When it comes to winter, nothing’s better than coming home to a cozy space, especially in the Midwest. Even if you live in an apartment with limited space, you can still accomplish that same cozy feel as your favorite blogger does in their home. Here are 5 different ways to make your apartment cozy for the winter season ahead.
Be strategic with your lighting
Lighting can make all the difference when it comes to making a space feel cozy. If your apartment home has overhead lights, consider using lamps instead to avoid harsh lighting. Also, using certain soft light lightbulbs can help to create a calming effect in your space. Adding string LED lights can also change up the atmosphere of any room.
Use plush and soft blankets and rugs
Nothing screams cozy like soft blankets and rugs. Bringing texture into a colder space helps to ground the eyes and soften the furnishings. Besides using them to rest and relax, you can use your blankets as decoration. Hang them on a decorative ladder or stack them on a chair for a warm and actually usable accessory. Plush rugs achieve the cozy look but also feel cozy on your feet which is a win-win.
Add a warm tone to your color scheme
You may not be able to change the paint on your walls, but when it comes to other decor and decorative items, consider adding in a warm tone. Usually a richer, darker tone can help create that “cove”-like feeling you’re looking for. Even bringing in a darker brown to add depth to a neutral color palette can help.
Electric fireplaces
Think of your favorite spa or ski lounge and how comforting it feels with the fireplace roaring. An electric fireplace is a great alternative to a real fireplace in an apartment home. Just make sure to take extra precautions to ensure safety by setting alarms on your phone.
Get rid of the clutter
Clutter can easily eliminate the cozy feeling in your home. Our advice? Clean out what you don’t need and organize what you have. You’ll find that your space is much more calming when things are properly stored and organized. You won’t need to focus on all of the “extras” in your apartment home and can just be at peace with your cozy apartment home look.
With these additions, your apartment home can easily be transformed into the perfect place to warm up in the winter months.