Warm Up Your Home for the Holidays
by Like Media Team
With the holiday season fast-approaching, you can transform your home into a cozy, festive environment with a few touches. From twinkling lights to nostalgic scents and the subtle warmth of candles, your space can embrace the seasonal spirit with some creative touches to convert your home. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or like to share the festivities from the comfort of your living room, the key is to focus on inviting, festive decor that brings a sense of comfort and joy into your home. So, with the suggestion of twinkling lights, wooden entertainment units, and cheerful scents in mind, continue reading for some easy ways to prepare your home for the holidays, with tips to ensure your Christmas home becomes a place where memories are made and shared for years to come.
Layer in Cozy Textures
One of the easiest ways to give your home holiday warmth is by layering in textures. Think about thick blankets, plush pillows and soft throws. Swap lighter fabric for velvet, wool and fleece to enhance coziness. Drape over your couch, chairs or even near the fire for the added bonus of warmth. Adding textures will enhance the comfort of your home, making it feel like the place you want to curl up to watch a movie or read a book. Don’t be afraid of patterns. Traditional buffalo plaid, rich tartans and cable-knit designs scream holiday comfort. These textures also add warmth to your living space, making it the ultimate cozy retreat during colder winter months.
Add Holiday Scents with Candles and Essential Oils
Feeling at home during the festive season often brings back nostalgic scents of times gone by. Scented candles and essential oils can add to your home’s holiday spirit. Select holiday scents such as cinnamon, pine, clove and vanilla to create those traditional, nostalgic holiday aromas. By placing holiday scented candles throughout the home, in common areas like living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms, you can wrap your home in holiday smells that bring back memories. The same can be said for essential oils, which you can place in a diffuser and have throughout your home. If you’re feeling more adventurous, consider creating a simmer pot, using cinnamon sticks, orange or halved apples and cranberries for natural, delicious smells throughout your home.
Create a Festive Focal Point with a Stunning Holiday Display
This is the time of year to highlight a special spot in your home with an impressive holiday display. Think holiday mantles, entryways, and even dining rooms. Start with a greenery base of garland, pine, or faux eucalyptus and then place lights, ornaments, or even candles to add dimension. Mix in wood, glass, and metal for added interest and texture. If you have children in the home, consider creating a holiday craft station and making DIY ornaments that hold a personal memory.
Add Twinkle Lights and Lanterns for a Festive Mood
Twinkle lights can work magic in your home during the holidays. Use them in the daytime and throughout the evening hours. Outdoor twinkle lights can line your windows, stairways or mantles. Battery operated lanterns or LED candles can add a flickering effect without the worry of mixing water with oil. Turn down the lights in the evening hours and give your holiday home a warm, inviting glow. Use twinkle lights on your mantle when the fireplace is off. Fake flickering candles can provide a majestic glow on the dining room table or in hallways for an added festive touch to your home.
Incorporate Nature with Seasonal Greenery
When you think of seasonal greenery during the holidays, you might think of a towering holiday tree, which is never a bad idea. However, you might not have thought about using seasonal greenery elsewhere, such as on your mantle, in a vase or throughout your living room. You can use garlands, wreaths or even fresh-cut branches to add texture and a festive atmosphere to your home. Pine, spruce and fir are traditional but add in something new and different this year, such as eucalyptus, juniper or holly. You can even place small potted evergreens throughout your living room for a woodsy, wintery feel. With all the greenery, you’ll notice the lovely fragrance it adds to your home as a bonus!
Personalize the Decor with Handmade Touches
Adding personal touches that reflect your family’s traditions and memories helps bring the holiday season to life in your home. Create DIY ornaments, homemade stockings or hand-painted signs to add personal touches. A nice way to create lasting memories is to make holiday decorations with your kids – such as paper snowflakes, painted pinecones or salt dough ornaments. Your children won’t care if these holiday decorations are perfect – your kids will love creating little touches of holiday cheer that your entire family will enjoy. These homemade creations will hold memories for years to come, especially if you use family photographs or grandma’s handwriting. Display your handmade touches in your home by arranging them in a grouping on your mantle, shelves or even your dining room table. Your guests can’t resist asking you about your handmade decorations. They will want to know the stories behind each item and will be sure to tell you that your home holds magic during the holiday season.
The holiday season is a time to be with the ones you love and cozy up with them to watch a favorite holiday movie, eat a delicious meal as a family, or curl up with a good book. It’s important that your home reflects those gatherings and that you have added some coziness with the tips above. For hostesses, this means that you can spend time with your loved ones and not worry about the dishes or straightening up. That is truly a blessing.
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