When the holiday rush is over and the Advent wreaths and Christmas tree disappear into boxes, the home can feel cold and empty. At the same time, the winter season offers many opportunities to enliven the space with simple and inexpensive decorations that add warmth, coziness and joy.
Advent is behind us, the tree is cleaned and gradually disappears into the boxes. Still, your home doesn’t have to remain drab and cold after Christmas. Even after the holidays, you can have a cozy, colorful and lively interior, and without spending a lot of money. Just reach for simple, natural or DIY ideas that will add warmth and comfort to the space.
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Natural elements that bring life to the apartment
Winter offers plenty of inspiration right outside. Just walk around the trees and bushes and collect pine or rosehip twigs. You can arrange them in a vase, decorate them with dried fruit, bows or small wooden decorations.
Donuts are a classic that everyone can handle. Just collect them, wash them, or lightly spray them with paint or glitter and put them in a bowl or glass vase. The result looks elegant and at the same time you won’t spend a single penny.
“Winter decorations don’t have to cost a fortune, you can often find the best material right outside. Pine twigs, pine cones, dried fruits or stones can form a wonderful basis for an arrangement in a bowl or vase. Natural materials have a warm and timeless effect, and when you add a few lights or candles to them, you immediately get the feeling of a cozy home,” says decorator Eliška Procházková.
DIY decorations that are fun and save money
Homemade creations have not only an aesthetic, but also a relaxing effect. Paper stars, garlands from napkins or hanging decorations from string and dried fruit are simple and quick. All you need are a few basic materials and a little imagination, and you can have original decorations that you won’t see anywhere else.
Glasses and bottles that you would otherwise throw away are also a great tip. Fill them with pebbles, dried fruit, candles or lights and you immediately have a stylish decoration for your table or windowsill.
Textiles and colors can change the atmosphere
Even if you don’t have any decorations at hand, it’s enough to change a few textiles. New cushions, bedspreads, blankets or tablecloths in winter colors – blue, grey, beige or burgundy – can completely transform a room. You can also add a small vase with a twig and you have a simple but impressive effect.
Candles and light as irreplaceable helpers
In the winter months, light is key. Candles, LED lights or small lamps will add a feeling of warmth and coziness. You don’t have to spend money on new ones, just use candles from Advent decorations, older lanterns or maybe mason jars with tea lights. The result is always effective and romantic.
Even though Advent is over, you don’t have to give up a beautiful home. With a little creativity, natural elements and DIY ideas, you can create a cozy and stylish space that feels festive without breaking the bank.
