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Of course, we decided to\u00a0decorate too but we’ve chosen to do Christmas deVOL-style. I think there’s a temptation at Christmas to go a little OTT,\u00a0it’s so easy to get caught up in the festive\u00a0spirit and cover every surface with something sparkly or go the other way and fall into the trap of meticulously matching and\u00a0colour coordinating everything and it all ends up feeling a little forced. For me, simple style is always best. At Cotes Mill we wanted to create a lovely cosy place for our customers to while away a few\u00a0hours exploring our kitchens and picking out gifts.<\/p>\n
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I find decorating organically always looks good, styling your home with practical pieces that you will actually use; big copper pans hanging from a rail or plates stacked on shelves, it creates a\u00a0lovely natural feel to the space. The logs\u00a0piled up in the open cupboard in our Cotes Mill utility<\/a> is one of my favourite decorating tricks, you can’t help but think of snuggling up in front of a warm fire. It’s such a simple idea but it instantly creates a wintery look.<\/p>\n
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I also love the tree sprigs hanging from the shelf in this Pantry Blue utility room, adding a little foliage is a great option if you don’t have room for a Christmas tree or\u00a0you’re looking to make another room feel more festive. It works particularly well in our Sebastian Cox Kitchen<\/a>, I don’t think this space has ever looked so warm and inviting! In the past\u00a0we’ve often seen this range styled in a way that is quite spartan\u00a0in its simplicity but I’ve completely fallen in love with the cosy cabin-esk\u00a0kitchen our Creative Director, Helen, has created. Soft lighting, warm metals, candles and a touch of mistletoe, so subtle yet it’s created a totally different atmosphere.<\/p>\n
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