6 Ways To Warm Up Your Home Decor This Winter

Everyone enjoys sledding down snow-covered hills, hiking through nature’s frosty wonderlands, or simply taking in the cold, crisp air during the winter months. But nobody wants the frigid temperature and icy atmosphere inside. Keep winter outside your home by warming up your decor and creating a toasty and inviting living space with these six easy tips and tricks.

Candle With Care

Make your home both visually and genuinely warmer and brighter by adorning your rooms with candles. Not every home has a fireplace, so candles are an excellent substitute. Whether it’s on your coffee table, the kitchen island, or anywhere in between, candles will add a cozy touch and create a welcoming air for every guest who steps through the front door. And no matter what Elton John says, make sure your doors and windows are sealed so you aren’t stuck with a useless “candle in the wind.”

Get Rug-ged

An ice-cold floor is the last thing you want to feel after spending your entire day outside. Throw down a shaggy or fluffy rug to keep your feet warm and comfortable as you go about your daily routine. There are so many sizes, styles, and colors to choose from, so it won’t be too difficult to find the rug that matches your home’s aesthetic. And you don’t need to visit a fancy furniture gallery—there are many economical options at your local big box or dollar stores. And if you really want to get technical, you can always pick up a heated or thermal mat and place it under your rug. They work exactly like an electronic blanket or heating pad, so you’ll likely need to plug it in to an outlet and turn it off when you’re not using it.

Wall To Wall Warmth

Empty space on a wall might leave your room feeling too open and bare. Heat up your walls by hanging up art, pictures, or anything sentimental to you and your family. It’ll make the entire room feel more populated, and you’ll always be surrounded by the things you love most.

Textile Takeover

One of the easiest ways to warm up a room is by incorporating fabrics into the decor. Amenities like throw pillows, blankets, and curtains each add unique texture to any room. The well-placed throw pillow provides extra depth, and curtains shield out the lingering winter air. And of course, who doesn’t love a nice blanket? Keep several in a basket or drape them over furniture to soften all corners of your rooms.

Go Green

Speaking of color, go green! Plants don’t just make a house feel like a home, they liven up rooms because, well, they’re alive! So let your green thumb take over this season. And if you’re concerned about the time and energy it takes to care for your new plant babies, start off simple. There are tons of low maintenance houseplants you can buy, like snake plants, bromeliads, or umbrella trees, just to name a few. But if you’ve got a furry friend in your home, make sure your chosen plant is pet friendly before buying.

Spread The Warmth

This final tip isn’t so much about adding new decorations, but more about adjusting your home’s current layout to efficiently turn up the heat. If any of your furniture is on or blocking a vent or radiator, you might want to move it someplace else to help spread the warmth. Chairs and couches can easily obstruct a room’s air flow, so don’t waste your money trying to warm up rooms that only need a little rearranging.

Your Winter Paradise

Winter is a magical time of the year, but don’t let the magic overstay its welcome. Draw the line at your front door and keep your home’s decor nice and cozy with any of the tips above. Retiring to the warm comfort of your home after spending the day enjoying everything winter has to offer is truly the best of both worlds!