Refresh your space for the new season

There is a distinct chill in the air around here and with the cooler months of winter just around the corner, now is a great time to refresh your home interiors and get ready for some cozy indoor time. Here are our suggestions for a winter-wonderful abode –

Lay down the rugs

Oh there’s nothing quite as luxurious as sinking your feet into a soft, plush pile as you get up on a chilly morning. The cooler months are the perfect time to roll out the rugs throughout your home and are simply an essential for hard surfaced floors (timber, tile, concrete) in both bedrooms and living rooms, even under dining tables. We love natural fibers such as sisal, silk and cotton but especially wool for winter warmth.

Refresh your candle supplies – who doesn’t love the flicker of a warm flame on a dark night! The ambient light from candles is so warming to the heart (and a little romantic, if we do say so ourselves!) and with so many delicious and natural scents to choose from, you can improve your mood + nervous system at the same time!

Soft Furnishings

We love to swap out soft furnishings for the cooler months, such as scatter cushions and feature bed pillows. While Spring + Summer makes us think of lighter fabrics and cooler colours, Autumn + Winter automatically invites soft, warm textures and tones. We are loving warm rusts, dusty pinks, olive greens and textural neutrals for this season. This can be achieved so simply with fresh new cushions for the sofa and bed along with some soft textured throws for extra snuggling.

Bring in some greenery – the doors may be shut a little more to keep the warmth in, but nature can still be enjoyed with some fresh green foliage, via potted plants or foraged finds. Plants bring so much mood-boosting energy, they are an essential home décor staple. If you are already sorted with potted plant, maybe it’s time to mix it up and swap around positions to refresh the space. Aside from plants, natural textures and baskets are a great option for bringing in a lovely sense of warmth in the home.

Bedding Update -

Time to swap out the sheets! We love linen sheets and they are in fact great for every season as linen is extremely breathable. Winter is a great time to get some warmer colour tones into the bedroom and there are some gorgeous colour options to choose from. We also love to swap out bed throws seasonally, so it’s a great time to update these and your duvet covers to work in with your seasonal soft furnishing updates. Fresh colour combos really do wonders for refreshing your space, which in turn can do wonders for your mood.

Turn on the lamps – ambient lighting is always preferred to harsh overhead lighting for relaxing interiors. Lamps are such a subtle and gentle way of lighting your bedroom and living spaces and create a warm, moody ambience. Don’t forget to ensure all light bulbs are warm light, not cool. Then there is the lampshade itself, which can be updated with seasonal fabrics to work in with your updated soft furnishings (because you know we love a fabulous patterned lampshade!).

With just these few seasonal updates, your home will feel cozy and inviting for you and your family this winter season. Having a home that feels warm, inviting and brings joy to you should never be underestimated – if you would like assistance warming up your space or updating furnishings, please reach out to us – it’s what we love to do!