What to do with a sparse tree? Or a wonky angel? Shop window-dressers on 11 ways to make your home look amazing at Christmas

There’s a lot of pressure to make a splash, but you can create beautiful festive decor on a budget – just ask the people who do it all year round

It has been Christmas in the retail world for weeks but most of us are only now getting the decorations out at home. How can you reuse and recycle what you already have to create the perfect festive feel? Shop window-dressers – or visual merchandisers, as they are also known – share their tips for capturing the magic of the most wonderful time of the year.