Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Tanya Janse van Rensburg
Those who love winter don’t need any tricks to get through it.
If you’re one of those, you’re lucky because you probably can’t wait for the snow, Christmas lights, crispy air, winter fashion, hot cocoa, mulled wine, and everything else winter brings.
If you don’t like it, you will become increasingly depressed as the days become shorter, and you will dread the first snow, the first chilly morning, the first frost… You get the picture.
But as cliché as it sounds, life is what you make of it, so even if you hate winter, that doesn’t mean you can’t find beauty in it.
Everything has its good and bad sides, and getting through winter is just about finding the good in it.
Who says you can’t make clearing snow look good?
Why shouldn’t the outside of your house look like a magazine cover?
And let’s be honest – however you feel about winter, you can’t say winter decor isn’t incredible.
Let’s upgrade your winter game!
You know how some people hate working out but then get workout clothes and suddenly have no problem being active because they get to wear their new clothes?
Well, you can make boring routines like shoveling snow way more bearable if you put some thought into the tools you use.
Shovels, snow pushers, and ice scrapers may not be the most aesthetic things in the world, but they can still look good.
Color-coordinate them and look for sleek and modern ones, and you’ll be able to get the job done and make it slightly more enjoyable.
If you’re somewhere where you get heavy snow, you’ll probably need something more substantial than a shovel.
So, a snow blade for tractor can be the perfect choice.
We’re not suggesting you invest in a new tractor, but the snow blade add-on you choose can be polished and nice, or you can even get it custom-painted to make it more stylish.
Once you’re done clearing snow, think about where you’ll store your new tools.
Wall-mounted hooks are the obvious choice, but rustic wooden racks are just as useful and look great.
Concealed bins are ideal to keep all tools out of sight but easy to reach.
It’s cold outside, so you probably don’t spend much time around your house or in your backyard.
However, there’s no reason why everything has to look dull and lifeless.
A few simple pieces and the outside of your house will look warm, inviting, and stylish.
For many, winter is a synonym for Christmas and twinkling lights.
And even though Christmas (sadly) doesn’t last for an entire winter, lights are more than appropriate during this time of year, and they’re not reserved for just Christmas.
String lights around trees, railings, or pergolas are ideal for decorating your house.
They look warm and beautiful and can add texture if your house looks plain.
You can choose the color, but warm white is classic for a reason. It gives the ultimate cozy vibe.
You can almost hear Winter Wonderland in the background.
Winter isn’t just gray and white; neither should your house be.
Brighten things up with plants like holly, evergreen shrubs, and ornamental grasses.
They’ll stay colorful and vibrant throughout winter; everyone will love looking at them.
Decorative planters are another great way to add color even if the plants aren’t blooming.
If you want to be festive, arrange evergreen branches and pinecones in containers near entryways.
The crisp winter air is healthy for you (within reason), so don’t let the cold stop you from being outside occasionally.
You can set up a weatherproof seating area with cushions and throw blankets in warm colors.
A portable fire pit would be perfect, but an outdoor heater works fine.
Arrange the seating around the fire pit or the heater, and you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors in company!
Pathways are designed to get you from point A to point B but can also be a design feature.
Line your walkways with colorful pebbles, decorative wooden markers, or cute low fences that stand out against the snow.
A lot of it hibernates in the winter, but your style shouldn’t!
You probably know all about winter fashion, but your style should translate into your home.
Make it fabulous and functional; we promise you’ll enjoy winter much more!
Winter Wonderland can be right there with you, so get a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy looking at those twinkling lights and glittery snow outside.