Home Decorating Ideas for Fall & Winter

Warm Cozy Indoor Colors, Textiles & Lighting

By Alla Kondrat September 6th, 2009 - 10:55 am PT

Colors, textiles, and illumination are essential elements of house décor and especially relevant when making over a home in fall and winter for a cozy ambiance.

In cold seasons of the year the weather does not bring too many light and warm days, so make the most of light in these gloomier seasons. Use the below ideas on how to decorate home for it to be warm and welcoming in any weather.

Warm Colors in Home Décor

Warm colors are those in which red, orange, and yellow shades dominate. Locate a few warm-colored pillows for the sofa, or curtains for the windows. You can also use brown, beige, terra-cotta, and golden shades.

Warm Textiles in Interior Design

Since textiles are probably the most significant element of the interior, changing them will greatly influence the overall look. Update pillows, curtains, tablecloths and blankets to protect home from the outside cold and create a warm atmosphere inside. Use traditional, floral, or animal patterns to add to the warmth of the home.

Create Coziness by Illumination

Small desk or floor lamps, which give soft and mild light, are the best to warm up a room. A red or orange lamp shade will offer burnished tones in the room. Candles in beautiful candleholders, or in glasses also make the room warmer.

Decorate the house with thick and soft textiles of warm colors, light small lamps or candles, and the home will warm up any day, no matter how cold it might be outside.


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