5 Design Ideas to Help You Beat the Winter Blues

The winter months are hard to get through. Lots of people suffer from the winter blues – and we're offering some design tips that could make the winter blues a little sunnier.

STEP 1: CREATE A COMFORTABLE, WELCOMING READING NOOK

 

a. Pop of bright colours – this can be done by using cushions:

Chekhov cushion

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Venezia silk square cushion

 

b. Cozy textures – cable knit throws are a great option:

Stella Throw

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c. Good lighting to up the ambiance – a table lamp, for instance:

  Salvora table lamp

 

STEP 2: MAKE YOUR BED EXTRA RELAXING

 

a. Floral, silky Tencel bedding – print that welcomes spring:

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  Serena 3-piece duvet cover set

The 3-in-1 perfect standard pillow

b. Serene piece of art to uplift your spirits:

Pristina 2-piece wall art set

c. Unwind with relaxing scents – candles, for example

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STEP 3: ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET

 

a. Declutter and donate/gift items you no longer use
b. Place the pieces you want to keep in places they belong and make sense in terms of flow – use storage baskets:

 Home square felt basket

 

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STEP 4: MAKE YOUR DESK A LITTLE MORE HAPPY

 

a. Plant to take care of something +improve air quality:

Medium Selma 2-tone basket

b. Use a SAD lamp:

HappyLight Lucent

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STEP 5: PLAN A HOME PROJECT

 

a. Plan a décor update that will make you excited about your space again
b. Consider the effects of colour therapy