From wine glasses to window vacs: 50 easy ways to transform your home this winter
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Dim your lighting, upgrade your cutlery and jazz up your bed. As Christmas approaches, and guests arrive, here are the best tricks to give your space a lift. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.
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The end of the year is drawing close, which means chilly weather and, if you’re in the hosting mood, a flurry of visitors (respect to anyone who has signed up to host a Christmas, and even more if you have in-laws coming). And then there’s all that tidying ….
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It’s also the season for hunkering down and getting cosy. But making your home feel like a sanctuary needn’t cost a lot at this already wallet-wounding time of year. There are plenty of tricks and affordable buys to give where you live a lift. Practical changes can be as good for the soul as looking at something beautiful. After slowly renovating my flat for the past five years, I have many ideas up my sleeve. From easy DIY to choice accessories, here are 50 ways to breathe new life into your home this winter.
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Jochen Holz Hay glass jug. £49 at Selfridges. £49 at Fred Aldous. Glass artist Jochen Holz’s Hay jug, with its unusually shaped rim, is a cocktail receptacle, vase and centrepiece in one – a modern design classic. Littlefair’s water resistant wood finishing oil.
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From £10.95 at Littlefair’s. From £9.95 at Amazon. Natural textures make your home feel grounded. To maintain the lustre of wood-top tables and furniture, you need to oil them once in a while. About once a year is a good rule of thumb for occasionally used items, so now is the perfect time to tackle the job. A quality oil, such as this superior wood finishing Danish oil, will help prevent cracking and bring out the grain’s beauty. Choose a water-resistant option for added protection.
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