Cozy Interior Remodeling Ideas for a Warm Winter Home

The first step in a home remodel is knowing what you like and the feeling you want to have when you enter your home. No matter what room you are remodeling, the design and details should capture that vibe the moment you step into the space, from elegant and glamorous Hollywood-esque bedrooms that elevate your sophisticated side to roomy living rooms with deep-cushioned couches that invite you to relax and stay awhile. 

As Minnesotans, our team at Expert Level Remodeling hears homeowners’ continual dreams of comfy, warm spaces that bring lasting coziness all winter long. Since winter can be such a long season up here, we get it. You need a space that welcomes you and fosters contentment for you and the whole family. 

Here are some interior styles, architectural features, and furnishing details that can lock in the warmth and give you the blissfully peaceful feeling of just coming home after a fun day of sledding! 

Den, Basement, or Living Room

While the kitchen may be the heart of a home, the space you probably spend the most time in is the living room or basement or wherever you gather family and friends to chill, watch TV, read, and relax. 

That space should always promote your desired vibe because it’s the most shared. 

Here are some design ideas to make your living space remodel cozier, warmer, and more welcoming. 

Nordic Inspired

Why not find inspiration from the people who understand winter and warmth the best? Scandinavian design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also guarantees a comfortability unmatched by other interior styles. 

With its emphasis on hygge, a Danish concept meaning a quality of feeling cozy, comfortable, and content, this approach is sure to evoke a snug and intimate atmosphere in your living room. 

Structurally, plan your remodel to give your den, basement, living room, or home addition lots of space. Incorporate large windows to let in natural light and stick to clean, straight lines without much architectural accenting. Paint the walls a soft white tone and keep other colors in the room more neutral.  

When adding in furniture, decor, and embellishments, think clean lines, glass tables, ashy wood colors, and layered fabrics and textiles. Add mirrors to help reflect more light into the room, and pick wood furniture pieces that value function and craftsmanship. 

Be careful not to clutter up the space with too many decorations. Keep it simple with a few soft blankets or throws on the couch and a candle, simple pottery, and some books stacked neatly on a side or coffee table. 

Rustic Lodge

The cozy beauty of a rustic lodge-like design is in the combination of natural materials softened by comfy textures. There is something seemingly simple and effortless in this interior style as it exalts the beauty of the natural world. 

If your living space already has a fireplace, that is the perfect area to center a remodel around. Rustic interiors often turn a fireplace into a focal centerpiece, and the rest of the room takes its design cues from there. Modify your fireplace with natural stone, and complete it with a thick log mantlepiece.

Accentuate those natural elements by updating the floors to hardwood, exposing wood beams on your ceiling, and adding natural wood frames around your windows. Then set the relaxed tone with oversized leather furniture, cowhide rugs, antler lighting features, and sheepskin or wool blankets. 

Kitchen

Not only can this area of your home be updated to look more inviting, but you heat it up while cooking and baking your favorite comfort foods and cold weather snacks! 

The kitchen is the epitome of warmth and welcome in any home, so give it a remodel that encourages your guests to stay awhile. 

Open Concept

It may seem counterintuitive to open or enlarge a space when trying to capture a cozy vibe, but a spacious, open concept really does create a homey, comforting atmosphere. Knocking down a wall or reconfiguring the layout so the dining room or living room flows into the space is an ideal way to invite the feel of other rooms into the kitchen.  

Pull in a similar color palette between the living room and kitchen, let the same flooring run between the spaces, and add accents like drapes, pottery, and design embellishments that tie the two areas together. Then the whole space will feel cohesive and a part of something welcoming. 

American Traditional

Whether you like or have an open concept kitchen or you prefer to keep the area more closed off as a room unto itself, styling it in a traditional American design adds a generous amount of warmth and spirit of fellowship. 

A lot of this has to do with the center counter island feature. By positioning an island in the middle of your kitchen, you not only have a larger workspace, but you can also gain an instant gathering place. Set up bar stools along one side of the island to serve as a place of belonging for guests while you whip up something delicious or signal a spot for a quick breakfast before everyone runs off for their busy day. 

Along with an island, American Traditional kitchen design typically boasts warm, earthy colors, granite countertops, and wood cabinets stained in a variety of natural-looking finishes. The overall effect is cheery, comforting, and a far cry from the sterile and cold all-white kitchen trends you sometimes find.  

Bedroom

When we think of a much-needed retreat after a hard day working, caring for kids, cooking, cleaning, prepping for tomorrow, and everything in between, we often turn to the bedroom as the sanctuary space in a home. 

Renovate yours to match a style that evokes serenity and snug relaxation! 

Shabby Chic

Whether you own hand-me-down or vintage furniture or like giving new pieces a distressed look, the shabby chic bedroom prides itself on a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere created from furniture and colors you love. 

Remodel your bedroom with whitewashed floors and walls, pale color palettes, and even floral patterns for a cherished old-school look. To complete the space, bring in painted, worn, or distressed bedframes, nightstands, armoires, dressers, and vanities, and then add elegant accents, like crystal chandeliers, hand-painted vases, and plush linens and blankets, for a contrasting rustic and sophisticated look that you’ll want to collapse and stay in every night. 

French Country

Similar to the Shabby Chic style, a French country home design allows you to blend some of your favorite aesthetics, colors, and designs into one lush, inviting space. Mix imperfection with glamorous — it’s all allowed in this timeless, immersive interior style! 

Start your remodel with natural materials like stone, wood, and wrought iron, and don’t be afraid of exposed beams, distressed finishes, scuffed paint marks, and raw textures. These add charm and create a warm, lived-in environment. Keep your dominating color palette muted in this design, using shades of cream, beige, lavender, and sage green to make the bedroom serene and enticing.

Complete your romantic countryside escape with a combination of new and vintage furniture, floral or gently abstract artwork, soft lighting, and luxurious bedding for a sumptuous bedroom you’ll want to stay in all winter! 

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Tailor your home to the interior designs that bring you warmth, happiness, and peace every day, no matter the weather. Let our skilled team renovate, build out, or remodel your home to the exact customizations you want, and truly love being in your home! 

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