How to Cozy Up your Home for Winter
As the temperatures dip and daylight hours shorten, there’s nothing more inviting than a warm, cozy home to retreat to. Whether you’re sipping on a pumpkin spice latte or enjoying a good book, the right décor can transform your space into the perfect fall and winter haven. Here are some simple yet effective ideas to help you create a snug and stylish atmosphere.
Layer Up with Textures
Introduce soft, warm textures to your living spaces. Think chunky knit throws, velvet cushions, and faux fur rugs. Layering these textures on sofas, chairs, and beds adds visual depth and provides extra warmth. Opt for earthy tones like rust, mustard, and olive green to evoke the essence of the season but really any color works as long as it works within the room.
Switch Up Your Bedding
Swap lightweight summer bedding for cozy options like flannel sheets, quilted blankets, and heavier duvets. A bed adorned with extra pillows and a soft throw at the foot screams ultimate comfort. In addition, this layering is also very functional for a quick cat nap when you don’t want to completely go into a slumber but just want to grab a blanket, crawl on the bed to read a book or grab a snooze.
Be Intentional with your Lighting
Lighting plays a key role in setting a cozy mood. Instead of having your overhead lights on, choose a floor or table lamp and light a few candles. Instantly changes the vibe and feel of a room. And be sure to use a warm lightbulb and not a bright white. In addition to setting the mood, a good lamp can be like a piece of art in your room so don’t hesitate to be creative with your lamp choices or by adding a custom lamp shade to add even more ambience.
Embrace Seasonal Scents
This probably goes without saying but buring a candle or having a diffuser putting cozy smells into your home, creates such a welcoming and relaxing mood. Some of my favorites are the Ralph Lauren Holiday diffuser, the Bath and Body Warms Winter candle and really anything that smells like fir or cedar trees - but smell them first obvisoulsy because they are all different. You can also bring nature indoors by pine cones inside and putting them in a cute bowl then sprinkling some aromatherapy oil of your choice on the pinecones.
Create a Sitting Area by Your Fireplace
If you create a little seating area by your fireplace complete with a comfy chair, basket full of blankets and a side table for your beverages of choice, you’ll be surprised at what a coveted spot in your home that will become. Make sure you are looking at your full floor plan and won’t impede the flow of the room but if you can make it work, try it out. It may become one of your favorite spots in your home.
Hope this gives you a few ideas on how to make your home a cozy sancutary where you can relax, read a good book or watch a good movie and enjoy all your home has to offer. Till next time!
