As people begin packing up holiday decorations, now is the time to re-invigorate home décor. In this article, find short tips from several Texasliving articles to help you create a cozy, stylish haven to wait out the remainder of winter. Subscribe here to read our January/February 2021 article “Warm Up Your Winter Décor” for tips on transforming your post-holiday home into a warm den for your family this winter.
The Art of Accessorizing Your Home – Michelle Lynne
There are multiple steps and layers to consider when decorating a room. Textiles, including pillows, blankets, and layered area rugs, belong in their own category. Textiles can bring warmth and coziness to any room, especially during the cold months of the year. Add throw pillows and blankets in warm tones to keep it cheery, or in a light, cool palette that reflects the winter atmosphere outside.
The Beauty of an Imperfect Home – Kelly Weimert
Clear Clutter to Find Inner Peace: Items that accumulate in the home often have complicated feelings and emotions attached to them. For instance, a vase given by an ex-significant other might make one feel a sense of longing or sadness when they walk by it. Instead of letting emotionally charged belongings accumulate over time, those who embrace a wabi-sabi lifestyle will make a continual practice of letting go of items in order to release the emotional baggage associated with them. No time is better than the beginning of a new year to embrace letting go.
Clear Clutter to Find Inner Peace: Items that accumulate in the home often have complicated feelings and emotions attached to them. For instance, a vase given by an ex-significant other might make one feel a sense of longing or sadness when they walk by it. Instead of letting emotionally charged belongings accumulate over time, those who embrace a wabi-sabi lifestyle will make a continual practice of letting go of items in order to release the emotional baggage associated with them.
Home Décor’s New Neutrals – Meddie Stewart
While pale blue is often associated with nurseries or beach themes, it can actually act as a backdrop for a plethora of other hues. Light blue can come in a variety of undertones and tints, but as long as it stays on the lighter side of the spectrum, it works well with shades of many different colors. For a cool winter wonderland in your home, consider pale blue as the base for your palette, accompanied by accents in charcoal gray, white, navy blue, or beige.
Add a Gallery Wall to Your Home – Simmie Myers
Gallery walls of all styles are never out of reach. There are several factors to consider: frame style (or styles), colors, the layout, and other items to include, such as mirrors, signs, vintage letters, and other decorative pieces. Then gather photos. Perhaps choose only photos from the previous year to highlight your favorite memories, like graduation, a special achievement, a family trip, a birthday, an anniversary date, or a fun candid moment at home.
How to Elevate Your Home’s Design with Books – Kelly Weimert
Is reading more books one of your goals for the new year? Try including some of them into your home décor as a subtle reminder. Curate a collection of books that complement the colors of your home, or a specific room, for a monochromatic finishing touch. Or, turn the books page forward to add warmth and texture to an aesthetic.
Small touches throughout the home can add personality in fun ways. Set out candles in your favorite seasonal scents, perhaps reminiscent of pine trees, snowy fields, or fires in the hearth. Wreaths of winter greenery can stay on display long past the holidays, and adding new greenery can make your house smell fresh and inviting. Set out your favorite mug with tins of spiced teas and hot chocolate. After you have re-invigorated your home for the post-holidays winter season, settle down with a hot beverage of choice by the fireplace and enjoy your design handiwork.
