Though it’s easy to think that decorating your home for the winter is synonymous with decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, but the cold months that accompany the end and beginning of the year also deserve their own interior style that makes for a cozy, warm season. Transition your home after the holidays by focusing on cozy textures, neutral tones, and natural elements.
As the temperature keeps dropping and the snow keeps falling, there’s nothing like coming home from a long day and instantly warming up, both from the heater and from the coziness in your home. It’s the little things that make your house a winter refuge, like decorating your mantel with candles or switching out your lightweight blankets for heavier alternatives.
And if you have a private outdoor space, you no longer have to worry about freezing on your patio with chic and functional patio heaters, and make it look cozy with string lights. And you can bring the outdoors in with winter greenery and pinecones.
Cozy Textiles and Textures
- Layered Throws and Pillows: Drape faux fur, sheepskin, or chunky knit throws over sofas and chairs.
- Seasonal Pillows: Use neutral, knit, or linen pillow covers to add warmth.
- Rug Layering: Add textured, shaggy, or plush rugs on top of existing ones for warmth.
Natural and Seasonal Elements
- Evergreen and Pine: Incorporate fresh or faux greenery, pine branches, and pinecones for a natural look.
- Birch Logs and Branches: Use birch logs in fireplaces or display them in baskets.
- Winter Scenes: Display snowy, frosted, or winter-themed decor like bottle brush trees, snowflakes, and brass deer.
- Natural Decor: Utilize wooden bowls, trays, or cutting boards to bring rustic warmth.
Warm and Ambiance Lighting
- Candles: Use flameless or scented candles (cinnamon/vanilla) in lanterns, on mantels, or as table centerpieces.
- Fairy Lights: Add white lights to greenery or glass jars for a cozy glow.
- Maximize Natural Light: Keep curtains open during the day and use mirrors to reflect light.
Simple Winter Styling
- Neutral Palette: Focus on whites, creams, beiges, and greys for a serene look.
- Refresh Vases: Swap holiday decor for dried eucalyptus, winterberry stems, or cotton stems.
- Winter Vignettes: Create simple, uncluttered scenes on coffee tables and shelves.
- Functional Decor: Set up a hot chocolate bar in the kitchen or dining area.
For a cohesive, stylish winter home, combine these elements to create a calm, cozy and inviting space this winter.
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