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Winter Decor Ideas
Winter is fast approaching so now is the perfect time to start thinking about incorporating this year’s best winter decor ideas into your home.
Focusing on finding a few key pieces to celebrate each season will help you create a happy home without overstuffing your house or emptying your wallet.
The best winter decor ideas give your home a warm and cozy feel during the coldest months of the year. So look for decor pieces that are inspired by the beauty of a long winter day outdoors such as evergreens, red berries, snow, and wildlife.
To help you create the perfect winter vibe for your home, I’ve compiled a list of winter decor ideas that will keep your home looking just as pretty inside as it does outside.
Winter Living Room Decor
Nothing feels as good as cuddling up on the couch with a warm, soft blanket and a hot drink after spending some time outdoors during the winter.
With the right winter living room decor pieces, you can create a peaceful room where both comfort and escape from the cold are the ultimate goals. Throw blankets, accent pillows, curtains, and area rugs are all must-have winter living room decor pieces during those long, frigid months.
As always, I looked for beautiful things that have an important function without costing a ton of your hard-earned money.
These winter-loving room decor pieces are all creating the perfect room to relax in.
Winter Kitchen Decor
Winter is my favorite season to be in the kitchen cooking up huge batches of soups, casseroles, and roasts. So I need the right winter kitchen decor to brighten up my space and surround myself with beautiful things to look at as I cook.
Winter kitchen decor ideas should be both stylish and functional, helping you enjoy all the time you’ll spend in the kitchen this winter season cooking delicious, savory foods for your family and washing the never-ending dishes afterward.
All the winter kitchen decor pieces on this list are super affordable, and they’ll spruce up your kitchen and dining room in no time.
Each of these winter kitchen decor ideas is high-quality yet very affordable. So you’ll feel good about treating yourself to this entire look and a cup of hot cocoa at your dining room table.
Winter Bathroom Decor
Bathroom decor is just as important as decor located in other rooms of your home.
With the right winter bathroom decor, you can create a relaxing sanctuary to get ready in. These winter bathroom decor ideas include a modern shower curtain, luxury cotton bath towels, stylish soap and lotion bottles, and a scented reed diffuser to keep your bathroom smelling fresh and clean.
And no one wants to spend a small fortune decorating their bathroom, so these pieces were intentionally chosen to fit within any budget.
These winter bathroom decor pieces are all about celebrating the beauty of nature. Don’t they make you want to take a nice long hike through the snow-covered woods and then enjoy a steamy shower to warm yourself back up?
Winter Bedroom Decor
After a long day of hard work, you deserve to have a relaxing place to come home to. And bedroom decor can help you create a dream space where you can get a good night’s rest.
Winter bedroom decor should be selected with your ultimate comfort in mind. Look for duvets, pillows, area rugs, benches, and throw blankets that are soft, warm, and inviting. And be sure to include low lighting, plants, and scents that will all help you start drifting off to sleep.
Remember, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to create the relaxing vibe you’re going for.
These winter bedroom decor pieces are simple, but they make such a big impact. The subtle pops of color coordinate so well with the gorgeous blacks, greys, and whites to give you a restful, content feeling during the cold winter months.
Winter Yard Decor
The frigid winds, hail, sleet, and snow that come with winter are certainly not for everyone. Many of us just want to bundle up and stay indoors all winter long.
Winter yard decor is the perfect way to create a warm and welcoming vibe on your front porch while winter is wreaking havoc on the rest of your yard. These winter yard decor ideas make your home look extra comfy and encourage your friends and family to swing by for a visit.
And it’s amazing how a few dollars can make a big impact near your entry door.
Winter yard decor is a fun and stylish addition to your front porch this season. With these decor pieces, you invite others to come in and warm up from the cold.
How to Decorate For Winter
There are so many great winter decor ideas to choose from. And the best part is that all the ones on this list coordinate well with one another, so you can mix and match whichever ones you like most.
The easiest way to decorate for winter is to look at the items you already have at home and see how you can repurpose them during the winter season. Next, buy new winter decor pieces that coordinate well with your current household items while also adding splashes of color and style.
I recommend finding a few key pieces that you love and making them a point of focus. You want to be careful not to add too many decorations or your room will start to look cluttered and unkempt.
Plus, buying too many themed decor pieces can end up looking kitschy if you’re not careful.
When it comes to decorating for winter, what matters most is that you have just the right amount of beautiful items to catch your eye without having a room that’s under or overwhelming.
And remember, that many winter decor ideas can easily transition into your spring, summer, and fall decorating plans with a keen eye and a little creativity.
When to Decorate For Winter
So when should you start making sure your home is beautifully appointed for the winter season?
The best time to decorate for winter in the Northern Hemisphere is in late December around the winter solstice which falls on December 21st or 22nd. In the Southern Hemisphere, the best time to decorate for winter is in late June with the solstice occurring between June 20th through the 22nd.
But we all know someone who likes to decorate way earlier than usual for their favorite season and keep those decorations up for far too long. If you’re that someone, do whatever makes you happy.
It’s your home after all. Enjoy it!
Sources
- National Center For Biotechnology Information: A Functional Model of Kitsch and Art: Linking Aesthetic Appreciation to the Dynamics of Social Motivation
- National Geographic: Season
- Time and Date: June Solstice: Longest and Shortest Day of the Year
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Which of these decor pieces is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
I am loving the festive placemats, but the deer wall decor struck a chord with me since I live in the woods.
Hand-poured candles are another thing I love in all styles and scents. 🙂
I love putting these collections together, and I kept seeing the coolest cabin pieces this time so I just had to include them.
Love these decor ideas! Especially the cushions and the doormat as they are two Christmassy things that I don’t really have! I have quite a lot of Christmas candles and I love them! Thank you for sharing this!
I’m so glad to hear that you found some things you like. I really enjoy decorating for the winter season.
You have some beautiful options here. I have reindeer similar to the figurines that you shared, except that mine are black instead of white and they are candle holders. We put them out each year and I am constantly getting compliments on them. They may not look like much but they are such a special touch to an overall room aesthetic!
Oh, yours sound cute too. I have gold ones but may need to add these white ones too.
I love the festive pillows and throw blanket!
I do too! Everything is so cozy.
These are some lovely ideas. I definitely like to go down a more traditional route at Christmastime and enjoy adding a pop of colour to my home.
I’m right there with you. We bought all new decor last year, and I definitely noticed a theme of what I like.
To be honest I would happily invest in ALL the candles – they’re such quintessential winter scents and there’s nothing like a cosy glow of candles in the evening, is there? Great picks!
I hear you! I love these candles too.
These are so cute! Especially those cushions are too adorable. My house is white and green with a lot of wooden touches, so it’s a perfect color scheme for winter/Christmas. I’m going all out!
Nice! I go all out at Christmas too but we are in the middle of moving this year so bumming that I can’t get everything setup yet. Enjoy your home beautifully decorated.