It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for going all out with decorating our homes! Not content with purely dressing the tree and mantelpiece we are big fans of Christmas wall decor ideas to extend the decorating scheme to cover all four walls.

Cocoon the room with festive decor by incorporating imaginative displays and captivating lights – call it a festive takeover for walls.

Christmas wall decor ideas

Make more of your vertical space by introducing decorations to walls. Whether it be garlands draped over picture frames or a waterfall of baubles hung from colourful ribbons, with a little imagination a creative Christmas idea can make a festive feature wall to suit. Read on to explore our creative Christmas wall decor ideas to inspire your seasonal decorating this year.

1. Drape decorations from wall decor

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The easiest way to make more of existing wall decor, such as framed pictures and faux taxidermy, is to drape them with festive decorations. The frames and antlers in this living room provide the perfect angles to welcome hanging paper decorations and a string of tinsel dressed with colourful baubles.

This idea could be adapted for shelves, bookcases and wall mirrors. Basically if there’s a frame, you can drape with festive accessories. Just be sure not to use heavy decorations, so they pose no threat of weighing items off the wall.

2. Create a waterfall of baubles on pretty ribbons

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Baubles and ornaments are not just for the tree! They Christmas staples can add a splash of colour, glamour and sparkle to any wall when suspended on delicate lengths of ribbon. Hang them from the top of door frames and picture rails to provide a plinth to secure the ribbons without being seen.

If using this idea in a busy family household, with young children and pets, be sure to hang them up high – to avoid any temptation to pull them down. Use acrylic baubles to avoid any possibility of breakages.

3. Welcome Christmas characters with wall decals

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Welcome friendly Christmas characters to walls with reusable stickers. Gonks, Scandi-inspired gnomes are the latest craze of familiar faces for Christmas decorating – a big hit for family households.

This set of stickers features traditional Nordic gnomes with a collection of holly leaves, berries, and pretty stars. Each sticker is individual, allowing you to create a bespoke design to suit your space. The reusable fabric wall stickers, are durable, reposition-able and best of all all without causing damage to walls.

Add these cute characters to any room around your home this Christmas, from a child’s bedroom to the family living room.

Buy now: Nordic Gnome Trio Wall Christmas Wall Decal, £47.99, Stickers4walls.co.uk

4. Hang an alternative tree

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Perfect for small living room ideas this Christmas wall decor idea is just the thing to add a tree without having to actually make room for a tree. Quirky wall hung tree designs are becoming a popular trend for those who want to avoid putting up a tree, you simply hang this alternative 45cm tall Christmas tree on the wall, year in year out.

The structure is already dressed with LED lights and gives you a place to hang decorations, with the floorspace below providing the perfect spot to place present ‘under the tree’. This minimalist approach is ideal for a minimalist household, and best of all it can be used in any room.

Buy now: Wall Hanging Christmas Tree with Lights, £15.99, Ginger Ray

5. Replace a photo frame with a festive wreath

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Swap out household staples, such as picture frames and mirrors, to hang festive decor on walls in hallways and living rooms. This simple idea allows for a changing of decor without too much effort, without any lasting impact on beautifully painted walls.

This simple light up wreath is enough to give this hallway a magical touch of festive charm. White poinsettias in rustic baskets below add another simple seasonal finishing touch.

6. Introduce illuminations

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What better way to make a wow statement with walls than with neon lights? The trend for characterful neon lights and signs is a hot one right now, meaning a Christmas design is a winning idea for 2021. This year the collection at John Lewis & Partners has something for every decorating scheme.

7. Set the scene with stars

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A simple star shaped wall decoration is not just for Christmas, but when dressed with seasonal foliage it certainly feels dressed for the occasion. This galvanised star wall hanging is perfect for a hallway to store post and trinkets by the front door – practical and pretty. Simply pop a sprig of alpine foliage, real or faux, and it becomes part of the decorating scheme.

Buy now: Wall Hanging Galvanised Star, £29, Quince & Cook

7. Hang a branch to fill a wall with decorations

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Repurposed tree branches are the new must-have for stylist’s looking to add impact to a dining or living room decor for a seasonal celebration. The sculptural shape adds instant interest when hung above a dining table or projecting form a wall, as seen in this blue living room.

This decorative branch has been lowered from a silk ribbon, tied in an elegant bow. Using the picture rail to secure with a nail keep it in place securely, keeping the fixing out of sight. The baubles are staggered at various heights to create a diamond-like shape.

8. Adorn the walls with paper decorations

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Ideal to fill a hallway with festive cheer and seasonal accent colour paper decorations are a great choice. From paper pompoms to large fans, paper decorations fill a large area with ease – to make more of a bold statement.

Best of all you can make your own decorations, that can be used for years to come – you could even have a family day of crafting to make them!

9. Decorate kitchen walls

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Include all rooms in a Christmas decorating scheme, especially kitchens as we spend a lot of the festive period here preparing festive feasts. A simple wall sticker is just the thing to welcome a signature touch of Christmas character – as this Christmas tree wall decal proves.

