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The Top Winter Décor Trends

With winter comes fireplaces, hot chocolate, lots and lots of blankets, and a warmth that is so relieving and comfortable once you’re in the solace of your own home. It’s a feeling that can’t be matched by any other season. Take a look at some winter décor trends that’ll help you achieve this feeling.

Layers, layers, layers

Much like how we layer our clothing, layering our décor provides a sense of comfort. A common way to do this is by layering couches and accent chairs with a wide array of pillows and throw blankets. It’ll create a bulky but cozy look that you can’t help but bundle up in at the end of the day. In addition to that, layering rugs is a new trend that has snuck up on us and it’s exactly like it sounds. Small to medium-sized area rugs placed on top of each other in adjacent or diagonal fashion to create a unique, decorative look. Mix and match patterns and get creative with this type of styling. The layering trend also applies to decorations, seasonal and non-seasonal.

Leather

Leather has always been sophisticated and sought after look. A sleek leather armchair in a living room or home office can enhance the elegance of a room tenfold without having to do much. If you’ve been eyeing a certain leather loveseat or sectional, winter is the time to splurge on it. Without the blazing hot heat of summer, leather is a highly sustainable material to kick your feet up and relax on. Not to mention how trendy and durable it is.

Cozy Fabrics

Maybe the most obvious of them all, cozy fabrics are essential in the winter. If you’re looking for a new accent chair, try adding one with soft velvet or a worn leather finish. Style and comfort all in one. If not, throw blankets and pillows are always a go-to. A wool, fleece, or shearling blanket will without a doubt keep you warm and add a cute accent to your couch. In the bedroom, don’t forget about the beloved flannel sheets. There’s no better feeling than climbing into bed after a long day to be met with these clouds of comfort. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box, either. Winter is a time where cozy fabrics are welcomed in all areas of the house, no matter how atypical. A fuzzy kitchen area rug or dining room table runner are great additions.

Warm Spice Accents

Your home is meant to be a cozy escape from the frigid outdoors in these long winter months. No one wants to come home to an ice den, so it’s important to warm the place up with your color choices. Caramel and cinnamon are the perfect warm tones that you can add to your walls or seating areas. Try adding some caramel coated wood chairs or branch out and paint your walls in one of these warm neutrals. If you’re looking for a smaller project, you can add throw pillows, blankets, or other small-scale accents like a side table or bookshelf in a nutmeg, paprika, or turmeric shade as well.

Exposed Brick & Stone

Whether you want to go for the rustic appeal, or simply keep up with the trends, exposed brick and stone walls will help you achieve that. These can add warmth and character to a home by revealing its natural characteristics. A popular approach is exposing brick or stone on a singular wall in your living room or kitchen to create a statement. Eyes will flock to it and you will surely get compliments on your creativity, if not style. Leave it untampered and natural or paint it in a white or pastel shade to create a more modern look. If you want to integrate it more subtly, a brick or stone fireplace will go a long way.

Scandinavian interior

If you like a clean, simple interior with a dash of comfort, you will love Scandinavian décor. As a functional yet minimal design style, it’s hard not to like Scandinavian accents. It’s characterized by clean-cut lines and elements such as cozy textiles, lantern lights, sheepskin or shearling rugs, leather furniture, freestanding plants, wooden slats, and lots of black and white accents. Brick walls happen to be another solid characteristic. A Scandinavian style home will keep it looking tidy, trendy, and cozy. What more can you ask for?

What winter trend is your favorite?

Our Favorite Design Trends for 2020

The New Year is a time of change, and that means new home design trends. Check out what’s in store for 2020.

Vintage Accents

Although it’s the New Year, there are some designs that are worth bringing back in style. This includes antique and vintage décor. While homes may not be decked out in vintage accents, designers are starting to incorporate one or two statement pieces. These pieces range from wicker furniture, worn wood, gold accents, clock faces, candlesticks, oil paintings, and spooled or spindled legs which work to create a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. Adding just one of these rustic characteristics can diversify a room completely, and who doesn’t love to show off their unique and stylish homes.

Floral Wallpaper

Wallpaper has inched its way back into the home décor space over recent years and it’s here to stay. There are all types of wallpaper that you can choose from, but for the year 2020, floral wallpaper will be making its comeback in a more contemporary fashion. You’ll see floral wallpaper in boldly defined colors, such as blue and yellow or black and white, that give it a sharp contrast. They also come in varying shapes and sizes. Cherry blossoms or wildflowers woven together by a string of vines make for a dainty and intricate scheme while an arrangement of roses or peonies serves a much larger scale look. You can add floral wallpaper to one surface to create an accent wall or cover your walls all over for an intense effect. You can even put some on your ceiling for added texture. The opportunities are endless with this one.

Curved Furniture

Say goodbye to conformed furniture with straight lines and sharp edges; curvy is in, in 2020. As part of the Art Deco trend, curved furniture creates a modern, chic looking space and it’s incredibly easy to implement. The most common form is Infiniti curve back sofas that have a level, wraparound posterior. Infiniti curve sofas can be easily matched and are simple contemporary pieces, which make them perfect for those who want to try out the trend without diving in headfirst. For a more perilous approach, take a look at a stylish copine peacock sofa like the one pictured below. These are shaped like the Infiniti, except the back has an added dip that leaves one end higher, and curvier, than the other. If you’re looking for a centerpiece to your living room or purely want to shake things up, try adding one of these show-stopper couches. There are also other types of curved furniture, such as curve backed chairs, coffee tables, and ottomans that you can play around with.

