‘Colour, pattern and personal touches make a great table setting. Christmas is always about excess, so I tend to lean towards this when dressing my table. Bringing together items that are personal to you makes for a much more interesting tablescape and opens up conversations. I mix and match my items but the underlying theme is that they are all objects that bring me joy. I like jewel tones, and seasonal flowers and greenery bring a sense of whimsy. I grew up in Stockholm so Christmas was always magical with snow and Scandinavian traditions – I still look to that when searching for inspiration.’ Martin Brudnizki, interior designer.

THE TABLE EDIT

Champagne Flutes, £675, Searle & Co.

Cobra Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candleholder, £150, Georg Jensen

8-inch English Fine Bone China Parterre Plate Gold, £55, Halcyon Days

FUN FACT
Christmas crackers date back to 1850 and were originally called ‘cosaques’ after ‘Cossack’ soldiers who were known for riding their horses and firing guns in the air.