Christmas Houses

Green accents pop against the neutral palette of the recently renovated living room. The candle tree, bought from a local antiques centre, sits on an antique Indian trunk right In the hallway hangs a vintage clock.’We love the real rust and ware the clock’s gathered over its lifetime,’ says Sam

Christmas in the countryside with Sam Wilson

Janice has hidden her TV inside a cupboard made from reclaimed floorboards

A collectors Christmas: Janice Issitt’s 1980s home

Timely design: Jim and Chloe Read's playful festive home

Timely design: Jim and Chloe Read’s playful festive home

The family room has a gentleman’s library feel with antique winged armchairs (upholstered in a James Hare silk) and imposing mirrors. The large example to the left of the tree was created using an antique gilt frame with new glass and black surround. The baubles and pheasant tree decorations are from Gisela Graham

Christmas in colour: inside Rachel Bates’ festive home

An image of the outside of Dennis Severs' House, featuring real Christmas trees and garlands

Dennis Severs’ House: inside a Georgian Christmas home

A navy blue front door with a green leafy wreath

Inside a vintage Christmas home

Antiques experts Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum in front of their home

Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum’s antiques-filled home