It’s rather chilly outside and sometimes we don’t feel comfortable with that. To raise your mood and feel warm you can spruce up your home for winter making it cozier and more inviting, so that your spirits raised immediately when you come in. Today we are talking about living rooms, and there are many ways to comfy up your space. Fur and knit blankets, cover, ottomans and pillows are a mush in this case because soft and warm fabrics do their best. Candles and lanterns will create an ambience; and why not add a couple of holiday touches already? Look how to cozy up your living room for winter below, read these tips and get inspired!
Colors
Winter is considered a pale and pastel season but if you decorate this way, your space can feel colder. Infuse your living room décor with red, burgundy, emerald, metallics and even purple – they are good not only for fall but also for winter holidays, too. A feeling of holidays coming will always cozy up and warm up anybody’s heart.
a living room spruced up with holiday reds, evergreens and white blooms to refresh it and make it feel festive
red pillows and a blanket, plaid pillows give the living room a holiday spirit and make it lively
Add Warmth and Coziness Through Texture
Now is the time to go overboard with throw pillows and blankets! Don’t be afraid of faux fur, velvet, chenille or other textures that you may not usually gravitate towards. They will cozy up the look and you’ll feel warm and comfy snuggling with them. A comfy faux fur rug is an ideal piece for cozying up your living room for winter.
a variety of fluffy pillows make the living room very cozy and holiday-like
plaid pillows and a knit blanket make the living room cozy and cool, it feels holiday-like
a luxurious faux fur blanket is amazing to snuggle up and to cozy up the space visually, too
rugs, faux fur furniture and blankets plus pillows make the living room winter-ready and very welcoming
cozy plaid curtains, a red blanket and some pillows make the living room holiday-ready and very welcoming
a fluffy rug and a white faux fur throw on the ottoman make the living room more welcoming and cozy
velvet pillows and a faux fur blanket cozy up this cool nook by the window and make it super welcoming and inviting
a knit blanket and lots of pillows plus a jute rug make the living room welcoming and cozy
layered blankets and fur rugs make the living room very cozy, and the fireplace adds to the ambience
layered fur rugs, a fur stool and a fur blanket make the living room more welcoming and cozy
lots of fringe and beaded pillows and a chunky knit blanket make the living room amazingly cozy and wlecoming
lots of plaid textiles will easily cozy up the living room reminding you of holidays coming
Add Ambience With Candles and Fairy Lights
We all love candles at every time of the year but now is the perfect time to really get that cozy feel with candles. Choose or make candles with winter scents and pit them into lanterns, candleholders and also in a non-working fireplace if any. Another great way to get this soft light effect is by using fairy lights. Such décor (and smells!) will make the ambience even more welcoming.
candles in metlalic candleholders and fairy lights on a Christmas tree make the living room very cool and very welcoming
candle lanterns, candles in candle holders cozy up the living room and make it welcoming and very festive
an arrangement of pillar candles in elegant metallic candle holders is a very chic and cool decoration for a winter space
candles in candleholders and lanterns, lights over the chair and on the shelf make the space lit up and cozy
lots of candles and lights and a non-working hearth with firewood make the living room more welcoming
candles in various candleholders on a tray cozy up the space and make the living room more welcoming
lots of fairy lights here and there and candle lanterns make this Scandinavian living room very cozy
lots of lights on the tree, mantel and a lit up star for cool holiday decor with a natural feel
Bring The Outdoors In
Whether it’s flowers, plants or tree clippings, bringing some greenery to your living room this winter. You can also go for pinecones and tree slices as coasters, ornaments or other décor – that warming up rustic feeling is always great for winter.
lots of fresh greenery in decor, firewood in a basket and some green elements to echo with the greenery refresh the space
spruce up your living room with greenery decor, tree stumps as holders and candleholders and pinecones
a fresh greenery wreath and a greenery arrangement on the table enliven the living room and make it fresh
pinecones and evergreens in a vine basket cozy up the space and make it more holiday-like
moss and Christmas trees, tree stumps as side tables are amazing for natural winter decor
evergreen decor and mini trees plus pinecones are amazing for cozy and natural Christmas and holiday decor
a fresh greenery wreath will make your living room fele more like outdoors and will refresh the space for the holidays
evergreens, pinecones, branches, wood and lots of lights make this little nook very cozy and very welcoming
lots of evergreens here and there, a Christmas tree make the living room very holiday-like
Fireplaces
Having a fireplace is perfect for that welcoming warmth that expands throughout the room. If you don’t have any, think of buying a mobile one, it will follow you to any room, which is veyr You may go for a traditional one, a faux fireplace with candles or lights, a built-in fireplace or even a tablet with a fireplace – it will work, too!
a vintage metal hearth and a firewood stand make up a very cozy and welcoming nook in the living room
a vintage-inspired metal hearth with a chair by it and some faux fur is the greatest nook to spend some time
a real working fireplace is always a show-stopper in a living room, it's the place to snuggle around and enjoy the warmth
a fireplace with a sitting nook styled with faux fur pillows and blankets is amazing for winter and holidays
a non-working fireplace can be filled with firewood to make it cozier and you can style the mantel in some cute way, too
a modern portable mini fireplace with pebbles will instantly cozy up the living room and any other room where you place it
a built-in fireplace with an evergreen garland, lot sof stockings and pillar candles on the mantel
a fireplace deocrated with fresh greenery, candles and some firewood by its side for a cozy feel
a fireplace styled with an evergreen garland with bells, lot sof candles and lots of mirrors
a fireplace styled with evergreens, an evergrene wreath and candle lanterns plus stockings for a cool look