<p>Obviously we cannot move to a new place every time there is a change in season. However, we can make our homes seasonally stylish for the winter by following some simple rules. <br /><br />Indeed, changing the look of our homes with each change of season enables us to follow trends in fashion without spending a lot of money. <br /><br />So what should we invest in for winter? A few tabletop vases, some cushions, candles and sofa throws can alter a room’s feel for the winter months. <br /><br />While making changes it is important to bear in mind that there are some decorative no-nos. One such common fault we often indulge in is displaying family portraits in the drawing/living room. It’s a good idea to keep the family portraits to the more private parts of the home such as the bedroom. You can also hang family portraits in the corridors or dens/studies of your home. <br /><br />Create a cosy set-up<br /><br />We all assume that arranging furniture along the perimeter of the room makes it look larger. Not so. Bringing the sofa away from the walls and arranging furniture closer together creates a cosy personal seating arrangement which makes a narrow room look larger. Likewise, throwing in a small carpet in the middle of a large room is to be avoided.<br /><br /> One of the features of a carpet or area rug is to tie furnishings together; thus it is not to sit alone in the centre of the room and admired! <br /><br />If the front legs of the sofa and chairs are not sitting on the carpet, then the rug is too small for that space. <br /><br />If you opt for a carpet in the Dining area you should ensure that it is a minimum of 45 centimetres (18 inches) larger on each side of the table. <br /><br />How about some candles?<br /><br />Last but not least, we all know that candles make for warmth and we choose beautiful candles to lend a feeling of warmth in the winter. Here again there is an inherent danger. How many of us choose the three upright candles – the ones that are spaced 10 centimetres (four inches) apart from each other? <br /><br />This makes three bright flames gathered together to draw everyone’s eyes to that area. Strive instead to get an even glow by scattering the candles. <br /><br />You have essentially changed the look of your home without breaking the bank, so perhaps you can even splurge on a piece of bright artwork which will further brighten your room and complement that cozy look. <br /><br />Enjoy your warm new look with a little ‘cool decorating’ that you have indulged in. <br /></p>
<p>Obviously we cannot move to a new place every time there is a change in season. However, we can make our homes seasonally stylish for the winter by following some simple rules. <br /><br />Indeed, changing the look of our homes with each change of season enables us to follow trends in fashion without spending a lot of money. <br /><br />So what should we invest in for winter? A few tabletop vases, some cushions, candles and sofa throws can alter a room’s feel for the winter months. <br /><br />While making changes it is important to bear in mind that there are some decorative no-nos. One such common fault we often indulge in is displaying family portraits in the drawing/living room. It’s a good idea to keep the family portraits to the more private parts of the home such as the bedroom. You can also hang family portraits in the corridors or dens/studies of your home. <br /><br />Create a cosy set-up<br /><br />We all assume that arranging furniture along the perimeter of the room makes it look larger. Not so. Bringing the sofa away from the walls and arranging furniture closer together creates a cosy personal seating arrangement which makes a narrow room look larger. Likewise, throwing in a small carpet in the middle of a large room is to be avoided.<br /><br /> One of the features of a carpet or area rug is to tie furnishings together; thus it is not to sit alone in the centre of the room and admired! <br /><br />If the front legs of the sofa and chairs are not sitting on the carpet, then the rug is too small for that space. <br /><br />If you opt for a carpet in the Dining area you should ensure that it is a minimum of 45 centimetres (18 inches) larger on each side of the table. <br /><br />How about some candles?<br /><br />Last but not least, we all know that candles make for warmth and we choose beautiful candles to lend a feeling of warmth in the winter. Here again there is an inherent danger. How many of us choose the three upright candles – the ones that are spaced 10 centimetres (four inches) apart from each other? <br /><br />This makes three bright flames gathered together to draw everyone’s eyes to that area. Strive instead to get an even glow by scattering the candles. <br /><br />You have essentially changed the look of your home without breaking the bank, so perhaps you can even splurge on a piece of bright artwork which will further brighten your room and complement that cozy look. <br /><br />Enjoy your warm new look with a little ‘cool decorating’ that you have indulged in. <br /></p>
