Nothing is more comforting than staying warm and cozy inside the house on a cold winter day. Most of us would prefer to snuggle inside our beds or sofas, sipping in some hot beverage by the fireside when it’s freezing cold outside. What makes us more comfortable is a neatly kept and designed living room. Since most of us prefer to stay indoors during winter, a snuggly and warm atmosphere in the living room is always bliss. This winter, make your house more welcoming with some of the cool ideas mentioned in this blog. 

Decorate your house this winter with some of the comforting décor ideas mentioned below: 

• Add in some cozy textures

Adding a thick rug below the sofa or near the fireplace not only keeps your feet warm when they touch the ground but are also a great interior decor. Another option can be a snuggly blanket on the sofa. This blanket can be either knitted or of fur. These keep you warm and add more beauty to your room. You can go in for multiple colors to make it more appealing. 

• Adjust the lighting in the room 

Choosing dim lighting over full lighting can give you a more soothing effect. This further elevates our mood and helps us enjoy the coziness around us. Go for standing floor lamps, candles, fairy lights, and table lamps to give that inviting effect. Soft golden lighting can be a beautiful option for the same 

• Bring in the floral essence 

Winter is a time when leaves dry up, and flowers wither. You can still use them as a décor for your house. Handmade wreaths from autumn leaves and dried flower decorations are attractive additions to the house. If you prefer to go natural, you can bring seasonal stems like the eucalyptus, Christmas roses, and clematis. They add beauty to the house and spread a fresh and exotic fragrance. 

• Wall Art is therapeutic  

Empty blank walls make the space colder and more unpleasant. Adding aesthetic painting on walls can give the space a warmer effect. Make the surroundings more welcoming with delightful art pieces for a soothing effect 

• Add in more metallic and mirrored elements 

Metals and mirrors give that shine to the house. Apart from being a great addition to the interiors, metals, and mirrors, they help in light reflection that will further enhance the soothing effect when incorporated into elements.  

Using rich and warm colors in the interiors can give the room more coziness. Neutral colors accented with bright colors and matched with natural elements like wood can be more aesthetic and welcoming. The following are some of the color pallets that can bring much comfort and warmth to the house in winter: 

It is important to keep the living room warm during winter as we stay indoors most of the time, and the living room is where most of the activities occur. Apart from rugs and thick blankets, the following ideas can make the living room livelier on a winter day: 

• Spice up the Fireplace 

A fireplace is indeed a cozy comfort on a cold winter day. It’s time for a revamping and adding extra layers of design to the fireplace this winter. You can swap the tile, upgrade the molding, and add a detailed and sharp mantel for more beauty. Using a designer tile can be more attractive. Replace the traditional logs with a gas fireplace emitting beautiful orange-yellow and red ember flames. Enjoy your hot cup of coffee by the elegant fireplace this winter.  

• Glam up with Candles 

Candles can be an excellent replacement for those houses without a fireplace. Candles emit a calming radiance that gives much warmth and comfort. Candle holders and candlesticks with detailed designs can be a wonderful addition to the interiors. Candles can spread the mood of peace and serenity and has a relaxing tendency. Mounting candles on lanterns, placing candles between pebbles, and decorating the candle holder with ferns can all be some innovative ways of placing the candle in the house. 

• Incorporate more Wood Elements 

Wood generally gives warmth to the entire place. Its rich tones and textures can keep the room cozy and gives much comfort. Coffee tables and study desks made of mango wood or oak, wooden lamp stands, and wooden recliners with natural colors can be soothing addition to the living room. Wooden furniture with raw finishes that clearly displays the imperfections of wood is so classic and rustic, especially in winter. 

• Choose the Right Curtain 

Updating the right curtain in winter is much essential. Go for thick and heavy curtains in the living room rather the light ones, for they will resist cold and spread warmth around the room. Thermal fleece curtains with drapes can be an elegant choice and can add more coziness to the room. Go in for warm colors like orange, red, brown, green, and purple for a warm effect. 

Snuggling ourselves into a comfortable sofa or wrapping around a heavy blanket on a wooden chair near the fireplace feels heavenly during winter. The following are some of the go-to furniture for a perfect winter: 

• Wooden Sofa 

Wooden sofas with soft and fluffy cushions are a perfect choice for the winter season. You can go in for a sectional sofa or a complete set for more comfort. What adds more beauty is the accessories that you choose to place on the sofa. Cushioned warm-colored pillows, pillows made of fur, and velvet coverings are great additions. 

• Lounge Chairs 

Winter is also a time of festivities, and a lot of socializing takes place. People visit others during winter and exchange greetings. Lounge chairs come in handy when there are guests at home. It also gives some comfort against cold and helps to keep us warm.  

• Coffee Tables 

We tend to have more hot beverages and food during winter. A coffee table can be used to place these food items and drink, which can also avoid spillage on other things at home. Thus Coffee tables can be both functional and an attractive décor at home. A coffee table made of raw wood or glass on top would give a classic look to the house. 

• Recliners 

Nothing can be more comforting than stretching out on a recliner sofa or chair with a hot cup of coffee with our favorite movie on the television. Recliners are a great addition to the house and can keep us warm in winter.  

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