Now that the holidays have come and gone, and with record breaking cold temperatures, not to mention the flu, it’s no wonder we are all beginning to feel the ‘Winter Blues’. One sure-fire way to soothe these feelings is with home decor. Here are a few simple decorating tips to brighten your interior and make a positive impact on your mood:

• Inject warmth and energy throughout your home by adding small touches of bright, hot hues such as hot pink, sunny yellow, and zesty lime green.
• Instantly lift your mood by introducing accents which reflect light such as mirrors, lighting and metallic finishes.
• Make any room or furniture item feel warm and cozy with toss pillows, rugs, bedding, and soft throws.
• If you’re feeling adventurous, use paint to brighten your interior. Paint can make your home feel fresh and, by using a warm tone, will make it feel warm in those days with low light.
• Bring the outside in by adding vases with colourful flowers throughout your home. This will make your rooms cheerful and get you excited for the arrival of spring.

Let’s face it, Winter, with it’s cold dark days can feel endless and gloomy. However, by adding some much needed colour and warmth into our home’s decor, we can all perk ourselves up and chase away the ‘Winter Blues’.

Article Written By: Beatrice Espinola

Design Consultant at Decorium

beatrice@decorium.ca