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How to Bring Warmth Into Your Home This Winter (Home Depot)
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Scented Flameless Candles Add an Inviting Glow and Fragrance
You may think of candles as solely a special occasion decoration, but with flameless LED versions, you don't have to worry about remembering to blow them out or getting wax on your favorite furniture. Position clusters of candles of varying heights around a den, bedroom or bathroom to bring a cheery glow to the chilliest, darkest corners of your home. Scented versions with warming fragrances like vanilla and spice will even radiate a toasty aroma throughout the house.
1. 6 in. Bisque Vanilla Scent Wax Wavy Edge LED Timer Candle - $4.99; 2. Flameless Lattice Brown Copper Candle - $14.99; 3. Lumabase Square Flameless Candle Set - $31.95
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Muted Lighting Softens a Space
Bright, fluorescent light makes for a harsh environment that gives your home all the charm of a sterile doctor's office. If you don't have a dimmer on your overhead light fixture, swap it for table and floor lamps, which will create inviting pools of light throughout your living space. Designing with warm lighting in mind is all about selecting the right bulbs and shades: Avoid bulbs labeled "cool white" or "daylight" (the kind often used in the workplace) and look instead for "soft white" or "natural white," which will bring out warmer tones. (If you're still at a loss, The Home Depot's got a great guide to decoding all those different bulb types.) Replace white lampshades with cream, blush, tan or brown ones in earthy materials like canvas or bamboo for a more natural, gentle lighting effect.
1. Adesso Mystic Satin Steel Table Lamp - $140; 2. Home Decorators Collection Phillips Arch Floor Lamp - $179
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Plush Pillows Maximize Comfort
A comfortable home is a warm home. So, go ahead — go overboard with plush throw pillows. Super stuffed, brightly colored cushions not only stylishly accent a sofa or armchair, but add depth and comfort that will make visitors want to cozy up on the couch. Coordinate throughout a room with different colored or patterned pillows from the same collection to keep a unified appearance.
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A Fireplace Is the Ultimate Heartwarmer
Nothing warms the heart like sitting in front of a crackling fireplace when it's wintry outside. If you're an apartment-dweller without the benefit of a built-in hearth, you may think firelight is a luxury you can't enjoy — but inexpensive electric fireplaces bring the warmth of a real fire into even the tiniest, most modern homes. What's more, they're eco-friendly and easy enough for the tool-challenged to install and mount on the wall just like a flat screen TV.
1. Home Decorators Collection Wall-Mounted Indoor/Outdoor Arched Top Fireplace - $215; 2. Home Decorators Collection Mirador 36 in. Wall-Mount Electric Fireplace - $229
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Give Yourself a Nook to Nest In
Sometimes the sensation of warmth is as much emotional as it is physical. By giving yourself a nook to nest in, you can make your home seem more warm and inviting. Start with a corner or small alcove — preferably away from a drafty window or door and right in front of that electric fireplace you just hung up — and arrange a comfy armchair with an ottoman to put your feet up, soft lighting and plenty of cushions or throws. The result? An instant cozy space just for you to curl up with a good book or mug of tea.
1. Home Decorators Collection Meloni Armchair - $419; 2. Home Decorators Collection Hammered Ceramic Pot Table Lamp - $125; 3. Home Decorators Collection Industrial Adjustable-Height Accent Table - $299
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Curl Your Toes Into a Shag Rug
Hardwood floors may be attractive, but if you want your toes to be snug as a bug in a rug come wintertime, it's all about the, well, rug. High pile area rugs give you something sumptuous to sink your feet into and add a luxe texture to a bedroom, dressing area, living room or hallway. Leave 70s vibes behind with updated shag rugs in classic ivory and oatmeal.
1. Home Decorators Collection Premium Flokati White 2 ft. x 5 ft. Accent Rug - $119.20; 2. Home Decorators Collection Faux Sheepskin White Area Rug - $119.20; 3. Home Decorators Collection Ultimate Shag Oatmeal Area Rug - $423.20
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Snuggle Up with Throw Blankets
No matter how many warm touches you add to your home, there will still be those times when you catch a chill. Don't confine yourself to a Snuggie — this is an opportunity to translate the concept of layering from your wardrobe to your home. Keep throw blankets with extra-cushy details like tassels and braided textures handy, so that you're never far from warmth. Fold a snuggly wool, velvet or fleece blanket over the arm of a sofa, or stash an easy-to-reach basket of throws in a common room to keep guests warm for movie nights or after-dinner conversation.
1. Home Decorators Collection Petals Faux-Fur Throw - $78; 2. Home Decorators Collection Canyon Throw - $85; 3. Home Decorators Collection Faux-Fur Throw - $69
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Go for the Gold to Radiate Warmth
Metallics are dazzling on the runway, but did you know that decorating with gold tones and glittering accents can also add warmth to your home? When accessorizing your space, choose glowing golden touches like vases, frames, candle holders and curtain hardware. Mirrors and sparkly pieces can work to bounce sunlight into cold, gloomy rooms. You can even go bold with a gold ceiling or texturized gold wallpaper. These Midas touches will reflect light and create a festive, twinkly atmosphere, making your home all the more luminous on a winter night.
1. Home Decorators Collection Sole Gold Round Framed Mirror - $149; 2. Graham & Brown 56 sq. ft. Desire Gold Wallpaper - $75/roll; 3. Champagne Glitter Wood Curl Wreath - $34.98; 4. Home Decorators Collection Red and White Round Ornament with Gold Glitter Accents (4-Count) - $12.98
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Paint in Spicy Seasonal Colors to Turn Up the Heat
Luckily for you heat-seekers, this season's hottest colors are also some of the warmest — think ochre, earth and wine tones. Lighter, yellowy colors bring a sunniness to open spaces like the kitchen, while richer hues work to warm relaxing spaces like the family or dining room. Try painting just an accent wall if you're not ready to commit to changing the color of a whole room, or reinvent an often-overlooked space like the entryway in one of these spicy shades. All the painting hints and hacks you could want can be found here.
1. Behr Premium Plus in Home Decorators Collection Beacon Yellow - $25.96; 2. Behr Premium Plus in Warm Terra Cotta - $33.98; 3. Behr Premium Plus in Cinnamon Cherry - $25.96
