As it gets colder out, warming your decor up will help keep your home feeling nice and toasty, too! There are lots of ways to incorporate warmer decor into your home during the winter season. From fresh winter flowers in your mantel decor to a plush, cozy rug in front of the fireplace, here are some of the best ways to decorate your house for the winter!
Use warm colors: Reds, yellows and oranges are considered warm colors–colors that actually make us feel warmer when we see them. Incorporating these colors into your design scheme for winter will make you and any of your guests instantly feel warmer while lounging in any of the rooms in your home. If you think these colors are a bit too bold, definitely incorporate them as accents. Candlesticks, table runners, throw pillows…the possibilities are endless!
Add lighting: Lighting is important during the winter season, especially because the days are so much shorter and it gets dark much earlier. Be sure to incorporate more floor lamps to brighten up dark corners and keep the curtains open during the daytime to bring in lots of natural light. Adding brighter colors inside can also make the space feel lighter! Using large mirrors in areas that have lots of natural light will also make the space feel brighter. Plus, it will have the added benefit of making the room feel larger. Circular mirrors are on-trend right now, so add one above your couch or dresser for an Instagram-worthy decor scene!
Incorporate blankets: What’s the number one way a home feels cozier? Blankets! Incorporating lots of blankets into your winter decor will make the space feel much warmer–and makes it look like a cozy winter cottage! Add a unique touch by laying out a personalized blanket or two. Be sure to use ones that have your chosen color scheme in them. In fact, this is actually where you can incorporate some accent colors!
Keep it fresh with flowers: Yes, flowers still bloom in the winter! There are lots of beautiful winter florals you can add to your winter home decor. Not only will it fill your space with the beautiful aroma of fresh flowers, but they’ll look great on your coffee table, nightstand or right in the middle of your dining room table! This includes winterberry, aconites and English primroses–each perfect for a winter floral arrangement. Balance them out with some eucalyptus or other greenery and you’ve got a magazine-worthy arrangement on your hands.
Bring on the texture: Warmer textures are perfect for winter. Lush velvet, soft flannel and plush sherpa are important textures to include in your winter decor. Whether it’s an area rug, throw pillow or even a bedspread, these textures will have everyone feeling warmer when they walk in the door. Plus, they feel great to wrap yourself in! Struggling to find the perfect plaid table runner? Use a blanket scarf! You can either iron it and lay it out folded in the center of the table, or you can scrunch it uniquely down the center, adding other greenery in between the ridges and waves.
A winter woodland is classic: Don’t be afraid to take your winter decorating in a bit more of a classic and traditional style. Wood is great for winter –snow-dusted or not! Use it to balance out any colors or textures you have going on in your decor. Thick logs or thinner branches are interesting and unique. Place them on the center of your coffee table or on top of your mantel and make them the centerpiece of your decor!
Use kitchen and dining decor in your living room: Just because it’s normally stored in a kitchen cabinet doesn’t mean you can’t use it as decor! Lay a charger on the center of your coffee table, place a personalized coffee mug on the side table or put a mixing bowl with pine cones on top of your entertainment center. Some of the most unique and innovative home decorations actually come from items typically used in other spaces.
A throw pillow goes a long way: Sometimes, all you need to do to a space is to add a couple of fresh throw pillows on your couch, love seat or rocking chair. Throw pillows come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, patterns and textures that using one or a combination can tell different stories and give off different decor styles. In fact, changing out just one pillow–or even rotating it–can make the entire layout look completely different! Experiment with different throw pillows in your winter decorations, especially if you live in a smaller space, have a tighter decoration budget or haven’t had the time to change out many decorations at your home.
Keep out the garland: Even after the Christmas holiday, keep the garland out! Leave it hanging over the mantel and just sprinkle some pine cones on top for a unique winter decor setup. Finding ways to reuse holiday decor with your winter decorations is great because it saves you money and shows that your holiday decor can be used for any part of the year. A lot of the holiday greenery you have–holly, berries and garland–is usable throughout the winter. Incorporate some whites and blacks to make it look less Christmas-y and more wintry and you’ve got yourself a stellar winter decor setup!
Use white: White really is the color of winter. Perfect for the whole season, white reminds everyone of snow during winter. Infuse white into your winter decorations by including it in trays, canvas storage tote organizers, throw pillows, blankets and even candles. These subtle white decor pieces will really scream winter, having everyone dreaming of snowy mountain landscapes and curling up by the fire.
A winter home is one that is cozy and warm, a perfect escape from the frigid temperatures outside. Incorporating some warmer pieces into your winter decor, such as blankets and pillows, will really make your entire place perfect for the winter season.
