{"id":133941,"date":"2022-02-02T11:49:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T16:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=133941"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:19:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:19:13","slug":"winter-home-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/winter-home-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"Inviting Winter Home Decor for Your Front Door"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to give your <\/span>winter home decor <\/span>a lift? Are you hoping to make small changes that will improve your curb appeal? You might be surprised to learn that you can achieve both of those goals by simply upgrading your front door styling. By focusing on nature-inspired ideas and an array of paint colors and textures, you can make your <\/span>home<\/span>\u2019s front door into an attractive showpiece this <\/span>winter<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Repaint Your Front Door<\/b><\/p>\n

Traditional wisdom made repainting your <\/span>home<\/span>\u2019s front door in <\/span>winter <\/span>unheard of, but modern paint technology means that you don\u2019t have to live in Southern California or Florida to refresh your front door with new paint now. If the temperatures are projected to stay above 35 degrees on and around your painting days, the most challenging part of this <\/span>winter home decor <\/span>project is choosing the color you love the most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Southern Living<\/span><\/i><\/a> is a fan of giving your <\/span>home <\/span>a facelift by elevating your front door with a pop of color. But take it slowly first. The <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a> recommends: \u201cBefore going all in on one color, test a few shades to see which works best with your <\/span>home<\/span>\u2019s existing facade. Brush on a few different hues, and see how they look in the sunlight at different points throughout the day.\u201d The <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a> loves choosing a bright yellow that evokes a Mid-Century Modern feel, a deep blue \u201clike Naval (SW 6244) by Sherwin-Williams, to complement a white fa\u00e7ade,\u201d \u201call-American red (Heritage Red (HC-181) by Benjamin Moore) for a Tudor-style <\/span>home<\/span>,\u201d or a deep plum that works \u201cbest for Georgian architecture.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Design <\/b>Winter <\/b>Container Gardens<\/b><\/p>\n

We often forget that there are beautiful nature-inspired <\/span>decor <\/span>options that can bring joy to your doorstep even in <\/span>winter<\/span>. <\/span>Southern Living<\/span><\/i><\/a> agrees. If you took the first step of repainting your front door, the <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a> offers this tip: \u201cTo take your curb appeal project a step further, pair a freshly painted front door with a grouping of seasonal containers.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Better <\/span><\/i>Homes<\/span><\/i> & Gardens<\/span><\/i><\/a> enjoys creating <\/span>winter <\/span>container gardens as a way to brighten front doorsteps, porches, and decks. They advise creating displays that \u201caim to have a bold focal point in the center and include something that drapes over the side (think: thriller, filler, and spiller).\u201d\u00a0Do you love the look of evergreens? If so, follow the <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a>\u2019s lead by placing narrow birch branches in the center of your container and fir branches around the bottom of the birch. Then, \u201ctuck in pine, cedar, and juniper branches around the container until you have a full arrangement.\u201d From there, <\/span>Better <\/span><\/i>Homes<\/span><\/i> & Gardens<\/span><\/i><\/a> suggests that you can get additional visual intrigue by arranging <\/span>winterberry<\/span> stems or \u201cdried hydrangeas, pinecones, or dried seed pods\u201d as accents (which should be placed in front, if the container is pushed up against the exterior wall.\u00a0And, voila! You have appealing <\/span>winter home decor <\/span>that will look fantastic throughout the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hang a <\/b>Winter <\/b>Wreath<\/b><\/p>\n

Wreaths are not just for the holidays. Depending on how they are crafted, wreaths can be the perfect way to transition your front door from holiday festive to <\/span>winter <\/span>chic. <\/span>Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a> is a fan of crafting wood flower wreaths because, unlike flowers that may wilt as soon as the temperatures dip, the \u201ctapioca wood flowers used in [our] easy-to-make wreath will be in \u2018bloom\u2019 throughout the season\u2019s holidays and the years to come.\u201d\u00a0Other wreath options that make their \u201cmust-try\u201d lists include hard-shelled nut wreaths, succulent wreaths, and, of course, pinecone wreaths accented with <\/span>winter <\/span>berries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of <\/span>Southern Living<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2019s favorite wreaths incorporates the look of citrus. The <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a> explains this colorful DIY project: \u201cUsing thin florist wire, create bunches with artificial citrus fruits, laurel branches, and berry branches; lay bunches on top of the frame, concentrating them in two opposite corners of the wreath.\u201d The rest of the wire frame is filled out with bay branches.\u00a0Not only is the end-result of this <\/span>winter home decor <\/span>project ideal for the season, but it will serve you well as you usher in spring.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunburst <\/b>Winter<\/b> Door <\/b>Decor<\/b><\/p>\n

If you have ever been tempted to add an elegant mirror to your <\/span>home<\/span>\u2019s front door, now may be the time. Designers at <\/span>Better <\/span><\/i>Homes<\/span><\/i> & Gardens<\/span><\/i><\/a> applaud the idea of \u201c[creating] an elegant <\/span>wintertime<\/span> entryway with a gold starburst mirror set between two wreaths.\u201d\u00a0This <\/span>winter home decor<\/span> accessory is reminiscent of Art Deco and 1970\u2019s designs while also being thoroughly modern. It\u2019s unexpected and stunning \u2013 something you and your guests will love seeing during a blustery season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Your Mark on Your <\/b>Home<\/b><\/p>\n

If you love using chalk paint to create <\/span>home decor<\/span>, <\/span>Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a> has the perfect DIY project for you: A \u201cChalk-Painted Monogram Wooden Plaque.\u201d We adore this affordable project because it allows you to put a unique stamp and personal signature on your front door without significant commitment. Any time you want to change the message, you can. If you want something slightly more permanent, like the gold stenciled monogram that the <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a> favors, you can do that, too. It\u2019s also a project that doesn\u2019t require a lot of time or supplies. As <\/span>Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a> reports: \u201cUsing craft and garden supplies you may already have, and a coat or two of matte-finish white chalk paint, [you can] turn your stoop into a stunner.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Embrace Small Improvements<\/b><\/p>\n

Real Simple<\/span><\/i><\/a> encourages readers to think about the details when upgrading their <\/span>winter home decor<\/span>. \u201cFrom sconces to numbers, the right outdoor accoutrements bring polish to any style of house,\u201d according to the <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a>. Matte-brass lion front door knockers are wonderful additions to traditional <\/span>homes<\/span>. Doormats that boast geometric patterns are favored by the <\/span>Magazine<\/span><\/a> for \u201cmodern, Arts and Crafts, ranch, and split-level <\/span>homes<\/span>.\u201d\u00a0Meanwhile, quaint door-adjacent accessories, like a \u201ccopper gooseneck light [and] hammered house numbers\u201d are perfect for any <\/span>home <\/span>with a cottage or farmhouse vibe. When refreshing your <\/span>winter home decor<\/span>, the delight really is in the details.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"