Originally published for Graham’s Lighting and Outdoor Furniture in Memphis, TN.
Even if you don’t have a fireplace where you can curl up, you can still make your house a warm refuge from freezing temperatures this winter. And, no, you don’t need to re-design your entire home, either. With a few simple swaps and changes, you can turn any room into the ultimate cozy getaway that will make you forget about the icy weather outside!
Grab A Blanket and Pillow
You don’t need to paint your walls or buy a new sofa to give your room some new color. By swapping light summer fabrics with warmer textures and tones, you can immediately give any space a new feeling. When looking for a good blanket or pillow for your winter refuge, opt for earthy neutrals, like burnt orange, warm blue, or chocolate brown.
Rich textures also provide a sense of comfort in your pillows and blankets. Velvety pillows and knit blankets are not only soft and lush, but also a good way to add an extra dimension to the entire room. Mixing textures adds an extra layer of depth to any space.
Pillows and blankets are important accent pieces to a room that can provide a whole new feeling without having to renovate or redesign your space. Plus, who doesn’t love a soft and fluffy blanket to keep warm in the winter?
Lamps Are Your Best Friend
Overhead lights are great for illuminating your space and brightening any room. But, this winter, we’re adding dimmers to our overhead lights and turning on our lamps to provide a cozier, intimate mood. Table lamps and floor lamps, with warm, reddish-toned light bulbs combined with dimmed overhead lighting can provide a more relaxed ambience.
Lamps also draw your eyes to certain spots in the room. With table lamps, you can accentuate anything in your space, whether it’s a big, cushy couch, a bookshelf filled with your favorite chilly-weather reads, or a warm and comfortable nook. A floor lamp can light up your favorite piece of art or make your bed look especially restful. Illuminating sections of a room allows you to enjoy your room’s design without the brightness of an overhead fixture.
With so many different shapes, styles, and sizes, lamps let you customize your decor just how you like it. From rustic to minimalist or antique to modern, you can mix and match the perfect lamps for all your home’s spaces.
Choose What You Love
There’s no tip to turn a space into your perfect cozy spot without your favorite things. Being surrounded by art, statement pieces, books, and decor that fill your space with your unique taste will complement any piece of advice that we can give.
Don’t confine yourself to any style, guide, or template when you’re designing your cozy oasis. Instead, pick out what makes you happy. The cold winter blues don’t stand a chance against a well-curated nest of joy!
Graham’s associates know that the best spaces are the ones that reflect the people that live in them. That’s why we take the time to get to know you and your personal taste to help you find the perfect pieces to fill your heart and your home. Want to get started on building your delightful new getaway? Reach out to a Graham’s associate and we’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for!