One of the most important winter safety tips is to keep yourself warm. Provided you have an indoor location to retreat to, it is fairly simple to maintain a safe body temperature even in the cold weather. Adding touches of extra warmth and coziness to your home to combat the dipping temperatures outside is a must. Some changes are small, and some require a bit more effort, but it’s worth the investment. After all, cozy never goes out of season.

Here are Few Things You Should Consider To Cozy-Up Your Home:

#1 - Invest in a Portable Fireplace

Warm-up fall and winter days with a cozy fireplace that everyone can enjoy. What could be better than getting comfortable after a long day in front of a warming fire? Fireplace options don't stop indoors. To enhance your outdoor patio area, a trendy fire pit is just what you need when you enjoy the company of family and friends.

Traditional Free-Standing Fireplace

A traditional freestanding fireplace is perfect for timeless classical decor. Intricate embellishments complement the classic chestnut finish. 

Super Contemporary Fireplaces

Innovative ultrasonic technology creates a realistic flame and smoke effect. The sleek style of the ultra-contemporary fireplace is a dramatic addition to a contemporary home.

Trendy Outdoor Firepits

An eye-catching outdoor firepit is a welcome addition to the outdoor patio. Lighting up a wood-burning fire is an easy way to create a focal point in your outdoor living area and extend the outdoor living season by taking the chill out of fall air. If you live in a community that prohibits a wood-burning outdoor fire pit, choose a propane-powered firepit instead. 

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#2 - Create Tabletop Centerpieces and Add Seasonal Scents To Your Space

While winter isn't typically a great time for gardening, bringing clippings of cold-friendly plants or other natural elements into your home can cozy up any space in an instant—especially when they're paired with a festive candle for extra warmth and light. Adding to your home's visual landscape isn't the only way to make it feel cozy. Diffusers offer natural aromatherapy and help humidify the space.  Keep the space feeling cozy and warm. 

#3 - Update Your Bedding

Adding comfort to your bedroom in the form of heavier textiles means your home is ready for winter. Cotton flannel, velvet flannel, or heavyweight cotton sheets are all warm alternatives to your average thin bedding and can make your home cozier.

#4 - Use Softer Lighting

Make your home feel cozier during those long winter days, there's no time like the present to upgrade your lighting. By implementing softer lighting, you will provide a warmer environment to relax in after work.

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