19 affordable Christmas decorations for a stylish yet low-cost Christmas

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Christmas is expensive. With gifts to buy, turkey to order and festive drinks to attend, December very quickly becomes the most costly month of the year. But decking out your house with Christmas decorations doesn't have to break the bank – you can still transform every inch of your home into a winter wonderland with stylish yet cheap Christmas decorations. 

From decorating your mantle with greenery and ribbons and choosing a simple festive wreath to hang on your front door, to making your very own advent calendar (which you can fill again next year, too), we've collated our favourite purse-friendly Christmas decorations that are all under £30.

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How can I make my house look Christmassy on a budget?

First of all, you don't need to coat entire rooms with Christmas sparkle in order to transform your home for the festive season. In fact, sometimes just adding a few Christmas-themed home accessories is all you need to spruce up your existing décor. Think themed scatter cushions, a pine cone tealight holder or festive tree ornament.

Another cost-effective way to add a Christmassy touch to your home is to dress up your dining room table with simple nods to the season. Table runners with a Christmas motif, or Christmas napkins, for example, are great places to start. Candles are also inexpensive, and will instantly set the mood without spending too much money.

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Where should I shop for cheap Christmas decorations?

Amazon, Etsy and Not On The High Street are all great places to start. But don't knock off your local supermarket – Sainsbury's and Waitrose often have hidden gems – and staples like John Lewis and Habitat also stock cheap decorations (cheaper than you might think!) and they're high-quality, too. 

After more Christmas content? Head this way for the best Christmas stockings, over here for chocolate advent calendars and in this direction for artificial Christmas trees. We've also got Christmas pyjamas, Christmas jumpers and a whole tonne of gift guides for all the family.