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Whether you're hot in pursuit of the perfect Christmas location for that oh-so-seasonal shoot or a cool, calm location that will melt your mood boards, take a look at our top picks for beautiful neutral homes.

There's nothing chicer than an all-white Christmas theme. It provides the perfect foundation for layering on beautiful festive styling. From hallways and kitchens to living spaces and bedrooms, these locations have all the right spots to capture those special Christmas moments.

Whether you're looking for a kitchen Mary Berry would approve of (we know — we've given her Christmas Specials a home for the last few years!), a place to shoot a festive gathering, bedrooms for the extra guest story, or somewhere to park that tree with all the beautifully wrapped presents, these houses have it covered.

Here's a tour of a few of our favourite picks.

A bright period living room with high ceilings, decorative cornicing, a white fireplace, sculptural boucle lounge chairs, a curved green velvet sofa, abstract rug, and oversized statement pendant light.

EVERING – E5

A beautiful East London family home with a calm, neutral palette, lovely toned walls and original features, including fireplaces. The double-ended living room is a real winner, with an elegant arched doorway connecting the two reception rooms, creating fantastic shoot-through opportunities.

Open-plan living room featuring a tufted green velvet sofa, large yellow wavy mirror, sculptural ceramics, timber floors, and an arched opening leading to a light-filled sitting room with tall sash windows.

There are beautiful tall windows throughout the property, flooding every room with natural light. The modern kitchen is ideal for cooking, entertaining and gathering scenes, making this a wonderfully versatile Christmas location.

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A luxurious open-plan kitchen featuring dramatic veined marble worktops and splashbacks, a large waterfall island with bar stools, brass pendant lights, cream cabinetry, and a round timber dining table with woven chairs.

LINQUES – WD23

The perfect all-white story, with the bonus of a darker second living room to create an alternative mood when you need it.

The white marble kitchen with panelled cabinetry is a dream, and there are plenty of open shelves for propping and styling. The beautiful hallway, complete with black Crittall doors leading into the reception rooms, is the perfect place to set up the Christmas tree.

An elegant entrance hall with a round pedestal table styled with fresh flowers and decorative objects, black-framed glass doors, brass lighting, olive velvet benches, and soft neutral interiors creating a refined contemporary look.

This house is packed with lovely details, from decorative ceiling mouldings to high-spec marble fireplaces. The guest bedrooms and bathrooms are beautifully designed too, making them ideal for overnight guest stories and cosy Christmas moments.

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A light-filled dining room featuring a long rustic wooden table with matching benches, oversized leafy branches in metal buckets, an ornate leaning mirror, limewashed walls, and original timber floorboards.

PORTOBELLO HOUSE – W11

This West London house oozes atmosphere. It's a dream location for shooting, having been designed and renovated by a successful lifestyle photographer.

Limewashed walls and pale wooden floorboards run throughout, creating a soft, authentic feel that photographs beautifully. Whether you're shooting a fresh Christmas morning or an atmospheric evening of festive entertaining, this house delivers.

Minimalist dining room at Portobello location house featuring white-painted floorboards, a simple wooden dining table, vintage chairs, floating plant shelves, and abundant natural light.

There are two kitchens, one designed especially with food preparation in mind, complete with a wonderful double Wolf oven. Sitting at the end of Portobello Market, it's also perfectly placed for sourcing beautiful food and last-minute props.

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Open-plan kitchen and living area at Cotswold Farm featuring vaulted ceilings with skylights, arched steel-framed doors, a contemporary kitchen, curved boucle sofas, and warm natural finishes.

COTSWOLDS FARM – OX7

You could shoot your entire Christmas Day, from dawn until dusk, in this beautiful Cotswold farmhouse.

The house has been thoughtfully renovated with a contemporary eye while retaining its traditional character. There are two kitchens: one featuring beautifully crafted oak cabinetry and another with a classic shaker style. White marble worktops and built-in cupboards provide endless styling opportunities.

The soaring vaulted ceiling floods the space with natural light and creates wonderful scope for decorating. The open-plan layout allows the kitchen and living areas to work seamlessly together, making it perfect for family Christmas stories from breakfast through to present opening and festive entertaining.

There are Christmas moments around every corner in this lovely farmhouse.

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Open-plan dining and living space at Ham House with exposed timber beams, a large wooden dining table, contemporary fireplace, polished concrete floor, and floor-to-ceiling glazing flooding the room with natural light.

HAM HOUSE – SN8

This barn-style contemporary home wouldn't look out of place on Grand Designs.

With soaring beams, modern architectural features and a striking contemporary fireplace, it's an aspirational setting for a stylish Christmas campaign. The polished concrete floor keeps the look fresh and modern while the scale of the living spaces gives you plenty of room for styling, unpacking and creating those big festive scenes.

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Modern family living room at Badgers Drift with a large neutral sofa, herringbone wood flooring, bespoke built-in cabinetry, wall-mounted television, and a bright open-plan layout.

BADGERS DRIFT – HP18

This house manages to retain so much character while feeling calm and contemporary. Every detail has been carefully considered and beautifully executed.

The open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces flow effortlessly from one room to the next, creating fantastic opportunities for family lifestyle shoots. The statement staircase, with its beautiful balustrade, is just waiting for garlands and festive styling.

Contemporary kitchen at Badgers Drift featuring a large marble island, fluted wood cabinetry, exposed oak beams, marble splashback, brass tap, and statement green pendant lights in a bright open-plan space.

The bedrooms are full of character too. Although pared back and modern, the vaulted ceilings add warmth and interest, making them ideal for cosy Christmas morning scenes.

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Elegant drawing room at Bell House featuring decorative wall panelling, an ornate arched leaded window, a white sofa, classic chandelier, and original Georgian architectural details.

BELL HOUSE – SE21

Bell House is a firm favourite for Christmas advertising campaigns and festive filming, and it's easy to see why.

Original parquet flooring, tall sash windows, high ceilings and a wonderful sweeping staircase create the perfect backdrop for a classic Christmas story. The generous hallway gives you plenty of space for a spectacular tree, while the beautiful original features provide endless opportunities for festive styling.

One of the reasons this house is booked time and again is the combination of space, incredible natural light and beautiful architectural features. It really does give you the scope to create your own Christmas wonderland.

https://lovelocations.co.uk/location/bell-house/

Planning a Christmas campaign?
If you're starting your location search, get in touch early. The best Christmas locations are often booked months in advance, and we'd love to help you find the perfect backdrop for your shoot.

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