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Three Easy Ways for Perfect Winter Decor!

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

For the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the big decorations – the trees, the Christmas lights, the presents – that we forget about some of the simplest things we could do in order to help our home (or, let’s face it – dorm room!) transition easier into a gorgeous winter escape. Here are three easy ways you can update your room and make it your own winter wonderland!

1. