Leaving the lights off this year would have been the sensible option. But as you can see, Alex Goodhind refuses to let these dark times ruin the warm glow of Christmas.

So for the 14th year in a row, the 24-year-old IT firm manager has spent weeks turning his father’s home in Melksham, Wiltshire, into an extraordinary light show.

More than 115,000 bulbs are used in the £30,000 ($44,200) display which lights up Longford Road every evening until 10pm. This year, he has spent £2,000 ($3,000) on additional lights to the delight of his daily crowd of 300 visitors.

Marble always evokes a sense of quality and luxury… and the new marble bathroom suite by IQquadro is no exception.

In stunning black marble known as Black Chelsea, the Amor and Memories ranges have strong visual impact. The Amor bath is shown here – a serene, linear form with a rectangular shape and well-defined corners.

The perfect complement: sparkling water and crystal. The two elements meet in these gorgeous washbasin 3-hole mixer faucets with Crystal Glass handles from Joerger.

Shown here are two styles of handles; an angular, geometric shape known as the Empire Royal and a round shape with many facets called Florale. They are sure to make a statement of luxury and refinement in your bathroom ! (more pictures on Trendir)

These gorgeous bath fixtures from Hidra are now available in the luxury finishes of black and gold! A classic combination for those who love opulence, these finishes bring out the best of two of Hidra’s great bath ranges.

Hi-Line, an attractive bathroom design with a sleek modern look benefits from the high-shine golden glaze and the glossy black. It emphasises the curving lines by way of contrast.

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When purchasing luxury furniture, you have to think if it’s just for right now or if you’ll want to hand it down through the generations. Though, If you want only the best new luxury furniture for your home, “Manufacture de Luxe“ may have just what you’re looking for and they’ve just come up with a brand new website !

Cabinets of Curiosities – AMOR – L’amour toujours

“Manufacture de Luxe“ is a luxury furniture maker well-known in France for its amazing furniture and belongs to the great tradition of French decorative arts. They have produced some of the most beautiful furniture for Luxury hotels, just like Hotel Plaza Athénée, and for private clients.

OVO TUTTI FRUTTI – Coffee Table – “Emaux de Briare” mosaic tiles – Leather covered.

I really like their timeless creations that bring together the best of traditional craftsmanship with adventurous contemporary design. Just have a look on their website, they carry a wide range of furniture lines for your viewing pleasure :

I love their Cabinets of Curiosities. Pure wonders. and my favourite items are the very sexy “Amor Hot” which sells €12,500 ($18,000) and this other cabinet, fully inlaid with mother pearl and black pearl priced at €15,000 ($21,500)… I also love their amazing chairs, and for my office, I would certainly chose the “Triomphe” (€8,800 – $12,000), a three feet desk which is very contemporary but old-style richly decorated.

FARNIENTE – Sofa

In addition, if you are looking for original pieces to decorate your rooms, they can also make you the most exceptional pieces you can imagine. Whether you already have an idea of the subject to be developed, or you are looking for a new source of inspiration, they will create the extraordinary piece that is missing from your interior.

These exceptional pieces of furniture are guaranteed for life and are also environmentally friendly : )

Rothschild & Bickers combines traditional techniques with cutting edge design. The ideas to “combine a contemporary free blown form with sumptuous fabric tassel” are inspired by Victorian opulence and can be used “equally well in both modern and period interiors.”

Made in one of the last glass workshops in the United Kingdom, these decorative lighting fixtures are inspired by both the past and the future.

Find a special corner of your home to welcome one of these truly precious lights – then contact Rothschild and Bickers in the London workshop. Via Trendir

Tassel Light

Inspired by Victorian decadence, these lights combine a contemporary free blown form with sumptuous fabric tassel. By blending these elements the Tassel light sits equally well in both modern and period interiors.

Black Nouveau

This opulent range of black glass is made using traditional free blown techniques to create elegant fluid forms with a shiny rich reflective quality. The open frill comes with a chrometopped bulb, which illuminates it internally and allows it to be viewed from below.

Opulent Optic

This light combines classic form and rich vibrant colours to infuse an oriental flavour. The optical glass has a precious jewel quality that emanates diffused shadows of colour through out the room.

Vintage Light

This flamboyant light is made from free blown glass with a lavish cascade of fringe.
This design embodies a sense of vintage grandeur that emphasises the flowing form.