Many people adore Christmas decorating but often feel disheartened when it’s time to dismantle the festive decorations. To combat the post-holiday blues, consider embracing winter decor that can be enjoyed throughout the cold months. Here are some simple yet effective winter decor ideas curated by interior designers and home decorators that will infuse your home with a sense of hygge and keep your living space warm and inviting until spring arrives.
01. Hang Vintage Ski Posters
9 of 42 – Warm Up the Kitchen by deVOL Kitchens. The U.K.-based company warmed up the marble open shelving above the stovetop by lining it with fragrant fresh eucalyptus and lighting a trio of forest green candles in the corner by the window that complement the paint color above the backsplash.
10 of 42 – Add Alpine Touches. Design by AHG Interiors and photo by Chris Mottalini. AHG Interiors added ‘Game of Thrones in the Catskills’ vibes to this airy, rustic New York living room with a faux fur blanket, throw pillows, and two large bean bag chairs in soft shades of gray placed in front of the massive gray stone fireplace. A large antler chandelier heightens the alpine rustic vibes. 11 of 42 – Make Twig Stars by Most Lovely Things. Most Lovely Things decorated for winter with preserved flowers in a wall vase and DIY stars in the windows. An easy and eco-friendly DIY project made from scavenged twigs. 12 of 42 – Add a Giant Knit by Leanne Ford Interiors and photo by Tessa Neustadt. A giant knit seat cover is the perfect wintry touch for this sunny all-white California living room from Leanne Ford Interiors. 13 of 42 – Display Winter Quilts by Liz Marie Blog. Blogger Liz Marie displays her winter quilt collection in a glass-front cabinet on the landing of her Michigan farmhouse, keeping it both visible and accessible. 14 of 42 – Mix in Dark Tones by Fantastic Frank. Sprinkling in some dark-toned accessories in shades of brown and black can add instant warmth and coziness to an all-white space. Giving it a winter refresh with minimal fuss, like this Swedish living room from Fantastic Frank. 15 of 42 – Make a DIY Winter Wreath by My 100 Year Old Home. This simple but effective winter wreath hanging over the kitchen farmhouse sink from My 100 Year Old Home was a five-minute DIY project made by gluing 100% biodegradable Sola wood flowers made from tapioca or balsa tree bark to a wreath. 16 of 42 – Add Warm Seat Covers by Most Lovely Things. Most Lovely Things added sheepskin seat covers on rattan bistro chairs to add an extra layer of winter warmth to her kitchen breakfast nook. 17 of 42 – Add Plaid by Craftberry Bush. While transitioning from Christmas to winter decor often involves removing all of those red accessories from your living room, feel free to keep a few seasonal textiles around. In this cozy winter living room from Craftberry Bush, jewel toned and red plaid throw pillows add cold weather vibes that are complemented by a floor-to-ceiling display of firewood. 18 of 42 – Accessorize with Faux Fur by AHG Interiors and photo by Chris Mottalini. AHG Interiors used mixed wood tones and added layers of faux fur bedding, throw pillows, and rugs in this cozy rustic cabin primary bedroom in New York State.19 of 42 – Use Warm Lighting by deVOL Kitchens. In this warm and colorful English eat-in kitchen, a mix of candlelight on wall sconces and kitchen table, and warm-toned Edison bulbs on industrial pendant lights provides multiple sources of warm light, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance for spending time in everyone’s favorite room in the house. 20 of 42 – Stay Monochrome by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp. One way to avoid post-Christmas blues is to decorate for the winter season. Emily Henderson Design decorated a sideboard with glass trees, candles, and a frosted undecorated wreath that blends in with neutral decor and transitions easily from holiday to winter decor. 21 of 42 – Decorate with Logs by Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona. Ursula Carmona made a gold-toned DIY log holder that is both functional and decorative. A collection of candles on the white brick hearth adds warmth. A jewel-toned couch, green glass accents, and brown faux fur throw add cozy wintry vibes. 22 of 42 – Slice It Up by Thistlewood Farms. Thistlewood Farms created an all-winter decor vignette with a DIY wood slice branch bouquet in a clear vase on a woven tray perched on a wooden dresser in front of the window, scattered with pine cones and other neutral-toned decor. 23 of 42 – Use Tree Stump Side Tables by Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly. Giant tree stump occasional tables add a natural note to this living room full of neutral tones and soft textures, perfect for curling up all winter long. 24 of 42 – Make a DIY Twig Wreath by Thistlewood Farms. Thistlewood Farms created a whimsical ode to winter for a modern farmhouse living room with backyard twigs, white spray paint, and a little white bird. 25 of 42 – Warm Up with Copper by Modern Glam. Copper is a fiery metal that looks great year-round and brings warmth in winter. Modern Glam added tall wintry branches to a shiny copper pot for a simple winter scene with metallic warmth in a neutral interior. 26 of 42 – Set a Winter Table by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp. This holiday table setting is perfect for a low key Christmas tea or winter celebration, celebrating the beauty of the season with frosted greenery, bottle brush trees, and cozy house-shaped votive candles. 27 of 42 – Embrace Weathered Finishes by Maison de Cinq. When decorating for winter, mix in vintage pieces with a well worn patina or objects with weathered finishes that look like they have battled the elements.
