{"id":3047,"date":"2019-10-28T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T08:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:52","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:52","slug":"uplifting-design-to-beat-the-winter-blues-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/uplifting-design-to-beat-the-winter-blues-part-2","title":{"rendered":"Uplifting Design to Beat the Winter Blues: Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/423.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/423-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Clair Strong Interior Design<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back! I hope you found the tips in part one useful.\nToday we\u2019re looking at even more ways design can help combat the winter blues.\nLet\u2019s make our homes uplifting and inspiring places to be, regardless of the\ntime of year!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose warm colours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a cosy and inviting home, fill it with warm\ncolours like taupe, rose pink, caramel or burnt orange. If you love neutral\ncolours, choose tones on the warmer end of the scale and avoid anything that\nwill look cold in low light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colour has well-documented effects on mood and well-being. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/colours\/psychology-of-colour-in-home-design\">Colour\npsychology<\/a> indicates that many people feel more cheerful when surrounded by\nbright blues and greens, yellow and orange. Of course, if these colours aren\u2019t\nto your taste, simply choose one that is. Paint just one room in a colour that\nwill make you feel great every time you see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Clair-Strong-Interiors-112.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Clair-Strong-Interiors-112.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Clair-Strong-Interiors-112-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Clair Strong Interiors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Replace heavy\ncurtains <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swap out your heavy curtains for light voiles or blinds you\ncan pull all the way up. This will let in more natural light which will make\nyour home feel much brighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t replace your curtains, perhaps because you need\ntotal darkness to sleep, make sure you open them wide during the day. Natural\nsunlight is a brilliant \u2013 and totally free \u2013 mood booster so make the most of\nit whenever you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Embrace winter\ncosiness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter isn\u2019t <em>all<\/em>\nbad. Long country walks on a brisk day, roaring fires in the pub, twinkling\nlights, Christmas and New Year \u2013 there\u2019s a lot to love about the season. I say\nwe embrace the positives to make the long, cold months more bearable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At home you can do this by bringing out the blankets and\ncandles, filling your home with wintry scents and stringing up some fairy\nlights. If you make your home a cosy haven, it won\u2019t matter what\u2019s going on\noutside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope the tips I\u2019ve shared this week will help you feel a\nlittle bit better about winter. If you have any suggestions of your own, share\nthem in the comments below. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back! I hope you found the tips in part one useful. Today we\u2019re looking at even more ways design can help combat the winter blues. 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