– by Tracey Jones & Stacey Kaminski –
It’s still lovely outside and we will undoubtedly enjoy another warm Island Fall. But as fate will have it winter really is just around the corner! We will say goodbye to light and airy t-shirts and dresses and start to layer our clothes for warmth, bring out the boots and maybe add a little extra to the morning beauty routine. As with the inevitable fashion change our homes also require a little extra attention to make them feel and look their best dressed for winter! Here are some things we like to do to get ready for the cooler months ahead spent indoors.
Think layers!
Adding a cozy warm throw to your sofa, or maybe a new textured rug in front of the fireplace. Add a faux fur to the end of the bed or a new floor runner in a cool hallway. Warm tones with lots of textures equals welcoming comfort (like your favorite pjs!)
Make-up! For your walls!
Unlike gaudy lips and cheeks of yesteryear, wall make up (wallpaper) is now gorgeous and affordable with beautiful designs, textures and colour. It is an inexpensive way to give a wall new life. Not a paper fan? Try our design best friend: paint! A new colour lifts a room and your spirits instantly.
Bring on the Heat!
Your fireplace is a highlight in winter, but just as important is how your fireplace is dressed. Before you deck your halls for the BIG holiday give your winter mantel a little seasonal flair: mirrors to reflect the light and open up the space, antlers, candles, a vintage vase with some winter garden twigs – all great inexpensive options for a layered mantel refresh.
Accessorize!
Look around your home at what you have: group like items to create a vignette. Purchase something new to you at a vintage or thrift store to add some character. It’s the layers that make a home “feel” good. Candles always create an added element of warmth. Remember though a little goes a long way!
Create a Glow!
Nothing says warm and cozy like soft lighting at different heights throughout your space. Include table and floor lamps in the living room or on a console in the entry to say “welcome”. Dimmer switches are a design must have. We like them in every room to create a warm moody glow in a living room and a brighter, well-lit space in the kitchen.
If you just can’t seem to put any of the ideas into play but want a fresh new look give an expert a call, they are sure to have some fresh new ideas!
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