Winter Wonderlands: How to Decorate for Cozy Nights In

With winter beginning, there’s nothing like making yourself comfortable, cozy at home, and ready for those long nights inside. Chilly days, ones that make you to curl up, relax and enjoy the warmth of your home, make for a great time to refresh your décor and make your home a cozy winter wonderland. A few clever touches can turn your home into a restful, cozy, happy place during the colder months. With these 7 ideas you can easily decorate for some cozy nights in.

Layer Up with Warm Textures

In winter décor, the key is texture. The season demands layers of comfort; you need to bring in plush fabrics that encourage you to tuck yourself in. No home can stay cozy without soft, textured throws and blankets. To make a real statement you can go for chunky knit, faux fur and velvet (those are our favourite fabrics at the moment) to help dress your sofa and give it an energetic boost of dimension and tactile comfort. Throw some blankets over your sofa or foot of the bed so you always have something soft to tuck into when the cold weather hits.

Plush thick rugs or throw rugs around your home will give it even more warmth. In the living room, a large wool rug can turn the space extra cozy and a small accent rug near your bed or under a dining table can make your apartment extra wintery and glamorous. Physical warmth will not be the only thing these cozy textures will bring to the space — they will also generate a captivating and restful sense of visual warmth.

Set Up a Soft, Welcome Lighting Draft

The shorter days and fading natural light make it even more important to fill the setting with lovely and cabinlike winter nights and lighting does that work. The soft, warm lighting offsets the coldness of the season and makes for a tight little place to relax.

Your best bet would be to start with a combination of table lamps, floor lamps, and string lights to layer up on soft light throughout your house. Look for lighting that provides a warm glow, not the glaring, bright light you can’t tolerate when it’s cold outside. If you’re going for the cozy feeling, replace your light bulbs with ones that have a warmer tone.

Our recommendation—fairy lights draped across mantles, above staircases, or alongside window edges—adds much needed whimsy. Another option is candles because the flickering of their flame beigns both warmth and ambiance. Cluster candle on the coffee table, or set pillar candles in hurricane vases for a soft glows.

If you have a fireplace, treat it like the focal point of your place. A fire crackling in the hearth not only warms but awakens the room, and it pulls people toward it, so everyone is together under one roof. Because real fire isn’t feasible, choose electric or faux fireplaces that offer the appearance and ambiance of a real fireplace without the work.

Bring Nature Indoors

The peacefulness of the season is replicated with natural elements whose time has come and whose introduction to your décor goes perfectly in winter. To bring the outdoors inside, and a little bit of green to a winter wonderland, evergreen plants like pine, spruce, or cedar are wonderful. If you have branches or twigs or even winter berries, you can put them in a simple vase on your dining table or mantle and that’s just a subtle little nod to the season that holds great style.

Greenery makes for a more festive practice of using it to make wreaths, garlands and centerpieces. Fresh wreaths on your door or draped garlands on the staircase railing add a natural element to your home. Even if you’re not gifted with a green thumb, you can get creative with pinecones, cinnamon sticks or dried orange slices in your arrangements for a rustic, winter inspired feel.

Incorporate local seasonal colors and patterns into every design.

With winter comes a beautiful spectrum of colors which you can use when creating your décor to have relaxing aspect to it. To mimic the cool and crispness of winter soft whites, icy blues and shades of gray are perfect and to take you off into dreamy fantasy, softer hues like burgundy, forest green; charcoal can create a grounded and cozy atmosphere.

Also adding some visual interest without sacrificing comfort are mixing patterns. If you can, consider adding plaid, tartan, or houndstooth patterns to accent pillowcases, blankets or curtains. These traditional patterns remind us of the warm feelings from a time gone by and help create a comfortable, safe space for you and your family.

Neutral tones such as soft whites and beiges are best for you, if you’re after a more minimalist winter look. This sensation, together with the hues it causes, produces a serene, peaceful atmosphere that is perfect for allowing that natural beauty of the season to show through.

Add Winter-Inspired Décor

If you’re looking to create a little winter wonderland in the comfort of your own home, small, subtle touches can create all the difference. Add winter décor around the house such as snowflakes, stars or even simulate snow. Simple: Get your rustic wooden tray with hot cocoa mugs and cinnamon sticks, and maybe a few sprigs of holly, and your home will feel festive in no time.

And don’t forget the power of a beautifully set table for cozy nights in. Pinecones, candles, and large wall art in hallway  create a simple yet elegant centerpiece for your dining experience which will help make each meal feel special during the winter months.

Conclusion

Winter is a time for winter nights, spent curled up indoors with loved ones, and a decorated home makes that all the more special. You can turn your home into a winter wonderland with warm textures layered, soft lighting bringing, nature inside, and seasonal colors and patterns. Whether you have time to spare to curl up with a book, enjoy a cup of hot drinks by the fire, or gathering some close ones; these small touches will help you transform your space into a cozy home, perfect for the coming winter months.

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