Want to transform your house into a cosy home sanctuary this winter? Then check out our essential suggestions below.Β
Make sure the temperature is regulated.
Above all else, cosy is a feeling, and it’s very hard to have a cosy home if the temperature in your living area is not properly regulated. That means getting on top of the temperature in your home is vital.
One way to do this is to install a smart thermostat. This will allow you to set the desired temperature for the room, and it will automatically make sure the real temperature matches. Another benefit of a smart thermostat is that you can use it to remotely trigger your heating off or on. That means you can turn your heating on outside the home, and return to a warm and cosy room easily.
Another way to make sure that your home is as warm as possible is to install some underfloor heating. Underfloor heating provides a radiant heat that warms the part of the room you have the most contact with – the floor. It can help a space feel very warm and cosy and can be an ecologically and economically sound option.
Decorate in warm colours
If you want your home to be cosy this winter, then you need to decorate in warm colours. This means any colours that have a red, yellow or orange base, as these evoke fire, and the sun, and help us to feel cosier in our surroundings.
Add soft lighting
If you add soft lighting to a space decorated in warm colours you can make it even cosier. A great option for this is to install dimmer switches that allow you to turn down the brightness of your lights as you choose.
Display precious family memories.
A home without sentimental memories can feel cold and impersonal no matter the colours on the walls. That is why if you truly want your property to become a cosy sanctuary youβll need to add precious family memories.
You can do this by displaying souvenirs from family travels, or ornaments given to commemorate special occasions. Pictures taken by a professional baby photographer when their kids are young are another great option. This is because they truly personalise a space, and last a lift time reminding all the family of the past.
Use natural elements in your decor
Last of all, you can make your space feel very cosy and sanctuary-like by incorporating natural elements in your decor. This might mean choosing furniture that is made of solid wood rather than laminate, or using real sheepskin rugs on the floor.
Slate and stone tiles can also add to a sanctuary-like feel, as long as the high-traffic areas are covered with rugs and texture for warmth. Lastly, do not forget that even in the winter you can bring the outside in with evergreen foliage. This can be laid across your mantelpiece as a swag, or up the banisters of your stairs. You can even make it into a wreath with some wire and a little time!
