Get your home cozy for the winter months

The colder days have set in and we are in full seasonal transition.

​With this change come some tweaks to our space. We want our homes to feel comfortable and cozy. To step into winter, we have a few tips that will help you embrace that cozy feeling.

Lived-in look

T​hat 'lived-in home' aesthetic is inviting and welcomes guests to comfortably gather in your space.

An eclectic gallery-wall helps achieve this look. Whether it be a collection of souvenirs from past trips, a mix of favourite photos and mirrors or a grouping of paintings, select frames that at first impression appear mis-matched, but have subtle details that tie them all together, making for a cohesive design.

Add warmth

It goes without saying that adding warmth to your decor during these long cold months is a must. A great way to do this is to incorporate a selection of wood and/or leather frames. A small addition of a framed family portrait to an end table or a selection of different frame heights adorning a mantle, piano top or credenza, add a beautiful array of warmth.

Lighting

​The soft glow of a well positioned light brings all the 'cozy'. Look for small, unexpected and otherwise bare spots in your home to add a wall sconce. Anchor the sconce by hanging a single framed piece under it. As another option, hang your artwork above a structure and add a table lamp so that it sits to the side of your artwork for a polished set.

Layers

There's just something about layering! You can't go wrong with adding a few extra pieces to bring depth into your space. Simply lean a small piece of art on a kitchen shelf, stack a grouping of family photos on an entrance table or tv stand or lean a smaller framed piece over a larger hanging work. ​

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