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A Cozy Home Welcomes Winter

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It’s time to fill your home with cozy charm!   As the days become shorter, we naturally migrate indoors and reconnect with everything we love about our homes.   A positive mindset is the key to breezing through winter, and a welcoming home will support you in the frosty months ahead.   So, resist the urge to hibernate and include some of these soothing ideas to truly embrace the season!

Soften the Light

cozy home lighting

Lighting is a dramatic architectural feature that can help us adapt to short winter days.  No need to flood rooms with artificial lighting.   Enjoy indirect, low levels of light for a relaxed mood.  Some favorite strategies are outlined here.  And our friends at Geneva Cabinet Company share some of their techniques to effectively layer your lighting here.

Start a Fire

cozy home fireplace seating

Winter gives us permission to slow down and reflect.   A fireplace with cozy seating is just the place to do that.   The latest technology offers several options to bring this feature within reach.  New eco-friendly fireplaces offer easy installation and run on ethanol or electric.  EcoSmart even has portable fire tables to help set the mood.

Go Deep

cozy home surround yourself in bold color

Wrap yourself in comfort with a bold color choice for the walls. Don’t be afraid of deep color, as you can see here it is expertly applied by North Shore Nest with an exquisite balance of furnishings.

Escape Within

cozy home library wall

Grab your fuzzy blanket and curl up with a favorite book.  We love the idea of this library wall featured in a well-traveled hallway.  Just passing your collection will remind you to slow down and decompress.

Dig Into a Hobby

cozy home potting shed for hobby time

Weather-out a chilly winter by indulging in your favorite hobby.  This indoor potting shed was created with repurposed street pavers and vintage timbers from Heritage Beam & Board.  Such a nice reminder that spring is around the corner.

Enjoy Culinary Capers

cozy home kitchen gatherings

Trying new recipes, baking, or even just teaching yourself to use a salad spinner are delightful ways to pass the time.  The kitchen is a natural gathering place and perfect for culinary exploration.

Pump Up Your Jam

home gym workout room

No need to battle foul weather just to get a workout in.  An in-home space can be as simple as a yoga mat or as high profile as this inspirational gym.  Having the area set up in advance is all the motivation you need for your spring fitness goals.

Have One On The House

Winter is a natural time to reconnect with friends and family.  A home bar can serve up your favorite cocktails, green smoothies or specialty coffees.  What counts is a space, large or small, where entertaining is easy and effortless.  Gather your ingredients, add comfortable seating, and enjoy!

 

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Pause for a Design Moment

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It’s the small details that create your home’s overall atmosphere.  Each element is a design moment that encourages you to pause and appreciate your living space.  Every quiet corner or special vignette will contribute to the overall character in a discreet but commanding manner.  Unique details come together to influence the overall character and quality of your home life.

Here we share a few of our favorites from a recently completed home in Lake Geneva.  The designers at North Shore Nest demonstrate a mastery for design composition that can stand alone as well as support the overall luxurious expression of this home.  Every design moment is captured by Photographer Aimée Mazzenga.

Depth Reduction

The crown molding, wallpapered ceiling and lantern lighting all rescue this hallway from obscurity.  Creating a print gallery on the back wall invites passage and creates a welcoming perspective.

Architectural Emphasis

Adding personality to a stairwell makes it more than a pass through. Board and batten walls are classic simplicity.

Artistic Still Life

Layering desirable shapes and objects appeals to our curious side creating a relaxed pause to investigate further.

Collectors Niche

Whether priceless artifacts or a beloved collection of objects, when gathered together in a niche their importance is elevated.

Bathed In Light

A metallic finish is famous for bouncing light around a room and reflecting objects for a mystic Monet moment.

Exit Strategy

Make that first and last impression noteworthy with a vignette that is attractive and useful.  Hooks and a bench make good use of space while playful wallcovering and deep contrasting trim keep it memorable.

Contact Lowell Custom Homes for help planning your new home or remodeling project.

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Custom Home by Lowell Custom Homes

Interior Design by North Shore Nest

Photos by Aimée Mazzenga