30 Cozy Decorating Ideas Your Winter Home Needs
Creating a cozy Winter home is all about paying attention to the sensory details. Soft layers, mood lighting, and natural elements are just as soothing as they are beautiful. Indulge in these 30 decorating ideas to transform your neglected space into a Winter oasis you'll never want to leave!
Starry Canopy
Create a Winter oasis in your bedroom by adding a canopy and string lights.
Sheepskin
Lay a sheepskin rug next to the side of your bed or by a favorite seating spot for extrasoft cushioning for feet.
Chunky Knits
Decorate with chunky knit pillows and throws for an extra layer of coziness.
String Lights
String outdoor lights to cast a warm, pretty glow around your home.
Blanket Ladders
Keep plenty of throw blankets on hand and use a ladder to stylishly store extra blankets.
Branches
Collect Winter branches in a vase.
Festive Bar Carts
Add a festive touch to your bar cart by adding taper candles and evergreen trimmings.
Lanterns
Instead of lighting lanterns with candlelight, try filling them with battery-operated fairy lights for a magical effect.
Wreaths
Wreaths made from greenery add a hint of seasonal elegance but look just as appropriate hung before or after the holidays.
Stylish Fireplace
Even a nonfunctioning fireplace can dress the part with a new set of andirons and a pretty stack of logs.
Cozy Sitting Nooks
Instead of surrounding a dining table with chairs, consider a cozier option, like banquette seating! Pile on pillows for extrasoft seating.
Cotton
Instead of flowers, try something less expected, like cotton stems. We love how the balls of cotton look like snow!
Trays
Invest in trays so that you can cuddle up with a good book and coffee in bed.
Winter Village
Create the illusion of a miniature snowy village that doubles as mood lighting with these Lighted Wooden Cloches ($10).
Antique Rugs
Consider switching out your kitchen rug for a vintage version for a cozier, lived-in feel.
Antlers
Incorporate rustic elements that bring the outdoors in, like antlers.
Holly-Filled Hurricane
Place mini pinecones and boughs of holly in a double-wall hurricane.
Textural Art
Even wall art can be cozy! Look for textural pieces to add warmth to walls.
Green Garland
Drape a boxwood garland along a mantle or the center of a dining table surrounded by scattered votives for a Winter-woodland vibe.
Snowy Pinecones
Spray pinecones with white paint and pile them in a glass vase for a Winter centerpiece that will last longer than flowers.
Gold Flatware
The warm metallic hue can make any Winter table setting feel extra special.
Throw Pillows
Supplement couch cushions with another layer of pillows to boost comfort and style. Consider swapping bright and colorful pillows for a soothing neutral palette instead.
Firewood Flair
There's nothing cozier than crackling fire on a cold Winter night. Keep logs at the ready with a pretty basket for wood stacks.
DIY Branch Light
Create your own Winter-inspired chandelier by wrapping a tree branch in copper-wire lights.
DIY Winter Chandelier
Wrap a wire garden basket with foliage and copper-wire lights for a dazzling DIY light fixture.
Battery-Operated Candles
Place battery-operated candles around the room to cast a soft glow without worrying about the fire hazard potential.
Mini Trees
Place mini trees on a console or mantle to transform any room into an enchanted forest.
Tree Stumps
Incorporate the warmth of natural wood with tree stump end tables.
Mistletoe
Hang some mistletoe from a doorway and for extra holiday flair.
Boot Tray
A boot tray by the entrance always comes in handy for wet Winter days. A copper version looks stylish but utilitarian.