If you are one of those people who like to decorate their house according to the year's season, do not miss these tips. This winter, you will be able to give a fresh and renewed touch to the cold winter thanks to these tips on decoration. Take note!
Ideas on decoration for winter
Winter is just around the corner. The cold will not keep you waiting, so many are already thinking about how to condition their home to give it a good reception. Next, we will show you tips to help you make your home much more welcoming and warm. It doesn't matter that it's snowing outside. You can find all the heat your family needs inside your house. As? Pay attention.
1. The choice of colours
Most people think that being winter, they must dress their house in cold colours. This is not necessarily so. Feel free to decorate your house with solid colours like cherry, brick or apple green. On the contrary, if you like cold colours such as grey or blue, feel free to use them. Always do it combined with brighter colours to achieve a striking contrast. Do not panic. You will not need to change the paint on the walls. It is enough to introduce these colours in accessories such as cushions, rugs, vases, curtains, etc.
Remember to include winter prints on all these objects, such as snowy forests, illustrations of deer, mountain landscapes, etc.
2.- What fabrics should I use?
Winter is a season that lends itself to the use of natural fabrics. To give more warmth to any room, such as the living room, we recommend using velvet cushions, thick curtains that drag along the floor combined with light curtains that let in natural light, long-haired rugs, and exposed blankets in a wicker basket next to the sofa, etc. The good idea is to get an XXL blanket. They are fashionable and perfect for placing in a room, an office, and a living room. Finally, you can use overlapping fabrics as a winter decoration tip. Mix textures and fabrics one on top of the other to give more warmth to a bedroom.
In short, a large rug will allow you to walk barefoot around the room, some wool or velvet cushions will invite you to sink into the sofa during the coldest days, and some good curtains will protect the windows to ensure more comfort inside your home.
3.- Decorative objects for winter decoration
Decorative objects can be changed from one season to another. Bet on natural wooden ornaments, as well as dried flowers and candles. Let the books on your shelves be visible, and complete their free spaces with family photos. The result is a warm room that invites tranquillity. If you have always liked ornate decoration, you should know that winter lends itself to filling any space with decorative elements. If you can enjoy a fireplace at home, remember to give it a more significant role with decorative objects.
When decorating your house in winter, it is also essential that you consider the power of sight or smell. Leave the coffee or tea set where everyone can see it, and prepare aromatic coffee for your visitors. A trick that does not fail so that you all get warm.
Finally, remember the plants. They are perfect for any time of the year, but they give your home more life in winter. Combine plants typical of the winter season (tulips, camellias, small pines) and flowers to fill any room in the home with colour.
4.- What do we do with the furniture?
Logically you don't need to change the furniture in your house. You can complete it with auxiliary furniture, such as an armchair, a rocking chair, side tables, floor lamps, puffs, wicker baskets, upholstered chairs, upholstered headboards, etc.
A straightforward tip, but one that works, is to change the cover to the sofa. With this simple gesture, the great protagonist of your living room will see his image renewed by him. Choose a warm fabric in pastel tones to give more space to the space. Some good cushions, a soft blanket, and that's it. The same goes for the bedroom. The simple fact of changing your bedding will give the room more warmth. Opt for fabrics that maintain heat, such as a good flannel duvet that doubles as a quilt.
5.- The importance of good lighting
During the day, let natural light flood your entire home. Moreover, open the curtains if you can enjoy a fantastic snowy landscape! Once night falls, the best thing to do is to have different points of artificial light at your disposal. Winter lends itself to using warm bulbs (yellow light). Warm light can be chosen, taking into account its colour temperature. In this case, you should choose the one whose colour temperature is 1,800K. Lastly, remember to light some candles around the house. Not only do they provide a magical touch, but they also provide warmth and aroma to the different rooms.
How to decorate your house according to the Nordic style
The Nordic style is undoubtedly one of the most popular winter decorations. Its stardom in interior design is due to its functional, natural, beautiful and, above all, simple base. For this reason, we will show you how to decorate your home this winter following the criteria of the Nordic style. Take note.
