You don’t have to spend winter at home huddled around the fire and refusing to move. There are many related home furnishings and activities for each season, and winter is no different. From warm and soft lighting to creating a cosy reading nook, here are some wholesome ideas.
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A Layered Approach to Fabrics
There’s nothing quite like cosying up on the couch as a new season of a beloved show begins and the weather takes a turn. While most people love Netflix and chill, you don’t literally have to! Plush blankets and soft pillows with natural materials can help keep you snug as a bug while you power through your next binge. You can even check out a local fireplace store for maximum winter comfort as you relax near a real-flame fire after hanging up the Christmas stockings!
Warm and Soft Lighting
Lighting can often be overlooked when creating a more inviting space. However, it is also one of the most powerful, which is why many interior designers pay special attention to it. Lighting can enhance the colours and hues of a room as well as provide the ambience it needs. For winter, warm and soft lighting can make the space feel much warmer and is likely to help you feel cosy until the sun once again emerges after the long, dark days. And don’t forget about those candles!
The Scents of Winter at Home
Only around 7% of people in a recent UK YouGov survey said they are a winter person, and keeping your home at comfortable temperature is a priority when the sun just says no! However, winter is unique like the other seasons, and this includes the weather, the sights and sounds, and even the scents. Perhaps you don’t want to venture out, but you can bring winter inside with invigorating aromas such as calming pine, joyous apple, cinnamon and subtle sandalwood.
A Cosy Reading Nook
Winter can be a wonderland when you’re the adventurous type, but not everyone enjoys a crisp morning with Jack Frost! If you enjoy making like a brown bear and hibernating for the winter, only popping out for food, then a cosy reading nook can be just what you need. A warm space with comfort in mind, you can whisk yourself away to magical lands, ancient history and fantasy galore as you relax in style and comfort. Just make sure you can get out of the bean bag!
Keeping the Chill Away
Maybe you can’t really fight the season, but what you can do is combat some of the worst it can throw at you with some simple home additions. First, make sure you draft-proof the home using weather strips and excluders around gaps like windows and doors. It might also be time to switch to thermal curtains that can help keep the warmth inside. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to get around to some heating maintenance by checking that everything is working correctly to keep you warm.
Summary
Layering up blankets and cushion fabrics can help make winter at home much more comfortable. You can also bring the season inside with winter scents and aromas. Of course, the cold can nip, and excluders, thermal curtains, and heating maintenance can keep it away.