Let it glow

No matter what the weather is like outside, candlelight will bring a warm glow to your home. Place tall tapered candles on the dining table, put tealights in coloured holders on the mantlepiece and shelves or arrange church candles in the hearth.

The interior design rule is that odd numbers look better than even, so for best results arrange candles in groups of three or five and make sure you have a replacement stock for when they burn out. Choose non drip candles so that you don't have to clean up spilt wax and introduce a spice scented option to add to the festive atmosphere.