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The seasons provide major style inspiration for both amateur and professional interior designers, but it’s not always easy to combine stunning aesthetics and practicality. In the winter, you need to feel cosy and warm at home. If you’re eager to embrace seasonal trends and make your interiors look incredible while designing a comfortable, inviting retreat, here are some top styling tips for winter.
Add cosiness with colour
The colours we choose impact the look of our homes, but they also play an integral role in determining how our living spaces feel. While light colours create a sense of freshness, cleanliness and openness, darker tones add warmth and cosiness. During the winter, when it’s tempting to hibernate and stay indoors, it’s wonderful to use colours to create intimate, inviting spaces that are perfect for lazy weekends and hiding away from the elements. Rich, jewel tones add a sense of luxury and opulence to formal spaces, such as dining rooms, while tones of brown, rich greens and blues are perfect for tranquil bedrooms. If you don’t like the idea of painting all your walls or going crazy with colour, use accessories to add splashes of colour.
Create warmth with a feature fireplace
Cocooning yourself indoors is only fun if you’re toasty. If you’re looking for ways to add warmth and elevate your interiors, a feature fireplace is the perfect addition. You can choose from a vast array of styles ranging from rustic stoves and contemporary gas fires to luxury media walls and traditional fireplaces. Think about the style and size of the room and compare prices before you buy. You can add fireplaces to almost any room in the house, choosing a design to complement the look and ambience of the space. It’s helpful to browse online galleries and visit stores before you decide which style and type of fire to go for.
Let loose with soft furnishings
Soft furnishings add instant cosiness, creating comfortable living areas that encourage you to step in and take a seat. Nothing beats curling up on the couch with a soft blanket or a tower of cushions. During the winter, let loose with soft furnishings. Treat your toes with a sumptuous rug, layer throws and blankets on your beds and sofas, and get comfy with cushions and extra pillows. Opt for heavyweight materials that add texture to the room, such as faux fur, wool and velvet. When warmer climes arrive, you can swap to lighter fabrics.
Elevate your lighting
Changing the lighting can have a dazzling effect on the look of your rooms, but it’s also a brilliant way to create ambience. Look for stylish fittings that will take your interiors to the next level while inducing calmness and serenity. Soft lighting is ideal for cosy nooks and peaceful spaces, such as bedrooms. You can also add a dimmer switch to use mood lighting in other parts of the house.
We all want our homes to look fabulous all year round, but they also have to serve a practical purpose. During the winter, when it’s cold outside and it’s tempting to stay in, nothing beats a cosy, warm house. To create a snug, chic home this winter, follow these steps. Add cosiness with colour, create warmth with a feature fireplace, let loose with soft furnishings and elevate your lighting.
