10 ways to create a cozy home in winter

1. Use blankets and pillows

Spread them out on the couch, bed, and armchairs. And if you have a spacious wicker basket, fill it with neatly rolled blankets and put it in a prominent place, for example, next to the sofa in the living room: you will get a great decor element.

If you are only going to buy a pair of bedspreads, pay attention not only to their appearance, but also to the composition. So, acrylic and polyester blankets can become electrified, and this is not very pleasant. Be guided by your tactile sensations, because the house should also be comfortable to the touch.

2. Add flavors

This can be spicy cinnamon, fresh needles, vibrant tangerine, or whatever winter scent you like. To fill the room with it, buy a home perfume, incense sticks, or candles.

An alternative way is to use natural sources of odors. It can be a live Christmas tree, a tangerine peel in a vase, or fresh homemade baked goods - unless, of course, you have anything against sweet and starchy foods. An especially cozy scent can be experienced when making cinnamon rolls.

3. Place the Christmas garland not only on the tree

The garland can be hung from the ceiling around the perimeter of the room, neatly laid out on the desk, wrapped around the curtain, or put in a glass vase. These lights will be an excellent decoration for your home not only in winter, so do not rush to remove them with the tree.

Choose garlands that glow in one color, preferably white or yellow: they can fit into almost any interior, unlike red or blue bulbs.

4. Replace all textiles with winter

This is a tablecloth, napkins for appliances, towels, bed linen. If you are ready for the maximum change, you can even hang other curtains. Winter textiles are not necessarily a snowflake or Christmas tree pattern. It is enough for the fabric to have rich winter colors, such as bright red, sapphire, dark green or mustard.

5. Dim the lights

The light from the chandelier can be too bright, so it is better to use sconces, table lamps or floor lamps instead. Use light bulbs that create warm lighting. Cold is usually used in offices or hospitals. You hardly want the house to be associated with something like that.

Another option to fill the room with cozy light is to light candles. Buy a beautiful candlestick for them or use colored jars as a stand. Store all candles in one place, such as a silver tray. So they will turn into independent home decor.

6. Buy a mini fireplace

You can't place a real one in an apartment, a large electric one is too expensive. But a desktop mini-fireplace can be found even for 1,000 rubles.

In fact, it is just a desk lamp with a warm red-orange light, decorated with an image of firewood that "burns" when turned on. But more is not needed: this is enough to make the apartment cozy in winter. A mini-fireplace can be placed in the bedroom, in the living room or on the work desk.

7. DIY decor

You don't have to spend money at hobby and craft stores, because you can use pine cones and branches from the park or some unnecessary items from your closet or pantry.

For example, you can use an old sweater to make a pillowcase or an ottoman to sit on the floor. A wine corks Can be turned into photo frames and clothes hooks. More ideas for DIY decor can be found in the heading «Do it yourself».

8. Display your memorabilia

There is no decor better than one that evokes pleasant emotions and memories in you. Photos with family and friends, travel souvenirs, things dear to your heart will keep you warm on cold winter evenings.

Make sure they don't get lost among other interior details. To do this, use unusual placement methods. For example, photos can be attached with clothespins to a string stretched along the wall.

9. Make room for yourself to read

It can be a cozy armchair with a soft blanket and a coffee table to place a cup of cocoa or tea on it. By the way, you can also take a mini-fireplace from the sixth point with you.

Place it all in front of a window so you can enjoy the snowfall. Spending evenings after work or lazy weekends in such a corner is a pleasure.

For winter reading, choose books that will definitely not be difficult and sad and will set you up for pleasant emotions. For example, an unread work by an author you like, or favorite literature from childhood.

10. Spend time together

The home becomes as comfortable as possible when family or friends gather in it. Here are just a few ways to spend time together:

• Have a truly homemade dinner. Set the table beautifully, prepare your favorite meals and discuss the latest news.
• Organize a movie night. Throw pillows on the floor, take warm blankets, make popcorn or cocoa with marshmallows. And, of course, include a good winter movie such as Home Alone, The Wizards, or other films from our selection.
• Play board games. Walking tours, quizzes, associations are a great way to relax, have fun and recharge your emotions for the week ahead.