The experts at Somers House Designs show us how to achieve a luxurious look at home this Christmas.

Set in a beautiful Grade II listed building, Somers House Designs is the epitome of opulence and offers a range of luxurious homeware and an innovative design service. With a commitment to delivering exceptional interior design to clients as well as researching and procuring the best furnishings from around the world, owner Kate Somers, designer Susie Mirco and Claudia Luke-Taylor work with an extensive network of craftspeople, artisans and manufacturers. Clients span from Sandbanks, the New Forest and beyond.

The character building, known as Manor Hatch, houses a stunning furniture showroom and an extensive library of high-end fabrics and wallcoverings.

Originally the stable block to The Manor House opposite, it comprised of two lofty loose houses, three deep stalls, a wide coach house fit for three carriages, a fitted saddle room with stove and a hay loft. Manor Hatch couldn’t be further from its former self. With its Ball and Vane tower and gothic windows and having undergone tremendous refurbishment, it is now the perfect environment for an interior design studio with the first floor ceiling covered with 18th century eaves and large sky lights pouring natural light into the design area.

Top tips to add a fabulous festive feel:

-You can never have enough fairy lights - we fill vases and fireplaces with them. Lighting is key to design, especially at Christmas.

-Stick to a duo colour scheme like blue and white or red and gold, this keeps things from looking too ‘holiday cheesy’. 

-Try to choose Christmas decorations that work with your existing interior design scheme. Choose colours, materials and textures that complement your room so your decorations look like they belong. Plan your Christmas decorations to complement your room scheme for a co-ordinated and sophisticated look.

-Complete your look with candlelight for a warm ambience that reflects the metal and glass elements.

-For an easy way to add sparkle and shimmer to your interior, create colourful vignettes with a foundation of crystal, glass and silver.

www.somershousedesigns.co.uk, Ringwood, 01425 837322