How The Habitat Team Are Styling Their Homes For Christmas

This festive season, the Habitat team share their insider guide to styling their own homes for Christmas. From trending colour palettes to playful tableware and decorations, each share their expertise on creating a space that feels considered, characterful and unmistakably festive.

14 October 2026

Andrew Tanner, Habitat Head of Design

“Colour has always been at the heart of Habitat’s design DNA, and Christmas is the perfect opportunity to embrace this with confidence. I love mixing bold, vibrant palettes across everything from decorations and ornaments to textiles and tableware, creating a festive scheme that feels joyful, expressive and full of personality. The key is to have fun with colour while keeping the overall look considered, creating something that feels fresh and unexpected."

1.Habitat 6pk - Wide Stripe Red & Pink String Baubles, £8, 2.Habitat Glass Dec with Holly Icon, £5, 3.Habitat Satin Bauble Wreath, £20, 4.Habitat Burgundy Large stripe star, £5, 5.Habitat Satin Thread bauble Garland 1.2m, £15, 6.Habitat Stripe Wipe Clean Table Cloth - Red & Pink, £22, 7.Habitat Cotton Christmas Geo Red Bedding Set – Single, £20, 8.Habitat Bright Falala Knitted Cushion Cream - 50x30cm, £20
1.Habitat 6pk - Wide Stripe Red & Pink String Baubles, £8, 2.Habitat Glass Dec with Holly Icon, £5, 3.Habitat Satin Bauble Wreath, £20, 4.Habitat Burgundy Large stripe star, £5, 5.Habitat Satin Thread bauble Garland 1.2m, £15, 6.Habitat Stripe Wipe Clean Table Cloth - Red & Pink, £22, 7.Habitat Cotton Christmas Geo Red Bedding Set – Single, £20, 8.Habitat Bright Falala Knitted Cushion Cream - 50x30cm, £20

Georgina Dawson, Head of Buying - Furniture

“Christmas has a way of making your home work a little harder, with extra guests, impromptu dinner parties and the inevitable ‘you can stay here!’ promises. Flexible furniture can make all the difference, whether it’s foldable dining chairs and stackable stools for gathering around the table or a daybed ready for guests who decide to extend their stay. I’m a big fan of pieces that can adapt to the occasion, but still feel timeless, and in-keeping with your own style once the festivities are over."

1.Habitat Blaire Bobbin Chair Oak - Pair, £200, 2.Habitat Enzo Red Dining Chair Single, £74, 3.Habitat Iris Upholstered Day Bed White, £245, 4.Habitat Zepher Oak Boucle Folding Chair, £75, 5.Habitat Terry Fabric 3 Seater Clic Clac Storage Sofa Bed – Tobacco, £395, 6.Habitat Benji Fabric 2 Seater Small Double Sofa Bed – Green, £330, 7.Habitat Hermione Single Dining Chair Beige, £109, 8.Habitat Benji Single Fabric Chairbed – Natural, £230, 9.Habitat Peio Rattan Folding Dining Chair – Natural, £83, 10.Habitat Sami Stacking Stool – Mustard, £31
1.Habitat Blaire Bobbin Chair Oak - Pair, £200, 2.Habitat Enzo Red Dining Chair Single, £74, 3.Habitat Iris Upholstered Day Bed White, £245, 4.Habitat Zepher Oak Boucle Folding Chair, £75, 5.Habitat Terry Fabric 3 Seater Clic Clac Storage Sofa Bed – Tobacco, £395, 6.Habitat Benji Fabric 2 Seater Small Double Sofa Bed – Green, £330, 7.Habitat Hermione Single Dining Chair Beige, £109, 8.Habitat Benji Single Fabric Chairbed – Natural, £230, 9.Habitat Peio Rattan Folding Dining Chair – Natural, £83, 10.Habitat Sami Stacking Stool – Mustard, £31

Anna Cross, Head of Buying - Seasonal

“We're seeing cherry cola tones have a real moment across both fashion and interiors, offering a fresh, contemporary take on the traditional reds we often see at Christmas. I'd weave the trend throughout the home using baubles, decorative accessories and home fragrance, layering those rich, nostalgic shades with warm woods, soft neutrals and natural textures to create a scheme that feels both festive and effortlessly modern."

