As the temperatures continue to drop, we'll all be spending more time indoors. There are countless ways to make your home feel cozier for the winter if you have extra money to spend, but if you're being mindful of your finances after the holidays, here are some ideas to help you do it without spending.
Bring Out the Blankets
As the temperatures drop, it’s time to bring out all of those extra throw blankets and quilts you have lying around in storage. Drape blankets over your couches, chairs, beds, and ottomans; fill a blanket ladder and display it in the corner of a room; or fold extra blankets and place them in the corner. Sticking to warm textures such as wool where possible will help to make the space feel cozy.
Light Candles
Lighting some candles around your home is one of the easiest ways to make your space feel cozy, and who doesn’t have a stash of candles sitting around somewhere in their home? Not only will the flickering light add a sense of warmth and charm, but your home will smell great too.
Bring the Outdoors In
Displaying winter plants and branches in vases or planters around the home is a simple way to add some natural charm to your space and make your home feel cozier. Despite what you might think, you don’t need to spend money to make this happen. A simple foraging trip to your local forest or even your backyard is all that’s required.
Keep an eye out for fallen branches and pinecones, or grab a pair of pruning shears and give your evergreen trees a light trimming for the perfect indoor winter decor. Then simply add the branches or greenery to a vase or large glass and style it around your home.
Consider Soft Lighting
Next time you find yourself buying lightbulbs for your home, opt for soft white tones over cool white bulbs. Soft white lightbulbs are great for all seasons of the year, but they can be especially impactful in the winter months when natural light is limited and you are looking to bring some warmth into your home. You’ll be amazed at the difference that this simple change can make in your space.
Layer Up Your Linens
Dress your home up for the winter by layering. Just like layers can keep us warm in the cold winter weather, layering is a simple trick to help make your space feel warmer and cozier in an instant. Plus, this trick can be utilized in nearly every room of the home.
Think layered dish towels in the kitchen, layered hand towels in the bathroom, layered blankets and pillows on the bed, layered linens in the living room, and more. When in doubt, layer, layer, layer.
Create Cozy Nooks
Rearranging your furniture to create cozy nooks in your home is another simple and free trick that we love. Think: a cozy reading corner by a normally unused window, a sleepy sitting area perfect for enjoying a morning coffee, and more. Aim to create comfortable spaces and of course, be sure to add in lots of layers to finish off the look.
Opt for Warm Colors
Where possible, opting for warm colors throughout your home during the winter months will help your space feel cozy and inviting. This could apply to your throw pillow covers, throw blankets, hand towels, wall décor, curtains and drapes, and more.
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