With the holidays past and a new year in our midst, we have the best opportunity of the year to recognize the shift of décor within our homes. Generally speaking, our homes evolve throughout the year, as do the seasons—blankets in the winter to grace the couch or tropical candles in the summer to join the surplus of vacation-minded people. What is different now? When your holiday boxes return to the garage, take a look around. Did you lose a bit of the cheer holiday decorations add to your home? Is there a punch of vibrant color missing? Winter is still here, and here to stay. Cold weather and short, wintry days only entreat for warm, welcoming feelings within your home. Keep reading for some tips to add a bit of that cozy (non-holiday) cheer back to your home.
1. Pillows and Throws: Try fun textures and energetic colors that add visual warmth as a quick and cost-effective way to transform a room. (Pillows: West Elm; Throws: Restoration Hardware
2. Accent Chair: A great piece of furniture can beckon you to spend more time in your own home. Try a sophisticated wingback chair that envelopes you and acts as a focal point in a room—a piece every guest is sure to recognize at first glance. (Chairs: Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth)
3. Color Contrast: Paint a single wall in a room a complimentary color to your current scheme. This contrast will make your room rich and dynamic, adding depth and interest to any space.
4. Light: During these dark months, adding additional light will make a world of difference in mood and evoking welcoming emotion. Think candles, table lamps, tea lights…these can be new additions or rearrange light that you already own and put them in new rooms throughout your house. (Candles: BSA Candles; Lamp: Currey & Company)
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