Winter Color Palettes We Love
How many times have you thought over the past few weeks, “Oh, it must be 10 pm how did that happen?” only to look at the time and discover it is barely 6pm? The days are getting shorter and darker and the weather is reaching the bitter cold levels. This time of year cuddling up in warm blankets in front of the fire is the ideal evening. It’s all about warm and cozy during the winter months, fuzzy heated blankets start to fly off the shelves. Besides stocking up on the comfy blankets, you can also warm up your home with color. Choosing the right winter palette can add another element of warmth and comfort to your home that you can keep well past the winter months.
Winter Holiday Colors
Winter and the holiday season come hand and hand every year, which brings out the holiday decorations. The overall winter palette you choose can be inspired by your typical seasonal décor. Use touches of holiday colors to bring out the cheery atmosphere of this time of year, but subtle enough that you can transition it easily once the holiday season ends. Bypass the bright red and green, and go for shades such as deep forest green with soft salmon red, or a rich burgundy with mellow sage green. Layer in neutral colors like white, gray, and wood tones to be sure your winter décor can live on long past the holidays. Wall art, chair upholstery, a bowl of fruit, or green and red plants are good examples of the subtle holiday colors to make your neutral background pop.
Icy Blue Mix
Get inspired by the freezing weather outside of the window and add cool icy hues into your décor. Bright whites, cool grays, and powder blues create a combination to give your home a crisp, polished look. Use a fog colored or light blue on the walls and ceiling and incorporate varying shades of blue in the upholstery, rugs, and draperies. Finish it off with some white décor and you will have a beautiful, wintry effect. To keep the room from becoming too cold, use plush textures such as velvet, fur, and linen to soften the space. You can add some gold or metallic finishes with light fixtures and frames for additional warmth.
Winter Jewel Tone Colors
Turquoise, ruby red, and magenta are some of the rich jewel tones that can make a room feel much more intimate. To easily incorporate these vibrant hues into your home you can use the colors already present and use a deeper, more saturated shade. A light blue can be accentuated with a navy or sapphire blue, brighter greens can have an emerald or hunter green added. To keep from getting too dark, layer in the lighter neutral shades like eggshell and ivory. Use plush textures to add warmth and candles, shag rugs, or textured blankets to add cozy.
Choosing the right color palette can be just what your home needs to embody the level of warmth you need to fight away the winter blues. This season amp up the coziness of your home by incorporating an inspired by winter color scheme. Don’t think you are up to the task on your own? VNTG Place has a team of professionals with the simple goal in mind to help you Live Beautifully. Visit their website today and learn more about what their design team can do to transport your home to the warm and cozy escape you dream of.
