Decorating for the seasons...cozy winter vibes

Sat, 23 Nov 2024

Now that the colder months are upon us, it’s the perfect time for holing up at home, patiently counting down the seconds until more sunshine and warmer temperatures return. However, you don't have to invest in a major renovation to transform your space into a comfortable hideaway from the cold.

Check out my tips for a cozy winter at home…..

1. Faux Fur Accents

A few thoughtfully placed fuzzy faux fur accent pieces can make all the difference in how cozy your home feels. Add a throw blanket or accent pillow to warm up your home.

2. Area Rugs

No one like the feeling of a cold floor under their feet. Try covering any uncarpeted areas of your home with plush throw rugs to make things a little more comfortable.

3. Softer Lighting

If you want to make your home feel cozier during those long winter days, there's no time like the present to upgrade your lighting. Adding warm light LED bulbs to lamps or adding dimmer switches to existing outlets will instantly warm up a space.

4. Add a splash of colour

The long, grey days of winter can make even the most vibrant home look drab, so now's the time to try adding some pops of colour to your existing design scheme. Brightly coloured pillows, a winter bouquet on your mantle, or a few holiday-themed accents can instantly brighten your space, even when you don't see the sun for days!

5. Add some candle light

Who says you need a fireplace to make your home cozier this winter? A fire might seem like an obvious way to warm up a space, but a simple grouping of candles on a coffee table adds beautiful light and ambiance to a room.

6. Add some round accents

While dark winter days can make even otherwise homey spaces feel strangely austere, adding a few rounded accent pieces can make any room feel cozier in seconds. Think round mirrors, tables, and pillows to achieve a relaxed, welcoming vibe with minimal effort.

7. Rearrange furniture for gatherings

Arrange seating groups closer together to facilitate warm, intimate conversation. A simple trick is to float furniture eight to 12 inches away from walls to create a feeling of space and lightness. Moving seating areas slightly closer to warming elements, like fireplaces in the colder months and also pulling your furniture away from the walls and windows helps to mitigate the effect of drafts and cold outside.

8. Upgrade your curtains

Those translucent panels that keep your home flooded with natural light throughout the summer just won't cut it when winter rolls around. If you want to keep your home feeling cozy and warm, it's time to switch to a heavier fabric. Thick or lined curtains in complimentary deep tones add instant warmth to any room.

9. Add a colourful touch

Curling up on your sofa when the temperature dips is pleasant enough as it is, curling up under a cozy colourful blanket, however, is nothing short of heavenly.

10. Add a touch of green

Just because everything outside is brown or blanketed in snow doesn't mean your house has to look drab inside, too. Bringing home a few easy-to-care-for plants, like succulents, can instantly add vibrancy to your space, and don’t forget, having indoor plants can reduce psychological stress. Win Win!