DIY Winter Home Decor Ideas

Layer on the warmth and chic design with these fabulous do-it-yourself winter home decor ideas.

Whether you’re looking to spruce up your home interiors or needing to add a bit of warmth to your overall home design, start with these hot do-it-yourself winter home decor ideas.

1. Rustic Winter-Inspired Wood Art

It’s a natural: wood and winter. Wood brings out the warmth, not only in fireplaces but also when used in your home decor and wall art. The richer the better. Image: Reclaimed Wood Snowflake

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2. Layer on the Warmth

Winters here in the midwest can get really cold, so adding layers of warmth is essential. Try this: use a patterned throw blanket or faux fur rug (see below) to help accent your home decor and offer the necessary warmth you crave. Image: Sherpa Throw

3. Framed Winter Art

Your wall can become the focal point when you use well-placed winter art wall scenes. This can be done with canvas prints (below), wood art (like above) or with real photos. Image: Framed Winter Art

4. Winter Fireplace

Whether you use your fireplace to burn real or not-so-real logs, hosting a log rack adds rustic charm to any room. Try layering birch logs for more drama. Image: Decorative Fireplace Log Rack

5. Winter Warm Floors

White faux rugs are not only chic but doable for your home decor. But don’t just stop there. Warm floors, warm seating, warm footsies can be yours by varying where and how you use a faux fur rug. Image(s): Sheepskin Rug

6. Winter-Inspired Bedding

In winter, even your bedding needs to convey both warmth and beauty. You can use bold patterns for punches of color or minimize your design choice with a simple pattern. Image: Winter Tree Bedding

7. Winter Wonderland Throw Pillows

One of the easiest winter decorating tips I can offer is change out your throw pillows each season. This will add drama to any room, plus you can control how light or dark you want the room to appear with a simple choice of color. Image: Linen Deer Throw Pillows

8. Winter Lush Shower Curtain

Don’t be shy about changing out your bathroom decor during winter. Try adding some winter white accessories, changing out your towels and even your shower curtain. Image: Lush Shower Curtain

9. Welcoming Winter Wreath

When folks come a calling, you want your entryway to be tip-top too during winter. Try adding a natural touch with fresh greenery or punches of color. Image: Ridgewood Red Berry Wreath

10. Winter Lighting

Winters can be dark and dreary, so finding ways to brighten up your interiors is essential. You can do this subtly or not, but candles seem to add a lot of ambiance during this time of year. Flame or flameless candles work equally well. Image: Flameless Birch Candles

11. Winter Scents

Your winter home decor is all about sensory perception. And, to aid this further, add some natural scents to your interiors, like pine, spiced apple, or cinnamon. Image: Frasier Fir Fragrance Candles

12. Winter Windows

Bring the outdoors to the forefront by adding interest to your window and feeding your favorite winter birds at the same time, especially with an acrylic construction. Image: Window Bird Feeder

13. Winter Table

Beautifully designed with punches of large sage and white graphic botanicals, along with a cute orange fox, this tablecloth will breathe light and whimsy into your kitchen or dining room. Image: Fox in the Winter Tablecloth

14. Winter Kitchen

Dispel the winter blahs by adding some bling to your kitchen that is both beautiful and useful at the same time by including well-chosen colorful appliances. Image: Metallic KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

For more great ideas to beautify your home interiors, be sure to check out my Pinterest Board: Decorating Ideas from Wisconsin Homemaker.