When there’s snow outside for five months straight, it’s important to create interiors that are warm and inviting. Here are some recommendations from Lynne Bier on ways to cozy up your rooms so you can snuggle in on those blustery winter days.

When everything outside is white (sometimes with a blue sky)…. you want to warm it up inside!

When you select your interior finishes, use a lot of warm woods for beams and trim and add stone on fireplaces and even on walls to cozy up a room.

Use colors like Sherwin-Williams Croissant to keep a feeling of sunshine in the house even in the midst of a blizzard!

Sherwin-Williams Croissant

Reds and coppers used in rugs and accessories will bring the warmth of a fire into the room and help keep the chill at bay!

Soft greens for fabrics and pillows are reminiscent of pine boughs and aspen leaves and mix beautifully with the golds and coppers of the walls, rugs and accessories.

Whenever you are decorating a house, keep your environment in mind. When you are at the beach, you want to keep your colors cool so you can feel like you are getting a respite from the hot sun. Conversely, when you are in a snowy environment, you want to use warm colors to get rid of the chill as soon as you step in the door! Stay tuned for more decorating tips from the Home on the Range designers or contact us to set up a complimentary consultation.

—Lynne Bier

Images: Photos by Tim Murphy; Interior designs by Home on the Range; Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA; Builings by Cogswell Construction