Comfort & Joy: Cosy Winter Home Upgrades
Embrace our cosy winter home ideas with a few simple upgrades to give your home a seasonal, warm and welcoming reset
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Comfort & Joy: Cosy Winter Home Upgrades
Embrace our cosy winter home ideas with a few simple upgrades to give your home a seasonal, warm and welcoming reset
By: Team LibertyNow that we’ve hauled our coats out of storage, and are abandoning iced lattes in favour of something spiced and/or warming, you may find yourself drawn to spending more time indoors. As the days are growing colder and the nights getting longer, the more you want your home to feel like a cosy sanctuary to rest and recharge. Let us guide you through a few simple upgrades to introduce warmth and comfort into every room of your home until spring comes knocking…
Layering Textiles
The oldest trick in the book to instantly transition your home from summer to winter is by adding throw blankets and cushions to your soft furnishings. Just as we turn to layering and heavier fabrics in our autumn/winter outfits, do the same for your interiors. Combining textures is an instant and impactful way to bring some warmth to your sofa or bed – add in chunkier blankets and darker cushions that complement your existing décor. Just don’t forget the rule of three in cushion matching.
Focus on the Fireside
When we think of winter, one of the first images we might conjure is watching the crackle and glow of a roaring fireplace, curled up in a plush armchair. Whether you’re blessed enough to have a blazing fire in your home or want to emulate those satisfyingly snug feelings around a mantelpiece, use it to anchor your living space for the seasonal switch. Dress your hearth with curated accessories in varying textures, shapes and heights to create dimension and interest. A deep pile rug will finish things off nicely.
Scent of the Season
When we’re not getting much light outside, a flickering flame will always make you feel cosy, and if you’re looking to bring a calm comfort to your space, scent is always the easiest way to do it. Swap out your summery floral and citrussy home fragrances for something with a bit more depth – think oud, bergamot, plum and fig. Liberty’s Stately Bouquet Scented Candle is designed to set the tone for relaxation with a calming aroma of blackberry, cashmere, wood and musk.
Hearty Home Comforts
While there’s a lot to be said for al fresco entertaining, there’s something special about long, indulgent evenings with family and friends around the dining table. There's nothing quite like home cooking with one-pot recipes and leaving them to gently simmer away while you refill your guest’s glasses and knowing you’re escaping the frosty chill outside. Tablescapes should be dedicated to texture and set with ambient, glow-giving candlelight.
An Ode to the Night In
Whether it’s a slow Sunday morning or cancelling your plans on a Friday in favour of a film and a takeaway, almost nothing is more satisfying than slipping into a great pyjama set. Sensible, stylish and sinfully comfortable, they’re the perfect companion for dozing off on the sofa, or curling up with a good book. A hot water bottle is, of course, compulsory.
Hug in a Mug
This is the season for hot drinks – whether you’re waking up with a cup of coffee, ending the day with a herbal tea or treating yourself to a hot chocolate, a beautiful vessel is a mandatory part of the warming winter drink ritual. Make an event of each cuppa by serving in a stylish mug that you’ll be proud to be seen wrapping your hands around.
