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…or go for pretty paper adornmentsAlternatively, skip the baubles completely and pick up a few gorgeous paper decorations that are so popular now and won’t break the bank. Pompoms, fans, lanterns, garlands, honeycomb designs – there are so many options to choose from. Stick to a colour theme, such as black and white or hot pink and orange, for style kudos. Another budget-savvy decoration hack? Try hanging curled ribbon from the lights.
Choose sculptural piecesLiving room lighting should always be chosen for its good looks – but don’t assume it has to match or even coordinate. These table lamps are placed on a mantelpiece (in itself an unusual spot); there are two of them for pleasing symmetry, and they’re show-stoppingly, eye-catchingly unusual. Plus, they hold their own effortlessly against the over-the-top-fabulous ceiling pendant.
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