It’s a little early to consider it, but do you love the coming of colder months?
Early dusk, late sunrise, frosty mornings and crisp cold air – the winter has its charm…
Perhaps the best part is spending most of our time in the warmth of our homes. Get ready for winter and get inspired with our tips on how to create a warm and cosy atmosphere in your home.
Top Tip: You can start buying items online for winter much cheaper in the summer months
Fresh yet comfortable sofa in the living room
Creating a space that makes you feel comfortable, even when a blizzard is raging outside your windows, is not difficult. All you need are a few cozy accessories that can fit into any interior.
When choosing, opt for those made from natural materials and warm fabrics such as velvet, knitted fabrics or imitation fur. Try to avoid cold shades of blue or grey.
Settle in and get comfortable…
Comfort comes first, so make sure your sofa is in a comfortable corner for reading or watching Netflix. Big cushions, a fluffy blanket and a mug of hot tea make frosty days seem extra cosy!
You can add some winter touches into the accessories, too – decorate your coffee table with a vase of red cranberry sprigs, a few pine branches or other winter-themed floral arrangements. Add some candles, and a comfortable pouffe or footrest, and you have the perfect spot for dark winter evenings.
Add warmth with muted colours
Colours, and which ones you choose, are key to properly designed interiors. So for winter, immerse your home in shades of beige, brown, burgundy or copper. You don’t have to go to any great lengths to make a change. Just match the cushions on the sofa, the curtains and a few accessories to these tones. You’ll see that even little things like this will bring comfort and cosiness into your home.
Scents for harmony & balance
Nothing can create a cosy atmosphere like the right fragrances. Infuse your home in winter with notes of bergamot, sandalwood or cinnamon. Reach for scented candles, aroma lamps or diffusers that release the fragrance slowly.
Include winter fragrances to improve the atmosphere
Good lighting
Wave goodbye to any harsh strip lighting, or even any overhead lights at all. We much prefer lamps, with warm bulbs, to create a cosy atmosphere. And don’t overdo it – you want atmosphere, rather than bright lighting when curled up on the sofa.
We love to add a candle (or 10) to coffee tables and lanterns for shelving. You can also buy a string of fairy lights and hang them above the sofa, or along any bookcases you might have. We also love the idea of getting a large vase or bowl and filling it with battery powered fairy lights – a quick and easy way to make a great little feature.
