{"id":263423,"date":"2017-12-14T01:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T06:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=263423"},"modified":"2018-01-25T23:21:14","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T04:21:14","slug":"winter-interior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/winter-interior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Winterize Your Decor with Comfy Flair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Showcase Alpine Style<\/h2>\n
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Photo by David Loftus<\/p><\/div>\n

Marion Lichtig makes the case for taking inspiration from Alpine chalets. In a client\u2019s vacation home in the U.K.<\/a>, she already had the perfect framework in place: rustic wood-paneled walls. To complement these, Lichtig chose to \u201cintroduce subtle colors to reflect the icy snow and sky outside.\u201d She also recommends that clients swap out fabrics and materials where possible from season to season. For summer, \u201cuse linen throws on the bed,\u201d says Lichtig. And in fall and winter, \u201cmohair-checked blankets or anything wooly.\u201d Now, just add fondue.<\/p>\n

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Maximize Textiles<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Matthew Millman<\/p><\/div>\n

It may seem like a tall order to make a 45-by-22-foot double-height space feel cozy, but Suzanne Tucker, cofounder of Tucker & Marks, created a sense of intimacy in a Northern California ranch home<\/a>\u2019s expansive living room. Tucker says that the space\u2019s \u201cscale and proportions are inspired by the soaring landscape outside. Less isn\u2019t always more.\u201d<\/p>\n

To inject warmth, she recommends \u201cfocusing on a handful of items you feel very strongly about.\u201d Here, she added folk art<\/a>, kilims<\/a>, knotted rugs and soft textiles to contrast with the space\u2019s stone and wood surfaces.<\/p>\n

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Fill Out Large Spaces<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Reid Rolls<\/p><\/div>\n

High ceilings and ample square footage may be coveted residential features, but come wintertime, these assets can make for a chilly space. In the living room of a New York City apartment designed by Consort<\/a>, the solution was to \u201cbalance the scale so the room doesn\u2019t seem cavernous,\u201d says Mat Sanders, a principal at the firm.<\/p>\n

He opted for \u201ctall, sumptuous curtains in rich colors that unite the span of the wall and add color and warmth.\u201d For others tackling similar spaces, he recommends breaking up a large room into separate, cozy nooks by arranging furniture in small lounging, working or conversation areas.<\/p>\n

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Use Rugged Materials<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Patrik Argast<\/p><\/div>\n

Outdoor exposure in the wintertime? In California, you can do it. A Napa estate<\/a>\u2019s patio and deck acts as a \u201cunique bridge between the indoor and outdoor worlds,\u201d says S. Russell Groves. To create this all-seasons space, the designer outfitted it with rugged bespoke furniture that was also weatherproof.<\/p>\n

He chose simple, neutral materials to make the area feel clean and modern. \u201cThere is beauty in the gap,\u201d says Groves, adding that, \u201cdesigning minimalist spaces often means literally minimizing. It\u2019s about proportion and ensuring that furniture and fixtures are balanced with openness and even emptiness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pile on the Pillows<\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy of Mat Sanders<\/p><\/div>\n

When in doubt, add a pillow. It\u2019s an easy but impactful move, and one that Consort’s Mat Sanders<\/a> utilizes to great effect. In a Telluride home, he loaded a built-in bench seat with a variety of soft options. \u201cLayer on luxe accents like plush velvet pillows and chunky knit blankets to add interesting texture and inviting comfort,\u201d the designer says. \u201cThere\u2019s really no such thing as too many pillows or throws.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Consider the Color Palette<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Eric Piasecki<\/p><\/div>\n

When the weather outside is frightful, it makes sense to adorn your interiors with delightful colors. At her country house in Millbrook, New York, Katie Ridder<\/a> painted the walls of the main bathroom in a yellow hue that practically glows. The paint and the fire-red runner are offset by towels in cool blue tones. Tucker explains that an \u201ceasy trick to instantly \u2018winterize\u2019 a room is to add a dose of seasonal color along with fresh greenery and flowers.\u201d A tub filled with hot water helps, too.<\/p>\n

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