February is the month when winter lingers and there’s nothing quite like stepping into a space that wraps you in warmth and cosiness. To chase away the grey gloom, we’re sharing our favourite tips for creating a home that feels lived-in, loved and layered with character and beauty.
A bed should be sumptuous, inviting and full of personality that anchors the room. Layering the bed is key to achieving ultimate comfort during these cold months. Our beds, dressed in crisp linens and layered with plump cushions and a weighted quilt, make every night feel luxurious. For a touch of grandeur, a half-tester draped in soft fabric creates an intimate cocoon.
Lighting is everything. A warm, low glow instantly softens a space, transforming dark corners into inviting retreats. Enhance your space with table lamps featuring textured, patterned shades on bedsides and consoles, soft strip lighting tucked into bookshelves and the flicker of candles on a mantel or dining table for a golden, intimate ambiance. There’s something enchanting about gathering beneath a pendant light at the dinner table, where its gentle glow creates a cosy, intimate mood for sharing meals with loved ones.
A rug is the easiest way to soften your spaces with warmth and texture. In February’s chill, its quiet embrace beneath your feet cushions each step and anchors the room. Whether it’s a textured wool rug in the bedroom, a patterned runner in the hallway or a woven jute rug beneath an armchair, rugs add depth, warmth and a sense of quiet luxury.
Every home should have a snug little corner. A deep armchair, layered with cushions and a throw, is the perfect place to curl up with a book, a cup of tea and disappear into a world of imagination.
We hope we’ve inspired you to bring cosy comforts into your home, making the final stretch of winter a little warmer and more inviting.