30 Cozy Decorating Ideas Your Winter Home Needs

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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!



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Starry Canopy
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Starry Canopy

Create a Winter oasis in your bedroom by adding a canopy and string lights.

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Sheepskin
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Sheepskin

Lay a sheepskin rug next to the side of your bed or by a favorite seating spot for extrasoft cushioning for feet.

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Chunky Knits
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Chunky Knits

Decorate with chunky knit pillows and throws for an extra layer of coziness.

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String Lights
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String Lights

String outdoor lights to cast a warm, pretty glow around your home.

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Blanket Ladders
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Blanket Ladders

Keep plenty of throw blankets on hand and use a ladder to stylishly store extra blankets.

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Branches
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Branches

Collect Winter branches in a vase.

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Festive Bar Carts
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Festive Bar Carts

Add a festive touch to your bar cart by adding taper candles and evergreen trimmings.

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Lanterns
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Lanterns

Instead of lighting lanterns with candlelight, try filling them with battery-operated fairy lights for a magical effect.

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Wreaths
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Wreaths

Wreaths made from greenery add a hint of seasonal elegance but look just as appropriate hung before or after the holidays.

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Stylish Fireplace
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Stylish Fireplace

Even a nonfunctioning fireplace can dress the part with a new set of andirons and a pretty stack of logs.

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Cozy Sitting Nooks
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Cozy Sitting Nooks

Instead of surrounding a dining table with chairs, consider a cozier option, like banquette seating! Pile on pillows for extrasoft seating.

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Cotton
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Cotton

Instead of flowers, try something less expected, like cotton stems. We love how the balls of cotton look like snow!

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Trays
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Trays

Invest in trays so that you can cuddle up with a good book and coffee in bed.

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Winter Village
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Winter Village

Create the illusion of a miniature snowy village that doubles as mood lighting with these Lighted Wooden Cloches ($10).

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Antique Rugs
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Antique Rugs

Consider switching out your kitchen rug for a vintage version for a cozier, lived-in feel.

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Antlers
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Antlers

Incorporate rustic elements that bring the outdoors in, like antlers.

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Holly-Filled Hurricane
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Holly-Filled Hurricane

Place mini pinecones and boughs of holly in a double-wall hurricane.

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Textural Art
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Textural Art

Even wall art can be cozy! Look for textural pieces to add warmth to walls.

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Green Garland
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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.

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Snowy Pinecones
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Snowy Pinecones

Spray pinecones with white paint and pile them in a glass vase for a Winter centerpiece that will last longer than flowers.

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Gold Flatware
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Gold Flatware

The warm metallic hue can make any Winter table setting feel extra special.

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Throw Pillows
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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.

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Firewood Flair
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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.


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DIY Branch Light
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DIY Branch Light

Create your own Winter-inspired chandelier by wrapping a tree branch in copper-wire lights.

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DIY Winter Chandelier
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DIY Winter Chandelier

Wrap a wire garden basket with foliage and copper-wire lights for a dazzling DIY light fixture.

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Battery-Operated Candles
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Battery-Operated Candles

Place battery-operated candles around the room to cast a soft glow without worrying about the fire hazard potential.

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Mini Trees
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Mini Trees

Place mini trees on a console or mantle to transform any room into an enchanted forest.

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Mistletoe
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Mistletoe

Hang some mistletoe from a doorway and for extra holiday flair.

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Boot Tray
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Boot Tray

A boot tray by the entrance always comes in handy for wet Winter days. A copper version looks stylish but utilitarian.