A cosy home in winter - how to add warmth, charm and cosiness to interiors?

In winter, we are much more likely to swap long walks and spending time in nature for a warm blanket, a cup of tea and a favourite book. We tend to stay indoors more often to avoid the cold and greyness outside the window. It's a time when we especially care for an atmosphere full of warmth, cosiness and magic - after all, December is the season when everything revolves around Christmas! Check out our ideas and get inspired on how to make your home the perfect place for winter relaxation and a delightful setting for Christmas gatherings with loved ones.

Applying the right colours plays a key role in establishing a cosy mood. Choose colours that are associated with warmth and comfort, such as shades of beige, cream, warm grey, maroon, mustard yellow or deep green. Use them in accessories or larger elements, e.g. furniture, curtains, carpets. Lighting is equally essential - opt for warm, soft light to envelop the space and create the perfect conditions for relaxation. Table lamps, light garlands, lanterns or even candle sets in various sizes are invaluable elements of winter décor. Additionally, you can bet on decorative lights in the shape of stars, snowflakes or small Christmas trees, which will fit in perfectly with the festive atmosphere. Don't forget to illuminate your Christmas tree too!

Wrapping yourself in a soft, thick blanket after returning from a winter walk is pure pleasure. Textiles have the power to change the character of a room, so make the most of their potential. Opt for materials that are tactile, aesthetically pleasing and durable. Thick bedspreads in muted, warm colours - such as beige, caramel, olive green or burgundy - provide the perfect complement to your décor and suit almost any style. Decorative cushions are another way to create a warm atmosphere. Just a few extra pillowcases in winter patterns or with interesting textures can give your living room or bedroom a new character. Don't forget carpets and rugs, which perform an invaluable function in winter in warming up a space - literally and visually. A soft, fluffy long-pile rug spread out in the living room or a smaller rug next to the bed are details that add a welcoming feel to the interior (and make frosty mornings a little more pleasant).

Wooden accessories such as bowls, candleholders or photo frames bring a touch of nature into the home, while furniture with visible wood grain adds cosiness and elegance. Combine them with other nature-inspired decorations - pine cones, conifer branches or dried flowers, which can be used to create beautiful compositions in vases or table centrepieces. Wicker and wool are other materials worth considering.

Scented candles are integral to creating a mood. Choose those with winter aromas - cinnamon, vanilla, orange, gingerbread or pine - to fill your home with a pleasant festive scent. Arrange them in groups on trays or in decorative lanterns to create atmospheric points of light.

And, of course, don't forget the Christmas decorations - subtle compositions, elegant figurines, centrepieces and a forest-scented, beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Winter home décor is more than just aesthetic additions that please the eye. It's a way to create the atmosphere of a place where you want to stay, relax and unwind. We can arrange different elements of the interior - soft carpets, decorative cushions and warm plaids in the living room, beautiful napkins, festive centrepieces and aesthetic gingerbread jars in the kitchen or aromatic candles, subtle lights and exquisitely scented soaps in the bathroom. It is worth exploiting the potential of different, also less obvious places, such as stairs, balustrades, window sills or even the front door! Such details will give any space a winter feel, making everyday moments more enjoyable and creating a beautiful setting for the holidays.

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