Once the Christmas Decor it put away, then what? It’s a struggle for sure because all the festive decor has been stored and our homes feel dull. However, it doesn’t have to feel that way!
Here are my Best Winter Decorating Tips including how to easily transition from the Holiday’s. Easy ways to make your home inviting, cozy and not dull at all.
Winter Decorating Essentials
- Evergreens
- Pinecones
- Warm Blanket Throws & Soft Pillows
- Candles
- Mirrors & Cloches to reflect warmth
- Snowy branches or sticks
- Fresh Fruits and Herbs
- Forced Branches or Bulbs
- Warm Wood Tones
- White Dishes
- Textured items such as old books, wooden trays, etc.
Winter Decorating Tips from nature
A favorite way to decorate for any season is with foraged items from nature.
Winter offers an abundance of evergreens and pinecones. Sticks or twigs are also easily found.
The pinecones with a little faux flocking or snow, are perfect for filling containers. See this post on how to easily add a faux snow to pinecones, trees or branches.
Adding candles instantly warms up any space. Sophie and her snowy background continues to grace my table for several weeks during winter.
No need to put away every Christmas item because some are winter décor as well as Christmas! As an example, a few snowmen continue to hang around for the winter months.
In addition, a few of the snowy trees and wreaths continue to keep the Farmhouse warm and cozy. You can also keep paper snowflakes out during the winter. See how to make them here.
Cozy Blanket Throws & Pillows
Next, using lots of throw blankets & pillows not only make the rooms look cozy, but also are practical for this time of year. I rarely watch TV without pulling a blanket over my legs. Be sure to have plenty within reach at all times.
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Warm Wood Tones for Winter
Woods and Whites have long been a favorite for any time of the year, however winter is a perfect time to add more texture. Adding bread boards, old rolling pins, or wooden trays is an inexpensive ways to add warmth to your home this winter.
Adding white dishes to a natural wood riser creates a warm centerpiece for this Winter Table.
Stacks and stacks of white dishes on shelves add a cozy feel.
adding Textured decor
A wooden barrel, tray, or tool box, looks great when filled with an old book collection. Add a hurricane lantern filled with a candle and wrapped in greenery to create a warm vignette.
You can also make areas feel more cozy by adding mirrors to dark corners of your home. Here is a post which uses mirrors to brighten dark shelves. See more about styling shelves on the same post.
Porch Decor for Winter
More foraged pinecones and a few faux red birds keep the porch festive during Winter.
Forced stems or Bulbs
This year I plan to start bringing stems and bulbs inside early so that we can enjoy new blooms before Spring. Here are some forced forsythia stems from last Winter. Paperwhite Bulbs are a favorite of mine.
Here’s hoping you find some inspiration to brighten your winter months!
New From Hearth & Home Magnolia
Good morning! I love all your ideas! And never cross my mind to leave some of my snowmen out! And they are my favorite to decorate with for Christmas! Guess I will have to get some out! And the cute little pinecone with the tips painted white is cute also! Thanks for sharing!
Margie,
I just put away those that look like Christmas. Some of mine are borderline but if I love them, I leave them out too. LOL
These are really great tips Tachel! I’m so excited to finish putting my house back together with winter touches after putting away Christmas! Enjoy your day!
Stacy,
So glad you like them.
What wonderful ideas! Pinning. Love your sweet little china bunny and I’m a huge fan of forced stems and bulbs this time of year. Thank you for sharing and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community. Happy New Year!
April,
Thanks so much.
I love your ideas and your eclectic home…definitely interesting. I can’t give up some of the white Christmas lights here—just because it is so dreary in Chicagoland this time of year. Candles work too, so do mirrors and old silver, any reflective surfaces. Great post!
Sandra,
Thanks for your input. Yes, old silver is great. Why didn’t I think of that. Have a wonderful weekend.
Rachel
Thanks for linking up your winter decor post! It’s all so lovely and inspirational! I’m going to feature it this weekend on Sundays on Silverado link party!
Niky @ The House on Silverado
Niky,
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this.
So many beautiful and helpful decorating tips, Rachel. Winter is always hard because I miss the twinkling lights of the tree but I love a clean slate too. These ideas are perfect and will easily take us right into Spring. Hugs, CoCo
Thanks so much COCO!
Wow! Now I’m READY to finish putting my Christmas things away and move into winter decorating. I am in love with the barrel bowl (I don’t really know what to call it!)…any idea where I might find one? I subscribed to your email list and so look forward to seeing your great ideas. Happy Winter!
Lila,
Welcome. I’m so excited to have you join me. I wish I had a source for that bowl. It’s a vintage antique. I can’t wait to share more with you and if I ever have a source, I’ll be sure to share.
Thank you! I searched all over the internet trying to find something like it…no luck! It is stunning and a wonderful addition to your home. I’m excited to learn all kinds of things from you and your blog…thanks for being here!
Lila,
What a wonderful compliment. Thank you so much for stopping by to say this. I look forward to sharing so much with you.
Rachel