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Playing games is the ultimate winter activity. Create your own game corner by setting up some pillows around a rug, and gather your favorite board games and card decks in one space.
Sinking into a good book on a winter's day is highly enjoyable, and what better way than to create your own designated reading corner. Get yourself a comfortable chair, a lamp, a blanket, and you're all set.
Some artwork, or even empty walls, can feel cold. This is the opposite effect wanted for winter. Bring some warmth with tapestries or art with seasonal tones. Consider also adding some family photos in warm wood, metal, or fabric frames.
When hosting, you want to create a more cozy and intimate setting, and a way to do so is to rearrange the seating furniture closer together. This will facilitate conversations and give the effect of togetherness.
Winter is all about layers and warm tones, and to get this effect you should consider switching to a curtain with a heavier fabric. This will add physical and psychological warmth to the room.
If you don't want a lot of plants around your home, get creative and build your own terrarium. You will have your succulents in one space, which will give your ambience some more greenery.
Candles are a great way to set up a cozy ambience and add some beautiful light. Try grouping some candles together on a coffee table, or adding some winter-themed scented candles.
Having some string lights for your outdoor space will instantly make your home look cozy, but you can also bring those inside. Try hanging them over your bed, or placing them around your bookshelf.
It's not only the common areas in your house that can be updated for the season. Getting your bedroom ready for winter will also add comfort, so consider updating your bedding. Try using heavier textiles, like cotton flannel or velvet flannel, for a nice, warm sleep.
The winter months can be long and gray, and a way to instantly brighten up your space is by adding a splash of color to your decoration. Try adding a winter bouquet, some patterned pillows, or other holiday-themed details.
Upgrade to a winter-themed welcome mat for a cozy welcome into your home. This will brighten up your winter for sure.
Baking is a classic winter activity, so store your freshly-baked treats in cute jars, which can be placed on a coffee table or your kitchen counter.
Stepping out of the shower on a cold day is not a pleasant experience, especially using old towels, which don't have the same softness as when new. Upgrade your towels for a new soft ones.
Relaxing on your sofa when the temperatures drop is the best sensation. Add a comfortable blanket into the equation and you are in coziness heaven. However, the blanket can also serve as decoration. Try adding a blanket with a nice color, or pattern, and experimenting with warm winter fabrics like wool, flannel, or fleece.
Adding a table runner on your table, or bookcase, will instantly boost the surface with warmth. With a wide range of patterns and colors available, you can easily change runners depending on the occasion.
Adding a few round accent pieces to your home will instantly make it cozier. A round table or mirror, for instance, will give your space a relaxed and welcoming feeling.
To help keep warm air in the room, try adding some warmth with curtains to sections off open doorways.
Adding plants to your home will instantly bring vibrancy to your space. If you are not used to plants, try getting some low maintenance ones, like succulents or cacti.
Having nice lightning inside is essential when the sky is dark and gloomy. Instead of turning on the ceiling lights, add some extra floor or table lamps for a cozy atmosphere.
A lighter lamp shade will make all the difference to a home during winter. A paper or linen lamp shade will make the ambience more welcoming, and diffuse light better.
By changing to soft lightning, you will get a much cozier environment to relax in when the winter darkness sets. This can be done by implementing warm light LED bulbs or dimmer switches to outlets.
Not only visuals, but also smells can make a great difference in homes. Getting a diffuser can provide natural aromatherapy and help humidify a space. Try using some seasonal essential oils, like spicy cinnamon or a classic soothing lavender.
Empty corners can look cold, and a way to brighten up the space for winter is to add some furniture. It can be a side table, floor lamp, or even a bean bag chair.
We can often forget that we can stay cozy with a nice pair of slippers. Have a pair next to your bed, and another at your front door for ultimate comfort and warmth.
Adding some winter plants, like blue spruce or pine cones will instantly give a cozy and natural element to your decoration. Paring these plants with a festive candle will add even more warmth and light.
With winter, you want warmth and comfort, and adding some cozy throw pillows will instantly amp up your lounge space. Perfect to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa.
There is nothing worse than walking barefoot on a cold floor. Using rugs on uncarpeted areas will not only give a warmer look, but also bring physical warmth to the space.
Source: (Best Life)
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