Have you ever asked yourself the question, “How can I decorate my house in January?” We have some super cozy January home décor styling tips and ideas that will make your space oh-so-warm and inviting.
In light of putting away the Christmas décor, your home might look and feel a little sparse, and you might even long for those cozy holiday feels, especially if you have to endure a cold and gray winter season like we do in Michigan. So, grab your fuzzy blanket and your favorite hot drink, and curl up on your sofa while we explore these warm and inviting ideas.
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Winter Wonderland Aesthetic
After putting away your Christmas tree, feel free to keep out those smaller evergreens you may have used as holiday décor. Minus the ornaments, though. 😉 These little spruces create a wonderful winter plant aesthetic, adding texture with their greenery and a touch of the great outdoors to your indoor space.
You can also use various forms of snow and snowflakes to embellish your home and create the perfect winter wonderland ambiance. I’m not suggesting cutting out those cute snowflake designs like we did as kids, although some might want to take that creative route. I’m thinking more along the lines of pillar candles etched with snowflakes or candle votives with a frosted, snowy appearance, and even using faux snow as filler for your hurricane vases.❄
Warm Candles and Fireplace
The cozy ambiance of a lit fireplace or candles flickering on accent tables throughout your house, as well as on your kitchen counter, will immediately make your home feel warmer and more inviting for the winter season. This warmth comes not only from the flames, but also from the soothing flicker of their amber glow, warming your heart.
A slightly more modern approach to bringing the ambiance of a fire into your home is to use a tabletop fire pit. Have you heard of these? They come in various shapes and sizes, and you can place one on your kitchen table or countertop to gather around and enjoy, and even roast marshmallows on. For more creative tabletop fire pit ideas and inspiration, click here.
Here are some great candle and tabletop fire pit finds on Amazon.
Winter Decorating Ideas for Living Room- Dim Lighting and Lamps
Adding a dimmer switch so you can adjust the lights creates a super cozy and tranquil atmosphere. It gives you the option to brighten things up when you’re cooking dinner or cleaning the house. But when you want to relax and create a calm and serene space, you can tone down the brightness, transforming the mood in your home.
Moreover, turning off the ceiling lights altogether and using trendy lamps as beautiful January home décor pieces will bring a comfortable feel to your home and serve as excellent design accents to enhance your home’s aesthetics. This is especially effective when you choose lamps with textured bases.
Winter Room Décor Ideas- Textured Pillows and Blankets
Layering your sofas and beds with a few extra textured pillows and chunky blankets are enduring January home décor trends that will stand the test of time. Since winter is all about layering in various ways, it’s only natural that we’d want to incorporate the same cozy vibes into our homes.
We can even see these layers in our winter attire as we bundle up and head out into the cold. If you don’t reside in a chilly winter climate like ours, consider adding these extra pieces, but on a lighter scale.
Mixing in additional pillows and throw blankets on your sofas, lounging chairs, and beds will help you create the coziest home décor style, enticing you to rest and relax. From faux furs to thick, sweater-like blankets and tweed or velvet accent pillows, your home will exude the warmth and comfort needed to carry you, your family, and even guests through the winter season. Just ensure these pieces coordinate well with your home’s existing aesthetic.
Warm and Cozy Color Palettes
I totally understand the common trend of having most of your home dressed in white. I love it too! 🤍 However, there are ways to add a few warm and cozy color palettes to your spaces, all the while keeping the whites perfectly placed in your home. Incorporating wood accents that introduce some neutral brown tones is one of those ways. You can place charcuterie boards on your kitchen countertops, add wooden bowls and vases to your coffee table, and even fill a vase with brown tree branches to create a modern artwork.
In addition to adding in warm brown undertones, you can create an even more cozy home by incorporating color palettes in muted gold, sage green, slate gray, ebony black, midnight blue, and crimson burgundy. Think in terms of picture frames, accent pillows and blankets, coffee table books, coffee mugs, and more,
January Winter Wreath Ideas
Warming up your front door with a cozy winter wreath will undoubtedly make your home feel more welcoming and inviting. Consider natural elements like dried grasses, bare branches, ice crystals, and evergreen foliage. However, be cautious when incorporating evergreen elements to ensure the winter wreath doesn’t take on too much of a Christmas theme.
Here are some beautiful Amazon finds that we think would be perfect options.
Decorate in Layers
Adding layers to your home décor will make your home feel incredibly warm and cozy in the cooler temperatures. After all, we layer up when we head outside, and this concept can apply indoors as well, creating a cozy atmosphere.
You can drape a throw blanket over one of the arms of your sofa or lounging chair, and even over your bed. Consider adding an extra rug in your living room, under your bed in your bedroom, and even in your kitchen. The practice of covering your spaces with a little extra fabric follows timeless design trends that you can incorporate into your home when, baby, it’s cold outside. 🎵
Winter Home Accessories- Clusters of Family Photos
Come on a Pottery Barn-inspired journey with me. I admire the way they display their picture frames in their stores. They artfully cluster them in groups to showcase their stunning options. You can recreate a similar aesthetic in your home by clustering at least three picture frames together in one space. Experiment with different heights when grouping them to add the perfect sense of depth to the vignette.
Select frame colors and textures that harmonize well with each other and your home décor. If you need further inspiration on how to achieve this, explore the Pottery Barn website. Their pieces are timeless classics that complement a wide range of décor preferences.
Decorate with Plants and Trees
Adding plants and trees to various spaces, is another very common trend that designers incorporate to their January home décor because of the warmth and life they give off in a room’s aesthetic. You can use faux or real, and tuck them in corners, on counter tops, and just about any where there needs to be an extra something added to the space.
As mentioned before, you can use smaller pine trees and twigs, along with other plant variations to your home décor. Some of my favorites to incorporate are Ivy, Golden Pothos, and succulents.
In addition to smaller plants, adding faux trees are great winter decorating ideas for your living room, bedrooms, or kitchen. Timeless trends such as Fiddle Leaf, Olive, and Japanese Quince trees are gorgeous options to choose from.
Winter Decorating Ideas- Incorporate Fairy Lights
Adding a warm glow from glistening fairy lights is another one of those cozy home décor ideas for January. You can tuck them into your pine trees and plants to create a cozy ambiance in different rooms of your home.
Stage a Coffee or Hot Chocolate Bar
If you have a bar cart or a counter nook that would be the perfect space for setting up a cozy coffee or hot chocolate bar, the winter months are a great time to do so. Click here for the best tips on how to set up a coffee bar, and here for a hot chocolate bar. You can add your own taste and flair to the designs making it a cozy addition to your winter decorations. ☕
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The new year brings with it a fresh start and an opportunity to infuse your home with layers of cozy winter decorations. With these January home décor ideas, your living space is sure to be filled with all the cozy and inviting feels you and your guests will love throughout the winter season. Happy decorating and happy hosting! 🤍