From recipes and handmade decorations, to your own crackers and the perfect Christmas table, Kirstie gives her expert advice on enjoying a happy family Christmas.

As the kitchen retailer of choice for Kirstie, she opted for Magnet’s simple and stylish Urban Lineaire. This streamlined, glossy kitchen gives a fantastic contrast with the pretty, rustic style of the rest of the room in her traditionally styled home in Devon.

Urban Lineaire was also the kitchen choice for property expert, Amanda Lamb. She loved the clean, simple lines and proved that this kitchen is on trend and a firm favourite with the homes gurus.

Alan Titschmarsh, another A-lister fan, opted for traditional with the Appleby range. A Shaker style with a duck egg blue painted finish, this style has been a best seller for the past 15 years and was brought up to date with a colourful touch.

For a touch of country styling, Aldo Zilli loved the Rustic Oak kitchen range. The traditional warmth of the kitchen creates a homely atmosphere, which is further emphasised by the dresser with open plate rack.

Other celebrities who have chosen Magnet kitchens include Radio 1 star Sara Cox, celebrity chef Tom Aiken, Harry Enfield, Vinnie Jones, Ali McCoist and Beverley Knight.

For more info on Kirstie’s Homemade Christmas visit the Channel 4 website

Not the first place you would normally think of when decorating at Christmas, but a few well chosen items can make your kitchen feel especially festive and will get you into a seasonal mood while preparing the Christmas lunch.

Please see our tips for what to do and what not to do for a stylish kitchen this Christmas

Don’t – put up fussy decorations, they will just get in the way
Don’t – use fabric decorations, they will absorb the cooking smells and may not look the freshest when it is time to take them down

Do – buy pretty poinsettias. Everyone’s favourite plants at this time of year look lovely and freshly festive
Do – find Christmas tea towels and table cloths to add more subtle seasonal cheer

Don’t – position anything flammable close to the hob
Don’t – clash the colour and style of the decorations with your kitchen units and appliances

Do – use fresh holly and ivy to create table decorations which can be left on the table in between visitors
Do -  decorate the top  of wall units if there is space with fairy lights and holly and ivy strands

Please upload any pictures of your kitchen beautifully decorated to the blog and we will send you a Christmas surprise!