Paula Sutton on the necessity (and joy) of winterizing your home

It’s not just the texture that needs updating; Winter also requires an adjusted color palette. I embrace deeper, richer tones that reflect the beauty of the season; forest greens, warm burgundies, and rich browns that reflect weeks of fallen leaves littering the lawn. I long for colors that not only evoke the season, but also create a harmonious, cohesive look throughout my home, including bedrooms. There’s no point trying to fight the darkness of my north facing place bedroomso I’m fully embracing the underlight with darker shades woven and quilted into my down comforters. bedding. This creates a warm and inviting color palette that makes my bedroom feel cozier, especially when lit with candles and lamps.

As the daylight decreases and lighting I routinely reconsider my lighting sources throughout the house, lamps are in superior condition as it becomes crucial to create a warm atmosphere. Candles are also indispensable as I transition into winter, and I’m not ashamed to say that I even have a candle drawer in a variety of colors and sizes to suit every occasion, to add atmosphere to the dinner table or dinner table. A pleasant glow to the entrance hall. From traditional pillar candles to whimsical tea lights, flickering flames always create a charming ambience, making them a permanent part of my hibernation kit.

Preparing my home for winter is about much more than aesthetics; it’s about creating a sanctuary where my family and I can feel comfortable, surrounded by beauty and warmth. By stocking up, embracing layering, adding rich colors and inviting lighting, I aim to transform Hill House into a haven of comfort. So, when the snow starts to fall and the world outside grows crisply cold, my home becomes a tidy sanctuary of warmth, laughter, and joy, ready for all the magical things winter has to offer.