Your home can set the tone for your day, so it is crucial to make your home feel cosy, especially during the winter season when some can struggle with their wellbeing. Making your space comfortable and aesthetically pleasing can make you feel at peace and boost your mood, especially after a long day at work.

Unbeatable Blinds have shared its design expertise to help you transform your home into a winter wonderland whilst staying on a budget.

Bring in Nature

Floral arrangements can provide pops of colour to any room in your home. Placing vases or small planters on dining tables, coffee tables or even in bathrooms can help brighten the inside of your home, especially as there is limited sunlight in the winter. Flowers can also be placed into guest bedrooms to help make visitors feel more welcomed.

Larger potted plants are perfect for a living area and can help you feel more in touch with nature. There are many benefits of bringing the outdoors into your home, they can create a natural ambience and help air quality within the home.

Textiles

Textiles can help create a cosy environment in your home. Blankets, rugs and pillows all help create that feeling of warmth and security.

Sophie Moore from Unbeatable Blinds says that “choosing fabrics in natural colours can create an inviting feeling”. Light browns, cottons and even some warmer shades of green are perfect for creating a tranquil environment.

Undecorated areas of your home can feel very open and spacious, therefore it would be difficult to create a cosy atmosphere.

For example, in a living room, you can keep a few blankets on hand or even a throw draped over the couch. A dining table can have a table runner placed in the middle, which not only is decorative but also provides an extra layer of heat protection.

Wooden Blinds

If you’re looking to add some style and sophistication to your home this Winter, Wooden Blinds are the way to go.

Sophie from Unbeatable Blinds mentions, “Blinds add real warmth and character to any space, making it feel like a true home. Wooden or Faux Wood blinds provide a natural look to your home and can complement any design, from contemporary to modern. They provide a luxurious finish without having to break the bank”.

Darker shades of wood/wood finishes such as chestnut or mahogany can create a cosier vibe in your home, whereas lighter shades can create a more relaxed atmosphere.

The benefit of wooden blinds is that they are one of the best at trapping in heat and insulating your home, therefore you’re able to enjoy a cosy, cabin-like atmosphere without having to turn on the heating.

Seasonal Scents

Essential Oils are a great way to add an ambience to your home and can positively affect your mood.

Essential Oil Diffusers come in an array of shapes, colours, and sizes, so they are easy to blend in or stand out. They can provide a sleek and luxurious touch to your home by providing mood lighting and mist.

Furthermore, diffusers offer natural aromatherapy which can help with the winter blues by relieving stress and boosting mood. Scents such as, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Peppermint and Clementine are great for making homes feel and smell cosy.

Besides diffusers, candles can create a soothing and tranquil setting and are also another great way to add some scent throughout your home. Crackling wicks mimic the sound of a burning fireplace which can be very soothing.

Softened Lighting

Softer lighting can help provide a warmer environment to relax in. It can make subjects look more natural, resulting in a warmer, friendlier, and more welcoming environment.

In addition to being very harsh and artificial, hard light can affect your mood. Bright light can make feel uncomfortable, whereas dimmed and softer lighting can increase levels of relaxation.

In common areas, such as a living room or near the dining table, a lamp with a soft light can help create a relaxed ambiance. Furthermore, harsh light can affect your body when it is time to sleep, so keeping a soft light in your bedroom and giving yourself some time to wind down in a cosy atmosphere can help improve your sleep quality.

A spokesperson from Unbeatable Blinds commented: “It is very important to take care of your well-being whilst being at home. One place people tend to overlook that can interfere with their well-being is their environment. Making sure you have a place to relax and unwind at home is vital.

Something as simple as how your home looks and feels can alter your mood. Taking the time to create an environment where you feel comfortable unwinding and relax can be uplifting and especially help with the winter blues. “