Whether homeowners want to replicate a white winter inside or make their home warm and cozy, winter décor is a big decision to make. Interior design sites are witnessing record hits as more people spend time online to research a new look for their house this winter, something that is stylish yet cozy, eclectic and smart.
Though the winter season is naturally dominated by Christmas décor, not all buys are for traditional items anymore. Shoppers are innovating and blending these traditional ideas with stylish and modern add-ons to put a definite individual stamp on their homes.
Designers around the country have picked up on this subtle need for something different and have come up with an array of wonderful winter décor ideas that are meant to amaze. Dominant among these are the following trends:
A touch of plaid
The mention of plaid may elicit disdain or shock, but a deeper look into this seemingly staid fabric will show a hidden versatility, and it is here to stay this winter.
Plaid in furnishings can include anything from a contrast throw to an accent chair upholstered in plaid. A plaid pillow or two may be playing it safe for those who don't want to overdo the traditional aspect of this fabric, but for those who know their stuff, blending a plaid palette for one wall or using plaid curtains are wonderful options.
However, the area where plaid shows most promise is the modern accessories section like vintage-inspired metal baskets, plaid paper tip towels or napkins, layered plaid bedding, a plaid menu when you are entertaining or plaid-inspired place mats.
Keeping cozy
Winter is the season to cuddle and curl up, and to look for favorite cozy corners around the house. The demand for plush touches around the house shows that customers are not only looking for warm and welcoming atmosphere at home, but an intrinsic style to go with it as well.
The fireplace is a focal point for many homes, but this winter it has taken center stage big time. Rearranging furniture to face them toward the hearth, placing special décor items around it like sheepskin or layered rugs and making this area a cozy spot for winter entertaining is in action.
Adding cheerful color accents in neutral spaces or cheery window dressings to chase the winter blues away is also a common trend this year. Using mirrors to make best of use natural lights is a great way to add more cheeriness in the room.
Reflections of the winter outside
For those who don't want to play safe or veer between the two worlds of tradition and modern, there seems to be something called "daring to be different." While most people want their homes to feel cozy, there is an increasing demand for uber chic décor items that will help the interiors reflect the snowy white world outside.
Crisp, white glassware, accents of silver scattered around — reminiscent of freshly fallen snow — and winter murals merging with holiday scents are a few items that fall in this category. One can also opt for white roses for the vases, silver furniture accents blended with reflective mirrors, crystalline chandeliers, frosty white silk bed sheets and pillows — all simple ideas that can be executed easily and without too much expense.
