How can you make your home feel warmer?
When the cold weather arrives, we love having corners or rooms in the house that are a pleasure to be in, where we can switch off, escape and want to stay for as long as we like. Don't you feel the same?
Goodbye to cold homes: bring in some autumn warmth
If you think your home is too cold and doesn't have all the autumn warmth you'd like, here are a few tips.
To make your home feel warmer, you can bring in some elements, materials and colours or make a few simple changes to the decor. Shall we get started?
The importance of using the right colours
To get it right and create a sense of comfort, choose neutral colours or ones close to those nature offers in autumn. Ideally they should be timeless so they work all year round.
Apart from white, cream and beige, go for different browns, oranges or greens (moss and olive are very popular).
If you prefer pastels, opt for powder pink, lilac or salmon.
In the living room, the sofa is key, so it's best to choose a light one and then pair it with textiles and decor in other shades.
Its upholstery is very important when it comes to creating a feeling of warmth, so a soft fabric is best. Avoid faux leather or leather if that is your aim, and choose upholstery such as cotton, linen or microsuede that is soft to the touch.
What about materials?
Some materials for home furniture are warmer than others, whether because of how they feel to the touch or because of their characteristics or nature.
For example, wood will always bring more warmth than metal or glass. Keep it in mind to add warmth this autumn and winter!
Solid wood or even lacquered furniture is ideal for any room and creates an instantly cosy effect.
You can use wood for your main pieces of furniture: the dining table, the living room coffee table, sideboards or shelves.
Natural or plant fibres also encourage a sense of calm: they embrace us and make us feel comfortable.
Wicker, jute, bamboo, raffia... They've been very fashionable for a few years now! You can easily bring these raw materials into your decor: they go with any colour and look great with wood.
Light is vital, natural light if possible
Your choice of lighting also influences how calm, peaceful and warm a room feels.
Always make the most of natural light (don't block it by placing large furniture or plants near the windows), and for when it fades, place ambient lights at different points in each room, preferably in warm tones.
White lights are colder and are better suited to places where you need maximum visibility, such as the bathroom or kitchen, but not the living room or bedrooms. Create different atmospheres and zones by using light well at home.
What decorative touches can you add in autumn?
In an autumn or winter home, there are elements that turn every corner into a more comfortable space, where we love to take refuge from the cold outside.
For example, an armchair with a soft blanket next to a side table with a lamp, a few candles and a vase of dried flowers can be the perfect spot to while away the hours, especially if it's next to a window.
In a bedroom, layering the bed by making good use of coverlets and bedspreads as extra decorative touches also helps create warmth. You'll want to lie down and read as soon as you get home!
Using autumn decorations such as pumpkins, pine cones or dried leaves in the right way also helps to create warmth. Give it a try!
Our autumn capsule collection
We've just launched the JOMO capsule collection, an invitation to slow down, let time pass and happily miss out on what's happening outside our home.
Retreating and enjoying some peace and quiet can bring us hundreds of joys and plenty of calm. Will you join the movement?
After the frenzy of summer, with its travel, countless outdoor plans and packed terraces, at this time of year we encourage you to rediscover your home and the pleasures it can offer when the weather turns unpleasant.
In the JOMO collection you'll find various bedding and home textile designs, such as Tinny Bloom, with lovely daisy prints on a neutral background, or the greyish-green brushstrokes and eucalyptus leaves of Corymbia.
Flowers are also the stars of the new Wild Flowers design, which will connect you with nature through its prints and also its delicate terracotta colour.
Discover your JOMO side this autumn! Make the most of the experiences and joys your home can offer you.
