With winter fast approaching (I know, we can barely believe it either!) now’s a great time to start thinking about how you’ll incorporate winter decor trends into your home. Holiday decorations will take precedence for the first half of the season, but what should you do with your living space when Santa Claus heads back to the North Pole? There are plenty of simple yet impactful style preferences and recommendations that can help you get excited about winter and ensure you and your family members and guests feel relaxed and comfortable when it’s time to settle in.
Here are few winter trends to get behind:
Layered natural materials for a cozy look
Nothing says winter wonderland quite like cuddling on the couch with your loved ones during a snowstorm. The end of the year is all about embracing the colder weather, and layered natural materials can help you achieve this effortlessly, as suggested by home style expert Justina Blakeney.
“I expect to see the use of a lot of natural materials like wood, cotton, and hemp in the winter,” Blakeney told Real Simple magazine. “Chunky knitted blankets, cozy throws and lots of textile layering will definitely add warmth and coziness to the home in the colder months.”
Be mindful of comforting scents
For many, a night spent indoors during a snowstorm simply isn’t complete without candles lit throughout the home. Instead of opting for the traditional holiday fragrances like pine, cinnamon and pumpkin, Blakeney recommended opting for scents that are not only comforting but also promote overall wellbeing:
“Scent can really affect the feeling you have when you enter a home or a room,” Blakeney shared with Real Simple. “Lavender is a classic, timeless scent known for its calming properties. I imagine it will remain a staple scent in households that are looking for ways to invite more peaceful vibes, especially in bedrooms. Earthy scents like myrrh, frankincense, and sandalwood are great for the winter because they are grounding, promote balance, and are the next best thing if you (like me) don’t have a fireplace to cozy up next to!”
A continuing trend from last winter is using echinacea branches. Not only to they bring a lovely therapeutic scent to your home but will also add some beautiful greenery. Place them in a black rustic stone urn or white handcrafted ceramic vase also trending.
Embrace wood elements
Wood accents and finishes have a way of providing a natural warming impact on your living space, as if you’re nestled in a comfortable cabin during a snowstorm. Now’s a great time to consider incorporating exposed beams and other interior architectural features into your design scheme. If you want to take an easier route to embrace this idea, consider a new rustic coffee table. An even quicker option would be to introduce an ever-popular wood bead garland onto your tabletop or mantle to add a nice warming touch.
“Natural elements are those elements that have been produced by nature without the intervention by man,” said David Haseley, Sr. VP of Marketing and Merchandising at Decorating Den Interiors. “One of the reasons we love nature so much is our inherent connection to the outdoors. There is no better way to connect to our love of outdoor spaces than incorporating natural elements like wood, stone, hammered metals and raw, organic textiles into our interiors and exteriors The use of natural elements in design is not only on-trend, they’re also versatile, calming and timeless.”
Take advantage of wooded decor and natural elements.
Emphasize your fireplace
Your fireplace can be a lovely focal point throughout the year, but winter is when this piece takes center stage. Make a statement with your fireplace by paying extra attention to the mantel this year. Once it’s time to put away the Christmas decor, continue to follow the winter theme and make the fireplace a space that guests can’t wait to cuddle around. Even if you don’t light your fireplace on a regular basis, winter offers a great opportunity to make the illusion that you do; place a wicker basket of cozy blankets, a bundle of firewood and a collection of candles here to emphasize the spirit of the winter season. Maybe add some greenery (think echinacea) and your new wood bead garland?
Some of you may be in a position where either you don’t have a fireplace or are living in an older home and your fireplace surround or the fireplace itself isn’t exactly to your liking. If you are thinking of undergoing a makeover or adding a new one, know that there are endless options for both surrounds and inserts that exist catering to every taste, need, and price point.
Please contact us at NUVO DESIGN STUDIO for your interior design needs. You can either call us at 416-512-1482 today or feel free to book yourself a complimentary introductory phone call.
