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All Posts, Entertaining, Ideas & Trends, Seasonal, Winter Inspiration December 2, 2024

How to Make a Bedroom Cozy for Winter

Cold winters create the perfect opportunities for snuggling up in a cozy bedroom. Creating a winter retreat in your own bedroom space doesn’t have to require a major overhaul of the entire decor. A few updates here and there can transform the room, no matter your budget. Deciding how to make a bedroom cozy is as simple as considering your personal tastes and the level of cold you have to deal with over the winter. Some cozy details are practical for keeping you warm, while others are more focused on providing the comforting aesthetic that goes along with it.

Choose Luxurious and Extra Soft Bedding

Soft bedding is a staple of cozy bedrooms, whether you’re a devotee of the Danish concept of hygge or just want to have a comforting sleeping experience. Brushed flannel bedding is a classic choice. It’ll keep you warm and adds an unbeatable fuzziness against the skin. Extra-stretchy bedding keeps you from getting too warm if you have plenty of heat coming into the bedroom while still giving you that cozy feeling. Silky Tencel sheets also work well for this purpose, keeping you warm and cozy while wicking away moisture for comfort.

Wrap Up With Warm Blankets That Have Cozy Appeal

Once you have the perfect sheets on the bed, it’s time to top the mattress with the right quilts and coverlets. Warm and fluffy blankets help you build the cozy bedroom aesthetic you desire, especially if you choose color schemes based around warm beige, cool gray, and classic snowy white. You can’t go wrong with botanical or plaid patterns for your comforter sets as well. Look for down or down-alternative comforters for a comforting sense of weight and warmth that is perfect for winter bedtimes. You’ll want soft and fuzzy materials here as well, and brushed microfiber is a great fabric for comforters that really live up to their name.

Warm Your Feet With Footstools, Rugs, and More

Go beyond just your bed when planning your cozy bedroom decor this winter. It’s a little unpleasant to step out of a warm and soft bed only to feel your bare feet freezing on cold flooring. Rugs help you create a softer and warmer transition while adding plenty of cozy styles. If you routinely sit back on a loveseat or armchair while relaxing in your sanctuary, consider adding a plush footstool to get your feet up and off the floor. Not only will it give you a relaxing way to lean back and unwind, but it’ll also keep you warmer with no effort at all.

Celebrate the Holiday Spirit With Cuddly Throws

Comforters and quilts are great for bedtime, but sometimes, you just need something to curl up with during the middle of the day. Some of the best cozy bedroom ideas that you can accomplish on a budget are built around fleece or faux fur throw blankets. Chunky knits are a great choice. These throws belong not just on your bed, but on your living room or family room couch as well. Let these soft and cozy details add to your holiday decorating efforts by choosing Christmas pillows and throws, or stick to a neutral winter style if that’s more to your taste.

Plump Up Your Comfortable Seating Options With Poufs and Pillows

Pillows play a big role in creating a comforting environment all year round. They’re especially important in the winter. Consider swapping your cooling vented pillows for shredded or solid foam alternatives that add to the warmth of the room. This cozy bedroom decor idea goes beyond just the pillows you rest your head on when napping. Don’t forget seasonal decorative pillows to set the mood, both in the bedroom and living room of the home. Euro shams help add a cozy style without requiring you to buy a new set of pillows. If you want flexible seating options for your winter bedroom design that also double as footstools, consider adding a few textured poufs to create versatility in the space. Look for furry and looped fabrics to add a tactile sense of coziness that you’ll want to keep all year round.

Hang Wall and Window Coverings That Keep Out the Chill

Winter window coverings don’t always equal heavy and insulated drapes. Although thick curtains are a good idea in colder climates, homes in warmer areas may benefit from lighter coverings that let in plenty of natural light for a cozy bedroom glow. To add color to the walls while also warming up the room on a practical level, consider the traditional art of hanging fabric tapestries. They help block drafts and add a softer touch to the space without requiring major commitments to changing the flooring or painting the walls. Even the curtain rods you use for hanging window coverings, and tapestries can add to the seasonal comfort of the room.

Consider an Electric Warming Throw or Bedwarmer

For extra cold climates or homes with limited central heating, adding electric heat to your bed can make all the difference. Coziness is available at the touch of a button, thanks to warming bed covers and plug-in throws. Choose a model that shuts off after a few hours of use so you don’t have to worry about wasting electricity after you drift off. You may not need a space heater or other heat source in your bedroom once you’re trapping plenty of warmth under the covers with you. Electric throws can travel throughout the home with you, adding a touch of coziness everywhere you choose to relax.

Make this the coziest winter yet by giving your bedroom a quick makeover for the arrival of chilly weather. Little details from Ashley, like plush throws, soft bedding, and extra warm comforters, go a long way. Stick to a neutral color scheme to hearken to the colors of fresh snow, or add some pops of color with seasonal or holiday decorations. It’s easy to give your bedroom the perfect look for winter with our tips.

All Posts, Seasonal, Winter Inspiration December 3, 2020

Social Detox: Unplug this Holiday Season

It’s officially the holly jolly holiday season. Many folks are decorating their homes with festive decor, shopping for gift exchanges or watching their favorite holiday movies. We’re here to join the merriment and fun! ‘Tis the season to connect with loved ones. But if we’re also connected to our mobile devices, we won’t make the meaningful memories we hope to. This year, let’s make a pledge to unplug from the internet so we can unwind IRL.

All Posts, Seasonal, Winter Inspiration November 27, 2020

Beginner’s Guide to Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is upon us again! It’s a season of merriment, cheer and, of course, gifting! We wanted to help you get into the festive spirit and help you become a better holiday shopper. Your loved ones didn’t earn lumps of coal in their stockings, so we’ll help you find the perfect present to get for them instead. Thankfully, we have great stocking stuffers that should do the trick.

All Posts June 17, 2020

A Thank You to Fathers

To all the fathers and father figures, Happy Father’s Day! We hope your continuous love, care and dedication to your children’s growth and success is expressed daily. We just wanted to take this occasion to extend an extra ‘thank you’. Children are shaped every day by fathers and father figures; older brothers, step-fathers, uncles, grandfathers, coaches and mentors.

All Posts, Gift Guides, Home Decor & Furniture, Seasonal, Winter Inspiration November 5, 2019

3 Fun Ways to Give Furniture as Gifts

With the holidays in full swing earlier than ever before, we’re here to help you find the perfect present for your friends and loved ones. Giving gifts during the holidays is a personalized experience that requires great thought and care. Rather than a bath set or fleece blanket, have you ever thought about gifting furniture or a decor item instead? Not only is this unique, but it’ll be a practical and stylish option for their home they may never have considered getting on their own.