10 ways to wow and put the shimmer into end-of-year soirées
Razzle-dazzle décor will draw a crowd, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
Hostess with the mostest… party season is the time to make an impact, but it’s not all about dressing in satin and sequins… to sparkle in style, your interior space needs to stand out too.
Whether it’s glamour meets sophistication with standout pieces worthy of a stage set and touch of theatre, or entertaining essentials with the look of luxe, these fab finds will make it an evening to remember…
1. Gold Disco Ball & 10 Disco Ball Christmas Tree Decoration Set, £45, Rockett St George
Disco diva décor is all the rage and these mirrored balls celebrate one of the best decades for dance music… and Studio 54 glamour.
2. Casa Candleholder Gold, £35, Ella James
An easy update, it only takes five dinner candles to create an inviting scheme with these elegant townhouses to maximise a mantlepiece with light.
3. Gold Helix Side Table, £420, other items from a selection, Audenza
If you’re in the mood to self-gift, or after a timeless piece to style up a forgotten corner and put a collectible curio in the spotlight, this glass-topped, gold-effect table will never lose its allure.
4. Set of 4 Wipe Clean PVC Placemats, £14, rest of items from a selection, Next
Looking to luxe up your tablescape? These plush placemats will make everything look lavish.
5. Celestial New Year Garland, £23, rest of items from a selection, Meri Meri
A glamorous garland can be a game-changer, especially one clad with silver and gold glitter stars, silver moon, sapphire blue fans and New Year wishes.
6. Gold Mirrored Oval Drinks Trolley, £144.95, Melody Maison
Top of our wish list is a beauteous bar cart, especially if you weren’t gifted one this Christmas. A workhorse in the world of interiors, not only will it display your shiny stemware, favourite bottle of gin and cocktail paraphernalia, it doubles up as display unit for anything shiny and new.
7. Lights4fun 84cm Studley Rattan Stag’s Head LED Wall Light, £36.99 (was £74.99); 28cm Wire Wrapped LED Hanging Orb Light, £24.99 (was £49.99); 15cm Gold Osby Star Light Duo, £16.99, Lights4fun
The focus of attention, an illuminated stag’s head makes a stylish statement, even more so with playful touches such as a New Year costume mask or feather boa. For some extra dazzle, hang an orb light encased in warm white LEDs and couple of stars for a showy display.
8. Metal Bottle Stopper – Gold Stag Head, £8.99; Pack of 4 Metal Cocktail Stirrers – Gold Stag Heads, £11.99, Gisela Graham
A glitzy pairing to mirror your mounted stag head – and signal a cheeky cocktail.
9. Black/Gold Peacock Table Lamp, £85, Next
Ambient lighting is a must when you’re party prepping, and this striking peacock lamp with an antique gold effect base fits the bill perfectly.
10. Gold Drippy Mona Cushion, Faux Suede, £32, Ink & Drop
Part of the charm of a quirky cushion is that it’s a conversation starter, especially when you proffer the first flute of champagne.
