Can you believe it's already November!? The holiday season is officially here and it's time to get your home ready. Here are 3 ways to create a cozy home for the holidays...
1. Incorporate Warm Colors
Warm color palette from Creative Color Schemes
As most of you already know, the warmer the colors in a space the cozier you can feel. I don't mean a bright red but colors like browns, deep reds and burnt orange make your space feel a little smaller and definitely more comfortable. The color palette above is just a sample of warm colors but you get the idea the minute you walk into a home decor store and into their holiday section.
Great example of incorporating reds and other holiday decor from Midwest Living
My favorite part of the holidays is decorating and buying new accessories for our space. Take your warm color palette and bring in things like new lighting, rugs and other accessories that you can use every year. I don't think an entire overall is necessary but how can you even resist the holiday section in stores? An easy way to do this is to swap out 5 of your accessories for 5 holiday pieces. For instance, our pillows are black and silver on the couch so I'll swap those out for something either related to Christmas or pillows in the warm color scheme we've picked.
Lamp shades are easy to swap out as well as decorative home accessories like vases, candles, things that go on your mantle and so on. This is the easiest way to update your space and make it feel a bit cozier. Maybe even a yummy scented candle too.
3. Lights!
I LOVE bringing in cheerful lighting options like this adorable Snow Man lantern. Lighting is probably the easiest part because you can always just use a string of lights that almost everyone has stashed away somewhere. If you're looking for something less holiday but still cozy, swap out your lamp shades for a festive red lamp shade. You can even think about switching out your light bulbs for bulbs with a warmer hue. Lanterns and electric candles are also a great addition, pulling your entire space together with the final touch.
What are you guys doing to create a cozy home for the holidays? Let me know in the comments below!
Image Credits: Creative Color Schemes, Midwest Living, Lamps Plus.