MORTGAGE BLOGBlog posted On November 21, 2024
A crackling fireplace, the whole family gathered cozily in the living room after a night of feasting, scattered wrapping paper blanketing your throw rugs and cream carpets: does this fit your vision of a perfect home for the holidays? With a few thoughtful touches, any room can be turned into a comforting space this winter. Let’s take a leisurely tour through some of the most inviting home trends this season, setting you and your family up for success when the cold sets in.
Some say that the heart of a home exists within a crackling hearth, casting a spell of warmth, coziness, and contentment over a living room. The image of stockings hung up by the fireplace is a common holiday aesthetic, making this an especially inviting home décor trend for the season. Not only is there a practical heating element, but fireplace décor ideas are endless, especially when creating a display on the mantel. Traditional wood fireplaces, pellet stoves, and gas and electric fireplaces all come with their own pros and cons, so once you evaluate your renovation options, our loan professionals can offer their own suggestions and advice.
Consider drenching your space in warm, earthy tones. Whether you decide for more timber tones, such as rich browns, caramel, terracotta, and turmeric or cooler earthy hues like nautical blues, these colors can all create the perfect calming, relaxing atmosphere required for a cozy winter house. Earth tones are naturally connected with other trends like natural woods and indoor plants, which all boost this style beautifully. For instance, you can accessorize with wicker furniture, sun-bleached bookcases, or even add wood paneling to your walls to really highlight the calming browns in your space. Placing plants along those shelves and next to the wooden chairs can create the most optimal cozy atmosphere.
Hygge, the Danish concept of contentment and well-being, is a common theme this season, and a prominent feature of hygge are cozy textiles. Adding chunky knits and thick blankets to your couches and chairs can really emphasize the feeling of comfort in your home while also serving the practical purpose of having items handy to keep warm. Additionally, area rugs and layering are an aspect of this trend, further highlighting the soft, comforting idea of bunkering down. These design elements also help visually soften the space, creating a welcoming vibe.
Just like it made a splash this summer, Japandi is here to hunker down and stay for the winter season. This trend’s minimalist sensibilities are especially appealing in the cold months, almost as if transporting homeowners to Scandinavia’s own starkly beautiful winters. The combination of Japanese minimalism in Japandi design highlights the beauty of the chillier months through its spacious look and functional aesthetics.
The versatility and elegance of natural wood is especially useful during winter; incorporating this design trend into your home can add texture and a sense of warmth in the colder months. Combining wood block tables with raw materials like a tree stump stool can complete this natural wood look. This looks also enhances any wintry decorations placed on these furniture pieces, like holly, candles, and other holiday pieces. Rustic is often an aesthetic that describes natural woods, especially effective when combined with cozy flannels and soft textures. Throw a scented candle in there to complete the entire picture!
Cold weather means the hibernation of your lawn, causing your beautiful garden to grow dormant for the season, throwing a lifelessness over everything. You can counteract this by investing in indoor plants to spruce up your winter. It doesn’t have to be grey and droll — you can inject life and greenery into your home through real or artificial houseplants. Whether you want to start small with a succulent or go big with a potted tree, it’s entirely up to your discretion. If you want to get into the holiday spirit, decorating with poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe is a great way to boost the festive atmosphere. You could even take inspiration from biophilic design, merely adding light green accents with plants here and there. Sometimes, less is more. However, if you were leaning towards a bigger change to your space, consider adding a sunroom into your home renovations. Natural light and greenery go hand-in-hand together within a spacious, windowed room.
If you’re interested in renovating your house this holiday season and adding some well-needed festive cheer, you might want to consider a Renovation Loan. Homeowners have been experiencing record levels of home equity this year, so a home equity loan could be the solution to help fund your holiday home renovations. Reach out to one of our loan officers if you want to spruce up your holiday home!
Source: CHG, Homes & Gardens
