Transitioning to Winter Decor After Christmas

BEDROOM

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We all know the post-Christmas, pre-spring period can feel a little tricky. This year, it was especially true for me because I made a relatively bold decision: I abandoned the deep Christmassy reds in the bedroom and replaced them with snowy white, light pastel green, and rose gold.

So after Christmas, I found myself staring at the décor, wondering whether I should change anything at all. Somehow, though, I needed a gentle signal that this period had come to an end.

Luckily, a trip to KIK solved the dilemma. I spotted those cute dusty blue candle holders I’d been eyeing since summer, and a new plan began to take shape.

Choosing a color palette

I had already decided on the dusty blue and a darker blue that complemented this new shade pretty well. In the previous years, I collected dark dusty blue cushion covers from IKEA along with a vase and some pot holders in the same shade from Pepco.

Luckily, next to the dusty blue candle holders I also found some bed linen in the same color, obviously they had to come home with me. Another great find was a dusty blue three-wick candle from Pepco that fit the idea perfectly.

I’m sharing this to show that you don’t have to break the bank to find matching items you love and use them to decorate your room.

As for the third color, I knew I wanted to bring in some natural brown tones, so I used my pine cones and a few brownish-brass candle holders on the shelf.

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Adding texture

To complete the look, I needed some texture that felt light, fresh and airy. So I decided to go with a chunky woven cushion cover I had ordered last year from Sinsay and a matching linen bedspread.

To top it all off, I added a plush dark green throw blanket to echo the green of the artificial plants.

Final touches

For accents above the shelf, a seasonal wreath can work wonders. But if you want to keep things budget-friendly, you can stick with an all-year-round piece of art you love. Ours was created by my late mother-in-law, and it actually complements the bedroom’s aesthetics beautifully this season.

Disclaimer: The wreath in the second image was created using AI, but I like it so much that I might just go ahead and make something similar myself 🙂

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And that’s how I transitioned the bedroom for the winter. By working with colors, textures, and pieces you already own (or can easily get), you can make your space feel personal, seasonal, and completely yours.

I hope this inspires you to look around your own home or the nearest budget-friendly store and see what treasures you can use to give your bedroom a little lift this season.