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30 <strong>Style</strong> | heating<br />
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At the first taste of winter’s chill, we start preparing for<br />
hibernation. Adding warmth to your home, however, is not<br />
just about choosing the right heating, but also the creation of<br />
a scrumptious winter haven that invites you to hunker down<br />
with creature comforts.<br />
A home might be warm and<br />
dry, but as we transition from<br />
summer to winter there is that<br />
lack of cosiness to our homes. By<br />
following a few simple steps you<br />
can enhance and create more<br />
warmth within your home.<br />
Roll out the Rugs<br />
Hardwood floors and tiles are<br />
brilliant during the summer<br />
months, but come winter, your<br />
feet are likely to feel a little<br />
different. Using large rugs in the<br />
main areas of your home will help<br />
to insulate a room and keep your<br />
feet warm. The textured look<br />
of a rug will also add a feel of<br />
cosiness to a room.<br />
Add textuRe<br />
Just as you do with winter fashion,<br />
creating warmth in your interiors<br />
is all about adding texture.<br />
In your bedroom, swap your<br />
summer duvet for a thick, plush<br />
winter one, then finish the<br />
look with layers of throws and<br />
cushions.<br />
Invest in good-quality throws.<br />
Choose a few that match the<br />
décor in your home, and then<br />
literally throw them over couches<br />
and beds. The more they look<br />
like you just dropped them on<br />
the couch or bed, the better they<br />
look – hence the name ‘throw’!<br />
There is a great range of cosy<br />
faux-fur throws on the market<br />
this winter, too.<br />
If you don’t already have one,<br />
get a footstool. If you have one,<br />
recover it in durable thick fabric –<br />
we love a good tartan print.<br />
let the light in<br />
When sunlight passes through the<br />
glass of your window it bounces<br />
off your walls and furniture, and<br />
gradually turns into heat. This<br />
heat will make a big difference to<br />
the temperature of your home.<br />
To make the most of it, open<br />
your blinds or curtains in the<br />
morning, and close them back up<br />
at night.<br />
Lighting is important to set<br />
the scene. A few lamps dotted<br />
around living spaces will provide<br />
the relaxed, low-level lighting<br />
ideal for such areas. Add sparkle<br />
at night-time with fairy lights, and<br />
some flickering candles for an<br />
intimate feel.<br />
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