Colorful Kitchens

In 2020 we are deviating away from the staple all-white kitchens that we have come to know and love, and moving towards kitchens with a pop. Introducing some color into our lives, and homes is an instant mood lifter and will breathe a bit of creativity into our cooking spaces. This change isn’t limited to any specific color range. You can opt for any color you prefer, whether that be a bright yellow or pastel green, or even mix a few together to create a polychromatic scheme. If you want a primarily neutral kitchen, try adding colors in doses. No need to paint your entire wall or cabinets, but consider a colored backsplash, appliances or island stools.

Bathroom Seating

Bathrooms are shifting to a more casual space with the introduction of bathroom seating. Of course, shower seating has been a popular addition for a while now, giving your shower a sense of comfort and leisure. However, seating outside the shower has become highly sought after and will continue to be throughout the New Year. This seating could include a simple armchair, a long bench, or a small stool, usually located in the corner of the room. A chair, stool, or bench can be a nice spot to dry off or a place to relax when doing your hair or makeup. It can also be used to place items on like a change of clothes or a towel, it can serve as a decorative accent, or it could come with hidden storage to help optimize your space. Bathroom seating adds character while softening a room that typically has a sharp and cool undertone to it. You certainly don’t have to break the bank for it either, as there are many affordable options available.

Which of these design trends would you choose to stay ahead of the curve?

How to Get Your Dream Basement

As more homeowners envision increasing the living space in their homes, they’re starting to look down to the basement to transform this vision into reality. How you renovate or remodel your basement all depends on what functionality you want the room to serve. We’ve rounded up our favorite basement trends to help you get inspired to start the journey to your dream basement. Once you see these ideas, you’ll know that yes, a dream basement is a thing.

For the active homeowners, you’ll love bringing a home gym to your basement, and thanks to waterproof luxury vinyl or interlocking tile mats, you won’t have to worry about your floors one bit. Be mindful of your lighting, as you don’t want your gym to feel like a dungeon. A basement gym works very well if you have windows to allow natural light to come in, otherwise make sure to use bright, cool white overhead lighting.

For those looking to have fun, turn your basement into a game room. If you expect to have a pool table or darts, make sure that your floors are durable and scratch-resistant to withstand your competitive games that ensue. You could also create a theatre room for Friday movie nights or football games on Sunday. Need a few hours free from your kids? Turn on a movie and enjoy your cup of coffee in silence.

Walk-out and open-concept basements are also becoming increasingly popular as it adds both value to your home and convenience. Turn part of the space near the door into a mudroom and you can keep all outdoor elements downstairs. You’ll also notice that basements look like a typical room on the main floor of your home. Just because it’s the basement doesn’t mean you can’t have a stylish room.

What would your dream basement look like?

Cozy Up Your Home With Woodland Colors

Get cozy this winter by giving your home a facelift through bringing the woodland theme to your décor, furniture, and walls. Not only cozy, woodland colors, which we’ll get into down below, can really create a sense of warmth, and give you a peaceful place to retreat to at the end of a long day.

Now let’s talk colors. The main colors that you’ll want to use are soft green and warm shades of brown. These two colors will be used in larger doses, but secondary colors for accents can include orange, grey, red, gold, and a light blue. Thanks to a wide variety of accent colors to choose from, you’re left with endless options for your room design. No two rooms will look the same.

In regards to décor, you’ll see a lot of wood furniture and accessories, such as wicker baskets holding thick throw blankets and rustic wooden accent chairs. Other common décor staples include faux fur throws, ceramics and pottery, and greenery. Metal and wood is often used in fixtures and furniture to bring about a rustic and woodsy look.

And for those feeling bold and creative, bring woodland-inspired wallpaper to your walls, as seen in the bedroom below.

What aspects of woodland décor would you bring into your home?

How to Make a Small Laundry Room or Bathroom Appear Bigger

No one enjoys having a small room, but when it’s the bathroom or laundry room, things can get cramped very quickly. These aren’t the most ideal spaces to be small, but thanks to a few great design tips and tricks, you can easily make your small room feel a bit bigger and brighter.

When it comes to design and space, color plays a large factor in how a room will look and feel. For that reason, the best colors for a smaller room do tend to be on the lighter side, ones that can provoke a feeling of serenity. There’s nothing stopping you from using bold colors, but just make sure to balance bold colors to prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed.

If you do want either of these rooms to have a bit of depth, we love the idea of incorporating wallpaper in a fun pattern. In the laundry room below, you’ll notice that the zebra wallpaper adds a great deal of visual interest and makes the room feel more spacious.

A wall-mounted or pedestal sink can certainly make your room look and feel larger by freeing up space on the floor. Keep in mind that you might need to rely on a linen closet in a bedroom or hallway to store your essentials.

Light-colored floors are also optimal for creating a sense of a larger space. The lighter your floors and walls, the bigger the space will feel.

Make sure to take advantage of wall space for any type of storage unit, but don’t let the storage unit pile up with items. A minimalist approach will be your best option. In a laundry room, take advantage of the space above your washer and dryer to store baskets, cleaning products, and any other type of miscellaneous items.

What are your tips for making a small bathroom or laundry room feel spacious?