Making your home cosy and intimate in time for winter is essential, and can really make your house feel festive during for the holiday season. It doesn’t have to cost the earth and can even add lasting value to your property if the interior design changes you make are done well.
Warming colours
In terms of creating that feeling of comfort and homeliness during the cold winter months, warm tones can do wonders.
Whether its scatter cushions, wall art, a lick of paint or a simple throw-over on the settee, a splash of warm hues can completely change the setting of a room.
Combined with orange, and russet-like colours, brown can create a natural sense of security and warmth, perfect for winter.
And the sense of warmth will create a welcoming feel for visitors. According to fast house buyers the Open Property Group, warm neutral tones are the best colour to add value to your house. Buyers feel relaxed and are more likely to put in an offer than if the property was painted a cold hue such as light blue or vivid yellow.
Natural Elements
Implementing natural elements into the scene such as wood, stone, flowers, leaves and pine cones is also an ideal way to conjure a warm feeling into a room.
Wooden shelves, dining tables, coffee tables, console stands or even photo frames can make a huge difference and give the place a rustic feel.
Arrange a bunch of pine cones and twigs in a basket, or a tree stump and use it as a centre piece, or alternatively use a bunch of flowers and the naturalness will give the room life.
Focusing on small accents can really make a difference and help you to tailor a room to whatever season’s trends.
Lighting
Changing a certain lampshade can really refashion a space, suspension lampshades can add a cosy feel as their low hang adds an intimate feel, chandeliers are also a great way to make a change as their grandeur match that associated with the festive season.
Alternatively, dim the lights and use candles of varying heights, as this will create a lovely welcoming warm atmosphere.
Add some heat
A fire is also an excellent way to make any home homelier, particularly during winter. If you happen to already a fire, be sure to make use of this, or if you’re really looking to make a change, get one installed if you can afford to.
The Open Property Group find that Feature fireplaces typically add 5% to a properties value. Along with saving money on heating and electricity bills, it is therefore definitely an investment to consider.
Fabrics
To keep up with the season’s ever-changing patterns and add some tradition to the extras, purchase a check throw, whether you live in a town house or country house, it will look great.
During winter, be sure to use red upholstery as the red will intensify the glow from the fire and will help to create that sought after feeling of cosiness and contentment.
Add an air of indulgence to the place with a simple throw, rug and cushions. Strokable such as faux fur, silk and velvet can make a room seem more inviting and liven up any ordinary settee, armchair and floor space and help to add comfort.
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