When it comes to decorating for Christmas, the decisions can be agonising. Warm lights or bright lights? Tinsel: chic or not chic? Should your tree have a ‘theme’ and if so, do you go adopt a sleek aesthetic or one that’s artfully mismatched? Should you coordinate the wrapping paper and tablescaping too?

If the fact that Google searches for Christmas Decor Ideas have increased by more than 5,000% this month is anything to go by, it seems we’re all in need of a little inspiration when it comes to how to decorate our spaces for the festive season. From ‘arctic-core’ to Christmas coastal grandmother, we’re looking for new, chic aesthetics to embody the spirit of December. According to Etsy’s annual holiday trends report, searches for ‘chrome interiors’ have jumped by 3,000% as we embrace all things shiny, while the mythical medieval trend has seen deep sapphire blues, rich ruby reds and emerald green tones take centre stage.

But with so many trends to follow and the fact that anything can be made into a Christmas decoration (Sriracha ornament, anyone?) where do you start?

So Stylist took a peek into the homes of some stylish women to see what they’re hanging on their trees and adorning their tables with this Christmas. From the hand-painted baubles that add a playful French twist to the candles that are almost too pretty to burn, think of this as your ultimate festive interior shopping guide.

12 of the chicest Christmas decorations to shop now, handpicked by the UK’s most stylish women