As the temperature plummets and the dark nights draw in, for many of us our homes become a haven from the cold, rainy weather.
To prevent the winter chill from creeping into your space, try following our top tips for cosy home interiors.
Matching your rugs and blankets to your chosen cosy interior aesthetic will help tie the space together. If you’re a minimalist, stick to block colours or soft, delicate patterns – maximalists can afford to opt for brighter tones and busier patterns. Layering your textiles using a mix of heavy fabrics will also enhance that cosy feel – plus, it adds another point of visual interest to your room.
It's a good idea to invest in smart storage solutions to keep these seasonal items safe when the warm weather comes back around. No one wants fleece bedding in the middle of summer! A fitted wardrobe with a specially designed interior space for larger, bulky items is the perfect solution. Or opt for sleek fitted furniture that pairs beautifully with your interior design choices and features enough space to store your warm interior additions.
Remember to keep your curtains closed once it gets dark to stop the heat from escaping through your windows. Also, cultivate that cosy atmosphere by swapping your main overhead lights for a few strategically placed lamps. Make sure you opt for warm, yellow-toned bulbs to increase the sense of cosiness and try adding a few carefully placed mirrors to bounce the warm lighting around your space.
Finally, light a couple of candles – their gentle flickering will help enhance your cosy interiors.
You can also add a selection of artwork to your walls to increase the sense of cosiness this winter. Select artwork that features warm colour palettes or rich jewel tones, such as emerald, sapphire and topaz. These colours also work well when it comes to soft furnishings, such as chairs, cushions and bedding.
If you’re looking to add some new furniture to your space this winter, opt for darker wood shades in order to bring warmth to your home. Darker wood colours bring an inviting and relaxed mood to your space.
Whether you’re going all out and repainting your space or you’re just looking to add some statement cosy accessories, making sure to use a warm colour palette will elevate the cosy atmosphere within your home.
Why not invite friends and family over for board games or a movie night? Or enjoy a wonderful dinner party with warming comfort food that’s sure to give you a cosy feeling of a winter evening?
Enhance the cosiness at your movie night by providing plenty of soft cushions, cosy blankets for your guests to wrap themselves in and warm, yellow lighting placed strategically around your fitted media wall – the perfect way to watch your favourite Christmas or winter-themed films.
Increase the cosy factor at your dinner party with an atmospheric soundscape. Focus on beloved Christmas tunes and calming jazz songs or try some peaceful white noise – perhaps the crackling of an open fire.
If you would rather spend the evening alone, remember to light some candles to enhance those cosy winter interiors and curate a reading nook with cosy cushions, soft blankets and a comfortable chair. Warm lamps can also help enhance that cosy feel.
To prevent the winter chill from creeping into your space, try following our top tips for cosy home interiors.
Simple cosy interior design
There are a number of winter home style additions you can incorporate into your space to make it feel nice and cosy.Rugs and blankets
Cover any hard flooring with soft, thick rugs and place draft excluders at the base of your doors to banish chill and trap heat inside the room. Spreading large, cosy blankets over your sofas and chairs will also help the same feel more inviting – and they are great to wrap up warm in the evening!Matching your rugs and blankets to your chosen cosy interior aesthetic will help tie the space together. If you’re a minimalist, stick to block colours or soft, delicate patterns – maximalists can afford to opt for brighter tones and busier patterns. Layering your textiles using a mix of heavy fabrics will also enhance that cosy feel – plus, it adds another point of visual interest to your room.
Bedding and lighting
Prioritise warm interiors in your bedroom by adding some extra cushions to your bed that you can sink into at the end of a long day. You can also try changing to a duvet with a higher tog, to ensure your sleep isn’t disturbed by the cold. To really increase the cosiness factor, swap your normal bedspread for a fleece one – these cuddly covers will keep you toasty no matter the weather outside!It's a good idea to invest in smart storage solutions to keep these seasonal items safe when the warm weather comes back around. No one wants fleece bedding in the middle of summer! A fitted wardrobe with a specially designed interior space for larger, bulky items is the perfect solution. Or opt for sleek fitted furniture that pairs beautifully with your interior design choices and features enough space to store your warm interior additions.
Remember to keep your curtains closed once it gets dark to stop the heat from escaping through your windows. Also, cultivate that cosy atmosphere by swapping your main overhead lights for a few strategically placed lamps. Make sure you opt for warm, yellow-toned bulbs to increase the sense of cosiness and try adding a few carefully placed mirrors to bounce the warm lighting around your space.
Finally, light a couple of candles – their gentle flickering will help enhance your cosy interiors.
Warm interiors colour palettes
Just as important as adding some cosy home interiors to your space is choosing the right colour palette to create a warm and comfortable ambience. Warm, autumnal colours – like oranges, yellows and warm pinks – will not only draw the eye but will make your space feel cosy and inviting.You can also add a selection of artwork to your walls to increase the sense of cosiness this winter. Select artwork that features warm colour palettes or rich jewel tones, such as emerald, sapphire and topaz. These colours also work well when it comes to soft furnishings, such as chairs, cushions and bedding.
If you’re looking to add some new furniture to your space this winter, opt for darker wood shades in order to bring warmth to your home. Darker wood colours bring an inviting and relaxed mood to your space.
Whether you’re going all out and repainting your space or you’re just looking to add some statement cosy accessories, making sure to use a warm colour palette will elevate the cosy atmosphere within your home.
Don’t forget to add some Christmas spirit!
The traditions, social events and visits from loved ones during the festive season are some of the highlights of this time – and they’re a great way to make your home feel extra-cosy!Why not invite friends and family over for board games or a movie night? Or enjoy a wonderful dinner party with warming comfort food that’s sure to give you a cosy feeling of a winter evening?
Enhance the cosiness at your movie night by providing plenty of soft cushions, cosy blankets for your guests to wrap themselves in and warm, yellow lighting placed strategically around your fitted media wall – the perfect way to watch your favourite Christmas or winter-themed films.
Increase the cosy factor at your dinner party with an atmospheric soundscape. Focus on beloved Christmas tunes and calming jazz songs or try some peaceful white noise – perhaps the crackling of an open fire.
If you would rather spend the evening alone, remember to light some candles to enhance those cosy winter interiors and curate a reading nook with cosy cushions, soft blankets and a comfortable chair. Warm lamps can also help enhance that cosy feel.
