With the days getting colder and colder, you may be looking to bring warmth into your home in new ways. Here we have curated our six most valuable tips for creating a warm and inviting home this winter, incorporating the essential design principals of texture, tone, colour, lighting, comfort and scent.

I love achieving a warm colour palette when styling my home in the colder months, and find the most functional way to achieve this is by incorporating the warmer tones in small pops of colour across artwork and soft furnishings. In addition to this, showcasing timber pieces that lend towards a warm finish or upholstered pieces in warmer coloured fabrications will anchor the room and set the foundation for your colour palette throughout the rest of the space.

It is important to balance these warm colours with complementary neutral tones to maintain a sense of balance and cohesion overall. The perfect art piece that balances this beautifully is Shifting Sands by Denise Quah, which pays homage to the wonders of the desert, encapsulating its natural beauty in an honest expression. Using mixed media, Denise employs earthy tones, textures and organic shapes that are reminiscent of nature’s elegant simplicity and her pieces strike that perfect medium every time.

Incorporating the right seating into your home can truly enhance the warm and inviting mood of your space. Lounge chairs offer a cozy and comfortable spot to unwind after your day, and strategic placement of these near a window or next to a side table with a reading lamp creates a dedicated space for exclusive relaxation. Our Wylie Chair, with its arched lucite arms and beautiful soft shag seat and back rest, is the perfect chair to curl up in and read your book or sip on a hot cup of herbal tea.

Similarly, a bench seat can be a versatile addition to various areas of your home. Placing a bench in an entryway or landing provides a convenient spot to sit and remove shoes, or place shopping or bags when entering your home. A bench at the end of a bed adds a touch of luxury and serves as a place to sit while getting ready, or as a spot to place pillows and blankets. In a living space, a bench can be used as additional seating for guests or simply as an accent piece to tie in and compliment your existing furnishings. Available in Espresso and Cream, our Triana Bench is an elevated and captivating design that blends beauty and functionality with its soft curves.

Scents have a powerful effect on our emotions and the ability to evoke specific moods and memories, transporting us to different times and places. Incorporating a pleasant scent in your home can significantly contribute to creating a welcoming and inviting ambiance, especially in these cooler months.

Lighting a scented candle or using a room spray can become a beautiful ritual in your daily routine, allowing you to pause, focus, and create a mindful moment amongst a busy day. Yoli’s Scented Spray, with subtle notes of bitter orange tree and patchouli, and a herbaceous burst of basil is a deep, decadent scent that, reminiscent of a day spa, that is perfect for promoting that sense of relaxation and tranquillity we are all needing.

Alice has a background in visual merchandising and interior design and experience working across residential, commercial and hospitality projects.

Whether it's a cozy urban apartment, a luxurious countryside retreat, or a contemporary office space, Alice's refined yet relaxed aesthetic guarantees an experience tailored to her clients individual tastes and aspirations, creating spaces that are both beautiful and liveable.

Her design philosophy revolves around the use of neutral colours and the beauty of natural stones. Her keen sense of harmony and balance allows her to transform interiors into serene and inviting sanctuaries.