Gloomy, cold weather calls for comfort and colour. Style director Louise Hilsz shares some inspiring ideas to give your home a warming glow.
Cosy Bedlinen
Layer your bed with rich, textured fabrics like flannel, velvet, or heavyweight cotton for opulent appeal. Opt for warm, earthy tones or deep jewel shades to create a snug, inviting atmosphere.
Kip&Co x Jenny Kee Growing The Peace Velvet Quilt Cover, from $393. PeachSkinSheets oversized comforter set, from $297. Hommey Quilt Cover from $176. Sage x Clare Mallorie Velvet Blanket, $330.
COLOUR BLOCKING
Use muted, bold paint colours to create depth on different surfaces and bring in other accent colours through soft furnishings and accessories to create a calming, cosy space. This colour palette should be easy on the eye, a perfect escape from the cold to dive into with a great book or to smash out a compelling TV series.
Layered Textiles
Incorporate layers with luxe-y throws, cushions, and rugs. Wool, faux fur, and chunky knits add both warmth and visual comfort when draped over sofas and chairs or placed strategically on the floor.
Sunday Citizen Rio Tinto Mini Pillow, $75. The Rug Company Supertextures rug, $6650. Adairs April Pink Fur Throw, $220. Città Waffle Wool Blanket, $390.
Ambient Lighting
Replace harsh lights with warm-toned bulbs to illuminate your home with a warm glow. Add table lamps, fairy lights, and candles to create a soft, comforting glow throughout your living spaces.
Gervasoni Brass 95/96 Suspension Lamp, $1820. Fenton & Fenton Brady Table Lamp, $180. Fragonard Anis Etoile Lavande Candle, $105. Early Settler Reid Velvet Green Floor Lamp, $349.
Nature-Inspired Prints
Select wallpapers featuring botanical or forest motifs in warm, earthy tones. This brings a touch of the outdoors inside, creating a serene, nurturing environment.
Resene Curiosity Wallpaper Collection 543773, Resene Infinity 2 Wallpaper Collection IF4-057, Resene Golden Age Wallpaper Collection 03846404, Resene Sensai Wallpaper Collection 295152 are available from Resene ColorShops.
Embrace these ideas to transform your home into a cosy retreat, perfect for weathering the big chill.
To keep you cosy this winter.