Home Design Trends We LOVE
/When it’s cold out, warm your heart with these inspiring ideas.
February is the perfect month to show some love in your home!
It’s the time of year when most people are sick and tired of winter! The gray skies, the chilly and damp weather … if you’re like us, you’re ready for some springtime sunshine. But, there are definitely things to love about February, like spending a little extra time on home decor, trying new recipes, and making a few treats and crafts with the family to help winter go by faster!
If you’re looking for inspiration to put a little warmth into these cold days, read on.
Home is where the heart is …
… and nothing says “I love you” like a home cooked meal. Stews and soups, hot cobbler with ice cream on top … check out Taste of Home’s list of hearty, wintertime meals to get you and your family warmed up!
If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids from going crazy from being cooped up indoors, try making homemade cookies together. We like these conversation heart cookies.
While we’re whipping up our favorite winter dishes, we’re also eyeballing some of these yummy, new kitchen design trends! We especially love the mix-and-match lighting, and custom cabinets with Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020, Classic Blue.
Traditional tablescapes.
Show off all your culinary hard work with a gorgeous tablescape! It’s easier than you think! Pull out the fancy china you’re always waiting to use for “occasions,” add candles and check out some special extras you can find at your local grocery store, like:
Flowers
Foil balloons
Candles
Paper doilies
And don’t be afraid to get creative! Toss candy hearts on your table runner like sweet confetti. Let your kids’ homemade Valentines take center stage as place cards. Don’t stop with pink and red … add a pop of something unexpected, like lavender or blue.
Pro tip: Don’t limit yourself to Valentine’s Day! Any special day will do when you’re showing your family love--like Tuesday.
Kick the kids out.
And plan a date night! Try one of these ideas to go out, or turn down the lights, cook something with your partner, or order in. Enjoy a little bit of quiet, grown-up time.
Pro tip: rekindle your romance by busting out that fondue set Aunt Bea got you for your wedding! A little melted chocolate, some strawberries, soft music to set the mood … you’ll forget all about the weather outside.
We wish we could be all cozied up in front of one of these trendy fireplaces. Custom tile is making a comeback. It’s both classic and retro!
Bring on the cozy.
You know what the best part of winter is? The hygge Banish the winter blues with a movie night, and serve hot chocolate and popcorn. Throw a soup party for your friends, or schedule a tea-and-Hallmark-movie night for just yourself! Make enjoyment a priority in your winter schedule!
Check out some of these neutral, hygge living rooms for inspiration.
Snowed in?
Lately, in East Tennessee, we’re definitely rained in! It’s time to slip into thick socks, put the jammies back on and make some crafts (and memories.) Try these:
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