5 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter Style

Toasty interior decorating ideas

Winter is a wonderful time to settle in and get comfy at home, perhaps made all the more perfect with an open fire, slow-cooked stew and a hearty glass of red. As the temperatures drop and we pull on the ugg boots to beat the chill, it’s easy to ‘ugg-up’ your interior spaces too with a snuggly makeover. From plush textures and warm tones to some toasty accessories, just a few small styling changes can transform your rooms from cool to cosy to warm up your winter.

5 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter Style with the Slouch sofa and mood lighting

Get the light just right

Different lighting wattages and colours have a distinct impact on our emotions and well-being. It’s called ‘mood lighting’ for a reason. While bright light is an obvious necessity in your workspace, in the evenings when you’re winding down with a book or glass of wine, softer lamps and warm pendant lighting have a calmative effect, which is oh so cosy over the winter months. Learn more about mood lighting.

5 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter Style with a fireplace

Turn up the heat

Lucky are those who have a roaring open fireplace in their home. But if you don’t, you can install an alternative that’s almost as good as the real thing (with no carbon emissions). Electric fireplaces can be wall-mounted or installed in an existing fireplace cavity. We’ve got easy step-by-step instructions for installing a fireplace yourself to warm up your winter in style.

Earthy Tones for a Harmonious Home - umber

Add some earthy tones

From burnt umber and terracotta to mustard yellow and olive, earthy colours offer a comforting connection with nature, which we’re all craving like never before. Trending in fashion and interior design, these tranquil tones can be easily added with cushions and throws to add so much warmth to your spaces. Find out more about the earthy elegance of burnt umber.

5 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter Style with the Carson armchair and Dominique drinks trolley

Go for gold accents

Eternally elegant, gold and metallic accent pieces add a warm and sophisticated edge to any room. Bring the bling with a side table, mirror, lamp or cushion to give your spaces a little depth. Better yet, wheel out the Dominique drinks trolley with its matte-gold frame on castor wheels and you’ll be all set to serve an after-dinner Irish cream or hot toddy by the fire. Find out more about this cocktail cart for every occasion.

6 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter - layer up

Layer up with rugs

If you’re crazy for cushy comforts, winter is your time to shine. Cushions, rugs and throws in a variety of sumptuous materials — from velvet to wool — can be layered with reckless abandon to warm up your winter interior decorating. Create a boho look with a few layered rugs to keep your tootsies toasty. Learn more about our premium rugs made by hand.