36 Chic Winter Decorating Ideas for an Ultra Cozy Home

One of the easiest and coziest ways to get your home suited for the winter is by using fluffy throw blankets everywhere you can. In this home remodel by Truss Interiors, designer Julee Wray added matching blankets and pillows to give this Colorado house a warm vibe as the cold started to settle in.

Interior design studio Reed & Acanthus didn't shy away from using fresh flowers in one of its projects, bringing some nature and color into the cool space. Not every flower you incorporate has to be one of the classic holiday-adjacent ones—there are plenty of winter blooms to add to your bouquet.

One nonpermanent way to make your walls feel warmer is by hanging up your variety of grazing boards for display. Everyone loves a charcuterie board, and in this home remodel by Element Design Network, designer Laura Chappetto Flynn added dimension and color to the kitchen by creating a unique gallery wall situation.

In this adobe-style home, Wray incorporated a living cactus by the statement fireplace to bring some of the Southwest inside. Cacti are great indoor plants, and bringing one inside to live as part of your winter decor will serve as a little reminder that spring is eventually coming. Plus, it adds a refreshing pop of green to your space.

If you're lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace at home, a functional and chic decor arrangement can be made with your excess firewood. Keep it next to the mantel for easy access, but stack it nicely so it can serve as a winter accessory.

Your faux greenery doesn't have to scream Christmas for it to still be a nice winter accessory for your home. Reed & Acanthus added a seasonal alternative to decking the halls by incorporating subtle garland in this bar area.

For all the wine lovers out there, take a leaf from Element Design Network's decorating book, and set out a decanter with your favorite red inside. The deep color adds a subtle warmth and classiness to the space you and your houseguests will love.

Take inspiration from the cold weather and bring your wintery decor outside. This Truss Interiors project is sparse in accessories, but the warm-toned table and cool, darker brown chairs pair well with the general beige hue of the winter months. For some added texture and comfort, add an outdoor rug.

A mohair blanket will bring textural intrigue to your bedding and won't break the bank. We're digging this fluffy one in a bedroom designed by Osklo Studio. Also, consider swapping airy summer linens with cotton to stay warm and seasonally on point.

Use this pretty and elevated garland in a living room by Charlotte Moss as inspiration. Green is a natural mood-booster, so why not?

This cozy reading nook was practically built for cozy days spent with a great book on a chilly winter day. Design firm Workstead incorporated angular accents and furnishings (a narrow brass lamp, a chaise with hairpin legs, and a glass side table), keep the old-school floral print, antique wood floors, and traditional oil painting from becoming too heavy in the warmer months.

Designed by Cathy Chapman, this cozy Vermont home is especially comforting during the wintertime. To get your own home ready for the season, take note of this timeless sunroom. While it's light and airy enough to feel appropriate during summer, it's also uplifting during the winter without feeling out of place. That's thanks to the dark wood furnishings, warm textiles, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Designed by Heidi Lachapelle, this welcoming sitting room in an upstate New York farmhouse features plenty of antiques, evoking cozier, simpler days of yore. Balanced with modern touches and restored architectural bones, it's the best of both worlds.

Extend the lifespan of your outdoor hangout space with a fireplace and plenty of cozy throws. A space heater or portable fire pit will also work if renovating isn't in the cards and you don't already have an outdoor fireplace on the patio.

Vibrant blue wallpaper and bedding make this bedroom by Bryan Patrick Flynn cheerful yet cozy, the perfect combo for winter. To enhance the winter mood even further, add faux fur throws, candles, and fresh greenery.

How do you make a cabin feel both intimate and spacious, rustic and upscale? The designer behind this Montana ski home, Kylee Shintaffer, has plenty to teach us. "There are small spots that could be for one or two people curled up in a chair—or the living room, where the opposing sectionals are sixteen feet long," she explains. She took advantage of cozy landing space and corners by turning them into intimate bonus rooms.

Hang a garland over double sinks in the bathroom to bring the winter holiday vibes to every inch of your home. Bonus points for red accents and plants.

Wrap a lackluster staircase in a lush green garland. A little bit of greenery can enliven an entire room.

Swap out vibrant, summery vases for moodier ones. On this mantle in a Studio Razavi-designed living room, the cluster of graphic ceramic vases bring a warm yet edgier vibe. You could also swap out bright lamp shades for black ones.

Optimize a room for game nights, since you'll likely be staying in more during the winter months. Designer Fitz Pullins added a fun neon wall light and placed a chessboard on the table.