CELEBRATE IN HEDONISTIC STYLE

FESTIVE PARTY INSPIRATION

When we think of ‘hedonistic’ interior design, we often associate it with luxury, darkness, glamour and sociable nightlife settings such as elite restaurants, bars and private members clubs. At this time of year in particular we often head into the city to celebrate at these special venues, with exclusive and highly anticipated invitations. Christmas and New Year however in 2020, will be much different this year, with cities quieter than usual and more people seeking to host private gatherings in their homes instead.

A ‘hedonistic’ party is fun, intimate and entertaining and offers a truly memorable experience. Need inspiration to host your unforgettable party to round off the whirlwind of a year that has been 2020? Read our expert guide to decorating your home and celebrating in hedonistic style this Christmas and New Year!

RECREATE THE VENUE

Bring a sophisticated, luxe aesthetic to your home with a modern interpretation of the mid-century look. Rich colours and textures combined with mid-century furniture create a ‘Mad Men’-esque club lounge feel. Think framed bar chairs, angular cushions and marbled coffee tables. We often recall a familiar place by the scent, infusing some home fragrance with candles that have a woody oriental note such as Gourmand or citrus accords of Bergamot, Grapefruit or Neroli, will spruce up the hedonistic vibe. The lighting is essential to creating an ambient setting, think warm, dark and mysterious with statement lighting accessories, in the form of oversized table and floor lamps. Choose a jazz or chill out lounge based playlist to provide the music backdrop for those late night conversations.

OUTSOURCE THE COOKING

The traditional Christmas roast can be such an ordeal to prepare that most tend to leave the home to dine out with their friends and family. Save those hours being stress free with a personal chef for the day, so you can focus on relaxing more this year. A private chef can be booked online, arrive at your home and cook the entire feast so you can spend quality time with your loved ones. Give the Christmas grocery shopping a break, forgo the cooking and serving and instead spend the spare time to decorate the most beautiful of table settings. You can indulge in a bespoke and professional menu, and not have to worry about the dishes!

OPEN THE BAR

What is a Christmas party without an open bar? A home drinks unit will bring your hedonistic event to life! Choose an inviting and open space in your home to host your private bar, so guests can help themselves and keep a drawer stocked with essential bar supplies, from cocktail napkins, coasters, openers and stirrers. A home bar can be integrated into a range of rooms — kitchen, hallway, dining room or living room. Have your glassware on display, prop them on shelves for ease of access and choose a mirrored display for an elegant effect. A wine display is pivotal to impress and no home bar will be complete without one and remember wine bottles should be stored away from direct sunlight.

VINTAGE DINING

Create a wonderful eclectic dining setting with emotive styling. Start with a vintage dining table, think wooden surfaces. Next seating arrangements, think of your favourite nightlight spot and the choice of seating options...the more varied the patterns and texture the better! Antique glassware can brighten up any beverage, choose retro designs, extravagant decals and nostalgic patterns. These steps will set the base for your hedonistic dining experience, which you can add to with beautiful grey porcelain plates, brushed bronze cutlery and metallic gold crackers, the perfect holiday table setting has many layers!