Home Decorating by Season

Decorating Your Home for Winter

When winter rolls around, it is all about feeling cozy and warm. That is also a perfect opportunity to decorate with plenty of textiles. Late November/early December is a good time to start preparing for the coldest yet merriest time of year.

Since you are most likely spending time indoors, aim to make the space as cozy and pretty as possible. Focus on rooms in frequent use – living room, dining room, even kitchen or bedrooms.

Decorating a living room is the key. It’s where most of us spend time with family and friends – so keep it inviting. Incorporate some shaggy, fluffy accents to add warmth and maximize coziness. It can be a rug, a sheepskin or a hide, some decorative cushions, or throws. A thick, soft, wintery knit will also do the trick.

Add seasonal scents. An electric diffuser will do, but nothing beats the magic of winter candlelight. Christmas blends, spicy cinnamon, sweet vanilla, or edgy ginger will fit the decoration and enhance genuine winter vibes. Group the candles with a reed diffuser into a stylish display on a coffee or side table. For extra festivity, decorate the setting with fairy lights.

Winter Holiday Decoration

As the holiday season picks up speed, start adding evergreen foliage. Mantels, staircases, doors, and windows will beautifully host this decoration. Additionally, create a festive ambiance with nature-inspired elements, such as wood, pinecones, dried seasonal fruits, sprigs, and holly branches.

Holiday decor is full of temptations. To avoid impulse buying and getting lost in a chaotic mess, choose a theme in advance and stick to it. It could be traditional reds and greens, pastels, modern whites & golds – whatever makes you happy. Sticking with the theme will allow you to create a cohesive look, especially if you continue the story started with textiles.

Don’t forget to decorate your home’s exterior. Even if you are not a fan of going full-Christmassy with the numerous light installations, add a couple of baskets, wreaths, or a stack of wood to create a stylish introduction to the world inside.

Key Advice: Don’t Over-do

Less is still more when it comes to seasonally decorating your home. Plan ahead, carefully and thoughtfully, to avoid impulse buying. Although seasonal, many of those items will be used more than once – so give advantage to quality over quantity.