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December
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6 Tips for a Cozy Home This Winter
When the wind is blowing, and the snow is falling, you want to come home to a cozy and welcoming space. If you recently moved into a new house in Rockford, you might still be working on making it feel like a home. You can take some simple steps with your decor and design to evoke that cozy appeal. Our real estate agents are excited to share some recommendations below.
- Warm Up Your Floors With Area Rugs
Cold floors can make you shiver in the winter. If you have some rooms without carpeting, consider choosing a few area rugs for the floors. Look for rugs with long, shaggy pile or soft, plush fibers. Place the rugs in areas where you walk and stand most often. For example, you might want a long rug running across the living room or a rectangular rug in front of your sofa.
If you moved in recently and are open to remodeling, install carpet in some rooms where the floors are bare. A soft, plush carpet in the living room will give you years of cozy winter comfort. - Switch to Warmer Lights
If you have bright, white bulbs in the light fixtures, swap them out for ones with a warmer, more yellow tone. The warm, yellow light will cast a cozy glow into your space. You can also try putting more opaque lampshades over some of your lights. This will warm their glow and help send it out in a softer circle. - Dress Up Your Dining Room Table
Try decorating your dining room table with a runner and centerpiece fit for the season. A deep, burgundy or pine green runner, paired with a basket of pine cones and natural twigs, can give off a cozy vibe. Or, you can opt for a neutral color scheme, decorating with a suede table runner and a centerpiece made from branches and candles. - Hang a Tapestry on the Wall
Visit a home decor store near you, and look through the tapestries. Find one that depicts a nice, wintry scene. One with birch branches, berries, and flitting birds might be a good option. Or, you might want one that shows a snowy pine tree scene. Hang this tapestry on a wall you often see, such as the wall next to your TV or behind your dining room table. - Create a Reading Nook
If you're a reader or aspire to be one, creating a cozy reading nook may encourage you to read more this winter. Find a cute corner in your home, and set it up with an area rug, a comfortable chair, and some pillows. You might also want a little table where you can set a mug of tea or coffee. Hang photos of friends, family members, or pets that make you feel comforted and cozy. - Display Your Baking Ingredients on the Counter
Baking some cookies or muffins can make you feel warm and cozy inside. Consider displaying all of your baking ingredients on a shelf or counter. Put your flour, sugar, and other ingredients in jars with attractive labels. This way, they'll make you think of baking when you see them, and you'll also be encouraged to bake more often.
The tips above should help create a warm, welcoming abode that really feels like home. Contact us if you're still looking at Rockford homes for sale. We can help you find the perfect space before winter is over.