How To Create Cosy Vibes In Your Home For Winter
It’s that time of year when the darker days and colder temperatures get us craving one thing – cosiness. Whether you jumped on the Hygge bandwagon a couple of years ago, or you’re just seeking easy ways to turn a draughty old house into something a bit snugger for the winter months, there are lots of things you can do around the house. Some of them are easy fixes to make the decor seem a bit more welcoming and others are more practical measures which can help you to save on your heating bills – so read on for all you need to make your home super cosy this winter.
Save Money, Save Heat
Being energy-efficient has a triple effect – it’s kinder to the planet, and your purse, as well as keeping you and your family warm and toasty, so make it a priority to tackle this winter. There are many simple things you can do, from purchasing draft excluders to stop up gaps that allow cold breezes into your home, to larger-scale projects you may consider, such as installing new doors and windows if yours are older, adding more insulation to the loft or maybe choose a new boiler. Adding an enclosed porch to your house can also help to keep it warm when it’s cold outside, as can having your heating system properly serviced. You can also do a lot with flooring, layering rugs or even adding extra underlay that helps to trap in the heat and keep things cosier. Decide what your home needs and get it sorted now, ahead of the coldest part of the year.
Create Some Cosy
With the more practical aspects sorted, there is still a lot you can do to evoke that cosy feeling with your choice of interior decor. Start by looking at your lighting scheme.
Cosy cluster lights or lots of smaller lamps can create a more intimate feel and make your home brighter than one overhead fitting. You should also look at The Kelvin Colour Temperature Scale of your bulbs – some give a colder, bluish toned light while others cast a warmer, softer glow. Pair this with adding some texture in the form of tactile knitted or faux fur throws, and cushions and curtains which use warm tones of yellow, orange or red to bring a little warmth inside.
Introduce Some Aroma
Our sense of smell is one of the most powerful in terms of influencing our mood, so if you truly want a space to feel cosy and inviting, don’t neglect the way you scent it. From electric aromatherapy diffusers to soy scented candles which don’t pollute the air in your home and smell incredible, there are lots of ways to give the scent of your home some TLC. Some people swear by diluting Zoflora in a spray bottle with water and spritzing it over carpets and soft furnishings, while others like to take pure essential oils and dab them on radiators and lightbulbs. Opt for warm, welcoming scents such as vanilla, cinnamon, frankincense – or go a bit moody with notes of tobacco and leather.
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