Everyone loves that cozy winter feeling.  It’s a great time to snuggle up on the couch while watching the snow fall outside or while watching your favorite Christmas movie on TV.  Preferably while eating some nice nourishing food. If  you want your house to feel warm and welcoming this winter. Below are some very easy tips and tricks to achieve this feeling without much effort. Here is a list of 8 ways to make your house look like Santa’s haven on the North Pole, but be warned you might get so comfortable that you will not want to leave your house anymore this season.

1. Change your Lighting

Lighting can change any space in an instant. If you want your living room to look more comfy for example, consider changing some lamps and strategically positioning them to create a nice effect. An inexpensive option is to simply buy a new set of bulbs with a lower wattage than your current ones.

2. Buy some New Colorful Cushions

Everyone loves changing their interior from time to time and one of the most efficient ways to do this, is by investing in some new textiles. Go to your local store and look around for warm colors. Think in terms of red, orange, emerald green, and golden accessories. These can make an otherwise chilly atmosphere multiple degrees warmer in a heartbeat.

3. Splash a new Coat of Paint on your Wall

If you have some spare time, you might like to change the color of your wall to something warmer. Especially if your walls are all white, this can make a huge difference. If you’re not sure which color will suit you, pick up a few paint samples and compare these to your interior.

4. Adding Tablecloths can make any Kitchen Welcoming

It might seem a bit old-fashioned and something that your grandmother would invest in. But this can actually brighten up your kitchen or dining room. Nowadays there are vast arrays of designs and materials available, ranging from minimal to modern to colorful. It will definitely make your table more inviting and your house as well.

5. Behold the Magic of Fire 

There is almost nothing nicer than coming home to warm fire in the fireplace on a cold winter day. If you have the luxury of having one that is a big plus. If your house doesn’t have a chimney you can still get the same benefits from a gas fireplace.

6. Invest in some Paintings

If you really want to create that warm Christmas feeling, try going to an art market and art gallery and look for some winter paintings. Maybe a still life of some fruit or a wintery landscape? It might sound cheesy but once it’s on your wall, you will definitely feel like cozying up with some friends and family.

7. Buy solid Wood Furniture and Accessories

For that authentic winter cottage feel, invest in some wooden accessories. Maybe a new table or bench, or smaller options like bowls, vases, and shelves. Wood has the capacity to transform the ambiance of a space, plus it also looks authentic and you can personalize wood to a great extent.

8. Put Food on the Table

Something that will always radiate warmth and comfort is food. It’s no coincidence that someone invented the phrase ‘comfort food’.  A plate of cookies or a bowl of tasty winter fruit and your home  will look comfy and welcoming. And any visitors will most certainly agree.