AD | Setting the Home to Reflect Your Own Festive Style
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With 21 years retail experience selecting the finest stock for popular farm shop, deli, café and gift hall destination, Loch Leven’s Larder, and, latterly its lifestyle and design store, 1848, owner Emma Niven has built a wealth of knowledge concerning trends in home décor and gifting. She also has countless trade show attendances under her belt, giving her firsthand knowledge of what we will see in retail establishments this Christmas.
Here, she shares her top trends predictions for Christmas 2026, outlining what we’ll be looking to gift to our loved ones this year, and who are the suppliers that have impressed her the most:
“Setting the home will be at the heart of Christmas 2026, with consumers embracing décor that reflects their own festive style,” said Emma. “Whether it's the timeless appeal of traditional reds and greens, or the season's standout shade of deep burgundy, the focus will be on creating warm, welcoming spaces that feel both elegant and personal. As shoppers look to build cohesive festive looks throughout the home, ‘tablescaping’ will take centre stage, blending nostalgic touches with contemporary styling.”
“Christmas 2026 is likely to be defined by more intentional shopping, with consumers seeking quality, craftsmanship and gifts that have lasting meaning. Personalised gifting is set to be one of the defining trends of the season, with shoppers looking for thoughtful presents that feel considered, bespoke and designed to create lasting memories,” she continued.
As Emma explained, consumers are seeking a more enjoyable shopping experience, looking also for exceptional customer service and knowledgeable staff.
“We are confident that retail destinations such as Loch Leven's Larder exemplify this approach, offering expert advice, a warm welcome and a carefully curated selection of products that help shoppers find the perfect gift with confidence,” she said.
Alongside this, sustainability will become even more embedded in festive buying, with consumers increasingly favouring reusable packaging, longer-lasting products, and gifts with a clear story or local provenance.
“Beautiful knitwear from Edinburgh-based Woolkind, a brand we stock in 1848, perfectly captures the growing appreciation for Scottish design and craftsmanship, offering thoughtfully made pieces that celebrate heritage, quality and timeless style, while making gifts to treasure for years to come,” said Emma.
“Reflecting this appetite for meaningful seasonal styling, brands such as Sophie Allport, stocked at Loch Leven’s Larder, are expected to resonate with consumers through nostalgic, mix-and-match collections.”
Emma finished by highlighting themes including Snowy Village and Christmas Pudding, which offer a timeless yet playful way to create the perfect festive tablescape, layering charming table linens, crockery and home accessories to bring warmth, tradition and a sense of occasion to Christmas entertaining.
“Complete the celebration with crackers, after-dinner games and conversation starters from Talking Tables, adding the finishing touches that encourage guests to linger around the table and create lasting festive memories,” she said.
https://www.lochlevenslarder.com/shop-with-us/1848-design-store/
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