Brrr! Is it me, or is it cold outside? Summer already feels like a distant memory, and the days seem so much colder than they used to be. Cold weather means that we’re spending more time indoors, snuggling up with the people we love, indulging in our favourite comfort foods and a box set or three. Sounds ideal, right? But if you really want to enjoy all the extra time we’re spending indoors through the colder months, then why not give your living room a bit of an update first?

Summer is all about light colours, pastels, cool blues and seaside themes, so things might look out of place on a cold, Read on for a little home update inspiration.

Houseplants

Just because the leaves have fallen from the trees and everything seems a little dead doesn’t mean you can’t bring the beauty of nature indoors. Try introducing house plants & tropicals from The Tree Center and add a whole new level of freshness to your home. Having houseplants has been clinically proven to help reduce stress, and they purify the air around us, too – so not only do they look good, but they’re good for us. Not too good at keeping plants alive? Don’t worry; you can always fake it!

Change up your lighting.

In summer, it’s all about bright, sunny days and light, airy rooms. With the lack of sunlight during the Autumn and Winter, things can get gloomy really quickly, so you need to up your lighting game. To get things feeling really cosy, you need to look at some ambient lighting; you could go all out and have some dimmer switches installed or keep things warm and romantic with lots of well-positioned candles. And who says that fairy lights are just for Christmas? Draping a mirror, the staircase or even a doorway or two with twinkly lights will give any room a cosy feel and certainly cheer you up!

Cushions, cushions, cushions

You’re going to be spending a lot of time in the living room with your family, so you’re going to want everyone to be nice and cosy. Investing in some new cushions is an inexpensive way of dramatically changing the look of your living room. Pack your lightweight cushions away until the Spring and bring out large, wool-covered cushions with big buttons or gorgeous tassels or pom-poms. Or, if you want to keep costs down, you can purchase the covers and keep the inners from your other cushions. And maybe even try a bean bag or two! Your guests and the kids will love those.

Accessorise

Whether it’s a new woven basket for all your throws and extra blankets, winter-themed wall art,  a new rug for the kids to lay on while they watch TV, or lots of new ornaments and scented candles, adding new accessories will give your living room a much-needed boost for all the cold weather that’s to come.

*collaborative post*