New Zealand is about to head into the grip of winter, which means you will be spending more time inside. Style director Louise Hilsz shares 10 easy ways to update your home for those chilled out nights at or when entertaining guests.
New bed linen
Nothing beats coming home from a long cold day and jumping into a cosy bed. We are obsessed with the new winter collection from MM Linen.
Change up your candle scent
Scenting your home is so important. When you open the door it’s one of the first senses to be impacted and a candle is an easy way to set the mood. Move away from light florals and head down a warm, woody path.
Ecoya Spiced Ginger & Musk Madison jar, $53. Cire Trudon Spiritus Sancto 270g candle from World, $149. Alchemy Produx Tobacco Pine Beacker candle, $85. French Country Collections Into The Woods glass candle, $65.
Rethink a warmer tone of paint
We have seen lots of warm toned colours trending on Instagram and we're inspired by this flair with colour and how these tones can instantly change the look and feel of any living space.
Images from Resene’s Instagram follow @resenecolour
Our picks of this colour palette are Party Animal, Clementine Orange, Burning Sand and Brandy Rose available from Resene ColorShops
Wine glasses
Cosy nights at home call for glass of luscious red wine. Check your cabinet and make sure you have plenty of large, bucket glasses for a generous pour of Syrah.
Riedel Vinum Shiraz glass, $64. Schott Zwiesel Finesse Burgundy wine glass, $25. Villeroy & Boch Grand Royal Red Wine Goblet, $91. Bormioli Rocco InAlto Uno Small Wine Glass (Set Of 6), $80.
Cushions
New cushions instantly refresh your living room and as one of the most low cost, high impact dècor ideas this season choose a soft texture and muted colours to add warmth on your sofa.
Vanilla Fly Protea Pink toil velvet cushion, $129. Kerridge Linen Cushion Tibetan Lamb Fur Square, $139. Tweedmill Fishbone Wool Cushion, $86. Tom Dixon Boucle Cushion, $177.
Curtains
Winter is a time to draw your curtains to keep the warmth in, also the time you may need a fabric refresh. We’re in love with this collection from Osborne & Little it’s full of texture and plush jewel-tone shades.
Doormat
Welcome your guest with a new doormat. Have fun with colour and patterns and this season we encourage you to go for luxurious thick mat, that will last through the wet weather ahead.
General Eclectic Doormat Spanish Tiles, $45. Artsy Yes Way Rosé Glitter Door Mat, $52. Bungalow Flooring New Wave Door Mat, $35. Bloomingville Sky doormat, $46.
Bedside lamp
Winter is the perfect time to add subtle light in corners of the room you like to relax. make sure the base or the shade make a statement by complementing the colours and style of your interior dècor.
Where in love with this Anna Jacobs Burnished Gold Flex Lamp Base - Large, $289. It’s the perfect balance of colour and texture.
Stylish pet bed
Your pets need a winter rethink, they too will be spending more time inside, so make sure they have a stylish bed that matches your dècor style.
Huts and Bay Pin Stripe Teepee Tent, $229. Wazzler & Binx Going Bananas Boxed Bed, $185. Lord Lou George Stonewashed Canvas Grey Pet Sofa, $536. Creature Clothes Dog Doza Bed, $160.
Plush Sofa
Finally it’s the season to splurge on a new sofa, and our fabric of choice this winter is plush velvet. Don’t be traditional and opt for black go for a jewel-tone instead. Our pick this season, Me & My Trend Baxter 2 Seater - Petrol Blue Velvet, $2295.
