The winter months come with a certain degree of comfort in our homes. Since the weather generally dictates what we can and can’t do outdoors, we tend to turn to our interior spaces for maximum comfort and coziness. Chances are, you’ve already started to get cozy for the seemingly endless winter months, but if you need a little more help, we’ve got some ideas for staying cozy this winter.
All About the Ambiance
Setting the mood is the most important part of optimizing your home’s coziness, and more often than not, it doesn’t take as much as you’d think to make your home cozy for the winter.
If you have a fireplace, then that’s a bit of a no-brainer, but in the event that you don’t, then consider lighting festive candles, dimming the lights a little, and generally making your home a little darker while also making its lighting warmer. You don’t always need a wood-burning fireplace or stove to achieve optimal coziness, but a little fire and some strategic lighting can do the trick all the same.
Fire Up the Oven
Nothing says cozy home than firing up the oven!
Many homeowners, especially in the south, steer well clear of turning on their ovens in the heat of the summer. After all, why would we need to put more heat in our homes when it’s 100 degrees outside!? Fortunately, the cool winter months are ideal for oven roasting, baking, and cooking.
Not only does your oven double up as a heat source in the winter, but baking up something tasty can really up your coziness game.
Add Some Comfort
Being cozy is as much about being comfortable as it is about being in the right atmosphere. When the weather turns cold, it’s time to bring out the extra pillows and blankets. Even if it seems like cranking up the heat in your home is the way to make your living space cozier, sometimes it’s just the opposite of what you really need.
Instead of turning up the heater, make it a little cooler in your home, pile on an extra blanket, and snuggle in for a movie night or evening with your loved ones.
Pull Out That Perfect Hoodie
Being cozy can sometimes mean being bundled up in your favorite fluffy winter coat or hoodie. Everyone has that favorite piece of outerwear that goes perfectly with the winter season and only gets more comfortable every year.
Whether it’s your favorite football team or just a hoodie that you’ve worn into pure cozy bliss, don your favorite hoodie or jacket and settle in for a comfortable time in your home.
Warm Up with Hot Drinks
Drinking something warm when it’s cold outside is not only comforting and part of living the cozy life, but it has some scientific benefits to warming up your body. By drinking warm beverages, your body is quite literally warmed from the inside out.
Use this winter as an opportunity to perfect your hot beverage game. Try something different such as spiced teas, creative hot chocolates, or even adult beverages to take off the edge of the cold dark winter. Hot drinks are also a perfect way to host your friends and family during the holidays.
