LIVING ROOM A WINTER COMFORT ZONE.

LIVING ROOM A WINTER COMFORT ZONE.

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Living room or lounge is a room, where memories are made. It’s a room in a home that's used for entertaining friends, talking, reading, or watching television. ... You can also call a living room a sitting room, a front room, or a parlor. It's distinguished from other rooms in a house by what it's used for. However, at times few people consider a living area and a lounge a bit different as they think of a hotel lounge or office lounge. While the space can offer some privacy depending on the design or seating arrangement, overall it is considered a public space. A living room on the other hand is usually a residential and private family space used for reception of guests, social and relaxing endeavours. Since it was used for various activities of the house and is more a lively place than a mourning room, it should be called 'the Living Room'. Thus, the use of the term spread in common people. Before the late nineteenth century, this space of a house was called a 'parlor'.

According to many experts a good living room must have these things, if not all then majority of them should be there to make it a real relaxing and comfortable living room.

Sofa, chaise, Chair(s), recliner(s), Ottoman and/or footstool, Coffee table, sofa table, End tables, occasional tables, Decorative pillows, floor pillows, Sofa blankets, Television, Media cabinet, Bookshelf, decorative ledges, CD player / DVD player, Cable box, satellite receiver,  AM & FM receiver, Surround sound system & speakers, Floor lamps, table lamps, wall sconces, Drapes, curtains, valances, curtain rods, Window blinds, window shades, window shutters, Telephone, Books, bookends, CDs and DVDs, Plants and plant containers, Fireplace screens & equipment, Paintings, prints, posters, photos, Decorative objects, Magazines, magazine rack, basket, Rug(s), carpet pad, Desk and chair, Ceiling fan, overhead lighting, Light bulbs, Extension cords, surge protectors, Wall clock, table clock, Candles, candle holders, lanterns, Mirror (standing or hanging), baskets, boxes, Game table and chairs, Games, puzzles, toys, display cabinet, Coat rack, Screen, room divider, Computer monitor, hard drive, cat bed or planters or decorative tree.

As one has to spend more time at home during winters, it needs to feel totally homey and inviting. Winter decorations of living areas are all about incorporating rich, textural layers and seasonal colours that reflect the season. To raise your mood and feel warm you can spruce up your home for winter making it cosier and more inviting, so that your spirits raised immediately when you come in. Whether you want to go shopping for some wintry artwork and decor or you'd rather work with what you've got, here are some winter decorating ideas will help you prep for hibernation in style.

Enhance Warmth and Cosines Through Texture:

Best way of doing it is with throw pillows and blankets! Don’t be afraid of faux fur, velvet, chenille or other textures that you may not usually gravitate towards. They will cosy up the look and you’ll feel warm and comfy snuggling with them. A comfy faux fur rug is an ideal piece for cosying up your living room for winter season.

Create Outdoors environment Inside:

Try to create an outdoor environment indoor by using greenery for some lively look. If you have a staircase going through your living room, place money plants on it and wrap it around the railings. A little bit of greenery can enliven an entire room. You can also go for small pots with green indoor plants on your center tables, shelves as well as in room corners.

Add colours to your room:

Since one feel gloomy and dry in winters therefore there is nothing better than playing with colours in winter to make your living area livelier. Winter is considered a pale and pastel season but if you decorate this way, your space can feel colder. Infuse your living room décor with red, burgundy, emerald, metallic and even purple – they are good not only for fall but also for winter holidays. Give more warmth and appealing look.

Use Candles:

Using candles even during daytime in winters add to the cosines and will give a pleasant aroma too if you are using scented ones. The light blue candlesticks play up the wintry look and are more unique than the classic white option, yet they still feel classic and pair nicely with the artwork above.

Décor with Fairy Lights:

Another great way to get this soft light effect is by using fairy lights. Such décor (and smells of candles!) will make the ambiance even more welcoming & pleasant.

Try Rich Textures

Try to have rich colour upholstery in winters.  Sometimes all it takes to change the seasonal mood of a space is a different fabric. Instead of light linens and airy cottons, opt for a throw pillow with more texture. For instance, the velvet blue throw pillow brings more depth to the room.

Have Fireplaces

You should have a regular or If you don’t have any, think of buying a mobile fireplace in your living room during winters. Having a fireplace is perfect for that welcoming warmth that expands throughout the room. You may go for a traditional one, a faux fireplace with candles or lights, a built-in fireplace.

A Soothing Entrance

Entrance plays an important part in the overall impression of your home, therefore try to have a soothing entrance. It could be done by hanging some small sweet scented colourful plant pots t for a soothing welcome every time you walk through the front door of your living room.

Set up a Hot Cocoa Bar

For making your living area more inviting for your guest you should set up a temporary log cabin-inspired hot cocoa/tea bar for a winter party or a cosy night indoors. As it will facilitate your guest for self-servicing

Use Sweater Pillows and vases

It’s a unique way to give a way and cosy look to your living room. Upcycle old sweaters into cute knit pillows that will make a couch or favorite chair feel extra cozy and it will earn you appreciation from your guests too.

Play with Pretty Pine cones

For a fun twist and decoration, gather up some cedar and princess pine and adorn with pinecones. That will give a nibbling look to your room.

Incorporate Patterns:

Checks and strips in bold bright colours are always welcoming thing in winters.  So, try to have as much of these checker patterns in your room as it’s possible. Typical Burberry and Irish style checks will do wonders.

Bring in Stoneware Crock Decoration:

Flowerpots made of clay and ceramic will help you in giving this touch beside them some wooden logs and water fountain pots will create a serene and peaceful ambiance. Add a string of lights for extra sparkle. So, it will add life to your room.

Use Comfort Underfoot

Although wood floors create a sophisticated style statement year-round, you'll need to cozy them up for the cold winter months. A fluffy area rug sets off this living room's main seating area and adds warmth and texture underfoot. For a unique style statement, layer one rug on top of another to add more visual interest.

Have Scents of the Season

Although decor and accessories can go a long way toward cosying up your home, it's important to fill it with the smells of the season, too. A fragrant bowl of potpourri—in a wintry scent such as cinnamon, pine needles, or evergreen—can do the trick and will fill your home with seasonal cheer. Display the arrangement prominently on a mantel or as a casual winter table centerpiece.

I hope that by using these small but particle ideas each one of you will have a better, cozier and more lively living rooms in this winter season. Whole idea of this article is to make your living area where you and your guest spend most of the time in winters a place of comfort both physically in appearance and mentally with its practical comfort.  

By: DecorLoot Team

By: DecorLoot Team