I’m an interior expert – four ways to make your home feel cosier and warm this winter
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DURING the wintertime, it's common for our homes to feel colder when temperatures plummet and darker nights set in. And it can be hard to warm up our houses when it feels dark and dreary everywhere else. But our homes don't have to match the bleak winter days ahead thanks to one expert's top tips.
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One interior professional has shared four ways that we can add subtle touches to our home to make it feel warmer this winter. Lucy Steele, Paint and Interiors Expert at Valspar Paint said these simple changes easily bring warmth into our spaces. And it can also make the place feel cosier and cheerier when it's dull and drab outside.
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According to Lucy, lighting is key to creating a cosy atmosphere during the winter and her layering technique will quickly make the home feel warm. She explained: "Lighting is key during the winter months. "Choose lightbulbs with warm colours instead of cool white bulbs.
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"This will create warmth in a space and a calming atmosphere. "The perfect way to introduce more light into the home during the winter is to layer your lighting. "Whether it’s fairy lights, wall and floor lamps, tableside lamps or candles, layering lighting helps to introduce more light into any space without creating a harsh or sterile interior.".
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Mirrors are hidden heroes when it comes to making your home feel warmer. When placed in the right areas in a room, they can make the space feel light and bright with little effort. Lucy says: "Mirrors have the ability to transform a space in more ways than one.
