The nights get longer, the temperatures get colder, and the world seems bleaker: a true sign that winter has arrived. It can be easy to feel sad during the colder months, but it's also the perfect reason to create a cosy bedroom full of warmth that you'll never want to leave!
The best thing here is that making your bedroom more cosy for winter doesn't have to be a challenging task, or even that expensive! To ensure you can make the most of your bedroom during the coldest part of the year, we've compiled some easy and affordable winter bedroom decorating ideas.
6 ways to get that cosy winter bedroom
1. It's all about the textures
If there's ever a time to satisfy your tactile sense, it's during winter when thicker fabrics are a must-have. From teddy bear bedding you want to hug, to soft upholstered beds with boucle or velvet, it's the perfect time of the year to welcome a smorgasbord of textures into your bedroom. Mix up the textures you use to create the ideal den to spend the cold winter nights, such as combining fleece with faux fur.
Of course, the textures you use will purely depend on what you feel like inviting into your space. Some people dislike the feel of fleece, or they may overheat with faux fur bedding. Therefore, you might want to incorporate the textures you do like, such as comfy pyjamas or lounge wear, like an Oodie or even a cuddle cushion that makes reading or watching TV even better.
2. Warm colours for a warm feeling
When it comes to winter, a specific colour palette comes to mind for most people: cool blues and icy whites. But that doesn't mean your bedroom has to become an ice palace as well. If anything, you're trying to go for the opposite effect, so you'll want to choose warmer colours instead.
This means you'll want to opt for browns and beiges over greys and whites as your neutral base, with your colour highlights leaning towards the warmer end of the scale, such as reds or oranges. This will help to make your space feel snug, lending to a cosy feel. The good news is that you don't need to repaint your room for this; a quick way to incorporate these colour changes is to swap out the accessories in your room, such as bedding and cushions. Our article on adding colour to your bedroom offers plenty of easy ways to add warm colours!
3. Lights off, candles on
Okay, so low-light lamps can also be a good option for creating a snug winter bedroom, but our star here is the ever-versatile candle. Not only does a lit candle instantly make everything feel more intimate, but various types of candles can also contribute to this effect. Candles with winter scents, such as classic gingerbread, spicy cinnamon, or rich wood, are all great options.
Not only that, but some candles have a special type of wick that imitates the sound of fire crackling, such as WoodWick candles. With three senses being stimulated - sight, scent, and sound - candles are perfect for transforming your bedroom into a winter haven.
4. Time for a thicker tog
Have you ever gone into a shop and seen the word 'tog' on the duvets in there? This stands for Thermal Overall Grade, indicating how well the duvet can trap heat. The higher the tog value, the better it will keep heat. This means that higher tog ratings are usually much thicker and heavier (though not always, depending on what materials are used), while lower tog ratings have less to keep you cooler.
As you might expect, we want to create a warm atmosphere in your bedroom, and higher tog ratings not only keep you toasty even on the coldest night, but also offer a satisfyingly plush feel and look to your bed.
5. Warm up with a memory foam mattress
Memory foam is a specialised type of foam designed to soften when exposed to heat. For a memory foam mattress, this means that it uses the heat your body gives out to soften and mould to your contours. So, why are we suggesting this as a cosy winter bedroom idea? Because it uses your heat, it can often be a little warm for people to lie on (unless you have a cooling memory foam mattress), which makes it a must-have for some people in the colder months.
Of course, if you're a hot sleeper, then you might want to avoid this, but it's still a great option if you want to feel snug as a bug in bed! If you're not feeling, or don't have the money, to invest in a whole new mattress, then a memory foam mattress topper is a great alternative. Not only do you still get a cosy feel, but it also helps to protect your mattress!
6. Layers on layers on layers
Anyone who enjoys a little interior decorating will know that layers are essential for pulling the décor together in your bedroom. This is especially true if you're looking for winter bedroom ideas, as you can combine textures with various layers to create a bed that not only looks so cosy you want to jump in it, but is equally as cosy to cocoon yourself into.
Throws not only add aesthetic points to your bed, but they're also a great way to incorporate the textures and colours we mentioned earlier. You could also experiment with multiple cushions and pillows of differing fabrics and sizes to make your bed truly feel like the antithesis of winter's coldness.
