The new season is here and with it the opportunity to spruce up your home. Wondering how to get rid of this cold feeling winter? We asked our team of professional Decorilla interior designers for some expert advice and here’s a roundup of the 9 hottest interior design trends for winter!
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1. Comfortable Textiles
Soft accessories with added comfort such as flannel sheets, cashmere or wool sheets and cotton blankets are a winter interior design trend that warms the whole body. Having the option folded behind the sofa, thrown over the bed, or rolled up in a large basket also provides a visual sense of warmth and comfort that appeals to the senses. Furthermore, knitted accessories are in the spotlight this winter, with knitted poufs and bulky cable knits replacing fine knits. Textiles can take other forms as well. Faux fur stools are great for extra seating, for example, while sheepskin rugs offer a warm effect on winter days.
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2. Hot Wood Element
Wood interiors are not only emerging among the 2023 interior design trends, but in cold weather, spaces with wood finishes or accents provide a warming effect while acting as natural insulation. Wood floors and panels give more impact. However, there are simpler wood interior design trends for winter too! For example, replace a painting with reclaimed wood artwork or introduce a rustic wooden side table such as a natural tree stump to place warm drinks on. Also, a simple basket with cut firewood also gives the feeling of being in a great country cottage. Organic and beautiful!
3. An eye-catching fireplace
One of the best places in the house to gather in winter is definitely around the fireplace. A beautiful focal point for kinetic lighting, it adds a special atmosphere to a room. Let your fireplace make a statement with attractive screens that show off patterns and styles. A hot alternative to firewood is to decorate the inside of your fireplace with candles that rise up the pillars at different heights. Your fireplace is not limited to indoors. Enjoy the crisp winter air with a blanket and hot cocoa or mulled wine around the backyard fire pit. It’s a great way to enjoy a cozy winter night and maybe make some S’mores while you’re at it!
4. Stylish Candles
No need to sit in the dark! With the days shortening, maximizing ways to add light in a space is a must. Candles are a a favorite for its soothing light and festive element. Use delicate strings of light to wrap indoor plants or place them in vases for an attractive glow. Candle holders and votives are always great accents, but this winter’s design trend is looking at the candlestick itself. Add even color and texture with this beautiful light source.
5. Metal and Mirror Surfaces
Another way to add sparkle around the home is to combine accents with metallic surfaces and mirrored details. Not only does having different finishes offer design interest and contrast, but their lighting quality will also help with light reflection as well.
6. Gray color
7. Deep Blues
8. Traditional Touch
Winter often evokes nostalgic feelings of family gatherings, anticipated celebrations and home cooking. Bring back the ordinary by adding elements of traditional style to your home. This can be in the form of embroidered accent pillows, an upholstered rocking chair, plaid or sheer curtains, for example.
9. Room Dividers as an Interior Design Trend for Winter
With the popularity of open floor plan spaces, the use of room dividers helps in creating separate areas such as cozy reading nooks or more intimate dining areas. What’s more, doubling up as a fireplace divider with storage is a smart way to make the most of your great room.
Incorporating one or more of these interior design trends for winter will definitely help you create a seasonally stylish home that’s sure to feel cozy and welcoming for family and friends.
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