As the days get shorter and the temperature plummets, our homes can quickly begin to feel dark, dreary and cold. The good news is there are plenty of simple ways to transform your home and, most importantly, your bedroom into a cosy, winter retreat.
Once heating is taken care of (energy-efficient heaters and electric blankets are a must to fight the winter chill), turn your attention to making your space a haven of warmth and cosiness. Like winter fashion, interior decorating is all about layering and comfort. Think shaggy rugs, chenille throws and luxurious fabrics such as velvet and faux fur. Ambient lighting also goes a long way in warming up your space, especially during those dark and grey days.
To help you create the ultimate cosy bedroom, we’ve shared some of our top decorating tips. Keep scrolling to find some of the most stylish bedrooms that emanate warmth.
How do I make my bedroom feel cosy?
Making a bedroom feel cosy can easily be achieved with the right decor and styling. Here are our top tips:
- Lighting: Turn off the big light! Curate a cosy and inviting ambience with softly-lit lamps.
- Incorporate soft decor: Add some velvet, boucle, wool or linen into the mix, whether that’s in the form of a cushion, headboard
- Add a blanket: A chunky knit or velvet throw is perfect for keeping warm and adding an extra layer of cosiness.
- Layer your bedding: Mix and match tonal bedding for a cosy effect.
- Opt for a warm palette: Earth tones such as brown, orange, green and rust are perfect for making a space feel warm.
- Lay down a rug: A large, soft rug not only looks good in the bedroom, but also offers an extra layer of warmth.
Eight cosy bedroom ideas for winter
A palette of pinks
A little blush in your home has been known to promote creativity, calm and peace. These qualities make pink an ideal colour for a bedroom. This mid-century home has used pinks in varying tones to create a unifying, grounding space. Alongside natural linen hues, white paint and gold accents, this space is inviting and warm.
Layer your prints
When the skies are dreary, a bedroom layered with colourful prints and textures can make life feel bright again. Within this maximalist home, owner Tanya has made the bed the main attraction.
Grounding green
Painted in Dulux Raymonds Gap, a calming grey-green, this bedroom feels grounded and serene. Paired with crisp, white bedding and finishes, it stays true to the character of the renovated 70s bungalow.
Keep it natural
A bleached birch ply feature wall grounds this coastal bedroom and creates a neutral backdrop for the soft pastel bedding. The low-hanging pendant would cast a gentle glow, creating a cosy space to curl up with a book from the built-in side table.
Dark and moody
Rich layers of colours and textures make this space feel cosy. Unlike the warmer tones throughout the rest of the home, this serene room offers a bold yet calming contrast, still full of personality.
Add a custom headboard (to match your bedding)
When you own a homewares and textiles brand, how else would you display your trademark style? Bonnie and Neil customised their headboard in their Loop Green fabric, echoed in the matching bolster cushion. The duvet cover and two European pillowcases carry the same pattern in green and white. The combination of colour and pattern creates a cosy, cocoon-like space to slumber.
Don’t skimp on the cushions
Layering cushions is a simple way to add your favourite colours and textures to your bedroom. Soft decor ensures a space looks comfortable, inviting you to kick off your shoes and have a snooze. In this Mount Manunganui home, a natural palette is paired with cotton, linen and velvet to soften the sharp lines of the timber bed.
Run with your imagination
Orange might seem like an unusual choice for a bedroom wall, given its energetic, stimulating vibe – not ideal for sleep. But in interior design, rules are made to be broken. This shade would glow warmly in the evening and brighten your mornings with a boost of productivity.
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