5 Simple ways to make your home feel cozy this winter
As the leaves fall and the first snowflakes start to swirl over the Green Mountains, there’s nothing better than coming home to a space that feels warm, calm, and inviting. Whether you’re prepping your house for sale or settling in for the long Vermont winter, a few thoughtful touches can turn your home into a true cold-weather haven.
Here’s how to bring that cozy Vermont feeling home:
1. Layer the Light
Our daylight hours get short fast, so soft, warm lighting is essential. Mix table lamps, string lights, and candles to create that golden glow that makes every evening feel like “hygge” season.
Pro tip: choose warm-white bulbs (2700–3000K) and skip the bright overheads. Your mood will thank you.
2. Add Texture & Warmth (Think Wool, Flannel, and Wood)
Now’s the time to break out the blankets. Drape a wool throw over the couch, layer rugs on cold floors, and swap crisp cotton for flannel sheets. Even a few wood accents, like a bowl, cutting board (like one of the ones pictured below from JK Adams, now available at our Dwellness shop!), or stack of birch logs, will add instant warmth and texture.
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3. Bring the Outdoors In
Vermonters know that nature is part of what makes home feel like home. Fill a vase with pine branches or dried wildflowers from the yard. A bowl of pinecones or a few sprigs of cedar can make a room smell incredible without being overpowering.
Bonus: a few houseplants help purify the air during those long months with the windows closed.
4. Let Scent Do the Work
Scent is one of the fastest ways to make a space feel like you’ve arrived. Try simmering apple slices, cinnamon, and cloves on the stove, or light a maple-scented candle for that sweet, familiar note of sugaring season. Even better: keep a pot of tea steeping. There’s no cozier smell than that!
5. Create Winter Gathering Spots
Rearrange your furniture so it invites people to linger. Pull chairs closer to the woodstove or fireplace, set up a reading corner with a thick blanket, or add a small table near the window for coffee on snowy mornings.
If you’re selling, these little “zones” help buyers picture what life feels like in the home, not just what it looks like.
Bonus Tip: Warm Up the Mudroom
Every Vermont home needs a place to shake off the snow. Add a sturdy boot tray, hooks for coats, and a basket for mittens. A cozy rug or bench can turn a utilitarian space into a welcoming transition, and it keeps the rest of your home cleaner, too.
TL;DR: Cozy Vermont living isn’t about perfection, it’s about warmth, texture, and creating spaces that make you want to stay awhile.
Thinking of selling this winter? A few cozy touches can make a big impact on buyers. Reach out today for your free home consultation and learn how to make your home feel inviting, even in the snow.