1.Habitat Wavy Candle Plate With Handle, £6, 2.Habitat Under The Christmas Tree Boxed Candle, £8, 3.Habitat 4Pk Paper Honeycomb Decorations, £6, 4.Habitat 6PK Paper Sweet Decorations, £6, 5.Habitat 3 Pack Flocked Burgundy Bow Bauble, £5, 6.Habitat Cherry Beaded Dec, £5, 7.Habitat 3 Pack Red Stripe Glass Baubles, £10, 8.Habitat Woven Tree Skirt Red, £20, 9.Habitat Glass Red and White Swirl Decoration, £5, 10.Habitat Wavy Tealight Holder, £4, 11.Habitat 49pk Red Baubles, £10, 12.Habitat 9pk 15cm Shatter P Baubs - Red Gold, £25, 13.Habitat Bauble Diffuser Large 250ml, £15
1.Habitat Wavy Candle Plate With Handle, £6, 2.Habitat Under The Christmas Tree Boxed Candle, £8, 3.Habitat 4Pk Paper Honeycomb Decorations, £6, 4.Habitat 6PK Paper Sweet Decorations, £6, 5.Habitat 3 Pack Flocked Burgundy Bow Bauble, £5, 6.Habitat Cherry Beaded Dec, £5, 7.Habitat 3 Pack Red Stripe Glass Baubles, £10, 8.Habitat Woven Tree Skirt Red, £20, 9.Habitat Glass Red and White Swirl Decoration, £5, 10.Habitat Wavy Tealight Holder, £4, 11.Habitat 49pk Red Baubles, £10, 12.Habitat 9pk 15cm Shatter P Baubs - Red Gold, £25, 13.Habitat Bauble Diffuser Large 250ml, £15

Andrew Tanner, Habitat Head of Design

"Christmas is the perfect time to bring a little more joy to the table, from the lead-up to the big day and all the family gatherings in between. Thoughtful details can have a big impact, whether that's a striped table runner to add colour and personality, decorative accents that create a sense of occasion, or playful pieces like our graphic serve bowl and platter. Our new star tumblers and jug also add a joyful touch to the table, whether mixed with colourful tableware or layered into a more traditional setting, helping create a festive space that feels welcoming and full of character."

1.Habitat Pack of 2 Star Icon Glass Tumblers, £12, 2.Habitat Ho Ho Ho Checkerboard Platter, £15, 3.Habitat Pack of 2 Tree Stem Detail Champagne Coupe, £12, 4.Habitat Star Icon Glass Jug, £15, 5.Habitat Ho Ho Ho Serving Bowl, £20, 6.Habitat Star 2 Piece Stoneware Side Plates – White, £12, 7.Habitat Green Wide Ribbed Set of 4 Wine Glasses, £18, 8.Habitat Medium Pack of 2 Taper Dinner Candles with Text – Unscented, £5, 9.Habitat Striped Table Runner - Red, £16
1.Habitat Pack of 2 Star Icon Glass Tumblers, £12, 2.Habitat Ho Ho Ho Checkerboard Platter, £15, 3.Habitat Pack of 2 Tree Stem Detail Champagne Coupe, £12, 4.Habitat Star Icon Glass Jug, £15, 5.Habitat Ho Ho Ho Serving Bowl, £20, 6.Habitat Star 2 Piece Stoneware Side Plates – White, £12, 7.Habitat Green Wide Ribbed Set of 4 Wine Glasses, £18, 8.Habitat Medium Pack of 2 Taper Dinner Candles with Text – Unscented, £5, 9.Habitat Striped Table Runner - Red, £16

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Since its revolutionary beginnings in 1964, Habitat has made outstanding design for the home accessible to all by bringing thoughtful, inventive and affordable furniture and homewares to the UK. Last year, Habitat celebrated its 60th anniversary and today customers can find Habitat’s high quality, affordable home products online at Sainsbury’s, Habitat and Argos, as well as in selected Sainsbury’s and Argos stores. Habitat is led by Product Director Nina Findley and is proud to fly the flag of British design with a talented in house-design studio which includes ceramicists and illustrators, to upholstery specialists and print designers and is overseen by Habitat's Head of Design, Andrew Tanner.  

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