Every year without fail, when winter strikes, you’re guaranteed to want to cosy up your home. And with the cold weather upon us, now is a good time as any to do it. Fortunately, you won’t need to overhaul your entire decor to warm up your home – unless you want to, of course.
A few accessories here, and perhaps a few new fixtures there could be all your abode needs to emulate the warm feeling you desire. For seven simple tips and tricks you can use to cosy up any room in your home, look no further.
“There’s no place like home”, – Judy Garland as Dorothy in Wizard of Oz
Wooden Furnishings
Wooden interior from mahogany to oak has warm undertones that work well to cosy up a room instantly.
Whether installing reclaimed wooden Pipe Shelves in your industrial-inspired kitchen. Or sourcing a large oak chest of drawers for the bedroom. Wooden furnishings and accessories around the home can add some much-needed warmth to any room, in turn making your home feel relaxing and cosier.
New Bed Covers
During the summer months, white waffle sheets add a minimal and breezy effect to your room. But come winter, it’s time to step up the warmth factor by investing in some brushed cotton sheets and a flannel duvet cover.
Add a soft faux fur throw to the bed to add some weight to your covers at night too. In turn, your bed will look irresistible, and you’ll achieve maximum comfort every night also.
Light A Fire
Now we’re not all fortunate enough to have a real roaring Watson’s indoor fireplace. But that doesn’t stop us from buying one of the many realistic fire suites available. From stoves to cast iron gas fireplaces, there’s something to suit all decor and tastes.
Suppose a new fire suit isn’t possible on your budget this year. If you have a smart tv, consider turning on Youtube and search for ‘4K HDR Fireplace Realtime‘.
The fire on the video is real, and you can hear the relaxing crackling sounds that go along with it—making it an ideal, affordable alternative to purchasing a new fireplace.
Of course, a display fire isn’t going to generate any actual heat. Real fires will but they might not be enough to keep your home comfortably warm and cosy in winter. That’s why it makes sense to invest in a really efficient boiler, such as the ones offered by Bbright. This will give you the heat you need when it’s cold at a price you can afford.
Thick Rugs
Thick rugs aren’t ideal in the summer months, but they’re one of the best accessories you can add to your home in the winter. From sheepskin rugs to a thick shaggy pile, there’s bound to be something you love and want to sink your feet into.
Better yet, you can add them anywhere in your home you like, such as the landing, the foot of your bed, and the living area.
The best locations to place them are in rooms with hard floors. Buy a few fluffy rugs you love and experiment with them around your home to see where they go best.
Greenery
Succulents, a bouquet, or even faux plants can make a world of difference to the appearance and vibe of your home.
Studies suggest greenery has a soothing impact on people, which is ideal when you’re wanting to create a comfortable environment this winter.
Bring the outdoors in to create a positive, relaxing atmosphere in your home.
Mood lighting
Bright white lights are great to help you concentrate when you’re working. But if you want to create a warm, welcoming environment at home. Swapping your home’s bulbs for a warmer hue can undoubtedly help create a warm ambience for you and your family.
Equally, changing light switches to dimmer switches enables you to adjust the lighting’s brightness and intensity at home. Giving you greater control over the ambience in your home.
Add Festive Aromas
Changing the aroma of your home is a great way to increase the cosiness in your house. There are an abundance of winter-inspired and festive scents you can buy. Such as candles that smell like gingerbread men, winter berries, and more.
And you don’t have to order expensive branded candles to experience a wonderful scent either. Stores such as Home Bargains provide multiple seasonal candles with beautiful festive scents.
Creating a warm, inviting home this winter needn’t be expensive or time-consuming. The suggestions above are both cost-effective and easy to experiment with and incorporate into your home.
0“The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back,” – Wendy Wunder.
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