This is a decoration style for winter in which nature is the true protagonist. It is not surprising, then, that when choosing both materials and fabrics, we opt for those such as wood, wicker, wool, linen or cotton.
The objective of the Nordic style is none other than to create warmer and more welcoming interior spaces while maximizing the use of the little light available during this season of the year. This is one of the reasons why the use of white colour is so every day.
The white colour brings light to the darkest spaces. Use it on curtains, blankets, bedspreads, tablecloths, etc. Not all space has to be invaded by this colour. You can also combine it with natural tones close to naturefor example, earth colours, green tones, and grey.
To provide warmth and comfort to any room in the house, cover the sofa and beds with blankets and bedspreads made of soft fabrics such as wool, linen or cotton. Yes indeed. Remember the cushions and rugs. All this will form a decorative set that will manage to contrast with the prominence of the colour white. All these accessories can also have an ethnic style. And Scandinavian interiors lend themselves more and more to details typical of boho chic decoration.
Finally, you can fill your house with objects and auxiliary furniture made of wood, wicker and rattan. The Nordic style of winter decoration always opts for pine, beech, oak or maple wood. These woods are shown in their natural colour or, failing that, in light tones such as beige, white or pastel tones. On the other hand, wicker and rattan also break into this decorative style with great force. They are 100% natural fibres that combine perfectly with wood and bring warmth to environments. Some people prefer darker shades in these accessories to add a touch of colour. Everything is a matter of taste.
If, in the end, you opt for this style, you should know that minimalism is part of it. Avoid too overloaded spaces and comply with the maxim of "less is more".
My bathroom needs to be warmer.
The bathroom is one of the rooms where we most notice the cold of winter. We have the solution if you want to enjoy a warm and cosy bathroom this year. Are you ready?
Carpets in the bathroom, why not?: carpets are only for the living room or bedrooms. However, much heat is lost through the bathroom floor, with a difference of up to 10 between the summer and winter seasons. So why would we take advantage of a good rug? Bet on large, fluffy, long-haired rugs and velvet duvet covers set textures. These will insulate you from the cold and cushion your footprint.
Drying towel rails: more and more bathrooms have these heated towel rails through which your towels will always be dry. But not only that. Its heat will also help create a much more welcoming climate in your bathroom. Leave your towels in sight, and the warmth will be even greater.
Natural decorative objects: the bathroom is also a space that can be decorated with different accessories. Give this room more warmth by placing a wicker basket for dirty clothes, a wooden shelf, small natural plants and candles. The latter must be placed strategically and in areas needing warmer light. Finally, you can place jars of aromatic bath salts with flowers that will undoubtedly invite relaxation.
The role of mirrors: mirrors are essential for us in a bathroom and as part of the decoration. You must know that round and oval mirrors are the most recommended to break the coldness of a bathroom. On the contrary, large mirrors with straight lines achieve the opposite effect. Play with the sizes, and you will see how your bathroom transforms.
Winter decoration also on the terrace
If your house has a terrace, you can decorate it based on the year's season. The cold typical of winter should not force you to give up this space. Here are some tips to make your terrace a warmer and more comfortable place:
Decorate your terrace by recycling pallets: with this idea, you will not only get a low-cost decoration but also bring more heat to this place through the wood.
Place many cushions and blankets: if these accessories are essential inside the house, imagine outside of it. Warm textiles allow you to enjoy afternoons on your terrace with a steaming cup of chocolate.
Lanterns and candles: there is nothing like warm light to make your terrace more attractive. Opt for rustic lanterns accompanied by large candles for a cosier effect.
Outdoor stoves: today, you can choose between different styles of stoves for terracesRustic, industrial style, modern, etc.
What do I do with the walls?: You don't need to paint your bathroom to give it more warmth. You can always fill your walls with paintings that withstand humidity and give an elegant touch to this room. The very original idea is to hang empty wooden frames on the wall. In this way, they will stop looking naked.
