How can I make my Home feel Cozier during the Winter?
Q: How can I make my home feel cozier during the winter?
A: When it’s hot outside, we tend to want our homes to be minimalist and breezy, with no extra layers to capture the humidity or hold in heat. But once it gets chilly, you want those layers back to make the house feel warm and cozy.
Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to make your space inviting and comfortable for winter. These mini tasks from RealSimple.com will turn your home into a warm and inviting winter retreat:
UPDATE YOUR BEDDING
Crisp cotton and linen are great for summer months, but flannel is where it’s at for winter! Trade your crisp sateen sheets for ones that will hold the warmth in, like flannel or jersey. While you’re at it, fold a quilt or throw blanket over the foot of your bed to have handy for the coldest nights.
STASH SLIPPERS BY THE DOOR
The first step to feeling cozy: No chilly feet! Keep a pair of slippers by your main entrance to change into as soon as you cross the threshold, so you’ll be comfortable from the moment you get home from work. Bonus: They’ll keep you from tracking in snow or salt from the sidewalk.
SWAP IN SNUGGLY THROW PILLOWS
Finally, an excuse to splurge on one of those big furry pillows! Add one or two textured throw pillows to your couch (or just change the covers on your existing pillows) to make your space look and feel cozier.
CONSIDER SOFTER LIGHTING
When the nights get darker earlier, it’s tempting to go to bed around 7pm. Resist the temptation, but without the harsh overhead lighting, by fitting table lamps with warm-toned LED lights for a cozy candle-lit glow that’ll still keep you awake.