During winter, turn your bedroom into a snug sanctuary with practical updates. Whether it’s a cosy reading corner, an electric blanket or soft lighting, a bedroom that feels (and looks) warm and inviting is just what you want during the colder months.
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During the colder months, the bedroom isn’t just a place to sleep. It becomes a retreat. As the temperatures drop, you may want to create a warm and cocooning atmosphere. The good news is it doesn’t have to take a whole makeover. A couple of thoughtful updates can make your space feel cosier, calmer and a lot more inviting during the colder months.
Layer your bedding
This is where texture is important. It’s the easiest way to make a bedroom feel cosy. Swap summer bedding for layered fabrics to add warmth and visual softness. It can be brushed cotton sheets, quilted blankets, knit throws, and velvet or boucle cushions.
Layering different textures creates lots of depth and makes you want to stay there a while. Stay with a tonal palette to keep the look sophisticated yet uncluttered. Think taupes, creams, muted plum shades and chocolate browns.
Add softer lighting
Nothing makes a space feel clinical and cold like harsh overhead lighting. Instead create warmth by opting for bedside lamps, fairy lights or wall sconces.
Warm-toned bulbs make a bedroom feel restful and intimate, especially when it’s dark out. Try not to rely on a single light source and instead place lighting with varying heights throughout your bedroom. This will create a lovely gentle glow.
Introduce warmer materials
A large rug can instantly transform the feel of a bedroom. It makes the space look grounded and layered, but also provide insulation underfoot.
In addition, bring in tactile materials that naturally feel comforting. Linen curtains, upholstered headboards, wood accents and woven baskets all soften up the space visually.
Create a calming corner
If you have space, create a cosy reading nook and add a small armchair. Jazz it up with a comfy blanket, a stack of books and a candle – this can turn the smallest corner into a cosy sanctuary.
Bring in comforting scents
We often overlook the power of scent, which can also shape atmosphere. Scented candles, diffusers, linen sprays with notes of sandalwood, amber, vanilla and cedar wood can all make the room feel relaxing and warmer.
Final thoughts
Not only will these upgrades make your bedroom look and feel comfy and luxurious, ultimately they’ll help in improving sleep quality. The goal is comfort, while creating a bedroom that feels personal and warm.
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