 | It's true that winter can be cold and dark, but your home shouldn't have to feel sad and lifeless. A few simple touches will liven up any room, and winter colours, shapes, and textures are actually a wonderful inspiration. Decorating for this season can help you to get into the Christmas spirit and make your home feel warm and cosy. Consider the space you have to work with and then plan out your decorations from there. Remember not to go overboard with the details, as just a few little touches here and there will make your home look nice. |
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Changing up your colour scheme for the winter season can help you to get into the spirit of the holidays. You don't have to repaint every room to get a wintery feel--change up your accent pieces to either winter white for a modern look or use rich hues like eggplant, chocolate brown, or burgundy to create a traditional room.
This theme will consist of whites, light blues, silvers, and clear glass. It's a great way to make your home feel warm when it's blustery outside.
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Glass candlesticks |
Try a pale blue vase |
Try out candles |
Winter white looks great anywhere, especially on a chest of drawers |
This theme utilizes golds, deep reds, purples, dark greens, and browns.
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A gold runner |
Burgundy bedspreads |
A rich green lampshade |
Dark purple is especially striking for drapes and curtains |
A chocolate brown throw |
Looking for a systematic way to decorate your home? Try it one room at a time.
You'll want anyone entering your house to be greeted with some flair right away, so leave no corner untouched!
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Place this on your entry door for a welcoming effect. You can choose from evergreen and pinecones or berry wreaths. |
Want to take someone by surprise when they enter your flat? This is a great way to do it! |
Do you have a small table in your foyer? Why not top it off with some holiday chocolate |
A seasonal welcome mat that guests can use as they enter is sure to put them in the holiday mood. |
Do you have a banister or area to hang garland from? You can also use it to create a nice arch for the entryway. |
Make sure you are spreading a little Christmas cheer when you have mates or family in your home.
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What could be more festive than letting everyone look at your beautiful tree? Don't forget to pick a theme for your ornaments --will you choose elegant golds and silvers or a cheery wonderland full of snowflakes and reindeer? |
Hang them by the chimney, or if you don't have one, anywhere with a ledge will do. |
Winter candles can be decorated with glitter or snowflakes and tend to look best in white and red. Choose warm scents like evergreen |
A dancing Santa or eight tiny reindeer figurines |
These work well for the outside and inside of your home--consider snowflakes and snowmen. |
Make cooking fun and enjoyable with these wonderful touches.
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Make your meals a little bit cheerier by handling food with these items. |
Place some pretty holly or winter flowers |
Put these on display in your curio cabinet or use them to serve your guests hot chocolate |
Holiday themed dishes and bowls? Absolutely! You can find everything from cookie jars to serving platters to silverware with a winter design. |
Continue the theme with red, gold, or silver stemware. Top it off with holiday wine charms |
You can't let the WC be neglected! Here are a few ideas for your loo.
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View a pretty winter scene when you are getting out of the shower. |
Lather up to soothe your dry skin and smell nice, too! |
Chrome accessories will mimic the look of snow and ice. |
Think red, white and green--the staple colours of Christmastime. |
As extra protection against seasonal chills, don't forget to layer up with some blankets, throw pillows and curtains.
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Prevent toes from walking across bare floors. |
Velvet curtains are designed to be heavy so they can keep out the cold. |
Throw pillows in fun seasonal colours can brighten up any sofa, and changing them every season is an easy way to set the tone. |
A cosy throw can make a chair much more comfortable. Choose from shades like forest green |
Fleece blankets add extra warmth for whatever time of day you need it. |
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