With winter fast approaching, homeowners are looking to upgrade their bedrooms and living rooms for the colder season. Although interior decorators suggest upgrading a room’s furnishings and decor every five to ten years, here are few ways you can quickly add some cozy and seasonal improvements to your beloved space now.

Continue reading to learn more about how and why you should upgrade your home for the colder months.

Purchase a new rug for the living room or bedroom

Buying a new rug adds so much warmth and color to your space. Purchasing a new rug is also a quick fix if you want to make your bedroom or living room feel cozier in a matter of seconds.

Older rugs can lose their vibrancy and soft-touch after a few years of wear and tear. Especially if it’s placed in a high traffic zone of your home.

So, take this winter season as an excuse to replace it for a new rug. Hand-knotted rugs are especially durable, soft to the touch, and last ages in your home.

As for colors, burgundy and cream are particularly lovely for the winter months; however, make sure it matches the rest of your decor before you make your final selection.

Create a coffee nook for your kitchen table or island

Secondly, you can also create a small coffee nook for your kitchen. Simply place your brewing machine onto the counter and surround it with all your favorite fixings. Alternatively, if you are not a coffee drinker, you can also implement this same idea with hot chocolate or spiced apple cider.

Replace your older living room furniture

Nothing says cozy like lying on your sofa, a book in your hand and hot chocolate in the other. But, if your furniture is old, feels stiff, or just no longer matches the rest of your home, you may want to replace it for a new loveseat or sofa. Buying a new sofa is quite a commitment, but it will last you many winter seasons to come and will no doubt be the most comfortable place to lounge during a chilly night indoors.

These touches are sure to create a cozier space

This upcoming winter, you no doubt want to feel warm and comfortable in your space.

Whether you choose to swap out your old rug or a new one, add a coffee nook to your kitchen table, or replace some older furnishings, these are just a handful of ways you can prepare yourself and your home for the winter season.