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Wall colour always has a lot to do with the warmth of a room. Bold colours with lots of warmth are getting even more popular, especially oranges, brick-reds and fuchsia. It may be daunting to do a whole room in these colours, so even doing just a focal wall in one of these colours would help do the trick.
Lighting is also very important in ensuring the coziness of a room. Of course, ambient lighting such as candlelight will add the most warmth but task lighting is also a way to ensure your room is comfortable and inviting. Table or floor lamps with a soft white bulb will help. The shades you choose will also make a big impact - choose ivory shades vs. stark white or beige, taupe or even black shades to make the lighting in your room even softer.
Accessories finish a room and give it character. Choose accessories that will work with your wall colour and compliment it. For example, a brick red accessory in a room with green walls will work nicely. These colours are opposite each other on the colour wheel and therefore will work nicely together. Greenery (whether real or faux) is always a nice touch in a room but should not be overdone. Throws and toss cushions are essential for adding texture and colour to a room. If your sofa is in a plain fabric, your toss cushions should have a pattern to them and vice versa. Again, these finishing touches are what make a room - but should never be overdone - when decorating with accessories think in odd numbers, but remember, less is more.
Area rugs offer a lot of texture and warmth to a room with hardwood flooring. Whether you choose an area rug for it's texture (Berber or a Sisal) or it is pattern and colour (Persian), your area rug will instantly warm your room and make it feel cozier.
Window treatments are by far one of the easiest ways to warm up a stark room. Whether they be in the form of privacy shutters, blinds or shades or more for show, i.e. drapery panels, valances or curtains, there are many beautiful styles to choose from. Choosing fabrics with texture, pattern and colours that will work alongside your accessories and area rug will allow for a stylish, comfortable and eye-pleasing room.
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