Maison de Cinq adds a touch of texture to neutral-toned living room decor with slightly rusted urns filled with fresh white flowers and scattered greenery.
Emily Henderson Design incorporated vintage skis in a winter-approved entry, along with a simple door wreath and mirror greenery that remain suitable all winter. Priscilla Frost and Emily Henderson Design create an ultra rustic living room with dark wood, aged, glazed brick, a roaring fire, and a mantel adorned with duck figurines and vintage art. Modern Glam introduces an upcycled scarf wreath, a no-sew, seasonal decor that can be easily removed and reused, keeping your front door warm all winter. Folding Chair Design Co. decorates a dining room chandelier with faux greenery and wooden beads, adding a festive touch to the table with animal-shaped planters that extend into the winter season. Urbanology Designs opts for a simple, neutral winter decor with a five-point white star garland draped on a pot of wrapped branches, suitable for the holidays and beyond. Emily Henderson Design enhances a reading corner with a seasonal blanket and throw pillow, perfect for cozying up with a mug of tea and a good book all winter. Calimia Home transitions a Florida bedroom from summer to winter white with a chunky knit blanket, varying textures, tones, and shades of white for a soft and cozy feel. Finding Silver Pennies updates a coastal winter dining room with blue votive candles and realistic looking white tulips, promising the early arrival of spring.A real Pothos plant nearby proves that mixing real and faux plants and flowers is a good trick to make the fake ones seem more convincing.
36 of 42 – Use Warm Tones by Lobster and Swan. Many winter decor schemes reach for snowy whites, but this warm and festive dining room makes the case for using warm soft tones of brown, dusty pink, peach, and cream to create a cozy feel on winter nights. Rumpled linen, rustic dark wood, and twinkly lights behind the curtain that can stay up all season without looking too holiday set the stage for cozy candle lit dinners that stretch into the long dark winter evenings. 37 of 42 – Bring the Outdoors In by Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Chris Mottalini. Leaving twinkly lights up too long can make them feel less special, but there is an exception. In this rustic cabin kids’ bunk room, a tall white bare branched tree brings the outdoors in, adds whimsy, and can double as a nightlight during those dark winter nights. 38 of 42 – Use Coastal Elements by Finding Silver Pennies. Coastal decor isn’t just for summer. This winter dining room in Scituate Harbor, MA is decorated with a mix of white pottery, candles, and natural elements including driftwood, seashells, coral, and a vintage black-and-white framed photograph of a sailboat that evoke the poetic feel of a winter walk along the beach. 39 of 42 – Display a Bowl of Pine Cones by Maison de Cinq. Maison de Cinq filled a shiny silver bowl with pine cones and paired it with a wooden pine cone, a glass cloche, a vintage weathervane, and a stack of books for a neutral-toned spin on winter decor. 40 of 42 – Let the Sunshine In by Folding Chair Design Co. / Katie Merkle Photography. Sometimes the easiest way to decorate for winter is to simply pare down your neutral Christmas decorations. Folding Chair Design Co. created an easy winter vignette with a gilded sunburst mirror and glass trees in icy shades of winter blue and silver that put a sunny spin on cold weather decor. 41 of 42 – Glam Up the Basement by Louis Duncan-He Designs / Eymeric Wilding Photography. Louis Duncan-He Designs transformed a bland white box basement into a ‘lush, tropical escape’ inspired by the clients’ childhood memories of time spent in Bali and Singapore. The space is suited for any time of year, but it’s especially welcome as a winter hideaway thanks to moody matte black paint on the walls, comfortable, colorful seating, and whimsical touches like a feathered floor lamp. 42 of 42 – Stock the Bar by Louis Duncan-He Designs / Eymeric Wilding Photography. A well stocked basement bar with a nearby game table from Louis Duncan-He Designs is the perfect set-up for entertaining winter nights spent with family and friends.