Winter Decoration….. Bringing warmth in your home

Winter Decoration….. Bringing warmth in your home

 “Winter is the time for comfort, good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for the talk beside the fire: It is time for home”- Edith Sitwell.

A new season is upon us and with it an opportunity to spruce up your home. Let me remind you all how to take the chill out of this winter with the latest interior designing trends.

Soft Textiles: As temperature outside drops bring in some warmth inside your house. Soft fabrics like wool throw, cashmere, flannel and cotton quilts are best choice for winter. Just drape it on sofa and chairs, throw on the bed or rolled up in a basket. This will give you a visual feeling of warmth and comfort which is very satisfying to your senses. Faux fur stools are great for added seating, while sheepskin rugs offer a warm underfoot on wintry days.

Fireplace: What can give more warmth then a fireplace in cold winter days. In India fireplaces are not common in homes as winters are not that harsh like western countries. But if you live in colder states and happen to have one, lucky you!! Fireplace is a great design feature and gives a beautiful focal point and special ambience to a room. Rearrange your furniture and pull them towards the centre of the room facing the hearth to create a cozy gathering spot for winter entertaining.

Bedroom:  Prepare your bedroom for the coming cold days by giving a quick style update. Make layers with textured bedding, Knitted throws and pillows. Turn it to a cozy refuge by adding a soft fur rug and pilling up with lots of pillows to snuggle.

Happy colors: Beat winter blues by incorporating some colours. A bright throw or a boldly patterned pillow will do the trick, and will ensure your neutral spaces don't look stark and cold. Or you can be a little bold and paint one wall or a focus piece of furniture a deep, rich color like forest green, ruby red and deep orange and gold.

Let in the natural light:  It’s time to maximize the natural light when it’s available as days are shorter during winter. Open the blinds and curtains during the day time. Introduced accents with mirror details and shiny material surfaces so that it cast shine around the home.

Traditional touch: Winter often provokes nostalgic feeling about family gatherings, coming festivities, New Year and home cook meals. Touch up your space with some traditional elements. This is a good time to bring out your grandma’s embroidered stuff or any family heirloom and showcase it. I am sure it will give you a warm fuzzy feeling.

Wood elements: Wood is a natural insulator and a space with wood finishes or accents also gives a warming effect. Flooring and wood panels make more of an impact. However, there are simpler solutions too! Swap out a painting for a reclaimed wood art piece or introduce a rustic wood side table like a natural tree stump to place warm beverages. A simple basket with cut fire logs also gives the feeling of being in a great rustic cottage.

Warm glow lights: Get rid of few of the fluorescent lights and introduced some warm incandescent lights to your home. It is a good time to add accent table and floor lamps in your interior which has a soft warm glow. These lights not only enhance the ambience but also create a warm cozy atmosphere.

Dress your windows: One of the easiest, most effective and decorative ways of keeping warmth in your home is by insulating your windows with curtains, blinds or shutters. Full length, heavier weight curtains are a great way to keep the cold out and the warmth inside. A full length curtain is particularly effective for draft prone areas, such as behind a front door. It's also a great way to add a dash of pattern to your hallway! And it's simple enough to remove the curtain during the warmer summer months.

How to personalise your new home

            When you move in to a new home, it’s only natural to want to put your own personal touches to the house. It’s a different story if you buy a plot and build your own dream home, but most likely in a city like Delhi, you will end up buying an old house or apartment which is already been build. The décor, the finishes, the fixture and paint colors will be according to the taste of the previous owner or the builder.

Here are some tips to make a house feel like your own.

           Put your favorite colors to your home……… Choose a favorite color of yours and paint the walls with it. If your favorite colors are red, orange or any bright color then go little subtle and paint only an accent wall. If you can’t paint your whole exterior then just paint the entry door. The way you combine your fave hues is as individual as you are. One easy (no painting) way to spread some color around is to pile on some pretty pillows. Mix them in the same color story for a fresh and lively look that has a lot of impact without being expensive.

           Hang personal photos……… Getting a few favorite family photos up on the wall is one of the quickest and easiest ways to make a new place feel like home.

           Hang Art Pieces........One great piece of artwork can create a focal point and enliven an entire room. It doesn’t need to be a priceless item, as long as it speaks to you. Nothing will be more personal than your kid’s artwork, so instead of pasting it in your fridge like most parents do, just frame it and hang it.

           Deck the walls……… Paint and artwork are not the only acceptable accessories for walls. Frame intricate handkerchiefs and scarves, or hang a colorful hat or two. Put up removable wall papers in a range of inspired patterns so that you can just remove it when you feel bored of it. There’s no better way to feel happy and inspired in a space than to fill your walls with things that bring you joy.

           Upgrade window treatments........ Whether you go for expensive customized blinds or simple roller shades or a layered look with curtains, having a window treatment you love is decorating details that can make a space feel more polished. When selecting window treatments, choose the same liner fabric on all windows for a consistent look from outside.

           Buy fresh flowers……. A bouquet of freshly cut flowers, whether from the grocery store or your backyard, can instantly make any room feel friendlier. Make a single arrangement or pull out a few single blooms to display in bud vases around the house.

           Engage the other senses………..It’s not only about visuals. Tap in the power of scent by lighting scented candles and using soothing natural fragrances throughout the house, it can be an air spray or even cleaning supplies. When your home begins to smell familiar, it’ll feel more like home.

 

            Showcase Your Adventures……….Group sets of items you’ve collected to show them off—and save space along the way. Make a collage of your travel photos. Create inspiration boards that reflect specific interests. Place one in your kitchen with go-to recipes. Don’t hide your hobbies, showcase them!!!

            Do it yourself…….If you and your family are handy people, then make something of your own. It doesn’t have to be a big project. Baskets, shelves, photo frames, décor pieces are some of the easy projects you can do. The added benefit of DIY is, what we have is uniquely ours; no one can walk in to a store and buy that product.

          A library…….Having books around the home make the space feel more personal, warm and lived in. If you have room for one then make a library or just a bookshelf will also do.

Hmmmmm......first time blogging...don't know what to write....just trying how it works.....its 12:12 am and i m waiting for my husband to come home and wondering how my life has change so drastically...just random thoughts.