How To Make Your Home Cozy For The Winter
How To Make Your Home Cozy For The Winter.
Your HVAC system works fine, you're not overspending on your energy bills, and your light bulbs all work fine. So how do you make your home the ultimate cozy space during the winter?
Creating a cozy home is more than just warm air, so keep reading for some ideas on how to stay cozy at home, winter ideas edition.
Add plants indoors to keep the air fresh and clean.
Whether you have a green thumb or need to resort to some faux greenery, plants add texture to a room.
They give a room a cozy feeling by softening the hard lines of furniture and adding a touch of life. In the colder months it can be harder to keep plants looking healthy but it's not impossible. Keeping your house warm against the cold weather is something both you and your plants will appreciate.
Proper insulation, lots of warm natural light, and some care will go a long way.
Adding natural elements to your interior will not automatically help you stay warm in terms of temperature but it will help with the feeling of warmth that comes with a home.
Plus, plants help to clean the air by removing toxins. Despite the lack of leaves on the trees too, the signs of life inside can help your mood as well.
It's best to put plants in places where you spend a lot of time like the living room or the kitchen so that you get the most benefits from them.
While fake plants won't require the same upkeep, they can still create a cozy atmosphere when placed judiciously.
Add a throw blanket in the most used rooms.
A throw blanket is an easy way to make a space feel cozy. Throw blankets dispersed all around the house can provide some extra warmth when temperatures shift unexpectedly.
Having something soft and warm within arm's reach will make any room feel cozier. It doesn't matter if you have a small studio apartment or a six-bedroom mansion, a warm blanket goes a long way.
Sometimes people will forget to close windows, it happens, and making your way through that stream of cold air is a lot more bearable with something draped around your shoulders.
Use rugs, plenty of them.
Hardwood floors are great with how they retain heat but not everyone has those. While carpet is nice to have in some rooms, in a bathroom a carpet is a disastrous choice.
If you like to walk bare feet in your home in the winter months, soft rugs can make a home feel cozier all throughout the day and night. Area rugs in the home office make a massive difference to your morale, for example.
No one wants to walk on a cold floor for any amount of time, especially in their own home.
Add heavy drapes.
This is more of a long-term solution but using heavier fabric in the winter, combined with some bold warm colours, does a lot to create a comfy feeling.
The thin white curtains that you use during the summer are great then to give the room more air and space but in the winter, even just the visual plushness of the heavier drapes will help to make your home feel warm. That some of them come with a thermal lining is a huge bonus too.
Also, as a bonus, if you have old windows you forget to take a look at before the winter, the heavy drapes can buy you some comfort while you wait for repairs. They will retain the hot air inside the home a lot better than curtains.
Use different lights.
Since it's darker sooner in the winter, we are very sensitive to light. Light has therapeutic benefits and getting enough of it in your daily life is essential. But that doesn't mean sharp harsh light all the time is a good idea.
Warm white lights from floor lamps instead of harsh overhead lights add an extra layer of coziness to any room. More subdued, with some dark areas can help your ease relax after hours spent in front of a computer screen.
Essentially, you want to try and emulate candlelight as much as possible with the risk of molten wax on your coffee table.
Use different lighting sources to create extra layers of half-light to achieve a warm feeling throughout the house. If you like them or have children, you can even set up string lights in some areas. They liven up places like reading nooks and, when used right, can create a great romantic atmosphere.
Using less light also means you get to save money on your hydro bill. Of course, living in the dark is far from cozy, so it's a balancing act.
Use scented candles or automatic air fresheners for an inviting atmosphere.
When you walk through your front door, soft lights and a blanket within reach are great but a warm comforting scent elevates your whole experience.
It's a terrible idea, and a fire hazard, to just leave candles burning all day long. Still, during the winter when you need to keep your windows closed so that you keep all the warm air inside, it can feel like you're stuck in a box. Your HVAC system might be doing a great job but the scent of lavender or mandarins can help you quickly forget the snow and slush.
If you have ceiling fans, set them on the lowest setting and place the automatic air fresheners near them - this will make it easier for you to feel the effects without turning the setting on the dispenser too high.
The extras.
The world doesn't need more magazines, it needs more pillows.
It's time to give throw pillows credit. In the colder months, plopping down on the couch after a long day and using the pillows to make yourself snug while unwinding is unparalleled.
Though it can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning, investing in good cotton flannel or fleece bedding will create a cozy bed beyond belief.
Try to pick items that will add texture to your house. A nice warm white decor can feel like a cloud at sunset but adding some patterns or different materials can make a big difference in terms of comfort. Even if you're only seeing it, you can instinctively tell what something feels like to the touch. Knit items like pillows or throws create a homey feel.
The general guiding principle.
You don't need to be an interior designer to find something that will make your home cozy during the winter months.
Whether it's the living room, the bedroom, or the rest of the house, go towards things that give you a warm feeling of belonging. Aim for tactile feeling first, just because something looks good doesn't mean that it will give your space a feeling of warmth and comfort.
It's not just about keeping a house warm in the winter, it's about making the blankets and the warm floor feel like home.
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