That Nesting Instinct
Are you starting to feel like a squirrel lining its nest for the winter? Maybe a bear getting ready to hibernate, or it could be just the opposite of the spring… wanting to get cozy and ready for the coming onslaught of cold. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to add some warmth and create a hidey hole for your self.
You can start out by creating a niche in your house that reminds you of the season(s) you love most. Make it cozy, warm and filled with images of items that make you smile. I bet you’ll find you will end up using this space year round as an escape from all the chaos that seems to surround our day to day lives. But why not start now?
Think about adding warm colors, layers of texture and of course lighting. Candles are nice year round, but nothing beats them when it’s cold and blowing outside. They add a warm glow to an entire room and depending on what you like a wonder scent to the house.
Add things to the room for the winter months. Nothing looks colder than a stark or empty room. Now is the time to make your rooms as inviting as possible. Create little table tops displays of cherished items and photographs. Bring your personality out and make a statement.
If you have wooden blinds on your windows; try covering them with a curtain or roman shade. This will not only add an extra layer of warmth, but it will soften your room making it much cozier.
Two things I insist on for the winter are plush, soft pillows that are just crying out for me to cuddle up next to. Plus, a great throw; something warm, nubby, cozy. Keep both the pillows in soft fabrics and in deep colors that will add a sense of decadence to the room.
Finally, bring in the warm spice colors with area rugs. The rug will accomplish a couple of things. The colors will make the room feel cozier. The rug’s texture will add dimension. Area rugs also help ground your room adding an instant splash of color and even pattern. Almost like an instant make over. Also, if you have ceramic or wood floors, the extra layer of an area rug keeps things a bit warmer. Do not be afraid to layer your rugs over top of your current carpet (we have rug grips made specifically for this application) or even better put them right on top of the sisal rugs you had out for summer; creating even more layers and textures.
Your house and its rooms should never be a static space, you should feel free to accent for the season, dress the rooms like you would dress yourself. Add things that make you feel warm and safe for the winter months (like adding layers of sweaters and scarves on yourself) and then slowly take them away as the days lengthen and brighten.
You can start out by creating a niche in your house that reminds you of the season(s) you love most. Make it cozy, warm and filled with images of items that make you smile. I bet you’ll find you will end up using this space year round as an escape from all the chaos that seems to surround our day to day lives. But why not start now?
Think about adding warm colors, layers of texture and of course lighting. Candles are nice year round, but nothing beats them when it’s cold and blowing outside. They add a warm glow to an entire room and depending on what you like a wonder scent to the house.
Add things to the room for the winter months. Nothing looks colder than a stark or empty room. Now is the time to make your rooms as inviting as possible. Create little table tops displays of cherished items and photographs. Bring your personality out and make a statement.
If you have wooden blinds on your windows; try covering them with a curtain or roman shade. This will not only add an extra layer of warmth, but it will soften your room making it much cozier.
Two things I insist on for the winter are plush, soft pillows that are just crying out for me to cuddle up next to. Plus, a great throw; something warm, nubby, cozy. Keep both the pillows in soft fabrics and in deep colors that will add a sense of decadence to the room.
Finally, bring in the warm spice colors with area rugs. The rug will accomplish a couple of things. The colors will make the room feel cozier. The rug’s texture will add dimension. Area rugs also help ground your room adding an instant splash of color and even pattern. Almost like an instant make over. Also, if you have ceramic or wood floors, the extra layer of an area rug keeps things a bit warmer. Do not be afraid to layer your rugs over top of your current carpet (we have rug grips made specifically for this application) or even better put them right on top of the sisal rugs you had out for summer; creating even more layers and textures.
Your house and its rooms should never be a static space, you should feel free to accent for the season, dress the rooms like you would dress yourself. Add things that make you feel warm and safe for the winter months (like adding layers of sweaters and scarves on yourself) and then slowly take them away as the days lengthen and brighten.
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