5 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Cozy This Winter
It’s that time of year again—time to say hello to luxurious throws, steaming hot chocolate, cozy rustic decor, and rich, warm colour palettes. It’s also time to embrace hygge, the Scandinavian concept of taking pleasure in life’s simple joys, like the presence of gentle and comfortable things.
This quality of calm and coziness has been mastered particularly well by the Danes, who embrace hygge in every aspect of their lives—particularly in the cold, dark months of winter. Adding these elements of warmth to your home is simple—here are a few ideas to start:
Re-Centre Your Focus
Hand-sculpted pottery and sculptures have recently come to the forefront of interior design, as they are simple ways to bring in style, colour, and texture to a room. From small catch-all bowls to larger centrepiece vases, and artistic sculptures in between, these earthy pieces can tie a room together and complement different aspects of a room, or steal the scene with unique sizes and shapes.
Throw Pillows & Blankets with Personality
Winter nights are often spent huddled on the couch. And while there’s nothing wrong with indulging in an evening of television, this time of year also presents an excellent opportunity to reflect on your post-work activities and look at where you spend the most time in your home.
Pile on the Layers
As colder months set in, consider rearranging your living space to centre around areas where the focal point isn’t a screen. Or, simply spruce up neglected, underused corners that have cozy potential. Whether this means throwing luxurious rugs and oversized pillows around the fireplace and settling in with your favourite holiday drink, or adorning a reading nook with soft blankets and ambient candles, recentring your space will bring you back to enjoying the simple things this winter.
Add Natural Aromas
Layers of texture evoke a sense of warmth , comfort, and coziness. Select textiles in various knits and in soft colours for your throw pillows and blankets, duvets, and even rugs. Layers can make the room feel plush, however, you’ll need to find the right amount, as too many layers or pillows can take up too much room on your chair, chaise or sofa and instead cause discomfort.
Stock Up the Pantry
Summertime is perfect for stocking up on homemade candles at local farmers markets, and the winter months offer a prime time to put them to good use. Bring an autumn glow into your home by burning natural candles that are reminiscent of winter—scents like rich musk, vetiver, and cedarwood make for a truly homey atmosphere.
On the chilliest nights, simmer a pot of scents using ingredients like cinnamon sticks, apple peels, cloves, vanilla, anise, and nutmeg. Whether you’re planning to host friends or enjoy a peaceful pre-bed bath, adding calming scents to your home elevates its coziness.
Embrace Earthy Elements
As winter sets in, it’s time to make room in the pantry for a whole new set of ingredients. Start stashing your holiday baking necessities, and any herbs, spices, or specialty items you’ll need to create your favourite cold-weather comfort foods. Stocking up the pantry also means stocking up the bar. Whether you’ll be sipping turmeric lattes, brewing up a batch of homemade eggnog, or mixing up cranberry martinis, make sure you’re ready for a season of festive fun.
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