Although we live in South Florida, our days are also shorter, and our nights are longer. We also have the occasional cold snap that lends itself to fluffy blankets and luxurious textiles. Making a cozy home for the winter also conjures up holiday and seasonal scents. There are many ways to make your home comfortable for winter, even here in Florida.
Because we do not have the seasonal changes you get up north, many people feel left out this time of year. Sure, we decorate with pumpkins in October and November and festive displays in December. However, that is not the same as making your living environment warm and inviting for the winter. In the winter, a cozy home is a happy home.
You can change the ambiance in your home without spending a small fortune. One of the ways is to incorporate more greenery into your home. Whether you live in Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton, or Delray Beach, you are likely surrounded outdoors by nature. Bring a few more plants indoors to help cozy up your space.
Creating Cozy Living and Family Rooms
Creating a cozy living room can be as simple as changing the throw pillows on your couch to ones covered in faux fur, velvet, corduroy, or other warmer textiles.
When we think about cozy homes, cashmere throws, fireplaces, and ambient lighting often come to mind. While many people do not have the luxury of fireplaces here in South Florida, there are other ways to create a fire’s warmth.
Recommendations for cozy family room ideas incorporate the glow of holiday-scented candles throughout the house. Seasonal winters scents include spice, pumpkin, cinnamon, pine, and peppermint. Since warm apple cider and hot cocoa are staples of this time of year, you may want to buy some oversized mugs to help you settle in for those long nights in your cozy home.
Creating a Cozy Bedroom for Long Winter Nights
Having a cozy bedroom to retreat to at the end of a long day is crucial during the winter. Many people spend more time in their bedrooms during the winter months. If you have pets, you probably know that they want to head off to bed earlier at night – and want you to tag along with them.
The best cozy bedroom ideas begin with breaking out extra blankets to help keep electric bills low. Rather than putting on the heat, especially since doctors tell us that sleeping in a cold room is healthy, toss an extra blanket or two on the bed. Invest in some fluffy, overstuffed pillows to cuddle up with on cold nights.
At HK Interiors, we are here to help you create a cozy home winter, spring, summer, or fall, with all your decorating needs. Call 954-401-8542 for more information.
Interior Designer, Holly Kalisher, was recently featured on Redfin’s blog post: How to Make Your Home Cozy, Warm, and Happier this Winter