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With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, it's no wonder people get the "winter doldrums". However, you (and your home) don't have to. Until the weather becomes more inviting, turn to your home for comfort. Here are some simple ways to warm up your decor this winter.
White: Not just the color of snow
Even though light at this time of year is limited, white fabrics will brighten up the room and make the most of light that is there by reflecting it. Replace your drapes with lighter colors and fabrics that let the light shine through. Try our Shangri-La Sheer Horizontal Window Shadings for a shade that offers a sheer fabric and ultimate light control.
Shangri-La Sheer Horizontal Window Shadings gently
diffuse light with translucent sheer fabric vanes.
Let there be light
Use gold-hued "candle-light" bulbs, which you can find anywhere standard light bulbs are sold. These bulbs will add a golden glow, and the difference in the feel of your room will amaze you. And you don't always have to imitate candlelight - light candles to create an ambience that will lift your mood and relax you.
Add explosions of color
Pair neutral colors with strong, vivid hues to add instant warmth and beauty to a room. Try adding bright turquoise fabrics on the chairs and table of a wood-toned dining room. Pillows and accent rugs provide great opportunities to add that burst of color to a living area that is neutral in design. Don't forget your window treatments - they can offer the perfect color accessory to brighten up a room. Symphony Double Honeycomb Cellular Shades, Serenade Roman Shades, and Serenade Roller Shades have a wide variety of bold colors that are certain to add the perfect splash of color to your home.
Accenting a neutral room with blinds, shades, and other accessories of vibrant, bold
colors like these cellular shade colors will add immediate warmth and style to your home.
Gather 'round the fireplace
Rearrange your furniture to set your fireplace as the focal point of the room, instead of a television. Footstools, ottomans, and floor pillows by the fire create an inviting, warm atmosphere that will get you through the harshest days of winter. And if you hate the hassle of starting and maintaining a fire, try placing tall white candles in your fireplace for a similar glow.
Look under your feet
Floors are often overlooked, but they, too, can do wonders for warming up a drab wintery household. Use warm, textured throw rugs to add comfort and warmth to the room.
If you can't change the season, change your background
It's becoming more popular to make wallpaper a temporary accessory, instead of a permanent part of a home's decor. So if can't take a vacation to escape the winter, a new background in your living space is the next best thing! If you really want to transform your space into someplace tropical, check out our fabric choices for our Roman and roller shades, which include breezy patterns like Island Palm and Falling Leaves.
Whether you're looking for exotic, tropical, or breezy, our wide collection
of Roman and roller shade fabrics will have the perfect fabric to transform your home.
It's not too early for greenery
Cut some stems of flowering shrubs like forsythia or lilacs, and bring them inside to place them in water. They'll be tricked into thinking it's spring, and so will you! Or, try silk flowers to add some brightness and color to your home.
Small changes can make a big difference
You don't need to start a huge project to get rid of the winter blues. Simple tasks like placing a mirror near a window to reflect light are quick and easy but make a huge difference. Introducing light and neutral accessories like white picture frames will also make a difference when incorporated into your home's decor.
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