5 Ways to Cosy up your Home for Winter
Wow, it’s been cold here in Perth. 2.5 degrees at 7 am this morning, to be precise. Let’s stop pretending we live in endless Summer - here’s 5 ways we can cosy up our homes.
WOOL BLANKETS
Natural wool blankets are back, but not the scratchy old fashioned kind. Light and colourful, the new wool blankets are throws for our couches and armchairs as well as an extra layer on top of our doonas at night. Made of alpaca or sheep’s wool, they are warm but breathable so they allow airflow while also trapping heat.
FLUFFY DOONAS
How long is it since you had a new doona? I like a polyester quilt, as it’s not too heavy but I buy one size up to fully fill out the doona cover and make it nice and puffy. Fold your doona over when making the bed, to allow your sheet colour to show through and make room for double stacked pillows.
BLOCK OUT CURTAINS
The single most effective way to keep your home warm is to hang block out curtains. Keep them neutral and hang them high. Not only will curtains trap in the warmth from the day, their textured folds add softness to your room and muffle the sound of whistling wind and lashing rain.
RECHARGEABLE LAMPS
The pools of light from table lamps add so much atmosphere but a power point is not always convenient nearby to use.
The new generation of lamps are rechargeable and can be carried around like gorgeous large (but much safer) candles to light a way through a darkened bedroom or create an inviting spot to sit.
HOUSEPLANTS
When there’s not much happening in the garden outside, houseplants give an inviting link to nature in the Winter months. Take your plants to a sunny spot during the day and water only minimally - gently prod the soil to test for dryness before adding water. Larger leaves will love a wipe with a damp cloth periodically, air conditioning and closed windows mean dust accumulates on their surface.
