Australian Wintery Interior Design Hacks

As the rest of the world prepares for summer heat, Oceanians are bringing out the winter coats. But how can we stay positive through the colder months? In this article, we’ll discuss a few clever ways you can use your interior design to create a cozy home while we wait for the summer warmth to return. 

Colour schemes 

Since the Oceanian winter does not coincide with typical winter holiday seasons such as Christmas, bringing out the greens and reds might feel improper. However, there is a wide range of other colours that can be used to enhance the cozy winter feelings. 

Using muted colours of any kind, such as mint green or terracotta red, can aid in bringing some warmth into a wintery room. Overall, warmer shades will help in creating a warmer and cozier atmosphere.

Cold weather creativity

A great and easy way to add details to a room is to invest in some artwork to hang on the walls. Whether the wall art contains sharp contrasts or some soothing incorporated colours, they are eye-catching pieces that are easy to switch out or move around as time passes by. 

Wall art can be purchased online or in a physical store. Perhaps you might even have some home-made art that just needs to be framed for that personal touch in the living room. Either purchasing art or creating it are great activities for families or an evening with friends. 

Cozy fabrics 

Just as colours are a simple tool to change the mood of the room, so are fabrics and textures. Think of your home as dressing yourself for winter weather: we want cozy, layers, and thick materials. You will most likely stay under a blanket, so why not bring several?

By mixing and matching blankets, throws, and pillows of various textures and fabrics you can bring more life to the room. It brings a personal touch, as well as an inviting atmosphere as any guests feel comfortable using a blanket as there’s always more of them. Now is also a good time to invest in a good carpet.

Greenery 

Though the trees outside might be barren, that does not mean that your house needs to be. Winter is a great time to bring some greenery into the house. Not only will it keep the air fresh, but it will also provide an inviting atmosphere to the room. Furthermore, watching the plants grow in a season when everything else seems to stand still creates some motivation to keep hoping for those summer months. 

There are both greenery and actual blooming flowers that accommodate to the colder weather. For flowers, Polyanthus, Cyclamen, or Orchids are a great choice. For greenery, any cacti work as well as snake plants or rubber trees.  Click here for a great article on Australian winter plant care hacks. 

Conclusion

In a few simple steps, you can transform your Aussie home from a cold and dull place into something that’s alive and personal. Surrounding ourselves with warmer tones can also aid in achieving a brighter outlook on life as we have something to look forward to seeing whenever we come home.