15 Winter Home Decor Ideas to Make Your Home Feel Like a Cozy Cabin
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A cabin weekend retreat is the ultimate winter getaway. But what if you could recreate the same warm, cozy vibes without leaving the comfort of your own home? With a few easy touches, you can turn your home into a winter cabin-like retreat. Here are 15 Winter Home Decor Essentials to help you transform any space into a cozy cabin aesthetic this winter!
1. Wooden Accents
Wood elements & furniture is quintessential for winter home decor! It can help add a rustic charm to your space and make it seem more cozy & inviting. A wooden dining table or coffee table can bring a lodge-like feeling to your home. If you don’t have wooden furniture, you can add other wooden accents such as trays, coasters, cutting boards, or other decor pieces.
2. Soft Throw Blankets
Nothing says cozy like a soft, warm throw blanket. Whether you prefer a plaid throw, a chunky knit blanket, or a plush one – there is something just so comforting about wrapping up in a blanket on a cold, snowy day while drinking hot chocolate. Opt for soft, warm colors that you can drape over the sofa or oversized chair.
3. Warm, Earthy Tones
In the cold months, having a warm-toned palette will make any space instantaneously feel cozy and calm. Think rich browns, deep burgundy, mossy greens, and cream tones. You can add these colors to your blankets, pillows, rugs, & decor pieces to create a warm & inviting atmosphere.
4. Fairy Lights
Twinkling fairy lights add a little extra magic to your home. My favorite ways to add fairy lights are in the coffee table centerpiece, along the fireplace mantle, and along windows. I usually aim for a warm white light to create a cozy, welcoming glow.
5. Candles + Wooden Matchsticks
Candles are another essential to add a comforting, warm glow to your home. Ones that come in neutral or soft-toned frosted glass or amber containers add extra style. Wooden matchsticks makes it feel more rustic, and adds to the wooden elements mentioned above. Opt for woodsy, earthen scents such as cinnamon, pine, cedarwood. If you prefer a softer scent, try lavender, sandalwood, or cashmere.
6. Crackling Fireplaces
A stone or brick fireplace adds an incredible amount of warmth to any living room. Of course, many of us aren’t able to add a fireplace to our homes all that easily. A great alternative can be a TV stand with an electric fireplace (check out this one from Amazon). For a more budget-friendly option, you can browse the many crackling fireplace videos on YouTube and play that on your TV screen or laptop. I’ve lived in apartments for 10+ years and love playing these videos as a background while I’m relaxing on the couch or reading a book!
7. Plush Rugs
Use plush area rugs to soften up any room. I find that using neutral tones such as light gray or cream works the best. Neutral tones will also let you easily use other accents & decor to add pops of color if you like to change the color palette in your home every season, like I do. Also try pairing the color of your throw pillows or blankets to match the color of the rug to make the overall aesthetic seem more coordinated.
8. Hot Cocoa Bar
Hot chocolate is the ultimate winter treat. Creating a hot cocoa bar in your kitchen for the winter season is a sweet way to entertain guests and also make it easy for you to grab a decadent cup of hot chocolate on cozy days in. Use small mason jars or bowls to store toppings, marshmallows, stirrers, & spoons. You can even store packets of hot chocolate to make it easy for you or your guests to make hot cocoa in a pinch. Making a cute chalkboard display sign is a fun touch especially when you have guests coming over.
9. Cozy Reading Nook
Section off a corner of your living room, family room, or bedroom to create a cozy reading nook. This creates a warm, inviting space for you to unwind & relax. Add a bookshelf containing your favorite books, mementos, and even a few plants to personalize the space. Throw pillows and fuzzy blankets can add to the comfort & aesthetic of the space.
10. Festive Mugs
I love displaying seasonal mugs on my kitchen shelf. Winter mugs are especially cozy and festive! Add a few seasonal mugs to your hot cocoa bar or on a hanging shelf display in your kitchen. Mugs are often inexpensive, so it’s a great budget-friendly way to add some seasonal cheer to your cozy cabin decor. Plus, you’ll be saving even more money when you drink your morning coffee at home, not Starbucks!
11. Chunky Knit Sweaters
Okay, this one isn’t technically winter home decor, but it’s such an essential part of the whole cabin aesthetic & mood! You can even style your best warm-toned chunky knit sweaters over an oversized chair, on the edge of your bed, or a display shelf in the bedroom as part of the decor. And of course, wearing a thick cable-knit or chunky sweater while you’re enjoying a relaxing winter snow day in your home just adds to the overall cozy cabin feel!
12. Vintage Books
There is something charming about vintage books that make a cabin-inspired home feel even more rustic. Especially when paired with wooden elements or arranged on top of a wooden, rustic coffee table. Stacking them vertically will also add depth to your coffee table decor. Visit a thrift store or a used bookstore as a winter activity to help inspire your search for some vintage, antique books!
13. Throw Pillows
Adding a pile of soft, fluffy throw pillows to your sofa will help create a warm, inviting space for you & your guests to relax. Layer neutral solid toned pillows with patterned/textured throw pillows. You can keep it neutral, or add pops of color to make the area stand out. Adding flannel, cable-knit, or faux-fur pillows can add dimension and texture.
14. Cozy Bedding
Comfortable bedding in the winter is a must, especially as the days get shorter & we tend to hit the snooze button before getting out of bed a little longer than usual! Flannel bedding is one of my favorites because it is so soft & keeps warm. Extra fluffy pillows are also a must along with a snuggly comforter or duvet.
15. Vintage Furniture + Decor
Shop at your local thrift store to pick up some vintage & antique pieces to add character to your living room. Vintage pieces add a rustic feeling and also add some character to the place. Keepsakes and family heirlooms are another great way to add an antique touch while displaying timeless memories.
I hope you found this list helpful and will use it this upcoming winter season to add some warmth & comfort to your home! I’d love to hear from you – leave a comment below with your favorite ways to add some coziness to your home!
