As an interiors journalist, Christmas normally begins for me way back in July when the first festive emails start flooding my inbox, and honestly, I become more like Scrooge every year. But Primark’s traditional Christmas decor has just put a smile on my face – and it’s not even December yet.
Even if I’m not quite on board with Christmas trends emerging earlier and earlier each year, there’s not much I can do about it. With traditional, nostalgic decor a driving force behind this year’s trends, I can’t help but smile at our desire to go back to the magical Christmases of our childhoods.
If you’ve begun to think about your Christmas decorating ideas, then Primark is a retailer you must consider. With adorable motifs, nods to traditional decor and some modern flamboyance thrown in, there’s something for everyone.
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This year, Primark is one of the best places to shop if you’re looking for Christmas decor on a budget. Simply, it looks way more expensive than its price tag, while appearing perfectly bang on trend, too.
This is why Primark’s £8 Nutcracker is at the top of my to-buy list. ‘Nutcrackercore’ has been a breakout trend this year and is representative of the shift back towards traditional decor. Crafted from wood, Primark’s nutcracker has nostalgic appeal; it looks like the little ornaments my grandparents would display when I was a kid.
The nutcracker is available in two colourways, too. The first is a traditional red and blue uniform, while the second is a glittering pink and gold, giving you the choice of a playful modern ornament or the traditional nutcracker.
This style is reflected in all of Primark’s festive decor. You can see from my top picks that traditional red colourways feature throughout, while teddy bear motifs and kitsch cookware provide the nostalgic feel-good feeling we’re all searching for.
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Christmas Nutcracker Ornament A nutcracker is easily one of the most recognisable symbols of Christmas. This one has plenty of character without straying from traditional design.
Primark UK Embroidered Robin Square Cushion Who doesn’t love a robin? The nation’s favourite bird certainly livens up this pretty cushion.
Primark UK Christmas Teddy Bear Double Duvet Cover Set Adorable teddy bears are a consistent theme across this year’s festive homeware. With a fluffy fabric finish, it’s perfect for chilly nights.
Primark UK Christmas Butter Dish Anyone who knows me knows I love a quirky butter dish, and this one is perfect for Christmas Day.
Primark UK 3pk Christmas Baubles Red, gold and green are staple Christmas colourways, and these baubles look like they’ve came straight from the ’90s – in the best way!
Primark UK Ceramic Led House Ornament These light-up ceramic houses are perfect for illuminating any dark corners or windowsills this Christmas. Primark has a handy click and collect service where you can bag these stunning decorations. However, if your local store doesn’t have this service, or they have already sold out, I’ve found some more traditional decor you can order online. <aside data-block-type="embed" data-hawk-json="{"collection":{"blocks":[{"modelName":"Christmas Nutcracker","productName":"Christmas Nutcracker","brand":"Dunelm","price":12,"wasPrice":null,"currency":"GBP","image":{"copyright":"","height":284,"id":"CFkpvpchY6DVwCqyiGcLsj","mimeType":"image\/jpeg","mos":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CFkpvpchY6DVwCqyiGcLsj.jpg","role":"","width":284,"credit":"images.dunelm.com","alt":"Christmas Nutcracker","caption":""},"link":{"url":"https:\/\/www.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011l5dAX6\/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dunelm.com%2Fproduct%2Fchristmas-nutcracker-1000269229%3F","linkText":"\u00a312 at Dunelm","editorialMerchantName":"\u00a312 at Dunelm","merchantId":579677,"merchantNetwork":"PHG","merchantUrl":"dunelm.com","merchantName":"Dunelm"},"noAffiliateTracking":false,"linkMerchant":"Dunelm"},{"modelName":"50 Pack Red\/green Mix Stripe Shatterproof Christmas Baubles","productName":"50 Pack Red\/green Mix Stripe Shatterproof Christmas Baubles","brand":"Next","price":16,"wasPrice":null,"currency":"GBP","image":{"copyright":"","height":2400,"id":"ZDGniFqzrqDdBeEpjtDdvJ","mimeType":"image\/jpeg","mos":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:572,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1800,q:80\/ZDGniFqzrqDdBeEpjtDdvJ.jpg","role":"","width":1800,"credit":"Next","alt":"50 Pack Red\/green Mix Stripe Shatterproof Christmas Baubles","caption":"","crop":{"top":572,"left":0,"cropWidth":1800,"cropHeight":1800,"quality":80}},"link":{"url":"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=53096&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu604333%2Fap5101%3F","linkText":"\u00a316 at Next","editorialMerchantName":"\u00a316 at Next","merchantId":491232,"merchantNetwork":"LS","merchantUrl":"next.co.uk","merchantName":"Next UK"},"noAffiliateTracking":false,"linkMerchant":"Next UK"},{"modelName":"Cotton Rich Tartan Tablecloth","productName":"Cotton Rich Tartan Tablecloth","brand":"M&S","price":25,"wasPrice":null,"currency":"GBP","image":{"copyright":"","height":2496,"id":"6S4Z23oFyibqoPdu7MmHTR","mimeType":"image\/jpeg","mos":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:166,l:0,cw:1920,ch:1920,q:80\/6S4Z23oFyibqoPdu7MmHTR.jpg","role":"","width":1920,"credit":"M&S","alt":"Cotton Rich Tartan Tablecloth","caption":"","crop":{"top":166,"left":0,"cropWidth":1920,"cropHeight":1920,"quality":80}},"link":{"url":"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fcotton-rich-tartan-tablecloth%2Fp%2Fhbp60758834#intid=crosssell_altfit_T342512U_P60758835","linkText":"\u00a325 at M&S","editorialMerchantName":"\u00a325 at M&S","merchantId":1042,"merchantNetwork":"AW","merchantUrl":"marksandspencer.com","merchantName":"Marks and Spencer UK"},"noAffiliateTracking":false,"linkMerchant":"Marks and Spencer UK"}]}}” data-model-name=”Christmas Nutcracker,50 Pack Red/green Mix Stripe Shatterproof Christmas Baubles,Cotton Rich Tartan Tablecloth” data-render-type=”fte” data-skip=”disabled” data-widget-type=”collection” class=”hawk-root”>
Dunelm Christmas Nutcracker If your creating a kitsch Chirstmas, then you need this charming nutcracker from Dunelm.
Next 50 Pack Red/green Mix Stripe Shatterproof Christmas Baubles Brightly coloured baubles are key if you want to nail a nostalgic look.
M&S Cotton Rich Tartan Tablecloth Tartan is another traditional print not to sure away from. It instantly makes a tale look festive. I’ll wager that quite a lot of my Christmas decorations will have come from Primark this year. Is there anything that caught your eye? TOPICS
