Beat the winter blues

The presents are opened, the champagne is gone, and spring seems far away.  We’re here to help you beat the winter blues by making your home into a cozy retreat!

Our tips for heading off those post-holiday winter blues

Go green

Honestly, this is one of the easiest ways to ward off the winter doldrums.  Adding a plant in a pretty container to your vanity or treating yourself to fresh flowers on your bedside table once a week helps you to feel grounded and connected to nature, even when it’s bare and bleak outside.

Master bath by Glenna Stone Interior Design; Photo by Rebecca McAlpin

Get cozy

Winter means a lot of time indoors for most of us, so use that to your advantage.  It’s the perfect opportunity to carve out some downtime and tackle that pile of books (or Kindle queue).  Create a cozy spot with a comfortable seat, a luxe throw, and a side table for coffee or tea.

Sitting room by Glenna Stone Interior Design; Photo by Rebecca McAlpin

Bring in color

Bringing a pop of color into a space is a really easy way to give it a boost.  Whether you want to add a brightly colored side table or fun patterned pillows in the family room, a dash of something bright will lift your mood instantly.

Best Philadelphia interior designer Glenna Stone Asian inspired Philadelphia home design sitting room
Sitting room by Glenna Stone Interior Design; Photo by Rebecca McAlpin

Switch it up

Consider giving your home a mini refresh for the season by updating framed photos – especially if you just got new ones for the holidays – or relocating decor from one room to another.  Our Washington Square client absolutely loves her Buddha, but he previously “lived” in a spot on the floor.  We moved him to the sideboard in the dining room and the whole mood changed.  It’s as though he was always meant to be there!

Washington Square townhome by Glenna Stone Interior Design; Photo by Rachel McGinn

What are your favorite ways to shake off those winter blues?

Header image: Center City Philadelphia living room by Glenna Stone Interior Design; Photo by Kate Devlin

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Glenna Stone Interior Design is an award-winning Philadelphia interior design firm serving Philadelphia, the Main Line, and surrounding cities. Utilizing her background and training in interior design, architecture, and engineering, Glenna specializes in creating interiors for residential and commercial design settings. We invite you to visit our website, view our portfolio, and catch up on the latest interior design concepts on our blog

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