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Design lesson: A festive entrance

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Inspired ideas that will leave your foyer brimming with holiday cheer.

Dos and don'ts to make your decor festive and cheerful

DO keep entrance decorations consistent with the colour scheme and style of adjoining rooms. However, remember that transition spaces, like the foyer, can handle a more intense palette since they're visited for short periods.

DO emphasize architectural features like archways and staircases with displays of garlands. Noble fir, white pine, cedar, seeded eucalyptus, holly and magnolia can be used to frame a room's best features. Contrasting textures like eucalyptus and fabric intensify each other, adding drama and interest.

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DO keep refreshments at the ready. A silver or leather tray easily corrals offerings like cookies, sparkling cider and wine.

DON'T restrict yourself to one large Christmas tree. Create vignettes in key locations. For instance, place a tree on a landing, or nestle one into the curve of an elegant staircase.

DON'T forget the mistletoe. Create a “kissing ball” by grouping mistletoe in a tight orb, or hang a traditional spray from a centre light fixture.

DON'T assume all wreaths are round. A square wreath suits a modern loft, oval is ideal for a narrow Victorian, and a rectangular wreath strikes a classic pose above a wide piece of furniture.

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