10 Cozy Design Ideas for Winter Family Time

10 Cozy Design Ideas for Winter Family Time

This winter, there is no better time to update your home to make it a cozier space. You’ll be amazed how these simple changes can impact your holiday events by making your home a more enjoyable place to spend time together. Read on for our top tips for designing a comforting home over the holidays, winter break, or any time you want to snuggle up with the kiddos.

Choose Oversized Blankets for Sharing

There is nothing cozier than having a large, oversized blanket to share while spending time together on the sofa—especially as the weather gets colder! Add a few chunky knitted or faux fur blankets to your living room for comfy movie nights, family get-togethers, or to add a pop of color or texture to your home.

Get a Rocking Chair for the Living Room

The nursery isn’t the only place that benefits from a rocking chair—having one in your living room is great to add visual interest by differing from the other seating options. Plus, if you have small children, having the option to rock them in your living room lets you stay connected in family gatherings.

Use Floor Cushions or Poufs for Extra Seating

Pair poufs with sofas and armchairs to add fun, flexible seating options to your space. Plus, for families with children, poufs are lightweight, so little ones can easily move them around for playtime. Poufs can also act as a footstool or a mini coffee table, depending on the style, size, and design you go with.

Go for Multipurpose Furniture

Multipurpose furniture is a great option for saving both money and space. If your home lacks space for a guest room, going with a sleeper sofa (or futon) gives you room for hosting guests that are visiting for the holidays without taking up additional room in your home. When you don’t need the sleeping space anymore, it is easy to fold away and continue using it as a sofa.

Opt for a Bunk Bed in Your Child’s Room

A bunk bed is perfect for families with multiple children (or lots of guests). Not only are bunk beds a great place for additional sleeping when cousins are staying over, but they also give everyone somewhere to play and climb. Having a fun place for your children to sleep means they’ll also look forward to bedtime.

Have Toys for Group Play

Have a few group-focused toys so that all the children at your next family gathering can get involved during playtime. Things like mega blocks, puzzles, and board games all encourage teamwork, creativity, and togetherness. Try to pick toys that are good for both younger and older children so that everyone can join in the fun.

Prepare a Bar Cart with Treats and Activities

Bar carts don’t have to be drinks-only—include snacks, napkins, and décor to make your holiday bar cart a standout. For the little ones, you could even include kid-friendly treats like cookies, candy canes, and juice boxes. The best thing about a bar cart is that you can move it from room-to-room, allowing you to take your holiday goodies with you!

Use a Storage Ottoman to Keep Things Tidy

A storage ottoman is good for hiding things away that don’t always need to be out taking up space. During the holidays, this is the perfect place to keep spare blankets, pillows, and board games close at hand but out of sight. You can also use a storage ottoman as a convenient toy box alternative for those new holiday gifts.

Have a Designated Kids Table

Having a set kids table at your next gathering will help foster togetherness between all the little ones at the event. To give your children a fun, festive place to sit, we recommend accessorizing your table with holiday placemats, coloring sheets, party crackers, and a vinyl tablecloth (since it will be easier to wipe down and clean compared to a fabric tablecloth).

We hope we've given you some creative design ideas to give your home some extra sparkle this holiday season. With cozy textiles, lots of seating, and fun activities, this family gathering will be one to remember! Home is a place of love and warmth for many of us, so any way to make it feel more comfy-cozy is always a plus. We hope your festivities are stress-free and that you get to spend plenty of time relaxing with the people you care about.

Happy Holidays!