13 Simple Winter Home Decor Ideas to Use

As winter temperatures dip, we try to find ways to make our homes warm, cozy, and inviting. Is it hard to style our homes for winter? Not at all. In fact, using these 13 simple winter home decor ideas is so easy. In no time, you’ll have a winter style you love.

Even better, transitioning to winter decor costs very little. Adapting items from your Christmas decorations to winter decor can be easy used in new ways.

All you need are inspirational ideas – things you might not have thought of. Like browsing through a shelter magazine, browsing through this post will give you ideas you’ve never thought of.

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Simple Winter Ideas

A few weeks ago, I brainstormed and shared my list of ideas for simple winter decor with my subscribers on our Monday Memo. I thought I would share it with you.

Who doesn’t like easy things to perk up our homes? Ones that don’t take much time and don’t cost much.

As you can see, these are simple things that can freshen up our homes in the new year – or any time. They may take from a few minutes to a couple of hours.

  1. Gather magazines in a decorative basket.
  2. Add a pretty throw to your sofa (move from one room to another).
  3. Buy fresh flowers and arrange them on your coffee table, entry table or kitchen counter.
  4. Add a new framed photo – use a picture from over the holidays. 
  5. Add a new candle to a tray on your coffee table.
  6. Add a potted plant anywhere in your home.
  7. Restyle your bookshelves with books, pictures, and decorative objects.
  8. Add new towels and bath mats to your master bathroom or guest room.
  9. Replace old outlets and light switch covers.
  10. Replace worn doormats with new ones.
  11. Add a small accent lamp to your kitchen counter, vanity, or entry table.
  12. Replace the soap dispenser in your bathroom or kitchen with a decorative one.
  13. Replace your kitchen towels with new stylish ones.
  14. Stack or rearrange a few decorative coffee table books on a coffee or side table.
  15. Add a table runner to your dining or kitchen table.
  16. Add an extra contrasting blanket or quilt to your bed.
  17. Place a basket for extra throws near the couch.
  18. Drape extra throws on the arm of a chair.
  19. Add scented candles or diffusers to enhance the ambiance.
  20. Fill a bowl with fresh lemons or limes on the kitchen table.

Winter Home Decor: 13 Simple Ideas to Use in Your Home

I looked for simple winter decor ideas that anyone can use in their home – no matter the size or style.

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Enjoy them all.

lighted winter fireplace with lighted candles and greenery

Cozy Winter Decor

Mathilde of Brocante Ma Jolie shares a guide for simple ways to bring that winter coziness into your home. She shows you how a few simple changes can help you keep that cozy feeling all season long.

pencil illustration of sitting area with chair, table, lamp, and books

Make a Winter Cozy Scene

Katie of Hearts Content Farmhouse explains how to create warmth and winter decor through thoughtful arrangements of everyday items. She uses lovely artwork to illustrate how to maintain a cozy feeling without adding more stuff to your home.

large white vase, white lantern, and basket of logs on the floor for winter decor


Simple Winter Living Room Ideas

Winter is the perfect time to give off those cozy vibes in your home! You want people to feel like they could come on over and snuggle up by the fire in a snowstorm.  Stacey of Wilshire Collections shares her ideas on how to bring in cozy winter living room decor to transition your home after Christmas for those Winter vibes!

green winter wreath on door of hutch

25 Simple Tips for Winter Decor

Sarah of Grace in My Space explains that the transition to winter decor doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 25 simple tips for how to decorate for winter decor.

winter front porch lit with lanterns and sofa and cozy blanket

Cozy Winter Front Porch Decorating

When you live in the Pacific Northwest, a cozy front porch is essential for winter enjoyment. Mona of Far from the Farm shares how simple it is to create outdoor areas for snuggling.

wood coffee table with wood bowls full of pine cones

Woods and Pinecone for Winter Decorating

After the excitement of Christmas, transitioning your home from festive to cozy winter vibes can feel like a challenge. Neil of A House Tips provides a wide range of simple ideas for winter decorating. From simple touches to elegant upgrades, these ideas will help you refresh your space while keeping that cozy winter charm alive.

winter decor with white candles, pinecones, and winter greenery

Cozy Winter Retreat Ideas

Winter decor doesn’t need to rely on Christmas themes to feel seasonal, warm, and inviting. Haris of Scapesafari shows you how to create winter decor by embracing the textures, colors, and elements that define winter. You can transform your home into a cozy retreat perfect for the season. 

apothecary jars filled with brown and white pinecones

Decorating with Pinecones for Winter

There’s something magical about pinecones. These natural treasures make them perfect for winter decorating long after the holiday season. Nikki Anne of Luxury Living shares 15 ways pinecones can transform your home into a cozy winter wonderland.

deer made of twigs and winter greenery on mantel

5 Simple Winter Living Room Ideas

After Christmas, we are often too exhausted to think about winter decorating – or we can’t figure out how to decorate for winter. If you want to eliminate the cold drab feeling of winter and infuse your home with a cozy feel, then simple decorating during the winter months is worth your time. Here are my 5 ideas from Bluesky at Home to create simple but impactful winter styling in your home.

simple winter tray with white house, bird and candle

Simple Winter Projects for Inspiration

Shelly of Calypso in the Country shares some January decorating inspiration to help you keep it simple. She recommends starting with simple projects so you don’t feel overwhelmed

winter living room decor with buffalo check blanket, wood lantern, and wood candlestick

Make your Home Warm and Cozy for Winter Decor

After the holidays, it can be a bit tricky to figure out how to keep your home feeling cozy and festive without the full-blown holiday decor. Your home doesn’t have to feel empty or bare. It’s the perfect time to embrace winter decor that’s simple, calming, and still full of warmth. Check out the pretty images that Mary and Eric of Be Right Back share. 

winter greenery trees on mantel

Winter Mantel in Green

Mantels are a counterpoint of holiday day decorating. That doesn’t have to end when winter comes calling. Anne of Simply2Moms provides these simple winter mantel decorating ideas that will help you easily create simple winter style. 
 

winter white candles, greenery, and white flocked tree

Wintery Forest Decor

Shawna of Willow Bloom Home decided to really embrace the winter look and create a look reminiscent of a wintery hike through the woods. She shares how to build your winter decor in steps.

You may like to check out these other simple winter decorating ideas:

Winter Home Decor Ideas Pinterest Board for more ideas for wonderful winter decorating ideas.

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