PROPERTY NEWS - It's cold outside and, truth be told, our South African homes are often not much better indoors. Our houses tend to be cold, but warming them up can be easier than you think - these décor pieces look chic and add warmth to your home - literally. Add a few of these pretty winter décor essentials to your space and it will be cosier and more inviting in no time at all.

Shaggy rugs
Most of our homes have tiles or wooden floors, and not only does it make a room feel colder, it also makes it look colder. Add in a fab fluffy rug - the shaggier, the better when it comes to winter - and your space and feet will feel warmer in no time.

Throw in a throw
A chunky knit or delightfully fluffy throw is not only incredibly practical, but it looks pretty too. Come the winter months, drape one over the back of each sitting spot in your lounge; your couches and chairs will get an instant make-over, and you and your guests will have warmth right at your fingertips. Depending on your colour scheme, think about getting throws in rich jewel tones or romantic shades of grey for a chic winter décor touch.

Add in a fab fluffy rug - the shaggier, the better when it comes to winter - and your space and feet will feel warmer in no time.

Scatter cushion switch up
We're always game to go shopping for scatters; they're useful, pretty and an incredibly affordable way to give a room a face-lift. In winter, you can go to town with texture, so look for scatters in chic velvets, faux furs or lovely chunky knits (or a mix of all three!); you might not think anything of them when you see them in the store but add them into your home and it'll look oh-so cosy. Again, you can opt for greys, charcoals and blush pink, or go opulent with jewel tones. Either way, you won't be sorry!

Article: www.all4women.co.za

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