Darker evenings in autumn are all for planning your space with cozy, comforting layering. Distressed white and wood with touches of wool, some warm lighting and scented candles...getting your home ready for winter, all white doesn't have to mean cold.
The first thing to do is look at your furniture layout? Does it make the best use of space? Can you re-arrange it to make the space more inviting? Does your current furniture ooze cosy? Large and oversized cushions entice you to curl up on a cold winter's day. Think about the materials you use...soft linens, velvets and wool will add texture and warmth to any room, even if they are all white.
image: The Cotswold Company
images: Panaz Fabrics, The Cotswold Company, Panaz Fabrics
Bring Light into your space by adding large mirrors and softly lit lamps. In fact, adding a few lamps to any space can dramatically change the look and feel of a room. It's a quick fix that doesn't have to cost the earth.
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Flooring is a key element in any home. If you are lucky enough to have a wood floor, you're already halfway there as wood will always add warmth, depending on the colour. As a texture, wood can be an absorber of light, so make sure you add more lighting.
image: Karndean Design Flooring KP105 White Painted Oak
Add a little contrast... making sure your all white room doesn't look too flat; adding some contrast can give interest to a room and make it more dimensional. Biscuit colours and white go hand in hand in this tranquil living room, adding warmth and rich texture. Think about adding some conversational pieces in your accessories: the more unusual, the better!
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Rugs are a great way to add warmth and layers to your space. Today there is so much choice in flooring. Make yourself a moodboard so you can see how all your pieces tie together, in colour and pattern.
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Above all, your home should reflect you and your personality so have fun experimenting and finding your style. A well designed room can make all the difference to your feelings of well-being so if you don't smile when walking into your space...it's time to change it!