Guest Post - Add Affordable Comfort to Your Home This Winter
It’s easy to get caught up in the magic of the winter
months, and solely focus on making your home Christmas friendly. However, what
we often forget is the cold always continues once Christmas has passed. That’s right, what about January and February
when life hits you in the face with reality again? Surely it’s these months we
need to be making special amendments for. So I’d like to share with you a few
of my top tips for ensuring your house is cosy on a suitable budget.
I’m always looking for new ways to turn my home into a
beautiful sanctuary. After all, me and my husband spend the majority of our
time there relaxing. I strongly believe that your surroundings and environment
have multiple knock on effects to your mental well-being.
Introduce Memories
Of course, if we could all afford it we’d have multiple
unique art prints adorning our walls. For those of us who can’t, I have a
better idea. We’ve all heard of feature
walls; designed to add bursts of colour and interest to our home. A cheap and
cheerful way to add comfort to your home is by creating a feature wall
consisting of treasured memories and family pictures. The art is your own, and all your loved ones
have contributed, naturally putting you at comfort and ease.
Pick yourself up old frames at car boot sales or vintage
markets, and if you feel confident enough, take to them with a paintbrush for
upkeep purposes. Upcycling bargain purchases is a fantastic way to create
totally unique final pieces for your home. To add interest and intrigue whilst
browsing whilst keeping in mind your feature picture wall; collect cards. Yes,
I mean like birthday cards. There are so many interesting designs to choose
from these days, framed who would know any different? And with the added
sentimental value, they’ll add some true emotional attachment to your home.
From Living Room To
Bedroom
What’s more comforting then a place to sit down? Adding
seating to your bedroom creates a lounge-like feel that will leave you tempted
to curl into a ball and never leave. This is the kind of comfort I am striving
for. Again, I suggest you scour car
boots and vintage markets especially for affordable second hand leather chairs.
Look for ones that can easily be brushed down and whipped back into shape
without too much effort.
Perhaps you are lucky enough to already have a chair in your
lounge, but considered it useless for the longest time? Our family has a wicker
chair that has been with us for years. I decided to give it a new lease of life
by placing it my bathroom. I have no regrets; it has proven not only very
useful but looks great! So before you throw away the old chair, consider giving
it some loving and taking it into a new area of your home.
Grey Days
For somebody who is a lover of all things sparkly, bright,
and generally very feminine, I’m finding myself so attracted to grey these
days. In particular, naturalistic charcoal tones and deep stone greys. If it’s
possible for a colour to be popular or ‘trendy’ then grey certainly has taken
that title over the last few months. It’s everywhere! By introducing
darker/charcoal tones you immediately build an intense sense of cosiness.
To avoid the room becoming too dramatic make sure you
include pops of colour and pattern elsewhere. Perhaps this could be your
feature photo wall? Or better yet, throw
in some jazzy patterned throws. Throws are a great affordable way to add not
only colour but texture also, and of course, something warm and woolly will
keep you comfy during colder days.
Let Life Grow
As well as colour and imagery in the home, I’m a strong
believer that household plants add an element of positivity and of course,
life. To make you feel even better about your purchase why not indulge in one
these Danish designed recycled pots. The pots incorporate gorgeous Danish design
using 100% recycled materials. It’s a gift that will keep giving, perfect for a
selection of herbs in the kitchen. The environmentally friendly pots will bring
a splash of colour and practicality to your everyday home life.
Starting From Scratch
What if you don’t actually have any furniture and you’re
starting from scratch? Whether you’re a first time buyer or a landlord, I have
a solution. My first rented property I kitted out with rented furniture thanks
to professional tenant and landlord
furniture packages
. These services are incredibly unique and great for property
beginners. The service allows you to rent various themes and styles of
furniture for your new abode. What makes this option so appealing is the wide
variety available from most stockists, usually between 300 and 600 lines of
furniture. I really felt this service understood my need for a home to have
that personal touch. Buyers have a wide option available from houseware,
furniture and soft furnishings, no comfort is lost.
I hope I’ve inspired you to get creative with your winter
decorating. May you find warmth and comfort in those long dark evenings. Keep
up to date with me and my crazy life over at Help I’m Getting Married.
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