It may be getting cooler outside while temperatures plummet, but inside it's getting toasty with these décor ideas to warm up your living room:
·Rearrange your furniture. Bring your furniture further into the room to create a more intimate arrangement. This will add a bit more warmth and intimacy for those nippy nights.
·Check your lighting. It is the most important element in determining whether you feel comfortable. We feel safer, more comfy and cosy in soft lighting. So replace those fluoro light bulbs with warmer ones to get rid of the hospital-like stark ambience.
·Invest in window treatments. Most heat in a room is lost through glass doors and windows. So keep them covered on cool nights with blinds or drapes.
·Get creative with cushions. Cushions are the cheapest and quickest way to change the mood and feel of any room. Try different textures like suede, velvet, wool or heavy cotton, and go for warm colours and patterns.
·Rug up. Area rugs have the potential to change a room's entire appearance and instantly change the way a space feels. They are great insulators on timber and tile floors and instantly make a room feel more snug. Area rugs add warmth, colour and texture, subdues echoes, as well as visually pull a room together, defining the conversation area.
·Add fragrance. Smells affect our moods so opt for vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate and coffee-scented candles, or bring out the baking trays! Save the flowery and citrus scents for summer.
·Colour helps combat those winter blues. Incorporate warm reds, oranges and yellow into your living room. Don't worry if you're not a fan of bright colours, a subtle tint can make a difference, and there's no need to get out the paint rollers, just get a couple of pillows, a throw or an area rug.
These ideas are guaranteed to have you looking forward to an evening in front of the TV with a hot cup of cocoa or tea!
