It's the heart of Aussie winter and while physically you’re sitting at your desk … mentally you’re on an umbrella-clad beach on the Amalfi coast sipping an Aperol spritz. We hear you. What if we told you that you could bring a bit of Euro warmth into your life this winter without the pricey airfare (and making your under-desk heater work overtime)? Fall in love at frost sight with your home again with a few interior styling tips to warm your soul – and your home - this chilly season.
Ditch the winter blues with colour!
Instead of throwing on your knits to warm yourself up this winter, deactivate hibernation mode by switching up your interior colour palette. With minimal sunlight and overcast skies casting darkness into the interior of your abode, the introduction of warmer tones could add some much-needed *spice* to your sanctuary. Switch up your décor or dip a paintbrush into neutral shades like sand, terracotta and burnt orange which work seamlessly alongside blues, greys, and eucalyptus green hues. Need some tips on how to douse your walls with some colour? Read our step-by-step guide to painting your walls here.
Netflix & chill by the fire?
If you need us, you’ll find us sitting by the fireplace until September. There is something inherently cosy about curling up by the fire at the end of a day with a book, a glass of wine and a delicious bowl of creamy pasta. Aside from being an eye-catching feature, a gas-lit fireplace is a great way to provide your space with warmth and a calming ambience. If you’re seeking a focal point that’s both stylish and functional, a fireplace should be at the top of your list of considerations – plus, it heats up a room quicker than you can ask your guests if they would or wouldn’t like marshmallows in their hot choccy! Check out some fireplace ideas that’ll have you chillin’ by the fire before you know it, here.
Switch up your sheets
If you’re lacking heat in the sheets this winter, it’s time to choose your materials more wisely. Aside from investing in an exceptional doona or quilt, cotton will be best at keeping you toasty through the cooler nights and frosty mornings. Plus, high-quality cotton is the safest option for sensitive skin and a great choice for the environment. Warm up with these gorgeous organic cotton bedding choices from West Elm.
Texture, texture, texture!
Soft accessories, like faux fur throws on a bed or cashmere blankets folded neatly over the back of a lounge suite, will have you feeling like the snuggle is well and truly real. Adding texture, such as knitted throws and boucle cushions, relaxes the cold lines of your furniture, and creates a more homely space and a relaxing atmosphere within your bedrooms and living areas. We’re loving these beautiful woven throws and blankets from Adairs.
With these tips, you’ll be giving the winter blues the cold shoulder and upping your interior styling game to make the dreary days and wintry nights more endurable. For more inspo on how to create a sense of warmth and comfort that’ll make your home a welcoming place no matter what the season, browse through our Image Gallery.
Looking for more design ideas? Check out Metricon’s Home Truths blog for more advice.
