10 Tips to Decorate for Winter
by Breiana Cecil-Satchwell
Description: Decorating tips to warm up your winter decor.
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‘Tis the Season friends! While the world around us seems to go
into a deep sleep, our homes remain jubilant and warm with
celebrations of many kinds. As the streets become less occupied
in these chilly months, our dwellings do the opposite. Keep your
loved ones and guests entertained with a fabulous winter décor.
1. It’s time to put the fireplace back in business! This is the
perfect time for some serious mantle décor. No matter what
beliefs you and your family hold true, the mantle is the
perfect place to boast them. Embellish it with lights,
greenery, figurines, candles. The list goes on and on…
2. Garnishes of the season include tinsel, poinsettias, winter
berries, evergreen, firs, pinecones, sprigs of holly, twigs,
pomegranates, persimmons, tangerines, cranberries, clementines,
etc.
3. Strands of light aren’t just for the exterior! Drape them
along buffets, doorways, or cabinetry to add a warm glow to
your home. Remember to be modest with them. Too many can be
overkill (to the eye and the energy bill).
4. Add throws around the house to keep your family and your
guests warm. Chenille throws and quilted blankets can be found
in a variety of colors and patterns. Go for colors that bring
the season to life in your interior.
5. Colors of the season don’t have to be narrowed down to only
red and green. Warm colors like deep oranges, golds, and browns
will help to cozy up a room when the outside is covered in
white.
6. Switching slip covers and window treatments will shake
things up. There are some beautiful toiles out for the season
that will add a spark of excitement to your living room.
Depending on ventilation, you may want to keep your drapery
minimal, as to let some winter light into your interior. Try
chiffons and silks.
7. Mimic the season! Hang crystal snowflakes or quartz in your
windows! Not only is this a great decorating idea, but will
catch the light and throw beautiful rainbows around the room to
brighten up a cold winters day.
8. Candles, just like last season, are a must!!! Burn them
night and day in places that need some extra warmth (bathrooms,
bedrooms, foyers…). Christmas Cookie, Holly Berry, Peppermint,
Pomegranate, and Winter Berry are a few great scents!
9. If you haven’t used rugs yet, this is the time! They add a
sense of warmth to any room, and are great for the winter
season! Large throw pillows along the edges of a rug will be
inviting to guests for extra seating and add a sense of comfort
to any room!
10. Not many people I know can afford to repaint their walls
with the changing seasons! If not, reinvent by changing out
your artwork. Earthenware with Pomegranates, Cezanne’s Melting
Snow, Fontainebleau and O’Keefe’s Red Cannas are just a few
ideas!
Breiana Cecil-Satchwell of
http://www.overtstockart.com graduated from Ball State
University with a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design and in
Studio Art. Breiana is an avid enthusiast of the art and design
world and intends on continuing her contribution to the
industry. Breiana is currently working as an interior designer
at the Studio Design Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana. Ask Brei
your décor questions on the http://www.blog.overstockart.com
today!
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