Interior Design Projects for the Colder Months
We’ve had a warmer than usual summer & fall, but we’re heading into the colder months. Which means it’s the perfect time of year for cozy-ing up your home with these Interior Design Projects!
Getting your Living Room ready for Cozy Months:
Layering Textiles:
Adding soft blankets and throw pillows to your living room will instantly add to the comfort. Cozy but contrasting textiles like wool blankets on velvet furniture make a home feel warmer.
Bring Nature Inside:
As it gets colder and darker outside, we start to miss nature. Incorporate it into your home with trending earth tones and wood features, like these wooden shelves that can hold your favorite plants. Or bring in branches from your favorite trees to create stunning art.
Pattern Drenching:
We’ve seen more and more patterns and maximalism entering homes in 2024. When things outside start to turn gray and brown, having fun patterns around you to brighten up your space can help keep your home feeling joyful. This helpful guide goes over how to introduce this trend to your home.
Warming up your Kitchen:
Ambient Lighting:
When we get less sunlight this time of year, switching between the dark outdoors and bright overhead indoor lighting can be harsh. Adding ambient lighting into your kitchen can make cooking dinner feel like a warm hug. Try adding candle lights or even uplight the corners of your home to feel like it’s glowing.
Warm Cabinet Tones:
If you’re looking to totally revamp your kitchen, wooden cabinets or warm tones will make your home feel welcoming year-round.
Simmer Pot DIY:
If you’ve been scrolling through cozy home videos online, you have likely heard of simmer pots. These are simple recipes that you boil on low to add a cozy smell throughout your home. You can use apples and oranges, cinnamon, clove, and any other winter spice to instantly add warmth to your kitchen. Much simpler than baking an apple pie, but you get the same comforting smell!
Setting Up for Hibernation:
Dark Walls:
Your bedroom becomes a cocoon in the winter months. To make for a successful hibernation, consider adding a darker wall color to your room. This could be one wall or all four. A deep green or plum can create a cozy darkness that will help you drift off on those early sunset evenings.
Quilt Season:
It’s time to bring your heaviest textiles out of storage. If you’re looking to upgrade your bedding this year, consider a fun textured quilt like this one. Or if you’d like something more traditional and cottage core, patchwork quilts are the way to go.
It’s the perfect time to start transforming your home into a cozy oasis for the upcoming cold weather. Soft textiles, ambient light, and nostalgic cozy pieces will make you feel ready for whatever winter brings!
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