Top Ways To Make Your Home Cozy For Winter
Winter is near. The nights are longer, the days are cooler, and the leaves are turning brilliant shades of auburn. It is the time of year when you can’t wait to be done with work or tasks and to head back to the sanctuary of your home to curl up with a book, your favorite tv show, and a cup of coffee away from the biting cold. If your home is not yet ready for winter and isn’t quite the cozy haven you want it to be, it is time to get preparing. Here are some top ways to make your home cozy for the winter.
Get your fireplace ready
Nothing says cozy quite like a fireplace, and if there is space in your home, it is well worth investing in one. If you have one already and it is a gas fireplace, check that you don’t need a propane refill - there is nothing worse than going to light your fire for a relaxing evening and finding you aren’t able to! There are options on the market if you don’t have one built into the home such as vent-free freestanding gas fireplaces so if you are purchasing one for the first time, do your research and source the one that is best for your budget, the size of your space, and your style of decor.
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, I would also recommend getting your traditional fireplace inspected and cleaned by a professional chimney sweep at the start of every season. This will ensure that your fireplace is in good working condition and free of soot. Creosote can build up along the walls of your chimney and can catch on fire if allowed to build up.
Focus on insulation
The key is to keep heat in during the winter so whether it’s installing highly effective wood windows or simply investing in draft excluders for every room in your home, anything you can do to improve insulation quill help to keep you all feeling warm and cozy all winter long. This will ensure that your cozy fireplace or HVAC system puts out doesn’t go to waste!
Invest in some winter accessories
Winter accessories are key to making your home feel cozy in the colder months. Choose some chunky knit throws that can lay on the sofa to snuggle into, and find some knitted cushions in deep jewel tones. These will instantly add a lovely winter feel to the place. You can add some candles, lantern lights, and other similar accessories that can warm up your space. Lighting candles is a great way to add beautiful scents to your home while also sprucing up surface space. You can continue this theme to other rooms in the house with softer, thicker blankets, knitted throws for the bed, and, if you have wooden or tiled flooring, thick shaggy rugs to keep your feet warm.
Add plants to your room
Plants aren’t just for sunny days, they can instantly add a cozy finish to your space. There are many plant options for beginners! My top two indoor plant recommendations are the snake plant and zz plant, they tolerate low light and are very resilient. Adding plants to your space livens it up in the winter and creates an inviting space. It’s also a great hobby when you get the hang of it!
Repaint your walls
Consider repainting your walls to incorporate warmer colors, which can create a cozier atmosphere in your home, perfect for the winter months. Take a room-by-room approach to identify areas where you can add these inviting tones. This task shouldn't require much time, so there's no excuse not to dedicate a few minutes to it.
If the idea of painting everything yourself seems overwhelming, you can hire a professional, such as a Bellevue painting company, to do the job for you. This way, you can enjoy the benefits of a cozier home without having to invest your own time and effort.