Is winter your favorite time of year, or do the short days and chilly temps have you contemplating a move to warmer regions? Whatever your feelings about winter, you can tweak your décor to make your home more inviting this time of year.
The interior of your home should provide a visual contrast to the cool neutrals – icy white, dull gray, fading brown – that you often see outside in the wintertime. There’s no need to repaint or buy new furniture, but it is worthwhile to change out some of your décor elements. Some examples:
One of the best seasonal decorating strategies is using actual seasonal items from outdoors. Fresh pine boughs stay nice for quite a while even if they’re not in water, so they can adorn shelves, cabinet tops, and the like. You can also fill a white ceramic vase with everything from dry twigs to holly branches to red roses. Glass or crystal bowls are also your friend. Load them up with pine cones or nuts for an instant centerpiece with natural flair.
If you love Christmas, there’s no reason not to incorporate it into your winter décor. Sometimes the problem is that we have beautiful Christmas themed items like nativity scenes, heirloom snowman candles, or charming collectibles but nowhere to display them. Having a glass wall shelf installed gives you a place to showcase these items and then replace them with other seasonal pieces as the months go by.
Whether you come home brightened up by the winter landscape and brisk air or are seeking solace amid a season you dislike, a warm and cozy oasis is always appealing.
It’s hard to beat a rewarding DIY project, but some improvements will be beyond your skill level or comfort zone. For instance, installing a frameless glass enclosure for a steam shower is best left to trained glaziers. For all glass and mirror projects, we invite you to reach out to ABC Glass & Mirror of Manassas Park. We are a family company with a commitment to your total satisfaction with the finished project. Call (703)257-7150 to learn more!
