7 ways to decorate your home for winter

Turn your home into a cosy cocoon.

1. LAYER UP

The simplest way to cosy up your home is to layer upon layer. Tactile textures like bouclé on cushions and soft cosy throws will automatically create a warm atmosphere.

2. RAW MATERIALS

Little touches of raw materials and simple details like dried greenery can enhance the warmth of your space. Bunches of cotton can be a simple but elegant way of redecorating your sideboard for winter. Timber is another material that can transform a sterile room into a cosy cabin-like cocoon, so consider introducing touches of wood, even if it's a small stool, to prepare your home for the cooler months.

3. WARM TONES

The colour palette of your home has a powerful effect in different seasons. A palette of warm whites, beige, and sun-drenched hues can make your home feel like it's being hit with a delicious Mediterranean evening sun. Rather than Scandinavian whites or cool colours like blue, choose warm tones and earthy colours in your decor and furniture for a warm glow.

4. FURS, SHERPA AND SHEEPSKIN

As the nights get shorter, there are few fabrics more comforting than the natural warmth and texture of sheepskins, and fur throws. Lay a faux or real sheepskin on the foot of your bed or drape a creamy lamb hide over an armchair, and they'll instantly transform a simple room into a relaxing winter haven.

5. COSY CUSHIONING

When it comes to styling your home for winter, what works in the living room can be adapted to the bedroom, too, so mix and match cushions and throws to your heart's content to add texture and luxury. Pile them on every soft surface so a cushion to nestle into is always within reach.

6. RUG UP

Sisal might be perfect for summer, but rugs in winter should be woollen or soft shaggy fabrics. That way, you can even stay barefoot. Layer them up to make your flooring extra insulated. You can even drape them on the walls to make your home a 3D comfort experience. In this Bondi home, the choice to put a Beni Ourain rug on the wall was inspired by budget, style and practicality. As the owner put it: "To get a piece of art that size would have been 10 times more expensive," and it make even the walls feel cosy.

7. TAKE IT OUTSIDE

While warm interiors beckon you stay cuddled up indoors during winter, with the right styling, your outdoor area can also become cosy. The key to creating a winter-friendly outdoor space is layering. Use cushions and throws to create a cosy vibe and soften up that outdoor furniture setting or daybed that you basically live on in summer.

Source - homestolove.com.au