Tips For Transitioning Your Home From Autumn To Winter

With the recent dramatic change in temperature and daylight, we feel it’s about time we acknowledge our physical transition from autumn to winter. While some of us might already be dressing a little warmer the last few weeks, our homes are something we tend to forget until closer to Christmas (when our festive decor appears). In the meantime, many of us arrive home from work and feel an instant coldness as soon as we step foot inside the door. But instead of turning our heating system up to the max, there are other simpler and cost-effective ways to make a home feel warmer and more inviting and it starts with a few tips and home accessories!

Rich Tones For Warmth

There’s nothing better than the instant warmth you’ll feel in the company of rich colours. Whether you plan on bringing a burgundy couch into your living room or drenching the walls of your entryway in deep purple paint, the outcome is still the same - you’ll feel cosy in a dramatic tone’s presence. When choosing rich shades for wintertime, try to stay clear of traditional autumn colours such as orange, brown and yellow, as it could come across as though you’ve forgotten to take down your autumnal decorations.

Added Texture For Interest

You’d be surprised at how much visual interest some texture can create. We’re used to seeing smooth walls, even lines, and structural appliances in our homes, so when we spot something a little bit different from the norm, our eyes are immediately drawn to it. Texture can be easily incorporated into any room throughout the home, and it doesn’t have to cost the earth either. Everything from a boucle cushion or waffle throw to a suede sofa counts as texture in a space, so if you’re on a relatively tight budget, focus on including textured home accessories, such as a vase that features a sand-like finish or a piece of 3D wall art made from paper mache.

Looking for an abundance of texture in your home? Biophilic Design is all about embracing natural shapes and unusual textures - Read: What Is Biophilic Design? & How To Implement It

Nature For Brightening

While we’re already somewhat on the topic of Biophilic Design, we might as well continue to talk about one of its main qualities - nature. There are so many benefits to bringing nature into your home. Whether artificial or real, plants and flowers have an amazing brightening effect on the home which is why they are particularly necessary during the coldest months of the year. If you want the biggest impact from your foliage, try to prioritise those with lots of colour, whether green, white, pink, red or all the above. Remember, a few eucalyptus sprigs in a vase will have a similar brightening effect as a large plant in a plant pot. If the thought of bringing real plants into your home fills you with dread - don’t worry - us too! There are lots of artificial alternatives to choose from at EZ Living Furniture.

Lighting For Cosiness

It goes without saying that lighting is necessary in the home, but what we are referring to here is low-key lighting. While most rooms come fitted with a ceiling light to provide plenty of primary illumination, many of us still feel like something is missing, especially if the main light doesn’t dim. An undimmable light means you end up at the mercy of its illumination whether that’s being blinded at night or struggling to see the TV screen. So, what’s the best solution? Well, incorporating other lower-lit options. Table lamps, floor lamps, or a few LED candles are instrumental in providing warm lighting (with the appropriate bulb in some cases). They emit enough illumination for tasks but also, and this is the crucial point, create a cosy and inviting environment. So, if a room in your home is starting to feel a little cold, try incorporating some alternative lighting.

Candles For Invigorating The Senses

Everything on our list so far is very physical in what it can do, with candles it’s more about how its fragrance can impact you. Candles can create ambience, calm the mind, improve a person’s mood and even stimulate a memory. Not just that though, depending on the chosen scent, they can instantly make any room in a home feel snug and charming. And while candles can be used year-round, bringing a festive-scented option into your home for the winter months can instantly transition your home from autumn to winter.

Now that your home is ready for any surprising weather changes (even a snow day), you might want to start thinking about getting into the Christmas spirit and blasting those Xmas tunes! Find our Spotify playlist filled with songs below:

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