When people think of winter decor, their minds often go to holiday decorating, but the truth of the matter is that the holidays end within two weeks of the official start of winter, which means that once the lights and foliage are put away or placed by the curb, you may still have two or three months of snow, short days, and gray skies ahead of you. 

But who has the budget to change their home décor in January? Decorating for the winter does not have to cost a fortune, but it can warm up your home and create a welcoming environment for you, your family, and your guests. Here are some winter décor ideas that will make you feel comfy and cozy. 

Winter Decor Trends 

Have you heard of Hygge? Hygge is a Danish concept that emphasizes comfort and wellbeing by altering small things in your life. When you think of winter decorating for comfort, you're employing the Hygge philosophy. With that in mind, here are a few of the warmest winter decorating trends for 2022.

Fluffy Throws and Throw Pillows 

These decorative and functional items can adorn comfy chairs and sofas in your living room or be tossed on beds in the master bedroom or guest room. The texture is soft and fluffy, and it will keep your body heat in even in a drafty room. You can opt for an afghan, a quilt, or a faux-fur throw as an alternative. Throw pillows made from these materials are also relatively inexpensive and easy to find. 

Area Rugs for Uncarpeted Floors

Certain flooring materials are cold to the touch. When you get up in the morning and walk across your house, you don't want a shock of cold blasting up your leg? There are no hard rules for choosing a winter home décor rug, but a winter rug should be thick and warm to the touch. Use warm colors like red, orange, or gold to warm up a room or forest green to bring naturally-occurring colors into your space. You can opt for a few scatter rugs and mix and match textures, styles, and colors. Rugs are affordable, easy to move, and versatile, so you can use them to alter the look of your room or define space anytime. 

Indoor Foliage

Just because you can’t see greenery looking out your window doesn’t mean that you can’t have it in your home. Winter indoor foliage doesn’t have to be limited to Christmas trees, garland, and poinsettias. Indoor trees, floral stems, and dried fauna can carry you through until the outdoor greenery finally makes its reappearance. For a lower-maintenance option, you can add an artificial tree or topiary. Use a jewel-toned planter for a warmer look. 

Candles and Lighting

During the winter, it gets dark earlier, which is probably why candles and lanterns are a consistent theme in winter paintings. Candles can help to cozy up a room for very little money. An additional benefit is that so many high-quality candles come in winter scents, like pinewood, apple, or cinnamon. Candles can also be an affordable way to light a hearth if you don’t have wood and your fireplace tends to overheat your home. Put a candle or two in a decorative winter lantern for additional winter styling points. You can hang it from a hook, place it on a table, or just set it in a low-traffic area on the floor. 

Different Places in the Home to Decorate for Winter

You never have to limit coziness to a single room or hangout space. However, there are some spaces that you just need to feel cozy in the winter: on the living room sofa, in your bed, or even in the kitchen. Here are some conventional and unexpected places where you can add winter decorations to enhance coziness. 

The Living Room

The living room is the social center of the home. It's the place where you watch TV with your family or enjoy drinks with your friends. Without totally reinventing the space with paint, new furniture, and flooring, you can change the look of your living room with some basic accessories and decorating aids. A textured throw, a couple of pillows, an area rug, and some candles can dramatically alter the feel of your living room. Start with the couch or easy chair and work your wait out. The key to affordable winter decorating is not to overdo it. Too many accessories can make overheat the warming theme. But if it’s a large living room, you may have to buy a few more of each and spread them around to avoid your winter decorations from getting swallowed up in the space. 

The Bedroom 

If there’s one place in the home that cries for winter décor, it’s the bedroom. The cold weather will make you want a warm, luxurious space to hibernate in. You can achieve a winter bedroom look without spending a lot of money by accessorizing your bedding. A quilt or textured throw can accent your bed without you having to buy a new comforter, shams, and bed skirt. If you have a lamp on your nightstand, you can change the shade to a warm color like scarlet or burnt orange. Place a candle somewhere safe — don’t fall asleep with it burning — for visual warmth and aroma. 

The Kitchen 

In many homes, the kitchen is the central gathering place. Kitchen décor can be tricky, however, because so much of the space has a dedicated purpose. But there are kitchen items that can be warmed up for the winter. Dish towels, kitchen rugs, runners, and table cloths are all low-cost items that can change the look and feel of a kitchen. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you can also change the valances and drapes out for the season. For extra style points, keep a copper kettle on the stove when you’re not using it — or when you want a cup of tea. 

The Bathroom

There is nothing more jarring than getting out of a hot shower in the cold winter. Thick, soft towels and a fluffy bathroom rug can help alleviate that effect. While you may not want to do a complete bathroom remodel just for the winter months, towels, washcloths, and bathroom rugs are easy enough to change out. If you have a shower curtain, you can either change it to a rich, jewel-tone color or just a fun winter theme — especially if it’s a kid’s bathroom. 

Other Spaces 

If you want to maintain consistency throughout the house, you’ll want to address foyers, hallways, stairwells, and mudrooms. Area rugs and runners are obvious choices for these heavily used spaces. Depending on the surfaces you have available, you can place candles, decorative lanterns, and the like on them to tie in the winter theme. 

Find Winter Décor Ideas at an Affordable Price

You don’t need to spend a fortune to warm your décor for the winter months. Old Time Pottery has the home accents you need to change the look and feel of your home. Shop or order your winter decorations for free store pickup today!