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Cwtch up for the winter

Warm property interior

The nights have drawn in and the temperature’s dropped, so it’s time to wrap up warm and create your cosy nest for the winter. Whether you want your very own winter wonderland on a budget, or a luxury escape from the cold weather, here’s CPS Homes’ guide to adding some seasonal sparkle to your home.

Layering your property

Layering is key this winter, so think throws on sofas, shag pile, sheepskin rugs and banks of comfy cushions. A neutral palette – greys, creams, whites or even beiges – will keep the room feeling soft and calming, and add colour through accessories. Enjoy one of the season’s much-loved trends with an animal print cushion.

Pairing your property’s décor

Pairing textured soft furnishings with hard rustic wooden furniture will give a warm country cottage or ‘ski-lodge’ feel. Coffee tables are an ideal way of introducing wood into a living room. If you’re working to a smaller budget, use rustic wooden accessories such as photo frames, wooden fruit bowls, coasters or candle holders.

Perfect winter lighting

In the dark evenings, lighting is crucial. Why not try a driftwood lamp for understated chic, or, for a budget option, try creating the warm scent of home by wrapping cinnamon sticks around a candle. Not only will it create that soft cosy lighting, it smells great too!

Spice up your property with the outdoors

Bring the outdoors indoors and make use of the great products nature has to offer on your doorstep. Gather up twigs to pop in your favourite vase for a real dining table centrepiece. Fir cones – either by themselves in a decorative bowl or sprayed lightly with artificial snow – can give a lovely ‘back to nature’ feature to a room. And if you’re a feeling a little braver, why not forage for some old logs and turn them into nifty footstools? They’re all great ideas that won’t cost you a penny!

Are you looking for student accommodation for the next academic year? Let CPS Homes find you your dream property. We have hundreds of properties available to rent in many areas across Cardiff, including Cathays, Roath and even Cardiff Bay. Contact one of our friendly staff members today.

09 December 2013

The information contained within this article was correct at the date of publishing and is not guaranteed to remain correct in the present day.

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