Winter Styling Guide - A Cosy Home for Winter

As the crisp air rolls in and the days draw shorter, there’s a quiet beauty to winter in Hobart. At Verde, we believe your home should echo the seasons : not just with warmth, but with a sense of comfort, calm and beauty that suits the slower pace of winter. With just a few thoughtful swaps and seasonal touches, you can create a space that feels like a true retreat from the cold.

Refresh With Cushions

One of the simplest ways to give your room a whole new look is by changing your cushions. Swap out existing covers for slightly richer textures and deeper colour palettes. It's still possible to use natural fabrics and layer velvets, linens or cotton boucle. Cushion can become your easiest & most cost effective seasonal update. At Verde, we love cushions with a luxurious feather insert but also have allergenic fillings, all ready to toss onto your sofa and enjoy.  Shop our cushions here.

Layer With Throws and Texture

Drape a throw over the arm of your couch, the foot of your bed, or your favourite reading chair. This isn’t just about warmth, it’s also about creating tactile interest and softness in every room. A feeling of being hugged every time you sit to relax.  Winter is the perfect time to lean into texture with natural wools, slight patterned or chunkier knits, brushed cotton, and boucle. Choose colours that ground the room and add richness, from earthy neutrals to forest greens or use a throw to add a much needed piece of beautiful colour to your room.  Plaids and checks are also popular this year. Shop throws and blankets here.

Create A Warm Glow with Lamps and Candles

One of the most noticeable changes you could make for winter evenings, is to resist turning on the harsher overhead lighting in favour of the soft glow of table and floor lamps. Ambient lighting instantly softens your space and sets the tone for slower more relaxed evenings in. Add a few pillar candles or dinner tapers in tonal shades for an extra layer of light and warmth. We have a lovely collections of candles and lamps to help bring that gentle winter glow into your home. Shop our lamps here.

Scent the Season

We all know that the right scent is vitally important for your mood, every day enjoyment,  and one of the most evocative ways to create a cosy feeling for any living space.  For winter, we always seem to head towards those gentle, grounding Tasmanian-inspired fragrances like a little spice, a hint of wood, or almost smoke, blended with fresh citrus and/or natural herbal notes. We've created a range of special Tasmanian scents just like this for the cooler months of the year (and named them after some of our favourite local places!).  We also know that a scented candle can transform your home and make it instantly more inviting for very little expense to you and is a quick win worth having. Explore our curated range of seasonal scents in-store or online. Find our Verde scented candles, & dinner candles here.

Add a Rug for Warmth and Comfort

Even if your floors are carpeted, layering in a rug can change the whole feel of a room. Rugs define spaces, soften sound, and help insulate on colder days. Go for natural fibres like wool or jute, or plush textures in muted, winter-ready tones to anchor your space.

Use Baskets for Calm and Tidy Storage

A tidy and organised home always feels more peaceful especially in winter when we spend quite a bit of our time indoors. Baskets are the perfect solution for beautiful, functional storage and make tidying so quick and easy. Use them for toys, throws, firewood, laundry, or everyday clutter.  Choose from our range of handwoven and natural fibre baskets that  are practical and beautiful in any room. Shop our baskets here.

Frame Your Favourite Memories

Your personal touches are what make a house feel more like home. This winter, take time to frame a few special photos — a holiday moment, your children's art, a family group photo at your last big celebration, or a fun candid family shot. Free-standing photo frames add a little personality to side tables and shelves, while wall-hung frames can elevate a hallway or living space, and it's guaranteed you'll give yourself a smile every time you walk past and see it!  

Embrace the Season

For cooler winter weather and shorter days, a few thoughtful updates can make your home feel like a warm hug. It doesn't take much really nor is it expensive but just a few changes to colour, texture, lighting and scent will start to turn your space into a cosy sanctuary you’ll love spending time in & can't wait to get home to.

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