As the temperatures continue to drop outside, we will all be spending more and more time indoors. There are endless ways to make your home feel cozier for winter if you have some extra money to spend, but if you’re being mindful of your finances after the holidays, the task can feel a bit tricker. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here are seven simple ways to make your home feel cozier without spending a dime.
Lighting some candles around your home is one of the easiest ways to make your space feel cozy, and who doesn’t have a stash of candles sitting around somewhere in their home? Not only will the flickering light add a sense of warmth and charm, but your home will smell great too.
As the temperatures drop, it’s time to bring out all of those extra throw blankets and quilts you have lying around in storage. Drape blankets over your couches, chairs, beds, and ottomans; fill a blanket ladder and display it in the corner of a room; or fold extra blankets and place them in the corner. Sticking to warm textures such as wool where possible will help to make the space feel cozy.
“Bringing elements of the outdoors in is a great hygge hack,” says Keely Smith, lead interior design specialist at JD Elite Interiors.
Displaying winter plants and branches in vases or planters around the home is a simple way to add some natural charm to your space and make your home feel cozier. There’s a reason that Christmas greenery like garlands are so popular during the holiday season.
Despite what you might think, you don’t need to spend money to make this happen. A simple foraging trip to your local forest or even your backyard is all that’s required.
Keep an eye out for fallen branches and pinecones, or grab a pair of pruning
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