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A Cozy Home Welcomes Winter

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It’s time to fill your home with cozy charm!   As the days become shorter, we naturally migrate indoors and reconnect with everything we love about our homes.   A positive mindset is the key to breezing through winter, and a welcoming home will support you in the frosty months ahead.   So, resist the urge to hibernate and include some of these soothing ideas to truly embrace the season!

Soften the Light

cozy home lighting

Lighting is a dramatic architectural feature that can help us adapt to short winter days.  No need to flood rooms with artificial lighting.   Enjoy indirect, low levels of light for a relaxed mood.  Some favorite strategies are outlined here.  And our friends at Geneva Cabinet Company share some of their techniques to effectively layer your lighting here.

Start a Fire

cozy home fireplace seating

Winter gives us permission to slow down and reflect.   A fireplace with cozy seating is just the place to do that.   The latest technology offers several options to bring this feature within reach.  New eco-friendly fireplaces offer easy installation and run on ethanol or electric.  EcoSmart even has portable fire tables to help set the mood.

Go Deep

cozy home surround yourself in bold color

Wrap yourself in comfort with a bold color choice for the walls. Don’t be afraid of deep color, as you can see here it is expertly applied by North Shore Nest with an exquisite balance of furnishings.

Escape Within

cozy home library wall

Grab your fuzzy blanket and curl up with a favorite book.  We love the idea of this library wall featured in a well-traveled hallway.  Just passing your collection will remind you to slow down and decompress.

Dig Into a Hobby

cozy home potting shed for hobby time

Weather-out a chilly winter by indulging in your favorite hobby.  This indoor potting shed was created with repurposed street pavers and vintage timbers from Heritage Beam & Board.  Such a nice reminder that spring is around the corner.

Enjoy Culinary Capers

cozy home kitchen gatherings

Trying new recipes, baking, or even just teaching yourself to use a salad spinner are delightful ways to pass the time.  The kitchen is a natural gathering place and perfect for culinary exploration.

Pump Up Your Jam

home gym workout room

No need to battle foul weather just to get a workout in.  An in-home space can be as simple as a yoga mat or as high profile as this inspirational gym.  Having the area set up in advance is all the motivation you need for your spring fitness goals.

Have One On The House

Winter is a natural time to reconnect with friends and family.  A home bar can serve up your favorite cocktails, green smoothies or specialty coffees.  What counts is a space, large or small, where entertaining is easy and effortless.  Gather your ingredients, add comfortable seating, and enjoy!

 

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The Future of Home Design Post Covid-19

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The comforts of home have never been so appealing!  When uncertainty causes us to feel a little off-balance, our homes provide the security and serenity we need.  The Covid-19 derailment will eventually be resolved, but its valuable lessons have influenced home design for the future.   Our homes are evolving to provide the perfect solutions for a balanced life.  Here are some of our favorite ideas.

Floor Plan Versatility

The intelligence of open concept floorplans has been confirmed by their ability to adapt and be reconfigured.  Areas to work, study or exercise will be nestled into our most active rooms.  When our needs change, the rooms can revert back to their original plan.

More Storage for Self-Sufficiency

When your home becomes an island it’s critical to have provisions on hand.  A walk-in pantry has plenty of space for your latest Costco run while providing an organized space for storage.  Drawer allows for easy sorting and accessibility while open shelving keeps everything in sight.

Zoom Meeting Backdrop

When it’s possible to dedicate space for a home office, consider the acoustics, lighting and a sophisticated impression for video conferencing.

Private Outdoor Space

The popularity of outdoor living space will continue to soar and include luxury features like pools, spas and kitchens. Indoor-outdoor connections will always serves to calm, refresh and satisfy us.

Sanitation Station

While outdoor-to-indoor transitional space has always been desirable, the focus is now on surfaces that are easy to clean and disinfect.

Room for a Workout

You may find that less of a commute to work or school leaves more time for your daily workout.  As a self-care reminder set up a space with you favorite equipment to make it happen naturally.

Your Personal Getaway

When togetherness becomes overrated, create an in-home escape to help you get through the day.  It doesn’t have to be in the traditional sense of a man cave or she shed.    Everyday spaces, like this closet,  can become more inviting and luxurious with a little special treatment.

Nesting Details

Endless hours within your four walls may result in boredom unless you are looking at something beautiful.  There is a renewed interest in design and architecture as we now have more time to thoroughly examine our homes.  Finely crafted details will wrap you up in comfort.

 

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Cabinetry by Geneva Cabinet Company

Photography by S.Photography/Shanna Wolf