When seasons change and temperatures drop, it's only natural to want to spend more time indoors. So, here are a few ideas to give your home an inexpensive seasonal lift.
First, one easy way to focus your attention on indoor warmth is to rearrange your furniture. Yes, pull furniture away from the walls and arrange around the fireplace (assuming you have a fireplace), to create cozy conversation areas. Bring out extra throws and pillows for added comfort.
Keeping with the warmth theme, try out this idea......drape your dining/family room table with a textured blanket instead of a tablecloth. Drape one blanket so it falls to the floor, add another throw over the top for an additional layer of style. You'll have layers of comfort!
Look to nature for decorating inspiration. Warm up a room with a palette of orange, red, yellow and green -- the colors of the season. They pair equally well with darker wood furniture and with crisp white.
Speaking of winter whites ---- I love using white fluffy or shag area rugs to warm up cold floors.
Decorate your fireplace mantel with dried fruits, nuts, pinecone, group candles and greenery for a seasonal twist. Look for long lasting citrus fruits like limes, lemons and oranges. Add cuts of evergreen branches and space them evenly along your mantel.
Warm up your window treatments by replacing sheers with thicker, floor length treatments for the winter months. (This will also block chilly drafts from your windows). Try hanging curtains over your existing window blinds for an extra layer of style.
Pile up your bedding. Stay warm on cold winter nights with bedding designed to keep away the chill. Go for it! Add layers of extra pillows, blankets and quilts to add comfort in your bedroom. Snuggle up.
That's my two cents.
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