The winter months are almost here, and now is the perfect time to redecorate your home to make it ready for the upcoming holiday season. But it’s not only about the aesthetics - but it’s also important to create a warm and cozy home for your safety and health. According to research, people who live in houses with a low indoor temperature have a greater risk of developing respiratory ailments, such as asthma attacks, as well as circulatory stress that may lead to heart disease.
This is why incorporating various elements in your décor that can make your home warmer is a must for your overall well-being. Here are a few simple ways to make your home warm and cozy.
Jump to:
1. Install an ethanol fireplace in the living room
One of the best ways to foster a healthy home environment is to improve its air quality, and this is the reason why so many homeowners are making sure to clean their HVAC system, and are reducing their chemical usage to clean their living spaces. This is also why most people are choosing not to use their fireplaces, as medical experts say that small particles from wood fires can pose various health problems, such as coughs, bronchitis and lung disease.
If you’d like to have the benefits of a fireplace without risking your health, consider installing an ethanol fireplace in your living room. Not only can it effectively heat your home, but it does so without emitting smoke, soot, or ash, making it safer to use than a traditional fireplace. Moreover, it comes in various designs to suit your décor, and it can be embedded safely into a wall or placed on a tabletop to make a gorgeous conversation piece.
2. Bring out the area rugs and throws
Winter means having cold floors and seats, so to cozy up your place, bring out the warmest area rugs you have, and place a few throws on your couch and anywhere else where people tend to spend the most time. Choose rugs in deep or dark tones to add warmth to the room, and those with children and pets should consider choosing dark rugs with patterns to hide stains and dirt.
Meanwhile, when choosing fluffy throw blankets, pick solid colors and resist the urge to add floral or printed throws in your living spaces for a stylish look. For a couch, pick a big throw blanket so it won’t get hidden beneath the cushions.
3. Use scent to create a cozy atmosphere
The right scent can make your house smell warm and welcoming. You can burn vanilla or pumpkin spice-scented candles, or use an oil diffuser to fill your rooms with these rich scents. For a natural alternative, fill a saucepan with water, apple slices, cloves, orange peel, and a stick of cinnamon, then let it boil for a few minutes. The warm scent coming from your kitchen will fill your home in minutes, and the steam will add moisture to dry indoor air.
This winter, make some changes to your décor to make your house healthier, cozier, and more comfortable for you and your loved ones. Consider these tips to create a warm and cozy home, and enjoy spending time indoors during the holiday season.
