How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

As we transition into the colder months of winter, it's important to prep our homes to transform them into the warm and inviting sanctuary that we desire. From ambient lighting to comforting textiles, we've come up with all the ways you can make some small adjustments to your home for impactful results. Keep reading to find out more on how you can warm up your home this season. 

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Cosy Colour Palette

The foundation of a room starts with the correct colour palette, and when looking to achieve this comforting atmosphere, it's crucial that you choose hues that evoke warmth and comfort. From rich earthy tones such as warm terracotta and deep brown to grey and soft blue, these colours will provide a calming ambience across all interior styles. 

Remember, you don't need to repaint your entire home to achieve this result, even through small changes, such as shutters, skirting boards, or alcoves, you can incorporate your desired colour palette into your living spaces. 

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Warm, Inviting Lighting 

Incorporating proper lighting can also assist with making a significant impact when creating a cosy atmosphere. Through placing lights with warm bulbs in the corner of a room, you can create a zone of ambient lighting, making reading nooks and cosy seating areas appear warmer and more inviting. Along with scented candles dotted around and a roaring wood-burning stove lit, it'll be easy for you to melt into a comforting ambiance. 

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COMFORTING TEXTILES

High-quality and comforting textiles are integral to making your home feel winter ready. Both the colour and material contribute to the style you're looking to achieve, whether it’s a smooth velvet sofa or a faux fur rug, there are a variety of textiles that offer a soft and welcoming appeal. It’s also crucial to think about longevity and invest in pieces that fulfil the needs and requirements of yourself and your household as we step into the colder evenings. 

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Decorative Touches 

No space is finalised without decorative touches, adding both character and interest, these additions can take your interior to the next level. Incorporate plush, fluffy cushions on your sofas, armchair, or bed for extra warmth, to match these soft textures, incorporate an area rug that creates a visual appeal and insulates the space. Don't forget to layer; layering not only injects individuality into your home but can also increase a cosy atmosphere with the range of materials and textures. 

We hope that these simple, yet effective, interior design tweaks and tips have inspired you to embrace the season and create an area that invites relaxation and warmth. Let us know how you get on by tagging @livforinteriors on Instagram.