10. Add a decorative hoop above a mantel

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The wall above a fireplace is the perfect place to add a hearty wreath or on-trend hoop of foliage. Tying together a Christmas living room decorating idea, by coordinating colour and decorations with the tree.

Replace an over-mantel mirror with the seasonal decoration to change up the decor especially for Christmas. The hanging tool, be it nail or hook, will already be in place – so you’re not damaging walls in order to hang decorations.

11. Create a wall of family photos

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The simple Scandi-inspired alternative tree is a wall decoration. The hanging structure is familiar to the silhouette of a tree, to act in place of a real one. The beauty of this one is that it can be hung on the wall and offers a personalised element.

Try dressing it with photos of loved ones. Whether styled to perfection with polaroids or dressed with old snapshots of festive family fun from the photo albums, this is a great way to welcome all to Christmas in your home.

12. Keep it simple

For an understated, minimal effort approach drape simple sprigs of foliage over existing picture frames, lights fittings and wall ornaments. A simple touch of festive foliage offers a nod to seasonal decorating, without having to go OTT.

How can I decorate my walls for Christmas?

You can decorate walls for Christmas in a number of creative ways. Firstly there’s the classic Christmas wall decor idea of hanging a seasonal wreath. Hanging a wreath in place of wall art is an easy solution, because the fixtures are already in place to dress the wall.

Baubles gently cascading down walls on lengths of colourful ribbon is a stylist’s trick for filling a bare walls with interest and colour.

Wall stickers are a popular way of decorating walls for the festive season. Reusable designs allow for decoration to be added year after year in any room, without damaging the paint work.

Alternative wall-mounted hanging Christmas trees are another fabulous way to dress walls for the holidays. Great for small spaces this stylish alternative provides a place to hang lights and baubles, without having to make space for a tree.

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Now that the weather has changed and we’re back to series binging on a variety of streaming services, you may discover that it’s high time to replace your old TV. Thankfully, there couldn’t be a better time to upgrade for something sharper, faster and altogether more stylish for your living room.

What’s more, investing now in plenty of time before Christmas will ensure you avoid the rush on TVs. It’ll also give you plenty of time to work out how to use all of the new functions your super new screen offers.

And that’s exactly how the brilliant range and expertise at Currys will become invaluable in your search. With an unbeatable range of products from all the top leading brands, you’re bound to find something to suit your home and needs.

Pick the perfect TV

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Take Samsung’s super stylish The Frame TV for example. Ultra thin and looking like a slim picture frame, it’s the ideal option if you don’t want your telly to dominate your decor.

The Frame offers exceptional picture quality thanks to its legacy QLED display. Its Quantum Dot technology also ensures over a billion of cinematic hues to provide you with the best, most colour-rich picture possible.

Add to that the fact that the resolution of everything is upscaled automatically to flawless 4K detail from 43” and above, and you’re guaranteed quality viewing, whatever you and your family choose to watch.

Super stylish, even when switched off

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When powered off, The Frame provides a hefty dose of style in your home, too. Unlike standard TVs that look like a big black box when not in use, The Frame acts as an ingenious blank canvas.

You can display your own photos or your choice of hundreds of artworks from galleries and museums around the world*.  And it doesn’t stop there. Already a market leader in quality and style, now The Frame can be customised to your taste to make it your own.

Make The Frame your own

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Available on The Frame’s 43” models and above, there are now five new bezels to choose from to make your The Frame TV blend in even more with your home than before.

In neutral shades of white, beige, brown, teak or terracotta, these new bezels allow your TV to match your existing decor or gallery wall for the perfect screen set up, regardless of whether it’s switched on or off.

Easily installed, thanks to the magnetic attachments, you can pick one or buy several for when you fancy a whole new look for both your TV and room scheme.

Head to Currys to buy the best

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So what are you waiting for? Get a head start on the winter rush and head to your local Currys store either in person or visit Currys online and get the very best TV for both your family and home.

* Separate Art Store subscription required to access full selection.

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The time to start buying Black Friday coffee machine deals has arrived. While the main event won’t be taking place until November 26th, we’re expecting to see some early deals in the weeks ahead to help you snag your dream coffee machine at a discount, before it sells out. Black Friday coffee machine deals will keep you happy and caffeinated all year round, and you won’t need to head out into the cold to grab a brew from your local coffee shop.

We’re already seeing some great savings on high-end coffee machines from De’Longhi and Nespresso, and already affordable filter coffee machines from the likes of Russell Hobbs and Morphy Richards are also on sale for those who don’t want to wait to invest.

See our Black Friday 2021 roundup for all of our top deals

Of course, you still need to decide on what the best coffee machine for you will be. Many opt for a pod machine for the convenience of simply adding a pod and pressing a button, but those who seriously love their coffee might want to invest in a bean-to-cup, which grinds the beans and pours a delicious espresso in one smart machine. Some even come with in-built milk frothers or milk dispensers, which is perfect for latte lovers.

