How To Do Christmas On A Budget

Top tips for styling homes and hosting guests this festive season

25 October 2024

With the festive season fast approaching, Habitat's design and product development team have shared their top tips on how to style homes and entertain guests without breaking the bank. Habitat’s 2024 Christmas offering spans everything from keep-sake baubles, to space-saving trees and cookware must-haves, proving that you can create festive finesse on a budget.

Space-saving Trees

“Introduce a cluster of mini trees for a festive look with a lot of impact. Mixing and matching various colours, sizes and frosted finishes adds depth and dimension into a space. Incorporate these trees in all rooms of the house, from the kids bedroom to the hallway, and spread the festive cheer from every corner, big or small.” ​
​Sarah Spence, Celebrations Senior Buyer
1.Habitat 2.5ft Snowy Tree with Warm White Lights in Basket, £20, 2.Habitat 3ft Frosted Tree, £20, 3.Habitat 3ft Fibre Optic Green Tree, £20, 4.Habitat 2.5ft Snowy Tree with Warm White Lights in Basket, £20, 5.Habitat 4ft BO Pre-lit Potted Natural Look Tree, £45
1.Habitat 2.5ft Snowy Tree with Warm White Lights in Basket, £20, 2.Habitat 3ft Frosted Tree, £20, 3.Habitat 3ft Fibre Optic Green Tree, £20, 4.Habitat 2.5ft Snowy Tree with Warm White Lights in Basket, £20, 5.Habitat 4ft BO Pre-lit Potted Natural Look Tree, £45

Decorations under £5

“You don’t need to splurge to create a stylish display. We’ve designed a range of beautiful ornaments for £5 and under, to add to existing collections. Velvet ribbons are the perfect gift for those who like to stay on trend, while more sentimental decs in the range add character, making each tree unique, with a personal touch.” ​
​Sarah Spence, Celebrations Senior Buyer
1.Habitat Single Dec - Doughnut, £4, 2.Habitat, Single Dec - Pink Gin Bottle, £4, 3.Habitat Single Dec - Rainbow Lightening Bolt, £3, 4.Habitat Single Dec - Gold Resin 2024, £3, 5.Habitat, Single Dec - Ring Box, £4, 6.Habitat, Single Dec - Wicker Present, £5, 7.Habitat Single Dec - 2024 Etched Glass, £5, 8.Habitat 6pk Bows - Velvet, £5, 9.Habitat Small Gold Hanging Bells, £5, 10.Habitat 6pk Baubles - Bright Candycanes, 11.Habitat Single Dec - Glass Beaded Gold Bauble, £5, 12.Habitat Pack Of 6 Mini Christmas Baubles – Multicoloured, £3, 13.Habitat Single Dec - Felt Skateboard Penguin, £5
1.Habitat Single Dec - Doughnut, £4, 2.Habitat, Single Dec - Pink Gin Bottle, £4, 3.Habitat Single Dec - Rainbow Lightening Bolt, £3, 4.Habitat Single Dec - Gold Resin 2024, £3, 5.Habitat, Single Dec - Ring Box, £4, 6.Habitat, Single Dec - Wicker Present, £5, 7.Habitat Single Dec - 2024 Etched Glass, £5, 8.Habitat 6pk Bows - Velvet, £5, 9.Habitat Small Gold Hanging Bells, £5, 10.Habitat 6pk Baubles - Bright Candycanes, 11.Habitat Single Dec - Glass Beaded Gold Bauble, £5, 12.Habitat Pack Of 6 Mini Christmas Baubles – Multicoloured, £3, 13.Habitat Single Dec - Felt Skateboard Penguin, £5

Makeshift Ornaments

“At Habitat, we love the idea of putting your own personal spin on decorating. One look we’ve been loving is mini ornaments or bells fastened to brightly-coloured ribbons to create an eye-catching arrangement that can be hung on walls, or better yet, a centrepiece for the Christmas table.” ​
​Sarah Spence, Celebrations Senior Buyer

