6 Tips to Brighten Your Home During Winter
As the days get shorter during winter, our houses can begin to feel chilly and uninviting with dark mornings and evenings. Nevertheless, there are still many innovative ways to add warmth and light throughout your home. 6 Ways to Bring Some Warmth Into Colder Months
1. Embrace Natural Light
You also need to focus on maximizing natural light in the house during winter. Keep those drapes and blinds open during the day to allow in that natural light. If privacy is not a big constraint, go for fabric light as lights on curtain will be able to filter in restrictedly and maintain the feel of security. There's always Valentine Day ideas I'm excited to explore if opening your windows isn't possible and then the challenge of moving rearranged furniture.
2. Add Warm Textures
Bringing in warm textures with blankets, cushions and area rugs. Textile spreads made of such materials as wool, fleece or cotton will provide warmth and comfort in living spaces. Not only do textures on layers make a room feel cozy but it is also the perfect aesthetic for those cold nights staying in.
3. Use Warm Lighting
Remove cold, harsh lighting and install softer light bulbs. The soft appeal of a pair of table lamps, floor lamp or string lights can help make any room feel cosier. TIP:install dimmer switches so you can soften the light depending on your mood
4. Incorporate Color
Add pops of color with decorative items such as throw pillows, wall art or vases. Bright colors such as yellows, oranges, and reds really can make a space feel warm (and happy). If you want your room to be quiet, consider an accent wall. Use colorful rugs to energize the area and add visual depth!”
5. Bring the Outdoors In
There are many benefits of adding plants to your home, and mood improvement is one of them. The plants are not only decorative but also contributes to a better atmosphere. Opt for some easy indoor plants that thrive in the winter like snake plant or pothos. You could also arrange some fresh flowers in happy colours to bring life into any room.
6. Create a Cozy Nook
Dedicate for a little space in your home as snuggle bug spot of lounge and chill out. Whether that be a reading nook with the perfect chair, or seat of inspiration for when you can get work done quietly with all your projects around or an escape to calm meditation area include bright lights and those books you love most by including some decorations items which bring nothing but joy.
Through these six strategies you can turn your home into a light and welcoming sanctuary, but also make those winter months feel somewhat brighter. This season, celebrate in style and create the perfect warm space to chill out!
