Welcoming Winter Into Your Home
Category Property Advice
As we transition from the season of summer chilling to chillier times, it's time to cosy
up your Cape Town home. Knight Frank shares unique ways you can snuggle up for the
season.
Layer up with textiles
Layered textiles in your living spaces make it easy to get cosy during the chilly evenings.
Add throws made from luxurious fabrics into your living spaces. Select your favourite
snuggle fabric, like cashmere, mohair, or faux fur, and drape them over your sofas and
armchairs. Plush cushions and plumped up pillows add an extra layer of comfort and warmth
to your living room.
Reflect the season
While the green leaves may fall away, reflect the autumnal shades inside your home to
imbue a feeling of warmth into your everyday living spaces. A hint of deep brown, burnt
orange, muted green, or warm beige evoke a sense of calm across your home.
Rethink your lighting
As the seasons shift, your household lighting should too. Replace stark white light bulbs with
warm-toned bulbs. Swap out your summer lamps for ones with soft, diffused light. You could
also consider adding more candles to your living space - an essential during loadshedding!
Select scented candles that reflect the aromas of winter, like cinnamon, clove, and
sandalwood.
Bring the outdoors inside
Incorporating elements of nature into your decor also imbues a sense of warmth and charm
into your home. Add wooden elements, woven baskets, and stone side tables to integrate a
touch of organic warmth and visual interest to your spaces.
Cosy up your bedroom
Winter nights are coming soon, so you'll need a luxurious cocoon. Plush bedding and high-
quality fabrics should be your selection. Egyptian cotton, and high thread-count bedroom
linen is a must. Whether you swap out your duvet for a winter one, or simply switch to
warmer shades, make your winter bedroom a beautiful space for cuddly sleep and keeping
warm.
Create new spaces
Winter is the season for settling in with a good book. Create a comfortable reading nook in a
corner of your home that everyone can enjoy. Invest in a comfortable armchair, a plush
throw blanket, and a side table with a lamp. Soon, everyone will want to curl up with a good
book, and that's how you can cut down on screen time for the kids.
Celebrate local craftsmanship
South Africa's talented artisans range from premier designers to local craftspeople.
Celebrate this exemplary, diverse talent by incorporating handcrafted furniture, textiles, and
artwork into your home. This adds a touch of unique character and helps your home become
a celebration of South African design.
Are you ready for winter? At Knight Frank, we can't wait to help you welcome a new season
and find your next home.
Author: Knight Frank
