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While many dwellings embrace an open-plan design that is perfect for warm weather, you also want your living spaces to be comfortable during the colder months. But how do you keep your teeth from chattering without spiking your energy bills or opting for a costly remodel?
It’s as easy as some simple switches and clever décor tricks. Think softer lighting and furnishings such as cushions and throws, subdued tones found in indoor plants and muted wall art, layered up rugs and window treatments, and warm timber accents.
The lounge room is where you spend most of your time connecting and cocooning in winter, so it’s a good place to start. Once you’ve curated your chill zone, you’ll find yourself wrapped in a warm and inviting hug that lasts right through to spring.
Your surroundings shape how you feel. Walking into a minimalist room might infuse calm on a hot day but on a cold one, it can just feel empty. Pair pops of bronze with natural earthy accents brought in from outside to add life. Try warm metallic table lamps and lush emerald evergreen plants that are hardy and happy in low light. And, remember, books aren’t just for reading – they’re the underrated heroes for home décor. Used as decorative risers, they can help personalise your space.
Snuggles on the sofa aren’t so cute if they’re happening under bright overhead lights. Flick them off and amp up the cosiness with table and floor lamps fitted with warm-toned globes. Make sure you place floor lamps in corners to reduce shadows. Complete your intimate lighting scheme with safe flameless LED candles. They can mimic the soft flickering glow of a fireplace so are perfect for movie-night nooks. And there’s only one decorating rule with these modern wonders – the more, the merrier.
Shorter days and colder air can make you crave warmth, rest and softness, so it’s time to rotate out your light lounge furnishings. Thick textured ones instantly introduce sensory warmth and depth. Fluff up your plush velvet cushions and ultra-thick throws to make your sofa even softer in winter.
Don’t forget to have fun when layering rugs to insulate hard floors. Let your small woven tasselled rug have its shining moment on top of your large area rug. You can go for contrasting or complementary colours and patterns – whatever gives you a cosier embrace.
For your final layer, nothing dials up the warmth more than timber elements. Without it, your room can feel emotionally distant. There’s something inherently cosy about firewood. Keep your stash organised and off the floor with smart black metal firewood storage. Combine it with a matching black metal heater guard for consistency.
Let’s face it – TVs are not pretty. But if you place your flatscreen on a chic storage unit, it becomes the supporting player in your living room, not the main attraction. Affordable flatpack cabinetry can be customised to suit your space and create a bespoke look. Top it with a timber benchtop and cover joins with timber offcuts to echo the warmth of your floorboards, floating shelves and other timber accents. While complementary cube inserts will keep media items out of view but still accessible, easy-to-install LED lights in open shelves will highlight your displayed collectibles. Form and function for the season nailed!
And if looking at a bare wall is enough to give you the winter blues, fill it up with affordable prints. Choose photo frames that blend in with your colour palette and overall design to reign in the space.
Warmth can be lost through windows, so consider installing dual roller blinds. When the sun is out, roll down the light-filtering blinds to let the warmth shine through, while stopping outsiders from looking in. At night, pull down the total blockout blinds for extra insulation against the cold. You’ll get bonus points for adding a pelmet to your window treatment. It will help prevent warm air from escaping near the ceiling and conceal window hardware, giving your room an artful touch.
Browse our wide range of home decor in store or online and fill your space with cosy comforts today.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
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