It’s that time of year when some of us want to remove the Christmas decor.  Some need to take it down because it’s been up long before Thanksgiving and we are tired of looking at it – some of us like the emptiness it brings.  Then there are people that like the warmth and coziness we feel when we sit and enjoy our Christmas surroundings but don’t want to continue with a full Christmas tree.  There are lots of reasons to keep it up, take it down, or change it altogether.  Wherever you fit in, here are 7 easy home decorating ideas for wintertime.

7 Easy Home Decorating Ideas For Wintertime

Pinecones or Sugar Cones have great texture!

Let’s begin with something you can probably find outside on the ground.  The lovely pinecone.  Pinecones are perfect all season long.  The color, the texture, and the different sizes allow for all kinds of things.  Hanging them, putting them in a crock or bowl, add them around the base of a candle, etc.  I’ve hung these in front of an antique mirror for extra depth and for the fun of it.

Wildlife are always fun.

Do you have any wildlife that can be displayed?  Like deer, moose, squirrels, fox, bear, snowy owls, etc.?  Just think of the whimsy and smiles they’ll bring.

Don’t forget about texture.  All three of the pillows on the sofa are soft and perfect for colder months.  Throw blankets or quilts are a must and also have great texture.  Put one across the entire back of the sofa, lay one across an ottoman or down the center of a chair.  Or put a couple inside a basket next to a chair. 

We can’t forget about extra candles!

Next on the list is candles.  The days are shorter and in some places very gloomy or dreary.  We use Hue bulbs that come on automatically inside our home but I also light candles for an extra glow and snuggly atmosphere.

A lot of people don’t like twinkle or fairy lights after Christmas is over but you don’t have to turn them on if they are connected to your garland.  But if you do, it’s definitely cozy.  Greenery is my favorite home decor item worth keeping out all season long.  I love to be surrounded by plants – real and faux!  

Antlers are awesome winter decor pieces!

I mentioned pinecones earlier.  Well another good staple for winter decor is the antler.  I like the white ones best but even the brown/creamy ones are beautiful.  You can use them in garland, as a centerpiece or in a lantern as well.

Well those are the 7 easy home decorating ideas for wintertime.  Other items you could include are small trees, snowmen, snowflakes, wreaths, sweaters, scarves, lots of creamy white pieces, twig branches, baskets, or yarn balls to name a few.  Truly, there are so many ideas.  Just place them in spots you think look empty or need a little extra love.  

Also, think neutral colors or colors from nature.  But if your home is full of color, you only need to remove the actual Christmas decor for a wintertime look.  Remember though, the best part of any home decorating is you get to do what you want!  🙂  It’s your style, your home, your personality!

Stay cozy my friends!