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How To: Cozy Up Your Room For Winter

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at NYU chapter.

Let’s be honest– besides the fashion, winter weather is not all that fun. It’s nice to have a break once in awhile from the outside frost. One great project for the winter is decorating your bedroom. It’s a unique way to personalize your room and create a space just for yourself. Don’t let the chill of winter take over your room this season! Create a snug space by adding some essential elements into your room! If you’re not much of a decorator, or even if you’re a pro, these tips on how to make your room cozy for the winter will make your friends envy your room this season

1. Hang Up String Lights

String lights are a MUST when it comes to decorating a room for winter! It’s an excellent way to brighten up the room and the low hanging bulbs will create a warm atmosphere that will make you want to cuddle up for the next few months.

2.  Throw On A Throw Blanket

Accent pieces like throw blankets are key features in personalizing your space. They hold immense personality and create a more dynamic environment. For winter, try adding fuzzy blankets and layer them on your bed or couch. And if you’re looking for a new hobby, you can even knit one for yourself for the ultimate personalized piece.

3. Light Candles

The calming effect of candlelight is undeniable. It reduces stress and increases self-awareness, acting as more than just as a decorative piece. Adding candles to a room will almost instantaneously create such soothing and warm atmosphere that it will almost make you forget the blizzard right outside your window.

4. Layer Fluffy Rugs

Layering fluffy rugs will cozy up a space in seconds! Throw one down right next to your bed and have something that makes getting out of your warm bed in the morning a little bit more bearable.

5. Pile Up Pillows

Using pillows of different shapes, sizes, and textures will automatically boost the coziness of your bed and room. Pile them up for the ultimate support on your bed or lay them down on the floor to create seating for you and your friends. Either way, you’ve become a total pro at conquering the winter cold!

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My name is Catalina Gonella, I’m one of the Campus Correspondents at Her Campus NYU, and a junior studying Journalism & Media, Culture and Communications. I'm originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, but I moved to South Florida when I was seven to a little suburby city by the name of Coconut Creek. A few other things you should know about me: I'm obsessed with food (current favorite: Ramen), I believe my calling is to try every single coffee shop in New York, I don't know how I expressed myself before Pusheen the Cat and Gifs, and I love when people tag me in Facebook dog videos.