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Dr Susanne Lux, interior styling expert at Stars for Europe UK, has the following suggestions for creating sensational festive centrepieces to suit any style of dining room. Image credits: Stars for Europe UK

Poinsettias have long been more than just a classic living room decoration for the festive season. In soft pastel shades, bright red or elegant cream, they add atmospheric touches and create a cosy feel – even where you wouldn’t expect them: in a bedroom, bathroom or hallway. Whether an oriental look, Nordic understatement or Mexican riot of colour, poinsettias fit every style, inspire creative craft projects and bring an extra dose of winter magic to any room. The experts at Stars for Europe UK (SfE) share a variety of design ideas using this beautiful winter bloomer.

The onset of December heralds the start of one of the most magical times of the year, Advent, as we start getting in the mood for Christmas with carols, cards and festive decorations. For those who want to bring a more rustic and natural style into their homes this season, without losing any of the traditional charm associated with Christmas, poinsettias are the perfect place to start. So popular are these unique plants that they have their own birthday, coming up soon on 12th December. Every Advent the beautiful poinsettia – also known as the Christmas Star – comes into its own in glorious style. With bracts that range in colour from blood red and Barbie pink to pure white, warming apricot and variegated brilliance, a myriad of shapes and charming miniature sizes up to spectacular plants the size of small srhubs, poinsettias are the go-to plant for co-ordinated Christmas styling. As perfect for adorning Christmas trees, wreaths and tablescapes as they are for gifting to dinnerparty hosts, friends and colleagues, poinsettias are as versatile as they are pretty Whether it’s cool Scandi-chic, forestcore mystery, urban minimalism or full-on festive maximalism you want to achieve, poinsettias can help you achieve your home décor goals this season. Houseplant styling expert, Dr Susanne Lux of Stars for Europe, has put together some fabulous ways for you to get into the Christmas spirit as Advent progresses.

What would Christmas be without the poinsettia? Since the middle of the last century, this indoor plant with its star-shaped bracts has been an integral part of the Christmas tradition in Europe. As pot plants and cut flowers, poinsettias brighten up rooms and add festive glamour to Christmas trees, presents and tables.