Winter is Coming...

We are encouraged to stay indoors and ‘hibernate’ as the world deals with the new reality of COVID-19.

Kim Kemp

Interior Designer

Winter is coming……and we are encouraged to stay indoors and ‘hibernate’ as the world deals with the new reality of COVID-19. This inevitably means a slower pace of life where our ‘home’ becomes our ‘haven’.

We surround ourselves with things which nurture us and create an atmosphere of warmth and cosiness. Rugs, throws and cushions in deep rich colours like ochre, olive, terracotta and even deep red work well in colder months. Textures of mohair and wool are both luxurious and tactile.

In this way your home can reflect the changing seasons. I have a friend who moves her sofa closer to the fireplace in winter. You might try re-arranging your furniture to capture the warm patches of winter sun streaming through your windows.

You could swap a rug from a bedroom into the living room if it adds more warmth and colour. Dim the lighting, burn more candles, enjoy some hot chocolate or better still some mulled wine in front of the fire.

Try This Heart Warming Recipe

Mulled Wine

Serves 6

Warm together in a large saucepan for 15mins

1 bottle red wine;
300ml clear apple juice;
two sticks of cinnamon;
3Tbs brown sugar;
1/2 orange sliced;
8 cloves.

Pour into goblets and sip at your leisure.

5 Simple Decoration Ideas for Winter

Light the fire, burn some candles and make yourself a warm drink to nurture your spirit on these cold days.

Bring out the cushions and throws in rich colours and soft textures to create warmth and comfort in your living area this winter.

Dine at home to avoid large restaurants especially this year– and have fun setting the table and make an occasion of it with some close friends.

Introduce some deep coloured bed linen to make the bedroom a warm haven to rest at the end of a cold day.

Explore the new colour trends for Autumn and Winter 2020/21 when adding some signature pieces or even new feature wall colours to your rooms.

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