Decorating Your Home Now That the
Christmas Decorations are All Down & Put Away
Decorating Your Home in the Winter Time
Albertfotofilms
I love Winter Time! Especially when I can stay in and watch it snow outside.
Now that all the Christmas decorations are packed up and put away, is your house looking bleak and wintery? Here are some ideas to make your home look cheery, if you are missing all the Christmas colors. Or cozy, if you are ready for some soothing neutrals. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Or anything! Take a look.
Gathering Room
Let’s start with the gathering room. Is this where your Christmas Tree was? Now that it’s gone, this is a great time to make some fun changes.
- Rearrange the furniture
Now that the big gatherings are over for a while, rearrange the couches, sofas, and chairs to make groupings for intimate conversations. If you’re feeling adventurous, take the bigger furniture to other rooms, replacing it with smaller pieces from those rooms.
- Trade area rugs with some from other rooms.
Robert Sciberras
Do you have floor coverings in other rooms that are different colors or shapes? Switch them from room to room to give each room a lift.
Or, is it time to replace your area rugs?
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Here are some colorful suggestions for new area rugs:
Gold & Ivory Rug, Various Sizes & More Colors
Teal & Ivory Rug in Various Sizes, also in Other Colors
Burgundy & Ivory Rug in Various Sizes, & in Various Colors
And here are some suggestions for neutral-colored area rugs:
Ivory Rug with Blue Accents, also in Various Colors & Sizes
Gray Rug with Blue Accents, also in Several Colors & Sizes
Ivory Rug with Gold & Black Accents, also in More Sizes & Stunning Colors
- Switch throw blankets with some from other rooms.
Bring in some colorful throw blankets. Or add in some neutral blankets for a calm and cozy feel.
Textured Throw Blankets in Bold Colors
Reversible Throw Blankets in Winter Colors & Patterns
Diamond-Patterned Throw Blanket in Navy
- Accent pillows can also be switched from room to room.
Accent pillows are always fun to add to furniture. If you need some suggestions, take a look at these:
Satin Accent Pillow Covers, Jewel Tones in Several Sizes, Sets of 2
Floral Accent Pillow Covers in Several Colors & Sizes, Sets of 2
Floral Accent Pillow Covers in Rich Colors & Various Sizes, Sets of 2
Bold Colors & Patterns Accent Pillow Covers in Several Sizes, Sets of 2
Diamond-Patterned Velvet Accent Pillow Cover in Bright Colors & Several Sizes
And here are some pillow inserts in various sizes:
Accent Pillow Inserts in Many Sizes, Sets of 2
Or, simplify your room, and put the accent pillows in the linen closet! Take a break from them altogether! It will be fun to get them out again, maybe in the Spring.
- Leave out some books, for moments when you can take a break!
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Look here for some heartwarming book suggestions:
Favorite Books to Read at Christmas Time
Favorite Books to Read in the Fall
The Treekeeper’s Daughter: A Retelling of Beauty & The Beast
Kitchen
Your kitchen probably saw a lot of use over the Christmas holidays. Which means that you were in your kitchen a lot! So, now is a good time to give your kitchen a different look and feel.
- Replace old and well-used kitchen towels and dish cloths with clean new ones.
Kitchen Towel Sets in Cheery Colors
Kitchen Dish Cloth Sets that Match the Towels
Kitchen Towels in Earth Tones, Various Sets
Kitchen Dish Cloths in Bright Colors, Various Sets
Kitchen Towels, Buffalo Plaid, Various Sets & Colors
- Put away the everyday tablecloths, and try something new.
Floral Bock Print Tablecloths & Other Patterns, Several Colors & Sizes
Buffalo Plaid Tablecloths in Fun Colors & Multiple Sizes
Damask Tablecloths in Lustrous Colors & Various Sizes
Damask Tablecloths in Gold & in Silver, Several Sizes
- And try a table runner.
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Cheesecloth Table Runners in Pretty Colors
- Or, do something different and try some placemats.
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Mandala Placemats in Several Colors & Sets
Patterned, Rectangular Placemats, Sets of 6
Round Placemats, Various Patterns & Sets
Natural Fibers Placemats, Sets with Round & Rectangular
Round Placemat Sets with Patterns & Neutral Tones
Heat Resistant Placemats in Bold Colors & Various Sets
- Do you have dishes on a top shelf, or in a pantry, that you haven’t used in a while? Swap out your dishes for the ones that have been in the back of the cupboard.
