The cut-price looksalikes show that you can achieve high-end Christmas style without spending a lot.
The Christmas decorations ranges of Britain’s most beloved budget stores, Matalan and Dunelm have been released in time for the holiday season. They look exactly like high-end designs like Liberty or John Lewis.
A Father Christmas ornament from Harrods, for example, costs £259, but looks strikingly similar to Wayfair’s £57.99 offering. Elsewhere, a £165 Selfridges wreath bears more than a passing resemblance to Matalan’s £15 design.
Lidl is the latest major brand to announce its Christmas offering. It released last week a range of twinkling fairy lights and baubles, starting at 99p.
Can you distinguish designer decor from budget-friendly alternatives? See the nine side-by sides comparisons below and then find out your results at the bottom.
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Oh, no, no! One of these Father Christmas ornaments costs £259.99, while the other is £57.99. Can you spot the difference?
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Santa is coming! A stocking is a must for any Christmas display. These red velvet designs are both delightfully festive, but can you tell the £7.99 from the £18 one?
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Decorate the front door! These red and green wreaths will make a great addition to any festive front door. But one costs £165 and the other just £15
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Are you fir real? This faux tree is a great option for those who want to make lasting decorations. One costs £645 and the other £130, so, can you tell them apart?
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They are truly amazing! One of these nutcracker kings costs £5.99 and the other costs £75, so can you pick out the designer figurine from its cut-price lookalike?
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Go ahead! Yes, it’s niche. There are many arcade games Christmas decorations that you can buy. One costs £8 and the other more than three times as much at £24.95
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Top dollar! The £8 gold star Christmas tree topper looks just like one that costs £18 from another retailer – but you’ll have to look closely to try and tell them apart!
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Festive florals: Would you pick up a table display for £35, or a similar one for £220?
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Touch of luxury: The £15 faux fur Christmas tree skirt looks just like the one costing £50. However, can you distinguish which one is the real deal?
RESPONSE
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Left: The Santa with Bag in Chimney Tabletop, available for £57.99 at Wayfair. Right: The Villery and Boch Christmas Toys Memory Santa Ornament, available for £259 at Harrods
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Left: Aldi’s Red Velvet Stocking, £7.99. Right: John Lewis & Partners Velvet Christmas Stocking With Faux Fur Trim, £18
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Left: Selfridge’s By the Elves upcycled Christmas wreath, £165. Right: Matalan Evergreen Pre-Lit Christmas Bauble Wreath, £15
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Left: The White Company Pre-Lit Grand Spruce Christmas Tree (9ft), £645. Right: Homebase 6ft Derry Spruce Pre-lit Premium Christmas Tree, £130
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Left: Nutcracker wooden Christmas decoration, £75, from Selfridges. Right: Wooden Nutcracker With Sword from Aldi, £5.99
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Left: Arcade Game Hanging Tree Decoration by Paperchase, £8. Right: Vintage Arcade Glass Tree Ornament by Liberty, £24.95
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Left: Glitter Star Christmas Tree Topper by Monsoon, £18. Right: Homebase’s Gold Glitter Star Christmas Tree Topper, £8
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Left: The Moyses Stevens traditional real-foliage table decoration, available at Selfridges for £220. Right: The M&S Ready To Arrange Red Table Arrangement, £35
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Left: Dunelm’s Super Soft Tree Skirt, £15. Right: John Lewis & Partners Faux Fur Tree Skirt, £50