Simple Design Tricks to Warm up your Space
Do you know there are some inexpensive ways to warm up your space without touching the thermostat? It may seem impossible to feel warmer by simply modifying your space, but the mind is a wonderful thing. Have you ever stared at a picture of a snowy landscape and suddenly felt a chill? Have you looked at a warm sunny beach and suddenly had the sensation of the summer sun on your skin and the sand between your toes? Our minds allow us to travel and feel sensations and warmth based on what our senses capture in the spaces around us.
Coziness can be found in personal touches
Personalization is everything when it comes to comfort and coziness. You can instantly warm up a space by adding a little ‘heart’ to it. Some minimalists, while trying to avoid clutter, end up making their spaces feel cold rather than homey. Bare walls and surfaces don’t exactly scream ‘lived in.’ You can still stick to a minimalist design style, but carefully curate your selection of belongings to fit the needs of your space. Incorporating artwork, treasured books and photographs into your home can instantly make it feel full of life and love.
Coziness can be found in textures
In a nutshell, texture creates warmth. You can add texture by adding dimension to your space with woven furniture, such as an ottoman, or adding embroidered pillows and other handmade items. These decorative items are easy to change out based upon your mood. You can swap them out when trends change, or you decide you no longer like the color yellow. Plush blankets also add an element of warmth and of course are incredibly cozy to snuggle in!
Coziness can be found in warmer feet
If you don’t have carpet, or even if you do, rugs are an incredible way to warm up your space and add personality to a space. The growing trend of wood or laminate flooring has increased the desirability of warm and cozy rugs. Rugs can be chosen in various textures, colors and patterns and have multiple benefits. Aside from making your feet feel like they’ve gone to the spa, they can also provide noise dampening and provide a seamless transition between room designs.
Coziness can be found in reduced drafts
Curtains are amazing at adding color and personality to a space, but they also can literally increase the warmth of a room. Curtains provide a physical barrier against drafts and help reduce the chill from outside from permeating your space through the windows.
Coziness can be found in candles
Candles are an inexpensive way to add warmth to your space. These tiny little flames can, when safely used, provide flattering and often mood-lifting light as well as a tiny bit of heat. If you’re a fan of scented candles you can choose fragrances that help your senses, feel warm and bright. There are now even more allergy friendly options as well. You can choose essential oil, unscented or artificial candles to create a feeling of warmth without sacrificing your health.
Coziness can be found in careful furniture placement
This is probably one of the easiest ways to increase the warmth of your home. You can maximize the efficiency of your heat by making sure your vents are unobstructed. Keep any furniture blocking air flow and the room will feel instantly warmer.
These are just a few simple ways to increase the coziness and energy efficiency of your home. How do you decorate your space to increase the warmth and coziness? We’d love to hear!
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