As the days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler, it is time to turn our attention to indoor living. Here are my top three tips to add some warmth into your home.
1. Adding textiles to your space
Toss cushions
A really easy way to add some textiles to your space is by adding in some toss cushions and/or throw pillows. With the change of fabric and color, your space can be transformed from a summery, beachy feeling to a warm and inviting space. As the days get cooler, think muted colors such as gold, blues, and greens, and earthy oranges and browns. When it comes to the fabric, lean towards the heavier fabrics. Velvets have come a long, long way and corduroy has made a huge comeback!
Drapery
When I talk about drapery, I am not meaning your grandmother’s heavy and dated fabric. I’m thinking light, fresh, and airy. When it comes to drapery, there are so many options to elevate your space. It is amazing how drapery can change the feel of a space as well as warm it up. Just think: have you ever walked through a showhome where there was not some kind of drapery? Most likely not. The minute you start paying attention to the window detail, you will see that adding these elements to your home and your space is a must! In this space, we added in some simple sheer drapery panel to each side. Not only do the panels now fully balance off this window, but it also adds a layer of texture as well.
2. Painting
Just like adding color by way of toss cushions, interior paint can be used for many spaces. Perhaps it is just one wall, a piece of furniture that needs to be brought up to date, or maybe it is an entire space. Paint is a fabulous way to add that splash of color while making your home feel warm. There are many colors to select from, but I’ve rounded up six warm and inviting colors for this fall from Benjamin Moore.
3. Lighting
Hardwired
This is my favorite way to add warmth to a home. When we renovate homes, we spend a lot of time planning lighting and the type of lighting that the space will have. Will it be task, accent, or ambient lighting? In kitchens, we do a lot of interior lighting as well as under-the-cabinet lighting. These lights tend to be soft lighting to enhance the space.
What we also think about is what the light will look like when the light is on. These pendant lights that we custom-ordered display the prettiest light pattern – a total selling feature for us in this project.
Table and floor lamps
This is a great way to add in lighting to your space that does not require an electrician. There are so many places to source table and floor lamps.
Wireless options
There are also many, many options for wireless options, including wall sconces that do not require any hardwiring. Today, the sky is the limit when it comes to lighting!
Our lighting tip
Back in the day, we used to use wattage for the light bulb. Today, we mostly speak in temperature, which is measured in Kelvin (K). Here is a very brief breakdown of the temperatures:
As you start to spend more time in your home, do you see ways to add warmth to your space?
Sheri is the owner of Get It Together. An eye for detail, she is able to proactively plan your entire renovation including the design, ensuring that no item, no matter how small, is missed. For more information about Get It Together and Sheri’s services, visit gityyc.com.
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