Shorter winter days can feel a little dark and gloomy, but here are some ways to brighten up your country home this winter and increase the cozy factor all at once!
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Lighting
Soft lighting is warm and inviting and can give help give your home a welcoming feel. You can achieve this by adding dimmers to your already installed ceiling lights or by incorporating lamps throughout your home to create a cosy atmosphere. Candles are another great alternative as they produce soft lighting while also spreading a scent throughout your home.
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Throws, rugs and pillows
There’s nothing quite like snuggling up on the couch with your favourite book and a blanket while it’s raining outside. Add a range of pillows to your couch and invest in rug that both feels good and looks good. A few extra pillows on your bed and a colourful throw on the end of your bed will create a relaxed and comfortable feel in your bedroom.
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Displaying art
Art is a great way to add character and create interest in your home. It could be as simple as getting a poster framed that you picked up from the Sunday market or hanging that large canvas piece that you have had sitting aside for an extend period of time.
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Add winter veggies to the garden
Gardens can still be full and lush during the winter months and with the help of the winter rain, it is a great time for the planting vegetables that like the colder conditions. Add vegetables such as broad beans, peas, cabbage, spinach and even tomatoes closer to the end of winter for a variety of foliage and textures.
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Fresh flowers
A small vase of flowers can brighten up any winter day. They instantly draw the eye and lend a fresh new look that makes you feel good about your living space. Coordinate bouquet colours with your home, or place a bright bouquet on your kitchen bench, coffee table or even in your hallway to welcome your visitors with some colour and light fragrance.
