How to Prune a Christmas Tree (UK Guide): When & How to Shape Your Tree Like a Pro

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  BY THE LONDON HOME EDIT  Stop settling for a sparse tree! Achieving this perfectly shaped, magazine-worthy look in a cozy UK living room is easier than you think. Click through to discover our secret hacks for shaping, lighting, and decorating your tree to look truly luxurious this season! Introduction Pruning a Christmas tree might sound like something only gardeners or professional stylists do, but it’s one of the easiest ways to transform an ordinary tree into something beautifully shaped, symmetrical, and display-ready. Whether you’ve chosen a real fir from a UK garden centre or you’re working with a well-loved artificial tree, a little thoughtful trimming and shaping can make your tree look fuller, more elegant and perfectly prepared for lights, baubles, and ribbons. In this UK-focused 2025 guide, we’ll walk through how and when to prune a Christmas tree, how to shape both real and artificial varieties, the tools professionals recommend, and expert styling techniques yo...
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​Welcome to The London Home Edit — a cosy, inspiring corner of the internet for modern UK home lovers. Here, I share smart home hacks, budget-luxe finds, organisation ideas, and simple design inspiration to make everyday living feel beautiful — without spending a fortune.
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From small-space solutions to affordable Amazon and Poundland finds, this blog is entirely dedicated to creating stylish, elevated living on a realistic budget.

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​I started this blog because, like so many people in the UK, I grew frustrated trying to reconcile a passion for elegant interiors with the reality of living in a small flat and sticking to a sensible budget. I noticed that high-end brands like John Lewis and The White Company set the trend, but finding affordable, high-quality alternatives was nearly impossible. The London Home Edit was born out of my personal mission to track down these design dupes, test viral cleaning hacks, and share real-life, practical solutions that work for busy households. Every post is curated to help you achieve a high-end, designer look without the luxury price tag.

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Viral Hacks: Testing and reviewing popular TikTok cleaning and organization hacks that actually work in UK kitchens and bathrooms.
​Small Space Solutions: Genius organization methods and IKEA hacks to maximize space in compact British homes.
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Aspirational Shopping Lists: Curated guides like the Budget Christmas Serveware post, complete with Amazon and high-street links.
​Whether you’re decorating your first flat, updating your family home, or looking for fresh seasonal decor ideas, you’ll find practical tips, curated shopping guides, and real-life inspiration to help you love your space again.

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