Home Interior Decorating for the Four Seasons: Winter
by Melissa Pringlemelissa.pringle@interiordesignschoolreview.com
Interior Design School Review Columnist
Interior design schools teach students how to use small accents to make a huge difference, and winter is the perfect time to make a few small touches go a long way. While many think about home interior decorating for the holidays, remember that there are usually two months of winter after the holidays are over.
Keys to Winter Home Interior Decorating
Winter interior design is all about creating an environment that reflects the beauty and intensity of the winter season, while leaving the cold outside. Good winter home interior decorating should create a warm, comforting, attractive environment, and the best ways to do this are through warm colors, rich textures, and winter-themed accessories.Deep Interior Design Colors
Interior design schools of thought all seem to agree that deeper, darker colors make a room feel warmer. Replace summer's light lampshades with ones that are mulberry- or copper-colored, and replace sheer or bright curtains with deeper, richer versions of the same colors. If you must have a touch of "snow", consider adding white flowers as mantel decorations or a table centerpiece.Rich Textures
Carpet can bring warmth and color to a room. If your carpet is not the right color, bring out rugs in deep winter colors, such as pine-green. Regardless of their size, these can add a sense of warmth to a room with light-colored carpet, bare wood, or cold tile.The Right Accessories
Candles are some of the best home accessories for winter interior decorating. Their intense glow not only looks warm, but adds heat to any room where they're shining. Group them in collections of various heights and thicknesses.Interior Design Schools
If you're intrigued by home interior decorating and want more tips and possibly a career in interior design, check out one of the many interior design schools located across the country. It's the best way to prepare for a professional interior design career.Sources
About the Author
Melissa Pringle prefers winter interior decorating that encorages curling up with a good book and some hot cocoa.
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