Between the cold weather and the limited sunlight, the winter months can feel dreary and gloomy. Keep the winter blues at bay with these winter home décor tips that will turn your home into a festive and welcoming place.
Light Up Your Interior
There is a direct connection between exposure to natural light and your overall health and mood. With reduced amounts of sunlight, many individuals experience changes in their mood and can suffer from depression.
Letting more light in your interior can provide a well-needed mood boost. Options include upgrading your window treatments, adding new sources of light such as accent lamps, or introducing mirrors and other reflective surfaces.
Light shades can also give the impression that a space is large and well-lit. Drape a cream-colored throw over the back of your couch, swap out your usual wall art for some pieces with pastel tones, and add a beige rug to tie your living room together.
Decluttering is another way of making your interior feel more open. Furniture with built-in storage can make a space feel more ordered.
Let Nature In
Besides improving the quality of your indoor air, house plants can have a positive effect on your mood. Adding some potted plants to your interior is a great way to introduce some natural textures while making your home feel lively.
You can create a cozy winter décor with ferns, Christmas cacti, snake plants, or Chinese evergreens.
Another way to enhance your interior with natural elements is to work with wood textures and other natural materials. Hygge, a home décor and lifestyle trend inspired by Danish culture, can provide you with some original ideas. Hygge is about creating cozy spaces with organic textures and clean lines.
You can also introduce some natural textures with rocks and minerals, linen, jute, rattan, or bamboo to cite a few examples.
Focus On Warmth and Comfort
Nature goes dormant during the winter months. Many humans mimic this process and tend to turn inwards during the cold season.
Embrace this natural tendency by creating a warm and inviting space where you can nest and focus on yourself and your family.
Prioritize soft materials to create warmth. Replace your couch cushions with some oversized throw pillows, use cozy blankets as decorative elements, and look for knick-knacks with soft lines.
Warm hues can go a long way in making your home feel cheerful. Swap out your cushions, curtains, wall art, and tablecloths to introduce some fiery reds, bold oranges, and sunny yellows.
You can go further by playing with the natural warmth of the fire. If your home has a fireplace, rearrange your living room to turn this staple into the main point of focus or introduce some open flames by adding a few candles.
Create Cozy Spaces with Craftmark Homes
At Craftmark Homes, we understand that a bright and open interior can be beneficial to your health and mood during the winter. It’s why we offer floor plans with open living spaces, large windows, and cozy amenities.
Contact us today to find out more about available homes in the DMV area.