Black Friday pod coffee machine deals: where to buy

• Amazon deals: lightning deals on all our favourite brands
• Curry’s deals: great pod coffee machines from Tassimo, Dolce Gusto and more
• Argos deals: the best selection of filter coffee machines
• John Lewis & Partners deals: premium bean-to-cups at a discount
• Robert Dyas deals: shop Swan, Salter, Ariete and other budget-friendly options
• Very deals: save on De’Longhi, Sage and Nespresso

Black Friday pod coffee machine deals

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Calling all ‘cwaffee’ lovers! If you are looking for a good deal on the best pod coffee machines and can’t be bothered with the faff of filling up a portafilter with grounds or waiting for a filter brew to drip through, there are some great Cyber Monday deal on Nespresso, Dolce Gusto and Tassimo pod machines.

NESPRESSO by Magimix Vertuo Next & Milk Coffee Machine | was £119, now £199 at Currys
The NESPRESSO by Magimix Vertuo Next & Milk Coffee Machine comes with automatic blend recognition to adjust its brewing settings for the perfect cup, every time.

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De’Longhi Dolce Gusto EDG225.W Genio S Pod Coffee Machine | was £79.99, now £57.99 at Amazon
The Genio S Pod Coffee Machine is very adjustable and can be used to make 50 brews. It has an 800ml capacity and is compact enough for any kitchen.

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Black Friday filter coffee machine deals

Filter machines tend to be the most affordable option where a freshly brewed coffee is concerned. They don’t take up as much space on the kitchen worktop, and they tend to come in lots of great colours so you can match them to your decor.

Morphy Richards Verve Pour Over Filter Coffee Machine | Was £59.99, now £42.99, Amazon
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this chic white machine has a programmable timer so you can wake up to 12 cups of fresh coffee, and a reusable permanent cupcake filter to create a smoother flavour.

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Cyber Monday bean-to-cup coffee machine deals

The best bean-to-cup coffee machines will come either with a wand for frothing milk by hand, or with a milt compartment where the job is done for you. Look out for a warming tray on top with room for multiple cups – this will ensure you serve your drink extra hot.

The machines are reduced by as much as 50 percent in the Black Friday coffee machine sales. For that reason – and the fact they would make excellent Christmas gifts – we can easily see these deals selling out before we even get to Cyber Monday.

De’Longhi Dinamica Plus: was £949, now £653 at Amazon (save £296) 
When we tried this machine in our De’Longhi Dinamica Plus review, it wowed us with its automatic coffee modes and high quality milk dispenser. With nearly £300 off, it’s a great deal.

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De’Longhi Eletta Cappuccino Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Machine: was £999.99, now £786.59, Amazon
Can you really argue with over £200 off a smart coffee machine? The milk tank can be kept in the fridge and it can make literally hundreds of combinations of coffee drinks depending on how you like your beans ground or milk levels. It cleans itself, too.

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What type of coffee maker is best for me?

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Bean-to-cup coffee machines

Serious coffee aficionados should consider a bean-to-cup machine. This won’t just deliver a freshly ground, aromatic cup of coffee. Unlike machines that use pre-ground coffee in pods or capsules, a bean-to-cup encourages you to get creative – try different beans and roasts, vary how coarse or smooth you like your grind, experiment with water temperature (up to a maximum of 98C – any higher and your coffee will taste bitter), steam and how much milk, until you find your favourite combination.

Keeping your machine clean and scale-free is key to getting years of problem-free use out of it and if it’s tricky to maintain, you’re less likely to use it regularly. Look for a model that offers an easy clean option combined with one where the milk doesn’t enter the internal machinery, avoiding any fiddly disassembly. Larger than pod machines due to the internal grinder, bean-to-cup models can live on your countertop, but do consider the space they’ll take up.

Related: Black Friday stand mixer deals

Pod coffee machines

If you can’t function without a coffee first thing in the morning, but dread the rigmarole of making a decent cup from scratch, you need a pod coffee machine. There’s no faffing about grinding beans, measuring out the right amount of grounds, or cleaning up the mess they make.

These little machines are so simple to use, taking pods of coffee that’s been roasted, ground and sealed for freshness. Steaming water is forced through the pod at a high bar pressure, creating a tasty drink with a thick ‘crema’ of coffee extract on top, which is the key to a tasty espresso.

Some machines go a step further and have pods for longer, milk-based drinks, so you don’t even have to work wonders with a frothing arm to get a creamy cappuccino, mocha or latte. When choosing your system you’ll be tied into the manufacturer’s pod range, which might include a wide variety of coffees, or a smaller choice with teas and hot chocolates, so research before you buy.

Filter or drip coffee machines

Russell Hobbs invented the first fully automated coffee pot with a keep warm function back in 1952, and these machines have since become a fixture of many an office and kitchen since.

The pros and cons of filter – or drip as it’s known in the States – coffee machines are quite simple. The main con is they only make one type of drink – filter coffee. To add milk and sugar is really the only way to mix things up.

The main pro is that they can make a lot of drink at once. 12 cups of coffee in one jug is common. A decent machine will also come with a cup warmer – heating cups beforehand will keep your drinks hotter for longer. Some brands (KitchenAid, for one) have models that can be used with flasks, so you can brew your coffee to go.

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