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Add texture and layers
Adding more texture and layers to a room increases that room’s warmth.
So think about adding one or more of the following: white-washed or distressed wooden frames filled with family portraits; hand-woven reed baskets; bamboo blinds; thick grass rugs; or ceramic vases.
Not only are these textures visually appealing, but they also create welcoming warmth in any space.
Furthermore, forget matching each colour and texture – rather layer as many textures and patterns together to create a cosy, indulgent environment.
You could pile plump cushions on your sofas, or add oriental woven rugs to the floor or on top of your existing carpeting for extra warmth underfoot.
That done, also consider how you can …
Work with nature and natural materials
Adding warmth to your room without adding clutter is simple. If you want to keep your décor understated and only want to have a few pieces of furniture, choose natural materials as they convey an incredible sense of warmth.
In your lounge, you might consider a reclaimed wood coffee table paired with a wool area rug. In the dining room, you could make use of linen napkins and curtains in nude colours.
Glass mason jars make for interesting table centrepieces and you can fill them with citrus fruit or beeswax candles and swap them out regularly to avoid boredom.
Low-maintenance greenery in ceramic planters is another simple but great idea. Bringing nature indoors with leafy houseplants or interesting-looking succulents helps to lend any room a warmer feel.
Apart from nature and natural materials, you could also …
Introduce colour
Pinks, oranges, reds and browns make a room feel instantly warmer. You can add these into the colour scheme through the soft furnishings like curtains, scatter cushions, tablecloths and throws.
A thick linen curtain is a wonderful winter staple. Not only do curtains warm a room visually if you choose a deep cranberry or rich chocolate hue, but they also offer more physical warmth by blocking out cold draughts and helping to keep the heat in.
When it comes to colour and texture on the walls, picking paint colours for a wall can be tricky.
Choosing between warm and cool, rich and vibrant colours can be confusing and the paint colour on the wall often doesn’t match up to the expectations created by the colour swatch, so rather consider the other options just mentioned.
Another idea for adding warmth is to …
Complement with a wood finish
With wall panels, what you see is what you get – and that’s an instant boost of texture and interest to any wall.
You can choose from a variety of natural-looking wood finishes – complement a dark, rich colour scheme with the lighter oak or whitewash finish to create depth and warmth.
If you’ve chosen an airy, light colour scheme for your room, you could consider creating an intense contrast by utilising chestnut or mahogany wall panels.
Wood wall panels from DAS are incredibly easy to install, and the installation kit comes with everything you need to get the job done.
And finally, why not …
Soften the lighting
If you soften the lighting in a room you will add warmth to that space. Make use of lamps – table or standing – to create a soft ambiance.
Wall-mounted candle sconces and hurricane lamps can be used to introduce a flickering and inviting warmth. You could also add mirrors and metallic décor elements to reflect the glow you’ve created.
Here’s wishing you a warm and happy season in your winter-friendly home!
Dynamic Artistic Solutions (DAS) is SA’s largest manufacturer and distributor of decorative polystyrene cornices.
The DAS range also includes decorative ceiling tiles, beautiful ceiling roses, wall panels, and easy-to-use adhesives.
We are proud to offer affordable and competitively-priced DIY interior decorating products of superior quality to the SA marketplace.
Check out their Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Google Plus.
Follow Women24 on Twitter or like us on Facebook.
Add texture and layers
Adding more texture and layers to a room increases that room’s warmth.
So think about adding one or more of the following: white-washed or distressed wooden frames filled with family portraits; hand-woven reed baskets; bamboo blinds; thick grass rugs; or ceramic vases.
Not only are these textures visually appealing, but they also create welcoming warmth in any space.
Furthermore, forget matching each colour and texture – rather layer as many textures and patterns together to create a cosy, indulgent environment.
You could pile plump cushions on your sofas, or add oriental woven rugs to the floor or on top of your existing carpeting for extra warmth underfoot.
That done, also consider how you can …
Work with nature and natural materials
Adding warmth to your room without adding clutter is simple. If you want to keep your décor understated and only want to have a few pieces of furniture, choose natural materials as they convey an incredible sense of warmth.
In your lounge, you might consider a reclaimed wood coffee table paired with a wool area rug. In the dining room, you could make use of linen napkins and curtains in nude colours.
Glass mason jars make for interesting table centrepieces and you can fill them with citrus fruit or beeswax candles and swap them out regularly to avoid boredom.
Low-maintenance greenery in ceramic planters is another simple but great idea. Bringing nature indoors with leafy houseplants or interesting-looking succulents helps to lend any room a warmer feel.
Apart from nature and natural materials, you could also …
Introduce colour
Pinks, oranges, reds and browns make a room feel instantly warmer. You can add these into the colour scheme through the soft furnishings like curtains, scatter cushions, tablecloths and throws.
A thick linen curtain is a wonderful winter staple. Not only do curtains warm a room visually if you choose a deep cranberry or rich chocolate hue, but they also offer more physical warmth by blocking out cold draughts and helping to keep the heat in.
When it comes to colour and texture on the walls, picking paint colours for a wall can be tricky.
Choosing between warm and cool, rich and vibrant colours can be confusing and the paint colour on the wall often doesn’t match up to the expectations created by the colour swatch, so rather consider the other options just mentioned.
Another idea for adding warmth is to …
Complement with a wood finish
With wall panels, what you see is what you get – and that’s an instant boost of texture and interest to any wall.
You can choose from a variety of natural-looking wood finishes – complement a dark, rich colour scheme with the lighter oak or whitewash finish to create depth and warmth.
If you’ve chosen an airy, light colour scheme for your room, you could consider creating an intense contrast by utilising chestnut or mahogany wall panels.
Wood wall panels from DAS are incredibly easy to install, and the installation kit comes with everything you need to get the job done.
And finally, why not …
Soften the lighting
If you soften the lighting in a room you will add warmth to that space. Make use of lamps – table or standing – to create a soft ambiance.
Wall-mounted candle sconces and hurricane lamps can be used to introduce a flickering and inviting warmth. You could also add mirrors and metallic décor elements to reflect the glow you’ve created.
Here’s wishing you a warm and happy season in your winter-friendly home!
Dynamic Artistic Solutions (DAS) is SA’s largest manufacturer and distributor of decorative polystyrene cornices.
The DAS range also includes decorative ceiling tiles, beautiful ceiling roses, wall panels, and easy-to-use adhesives.
We are proud to offer affordable and competitively-priced DIY interior decorating products of superior quality to the SA marketplace.
Check out their Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Google Plus.
Follow Women24 on Twitter or like us on Facebook.
