As winter approaches, the weather gets cooler, everybody dresses warmer, and we all begin to prepare for our collective pseudo-hibernation inside our houses. In fact, everything about the season makes it so easy to fall into the world of coziness.
As decorators, we understand the appeal. Who doesn’t love to arrive after a cold commute to a home boasting a warm ambiance? It is during the wintertime that we often find our clients are craving this kind of environment in their home.
Unfortunately, many people find that they aren’t too sure of how to make their space more welcoming during the winter.
Fortunately, there are a variety of ways in which you can transform your home into a haven of coziness, such as:
Keep a fire Going
There’s nothing that exudes the feeling of warmth and contentment more than a fireplace. If you’re fortunate enough to have a real fireplace in your home, it’s essential that you make sure you stoke it until spring. Furthermore, while decorating your mantle is another avenue that you can take to accent your fireplace, additional design points can be added into the mix if you choose to invest in a nice set of fire tools.
Create a Reading Nook
The activity of curling up with a riveting book beneath a soft blanket is one of the truly finer things in life, so why not amp up the coziness factor and create a lovely little reading nook in your house?
Simply find a space in your home that is tucked away and line it with down pillows, blankets, and ample warm lighting.
Add Ambient Lighting
Speaking of warm lighting – it’s a non-negotiable. In the winter months, the days get shorter which can throw off our internal clocks. If you find yourself feeling tired before dinnertime even arrives, you could probably use some more light sources in your home.
A great way to achieve this is to purchase a wide variety of different light sources, such as reading lamps, floor lamps, elegant table lamps, and more. Furthermore, be sure to take advantage of the dimming features on your overhead lights to create a relaxing ambiance that can be amplified by the usage of your floor lamps.
Stock up on Snuggly Blankets
Snuggly blankets are essentially the gold standard for all things cozy. So it only makes sense that you should try throwing a vibrant and oversized wool blanket over your couch as a decorative accent.
Another way to ensure maximum coziness is to place a variety of different types of blankets, from fleece, to cotton, to even cashmere into a rustic wicker basket by your family room couches. This way, everyone in the family can pick their favourite one and snuggle up with it during movie night!
Paint an Accent Wall
Never underestimate the power of great paint colour selection. The colours of a room most definitely impact the way you experience its atmosphere. Therefore, if you’re feeling that some of the rooms in your home are a tad uninviting, choosing to paint an accent wall in a bold hue can make all the difference.
Carpets Galore
If your house has a lot of bare floors, consider adding some area rugs into the mix. Although it may be your first instinct to place an area rug in your living room or at the foot of your bed, consider adding one into your bathroom as well. This will help make the process of going through the motions of your morning routine feel a little more enjoyable. If you have a nice area rug but you put it away because it is dirty or damaged, make sure to checkout Love Your Rug! They specialize in area rug repair and area rug cleaning in Toronto and Southern Ontario. So if you live in Mississauga, Niagara Falls, London, or as far East as Ottawa, they will have your precious area rug cleaned in no time!
Pile on the Pillows
There are few feelings quite as satisfying as coming home after a long day at work and feeling supported by the pile of pillows on your couch, favourite chair, or bed. If you are looking for custom pillows to refresh your favourite area check out our custom pillows page, we have tons of fabrics to choose from!
Hang a Quilt
Blankets of any sort are symbolic of comfort. Quilts, however, bring so much more to the table. While still soft like a blanket, quilts are intricately woven in a way that makes them qualify as art. Therefore, if you have a bare wall that you’re looking to decorate, skip the oil paintings and hang a quilt from a sturdy iron bar.
Layer your Bedding
For most of us, our bed is our sanctuary. Since it’s the place that we spend a vast amount of our time, why not make it as plush as possible? By layering your bedding with a soothing throw blanket and multiple sets of pillows – you can ensure you’ll never have another restless night again!
Employ Gold Accents
Strategically placing the colour gold throughout your household can truly make an impact. Golden accents work to soften the mood of a room while also decorating it. Try placing a golden picture frame on your family room table, or getting a golden vase for those flowers in the kitchen!
While winter is a wonderful time of year filled with magical snowfalls and ample hot cocoa, it’s not known for having particularly welcoming weather. Therefore, getting inspired to decorate your home in a way that makes you feel excited to walk through your front door every night is imperative. By taking the aforementioned tips for cultivating a cozy environment and applying them to your home, you can be confident that this winter will feel blissful each and every day.
At Prestige Decor, we offer a wide variety of services to help our clients feel like their houses are truly their homes. If you’re looking for assistance in turning your house into a sanctuary of comfort this winter, contact us today!