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  1. A decorated dining table in a festive kitchen.

    How to Celebrate New Year's Eve Your Way

    There are so many ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Why not try something new? For ideas on how to party – or unwind – take a look at our helpful guide. 

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  2. A row of blue and red velvet dining chairs arranged around a rectangular dining table, with the table set with patterned accessories and flowers.

    How to Throw a Dinner Party the OKA Way

    We put our hosting skills to the test when we invited a few friends of OKA to celebrate with us at our Chelsea store. Find out how we did it – and how to recreate the look.

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  3. A dominoes gift set on a green tray.

    How to Host the Ultimate Games Night

    Read our rules on how to set up the ultimate games night for family and friends in this comprehensive guide.

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  4. A black doorway decorated with a red and green festive wreath.

    How Interior Designers Spend the Festive Season

    Mother-daughter design duo Joanna Wood and Hattie Hansard share their festive family traditions, decorating ideas and plans for the season ahead. 

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  5. OKA gift bags are arranged on a table with foliage, candle holders, gifts and red patterned baubles.

    How to Shop the Sales

    Follow our guide to shopping smartly – from investing in timeless silhouettes to the materials and fabrics to look out for. 

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  6. A bright magenta velvet sofa sits in a blue-walled room. A Christmas tree is seen in the background, and the sofa is decorated with cushions.

    Christmas Colour Schemes to Inspire Your Decorations

    Whether you’re a stickler for tradition or favour a more novel approach, let us offer a dose of decoration inspiration with these festive colour combinations.

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  7. A velvet sofa piled high with cushions sits in a cosy sitting room, with a black-and-white coffee table sits and a Christmas tree decorated with warm fairy lights.

    Sue's Guide to Decorating for Christmas

    Our Co-Founder and Creative Director shares her tips for bringing a festive feel to your living space.

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  8. A cosy corner featuring an orange velvet armchair, a bookcase with integrated lighting and a kitchen counter with bar stools.

    How to Use Lighting to Create a Cosy Home

    Interior Designers Sophie Stevens and Lisa Mitchell share their tips for achieving a warm and inviting glow.

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  9. A real Christmas tree decorated with brightly coloured baubles and warm fairy lights

    How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree

    Follow our step-by-step guide to a fabulously decorated tree, whatever your hall-decking style.

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