The Christmas decorating spots you may be forgetting

The Christmas tree might be the star of the show, but there are plenty of other spaces around the home that can benefit from a festive touch. From hallways and staircases to windowsills and bedrooms, looking beyond the obvious spots can help bring Christmas into every corner without needing to completely redecorate. 

Here, Charles Bentley shares some of the Christmas decorating spots that are easily overlooked, with simple ways to use wreaths, garlands and smaller decorations to spread the festive feeling throughout the home.  

Give hallways, staircases and consoles some Christmas cheer 

Hallways and staircases are often overlooked when decorating, but they're ideal spaces for adding festive greenery without taking up much room. A garland can be draped along a bannister or styled across a console table, while a wreath can create a focal point on a hallway wall. 

Charles Bentley's new White Berry Garland, Pre-Lit Snowy Red Berry and Pinecone Garland and Pinecone Garland make it easy to add seasonal texture, while the collection of wreaths includes designs featuring white berries, pinecones, red bows and bells. 

Don't forget the windows, mantelpiece and dining area 

Windowsills, fireplaces and dining spaces all offer opportunities to introduce a little more Christmas without adding clutter. A few decorations on a windowsill, a garland across a mantelpiece or a festive display on a sideboard can be enough to make these spaces feel part of the wider Christmas scheme. 

Pre-lit garlands and wreaths can also add a warm glow without the need to work out where to position separate strings of lights. 

Take Christmas beyond the living room 

There's no reason for Christmas decorating to stop at the main living spaces. A smaller tree can bring festive interest to a bedroom or hallway, while a wreath on the porch or a few decorations around the entrance can create a more welcoming feel before guests even reach the living room. 

Charles Bentley's smaller 2ft and 3ft snowy trees, alongside the new 4ft gold and white trees, are particularly useful for adding a festive focal point where a full-sized tree wouldn't work. Used alongside decorations already owned, a few well-chosen pieces can be enough to make the whole home feel ready for Christmas.

For more information and to browse the full Christmas collection, visit www.charlesbentley.com.  

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Editors notes

Established in 1860, Charles Bentley is a sixth-generation family business and the UK’s leading manufacturer of brushware. What started as a chimney-sweeping brushes company has grown into a trusted British brand, with over 160 years of experience creating high-quality brushware for homes, businesses, and industry. Today, more than two million brushes and brooms are made every year, combining traditional values with modern manufacturing to meet the demands of customers across the UK and beyond. Alongside its brushware heritage, Charles Bentley is now known for a wide range of home, garden, and leisure products, from garden furniture and parasols to storage, barbecues, and decorative touches. Every piece is thoughtfully designed to bring comfort, style and practicality to everyday living. Still based in Loughborough, Charles Bentley continues to innovate while staying true to its long-standing values of quality, sustainability, and dependable customer service. Whether it’s a hand-finished broom or a beautifully crafted piece of garden furniture, the Bentley name is trusted by generations to deliver products that enhance everyday life.