- Or, take a break from dishes and after-dinner cleanup. Everyone deserves that after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Holidays. Get a supply of paper plates and cups and plastic ware. Simplify and enjoy mealtime!
Set of Knives, Forks, & Spoons, 360 Count
- Adding goblets to your dinnerware will make mealtime a fun event, reminding us of all the celebrating we did during the Christmas Holidays.
If you don’t have goblets, take a look at these. I like them because they aren’t breakable.
Stainless Steel Goblets in Shiny Metallic Colors, Sets of 4
And how about a candelabra, just for fun!
- Add some new decorations to your countertops. Look in your pantry and cupboards, or go through other rooms in your house. Find something to repurpose for your kitchen.
Change out the fruit bowl with something that has a different color or texture.
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View some ideas here:
Hammered Copper Bowl, Various Colors & Sizes
Put a pitcher or a vase on your counter, and add flowers to it. Real, or not so real.
Lisa Fotios
View some ideas here:
Hammered Copper Pitcher in Several Styles
Metal Farmhouse Pitcher in Several Styles
And here are some beautiful flowers to go in them.
Baby’s Breath in Lots of Colors
Bathroom
- Freshen up your bathroom with some fun decorations for the counters and fluffy towels for the bars.
Hand Towels in Many Colors, Sets of 6
Bath Towel & Hand Towel Sets in Earth Tones
Striped Bathroom Towel Sets in Several Colors
And here’s a fun little lantern or two for the countertop!
Farmhouse Lanterns in Several Sizes, White
And remember the tea candles to go with them!
Tea Candles in fun Colors, Sets of 16
And how about a cute little clock!
Vintage Clocks in Several Colors
Hanging Table Clock in White & in Black
Rustic Metal Hanging Clock in Farmhouse Blue
Bedrooms
Did you have cozy Christmas quilts on the beds, with Santa Claus and Snowman and Star pillowcases? And now it’s time to put all of that fun Christmas bedding away until next year.
- Colorful bedding will help to keep your room bright and cheery. If it’s time to refresh your linen closet, take a look at these quilts and comforters.
Winter-Themed Reversible Quilt Sets in Various Patterns, & Several Sizes
Comforter Sets in Bold Patterns & Various Colors, Several Sizes
Winter Plaid Comforter Sets in Several Sizes
And here are some soft neutral bedding sets:
Textured Comforter Sets in Soft Colors, 2 Sizes
Pinch Pleat Comforter Set in Many Colors & Several Sizes
Windows
If you like windows and daylight and sunshine streaming into your house, then make sure you open your curtains and blinds and window coverings every day throughout the Winter months.
- If your curtains don’t stack away from the windows very well, then tie them back so the daylight can stream through your house.
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Here are some curtain ties to help you get all the sunshine you can into your home.
Magnetic Curtain Tie Backs in Metallic Tones, 2 Pack
Magnetic Rope Curtain Tie Backs in Earth Tones, 2 Pack:
And if you need to, take down your curtains during the Winter months, so you get all that cheery sunshine into your home and life!
Front Porch
Is your front porch looking a bit forlorn without the Christmas Sleigh and Nutcracker and red bows and pine boughs and twinkle lights? There’s still a lot of Winter ahead, so give your front porch an update.
- Rework an old wreath or swag with some flowers and greenery and ribbons. Use a monochromatic theme, or some warm neutrals, or be creative with a blend of colors.
Is it time for a new wreath? Here are some suggestions for winter wreaths and swags.
Pretty Front Door Wreaths in Blue & in Red, 2 Sizes
Teardrop-Shaped Hydrangea Swag, White with Greenery
Wreath & Garland Set, Pink & Green
Custom Personalized Welcome Sign with Monogram Initial
- Update the candles in your porch lanterns with some that match your new wreath.
Flameless Pillar Candle Sets in Various Colors
I hope this gives you some fun ideas to make your home cozy and comfortable throughout the Winter months. Stay warm, and enjoy the rest of the Season!
Crafting Winter wishes,
Marilee
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View some more posts here:
Reading Nooks for Relaxing Moments: find a space for one in your home
The Treekeeper’s Daughter: A Retelling of Beauty & The Beast
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