three Easy ideas to make your home feel warm + inviting all winter long
Happy weekend my friends! It’s time again for another instalment of our cozy living series, hosted by my friend Jennifer at Town & Country Living. I always look forward to seeing all of the cozy inspiration everyone has to share each month – you can find even more cozy living ideas at the end of this post.
This time of year, this long lull between the excitement of Christmas and a Spring that still feels so far away, is always a bit difficult. Though I adore the coziness of all that lovely decor that filled our home all through the holiday season, when all is said and done, I’m always ready to welcome in that fresh feel that comes with packing up all that Christmas clutter too.
But packing away Christmas can sometimes leave things feeling a bit cold + bare.
And, though we find ourselves flipping the calendars to January already, we’ve still got a whole lot of Winter ahead of us (especially here in Canada!).
So today, I wanted to share with you three simple ways I keep our home feeling cozy, all Winter long.
one. Bring in Some Greenery
One of the easiest ways to make a home feel cozy is to add a bit of greenery. Things can feel a bit dim and lifeless when everything outside is buried under a blanket of white, but, whether they’re faux or the real deal, a few plants scattered around the house always helps to brighten things up and brings a bit of life to a space.
two. Let in the Light
We’re currently enduring some our shortest days of the year, so you better believe we’re bringing in all the extra light and warmth we can. Though I find myself missing the warm glow of a Christmas tree through these dark + crisp January evenings, an easy way to bring back a bit of that warm glow is with the soft lighting of lamps, candles and of course, what we all crave most this time of year, a warm fire to curl up in front of.
three. Layer up
Layering all the cozy textures in a space is an easy way to add warmth and fullness to a home without adding clutter. Rich textures like wood, velvet, wool and faux fur always bring so much warmth + cozyness.
And when it comes to texture, I say the more the better! Rugs, blankets, pillows, wall decor, lamps, picture frames – bring in all the cozy layers you can my friends!
Now, don’t forget to check out the other cozy living ideas linked up below:
Cozy Living Tips by Duke Manor Farm / Cozy Entryway by Town and Country Living / Cozy Home After Christmas by Making It in the Mountains
Kitchen Drawer Organization by Creative Cain Cabin / Cozy Christmas by Vinyet Etc. / Winter Hygge Ideas by Hymns and Verses
Wishing you a lovely weekend my friends!
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All wonderful tips. I too add candles to warm up the place and layers of cozy throws. Beautiful pics my friend. 🙂
Thank you so much! Candles are a must this time of year!
I love your home and all of your ideas! What is the name of the paint color on your walls? I love it!
Thank you so much Shelly! The wall colour throughout most of our home is Edgecomb Gray from Benjamin Moore. It’s the perfect warm gray – almost, but not quite beige.
Your living room is so pretty, Kristi! Looks like the perfect place to snuggle up!
Thank you so, so much Jennifer!
Such a gorgeous home and so so cozy! I love all of your tips and your greenery is so perfect! Simply beautiful! xoxoxox
Thanks so much my friend!
I love all of these cozy tips! Your winter home is just beautiful!
Thanks so much!!!
So enjoy the lighter colors and bringing in greenery! Love the scent of candles & curling up with a warm blanket…& a good book! 🙂 I am sure Alberta is beautiful this time of year…. Blessings to you & yours!
Thank you so much Rosita!
Your home looks lovely! I don’t envy all the snow you have ahead of you, though. In central Virginia I don’t have to worry about that very much. I was wondering what the color of paint is on the cute little nightstand. I have a nightstand that would look great painted that color.
Thank you SO much Tammie! We actually haven’t had as much snow as we usually expect and have found ourselves wishing for more this Winter, here’s hoping there’s more on the way soon for us! Though we have been enjoying the mild, Spring-like temperatures. Hopefully you’ve had some beautiful weather in Virginia as well! The nightstand is painted in Onyx from Benjamin Moore – it’s such a beautiful, almost soft feeling black. It’s become a go-to for me. Happy painting!