brass touches of luxury
Winter wonderland • Take your Scandi festivities up a notch with a Christmas trip to the Nordics
Good tidings • Serendipity played a part in Alex and Chelsea being able to build this gorgeous home from scratch – it’s a dream come true
Alternative Advent • Create an extra special lead-up to the festivities by making your own unique handcrafted Advent calendar, and let the countdown to Christmas begin
IT’S TIME TO Embrace the cold • Forget doom and gloom, we reveal the latest wellbeing trend for making the most of winter
Festive flair • Christmas is a modern affair in Katie Seidler’s family home with the decorations chiming with the Scandi-influenced decor
Card tricks • Want to make Christmas that little bit extra special? Then look no further than our simple ideas for one-of-a-kind cards
Scandi-luxe cool yule • Embrace a chic twist on classic Scandi seasonal style 52
“I LOVE RUSTIC Scandi style” • At Christmas, the neutral monochromes of Tracy Head’s modern home are sprinkled with textural seasonal details for a luxe festive look
Scandi-inspired dishes • Whether it’s a simple snack or a luxurious cake, why not try these delightful recipes to make your Christmas truly Scandinavian
Christmas wreath • Welcome guests with a fresh flower and pine cone arrangement hung on your door
HOW TO REDUCE Seasonal stress • We speak to the experts for their tips on keeping things simple for a happier festive time this year
Budgeting for the festive season • Ideal Home’s columnist and editor of moneyweek.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick shares her financial wisdom
Line of beauty • Interior designer Justin Coakley transformed a characterless 1930s house, creating a more spacious, welcoming home with a pared-back aesthetic
Embrace the potential of your humble abode • Struggling for space in your home? You’re not alone. In this brand-new title from the makers of Ideal Home magazine, we’ll share decorating tips, storage solutions and home hacks to help you make the most of the space you’ve got!
Christmas gathering • Collect pine fronds, branches and berries for a rustic Scandi-style Christmas in festive shades of red, white and green
Handcrafted Christmas • Get creative over the holidays with easy-to-make ideas for lights, decorations and festive trimmings
White Christmas • Emma and Ant’s elegant home may be all serene shades of cream and white, but that doesn’t mean it’s not made for festive family fun
Embrace simplicity and serenity in your home • Home trends come and go, but the Scandi vibe is here to stay. Explore some of our favourite Scandinavian-inspired homes, and discover how to update the traditional...