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The best luxury Christmas wrapping paper

Make your gifts even more special this year with our edit of designer wrapping paper

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gift box decorated with a red ribbon
Impression Originale

Want your pile of presents to look picture-perfect under the tree this year? The key is a showstopping wrapping paper that will delight family and friends before they even begin to unwrap their gifts. There are plenty of wrap options out there, but we’ve compiled the ultimate edit of the best designs for a luxurious look and finish. Just invest in a quality ribbon to top it off!

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Assorted wrapping paper, Katie Leamon

stack of decorative gift boxes on a wooden stool
Katie Leamon

To create an attractive assortment of gifts under the tree you need a variety of different wrapping paper designs. this is something Katie Leamon knows all too well, so the brand encourages a pick ’n’ mix approach to its papers. Select up to five of its charming designs and choose to receive either 10 or 20 sheets. From £23.95, katieleamon.com

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‘Red Red Red’ gift wrap, Impression Originale

gift box decorated with a red ribbon
Impression Originale

Red is undoubtedly the colour of the season and this wrapping paper by Mr. One Teas aka Anthony Alberti gives it an artful twist. Plus, all of the profits from this design go to the Fight Aids foundation. Approx £6 per sheet, impressionoriginale.com

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Assorted handmade wrapping paper, Rowen & Wren

decoratively wrapped presents in various colors and patterns
Rowen & Wren

These softly festive designs, featuring geometric and floral patterns, are crafted from lokta paper – sourced from Nepalese mulberry bushes. They are beautiful choices on their own, but select a mix of all three designs to add extra interest to gifts. £12, rowenandwren.co.uk

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‘Candy Cane’ wrapping paper, Lagom Design

gift wrapped in striped green and pink paper with a ribbon
Lagom Design

Not feeling traditional? Give your gifts a coating of acid green and pink. this design by Kelly Hyatt, an illustrator from Sussex, is sure to attract attention under the tree. £4 for 3 metres, lagomdesign

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‘White Pine’ Christmas wrap, Catherine Lewis

gift wrapped in naturethemed paper with a ribbon
Catherine Lewis

Printed on recycled paper using vegetable inks, these hand-drawn designs are kind to the nature they depict. This pattern is part of a ‘Christmas Greenery’ collection that would be ideal to mix and match for a themed gift selection. £2.50 per sheet, catherineannlewis.com

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‘Until Christmas’ wrapping paper, The Hambledon

wrapped gift with a festive theme
The Hambledon

Designed by the Graphic Factory, this is wrapping paper with a message. That message being: hands off! It’s perfect for those loved ones who find it difficult not to sneak a peek before the big day. £10.95 for 3 sheets, thehambledon.com

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‘Mistletoe’ wrapping paper, The White Company

gift boxes wrapped in patterned paper and adorned with a ribbon
The White Company

The White Company can be relied on to bring a calming touch to Christmas gifting. The simple, pared-back design of this wrap, which is printed on recycled paper is perfect for considered gifting. £16 for 10 metres, thewhitecompany.com

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Metallic silver wrapping paper, Cox & Cox

wrapped gifts with red ribbon and decorative ornaments
Cox & Cox

Metallics are a big trend this Christmas as we embrace the party vibe of the festive season. Often, silver papers like this are bad for the plant, but this design is notable for being both biodegradable and recyclable. £10.50 for 5 metres, coxandcox.co.uk

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‘Hollies and Berries/Multi Stripe’ wrapping paper, Caroline Gardner

caroline gardner colourful wrapping papaer
Caroline Gardner

Why settle for one wrapping paper design when you can have double the choice? With a foliage pattern on one side and stripes on the other, this paper, sourced from sustainable forest, offers choice and a bright, jolly approach to festive gifting. £3 per sheet, carolinegardner.com

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‘Winter Landscape’ wrapping paper, Wrap

present being unwrapped with scissors
Wrap Magazine

The abstract alpine landscape drawn by illustrator Charlotte Trounce has just enough touches of colour to it monochrome background to stylishly hint a festive cheer. It’s an ideal choice for those who are craving the apres ski. £5.75, wrapmagazine.com

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‘Luxury Holly’ Christmas wrap, Plewsy

holly berry wrapping paper
Plewsy

Created by an independent Yorkshire-based retailer that ensures all of its designs are made from recycled paper and are entirely recyclable, this design is notable for its eco credentials as well as its brilliantly non-traditional colour palette. £2.50, plewsy.com

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‘Clementine Christmas’ wrapping paper, Nancy & Betty

gift wrapped in decorative paper with fruits and leaves design accompanied by scissors and evergreen branches
Nancy & Betty

Clementines and satsumas are quite often the unwanted gift at the bottom of the stocking, but here they are elevated to the star of the festive show, with a pattern that manages to be both fruity and Christmassy. £11 for 5 sheets, nancyandbetty.com

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