All Hands On Deck

“Hosting a pitch-in dinner is a great way to share the workload and cost of entertaining, with everyone bringing their own dish or two. We’ve rounded up all you need to host the ultimate potluck Christmas dinner, including our best-selling cast-iron range of casserole dishes which can be brought straight from oven to table, all the way to our martini glasses, to pair with your tipple of choice.” ​
​Kate Gibson, Habitat Head of Buying - Kitchenshop
1.Habitat 60 Poulet Stoneware Chicken Brick - Black, £20, 2.Designed by Sebastian Conran 3pk Utensil Set, £15, 3.Habitat 4pk Navy Stem Martini Glasses, £17, 4.Habitat 4 Litre cast Iron Shallow Casserole Dish - Cream, £45, 5.Habitat Timeless 3.3 Litre Cast Iron Casserole Dish - Cornflower Blue , £35, 6.Habitat Stoneware Roaster, £8, 7.Habitat 60 Boogie Cocktail Set by Tord Boontje - Gold, £32, 8.Designed by Sebastian Conran Apron, £12, 9.Habitat Star Porcelain 2 Piece Serving Bowls - White, £16, 10.Habitat 3.3 Litre Cast Iron Casserole Dish - Orange, £35, 11.Habitat Slogan Set of 2 Side Plates - Multicoloured, £7.50, 12.Habitat 60 Block Chopping Board Acacia, £16, ​ 13.Habitat Red Ribbed Set of 4 Placemats, £12.50, 14.Habitat 16 Piece Gold Stainless Steel Cutlery Set, £28, 15.Habitat Trees Corkback Set of 4 Placemat and Coaster, £11
1.Habitat 60 Poulet Stoneware Chicken Brick - Black, £20, 2.Designed by Sebastian Conran 3pk Utensil Set, £15, 3.Habitat 4pk Navy Stem Martini Glasses, £17, 4.Habitat 4 Litre cast Iron Shallow Casserole Dish - Cream, £45, 5.Habitat Timeless 3.3 Litre Cast Iron Casserole Dish - Cornflower Blue , £35, 6.Habitat Stoneware Roaster, £8, 7.Habitat 60 Boogie Cocktail Set by Tord Boontje - Gold, £32, 8.Designed by Sebastian Conran Apron, £12, 9.Habitat Star Porcelain 2 Piece Serving Bowls - White, £16, 10.Habitat 3.3 Litre Cast Iron Casserole Dish - Orange, £35, 11.Habitat Slogan Set of 2 Side Plates - Multicoloured, £7.50, 12.Habitat 60 Block Chopping Board Acacia, £16, ​ 13.Habitat Red Ribbed Set of 4 Placemats, £12.50, 14.Habitat 16 Piece Gold Stainless Steel Cutlery Set, £28, 15.Habitat Trees Corkback Set of 4 Placemat and Coaster, £11

Secret Santa

“Secret Santa is the ultimate crowd pleaser when it comes to Christmas shopping, allowing you to gift thoughtful presents that cost as little as £1. Whether it's for gifting the interiors enthusiast or those who cherish self-care, our wide range of budget-friendly pieces cater to all personalities.” ​
​Anna Cross, Habitat Head of Buying - Home Living
1.Habitat x Morris & Co Hex Glass Candle - Bluebell & Green Acanthus, £8, 2.Habitat Red Ribbed Vase, £12, 3.Habitat x Morris & Co 90ml Diffuser - Bluebell & Green Acanthus, £13, 4.Habitat 60 Amber Wood and Musk Candle, £12, 5.Habitat Ceramic Keepsake Mini Decoration - With Love Tree, £1, 6.Habitat 2pk Slogan Mugs, £7, 7.Habitat Tree Topper - Disco Ball, £8, 8.Habitat Velvet and Linen Stripe Cushion – Green - 30x50, £12, 9.Habitat Ceramic Keepsake Mini Decoration - 2024 Star, £1, 10.Habitat Faux Shearling Cushion - Oatmeal - 60x40cm, £14, 11.Habitat Bobble Frame 4x6 - Red, £6, 12.Habitat Core Plus Modern Mulled Clementine Incense & Holder Set, £6.50
1.Habitat x Morris & Co Hex Glass Candle - Bluebell & Green Acanthus, £8, 2.Habitat Red Ribbed Vase, £12, 3.Habitat x Morris & Co 90ml Diffuser - Bluebell & Green Acanthus, £13, 4.Habitat 60 Amber Wood and Musk Candle, £12, 5.Habitat Ceramic Keepsake Mini Decoration - With Love Tree, £1, 6.Habitat 2pk Slogan Mugs, £7, 7.Habitat Tree Topper - Disco Ball, £8, 8.Habitat Velvet and Linen Stripe Cushion – Green - 30x50, £12, 9.Habitat Ceramic Keepsake Mini Decoration - 2024 Star, £1, 10.Habitat Faux Shearling Cushion - Oatmeal - 60x40cm, £14, 11.Habitat Bobble Frame 4x6 - Red, £6, 12.Habitat Core Plus Modern Mulled Clementine Incense & Holder Set, £6.50

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About Habitat

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. This year, Habitat celebrates its 60th anniversary and today customers can find Habitat’s high quality, affordable home products online at Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat, as well as in selected Sainsbury’s and Argos stores. Habitat is led by Product Director Hannah Mallett and is proud to fly the flag of British design with a talented in house-design studio comprising over 20 experts in their own fields from ceramicists and illustrators, to upholstery specialists and print designers.

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