The ultimate guide to decorating your home at Christmas

Almost every home at this time of year contains a tree, candles, garlands and wreaths, and yet these decorative details range from eye-popping excess to Zen-like simplicity. The fun for anyone with even a passing interest in interiors is in deciding which course to take each year. With this in mind, we’ve pulled together a host of ideas that can be tweaked to suit all budgets and tastes.