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Temperature: Is the space really cold? A cold room
will never feel warm no matter what you do it to it. If the space is
poorly insulated you may want to consider purchasing insulated drapes
in warm colors like browns, golds and reds for visual warmth and
physical warmth. Electric fireplaces can be a wonderful focal point
and also provide additional heat and have varied settings.
Visual appeal: Visual tools for warmth in a cool
space can be utilized with candles, not just as décor but actually using them
on a regular basis. Candle light emits a soft warm glow and will play
off of the other accents in a warm to allow a little warm light to
bounce off of any reflective accessories in the room. Reflective
surfaces like metallic finishes, fabrics that have a sheen all can be
mixed with matte finishes to create a balance of light and dark and
warmth. Plants also have a welcoming, calming effect and where life will flourish, warmth can be felt.
Colors : Color matters in a space, and you can
not make a cold space feel warm without color, however its not just
color alone that works. Depending on the light in the room, the type
of paint you choose is also important. Satin finish paints will let
light reflect and lighten a dark space. Matte paint is soft and can
give off the look of suede in candle light. A bright room that is
stark and cold would do well with matte, while a room with limited
natural light could make best use of the light with a satin or semi
gloss finish to help the light source redistribute.
Other ideas: Sconces add decorative elegance and a
nice soft light in dark spaces. Whether they are with candles or
electric, they add to the atmosphere. They are decorative when not in
use, take up little space and are purposeful when needed which makes
them a great choice for lighting. Area rugs can also warm up a space
where you have a lot of hard surfaces in a room. Always view your
space top to bottom and side to side. Floors like hardwoods and tiles
can sometimes use a little softening and warming up with area rugs
and soft plush warm hues will do the trick nicely.
