WARM INTERIOR DESIGN FOR COLD WINTER DAYS

As winter sets in and the days get colder and shorter, the interior comfort of your home is even more important. And if in other seasons you want a minimalist and airy interior, in cold winter days you look for the warmth of the house from the first step over the threshold. And not only for that provided by heating systems. In the white season, the interior design should be completed with elements that will create a welcoming atmosphere, like a warm hug.

Bright and warm colors

The color palette of your home plays a considerable role in the warmth it gives off. Although colors like red, orange and yellow are mostly associated with autumn, they remain elegant and appropriate in winter as well. Warm colors go very well with black, white and grey, which dominate the winter months. While touches of blue and green can lift energy and good mood, copper and brass add extra sparkle. These color combinations can also be adapted for painting walls or new pieces of furniture. But if you can’t make such seasonal changes, it’s easiest to include more warm colors in the interior through textures, accessories and decor items.

Low and warm light

Winter days are shorter, but the lack of natural light for a longer time can also be an opportunity to create a warm atmosphere using different types of lighting. Ditch a single strong artificial light source and go for multiple, low-light and warm sources. Try table or desk lamps and dimmable floor lamps or wall sconces with warm-toned LED bulbs for a cozy and inviting glow. Add scented or unscented candles for extra warmth, and if you have an indoor fireplace make it the focal point, both a source of heat and light. Enhance the effect with carefully placed mirrors and reflective surfaces.

Warmth underfoot

The air at floor level is much colder in the winter, especially if the home does not benefit from an underfloor heating system. You can get rid of the cold feeling from your feet by placing thick, but soft and comfortable rugs on the floor. You can choose either one larger rug that covers as much of the floor surface as possible, or several smaller rugs placed in strategic places, such as next to the bed, under the coffee table, in front of the armchair or sofa. Do not forget the area of the entrance to the house and hallways, for these areas carpets made of durable and easy-to-maintain materials are recommended.

Thermal insulating curtains and drapes

If you have transparent curtains or drapes, it is recommended to replace them with curtains and drapes made of heavy, opaque, heat-insulating materials. They will create a dense barrier that will prevent the cold winter air around the window from entering the house. In addition, new curtains and drapes will help you approach a new style of interior design, more elegant or more eccentric. It is recommended that the curtains and drapes fitted in winter to be floor to ceiling high, insulating the entire window surface and the cooler walls around the window, but also protecting more vulnerable floors, especially hardwood. Another advantage of tall curtains and drapes is that the vertical design will make smaller interior spaces appear taller, larger and more elegant.

Soft and comfy fabrics

The fabric selection reflects the glow of winter, with velvet, wool, cashmere and fur being the most common choices to accentuate warmth and texture in a room, while heavy silks add a fabulous and luxurious effect. If you have an upholstered sofa, it’s time to replace it with a cover suitable for the cold winter months, made of a softer fabric in deep colors. Add one or two textured cushions to the sofa (or change the covers of the existing cushions) and keep a fluffy cotton or fleece blanket close at hand at the end of the sofa, perfect for snuggling up to a movie in the evening or sinking into the story of a successful book.