I’m an interior expert – four ways to make your home feel cosier and warm this winter
DURING the wintertime, it's common for our homes to feel colder when temperatures plummet and darker nights set in.
And it can be hard to warm up our houses when it feels dark and dreary everywhere else.
And it can also make the place feel cosier and cheerier when it's dull and drab outside.
1. Lighting is key
According to Lucy, lighting is key to creating a cosy atmosphere during the winter and her layering technique will quickly make the home feel warm.
She explained: "Lighting is key during the winter months.
"Choose lightbulbs with warm colours instead of cool white bulbs.
"This will create warmth in a space and a calming atmosphere.
"The perfect way to introduce more light into the home during the winter is to layer your lighting.
"Whether it’s fairy lights, wall and floor lamps, tableside lamps or candles, layering lighting helps to introduce more light into any space without creating a harsh or sterile interior."
- Overlooking storage - Rob says underestimating the need for storage is one of the most common mistakes people make as it can make it look "untidy" and "feel cramped"
- Poor lighting choices - Lighting is often an afterthought in bathroom design but it plays a crucial role in creating a functional and inviting space, according to Rob
- Ignoring the Radiator - Rob claims the radiator is an essential element in the bathroom, but is often overlooked in terms of style and placement
4. Add some warmer colours
You might not realise it, but the colours of a room in the house can have a huge impact on if it feels warm or cold.
So Lucy explains that adding warmer colours will instantly make a difference to your home.
She said: "Not only does colour have a huge impact on how we feel, but it also has the ability to make a space feel warmer.
"During the winter months, try incorporating warmer colours, such as orange, red and yellow into your interior space.
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"Whether it’s painting a whole room, or just incorporating the colour through small snippets of paint, such as painting furniture, it will help to make the overall space feel cosier this winter.
"If you’re picking a whiter or neutral colour opt for a warm-toned hue with red or pink as the base."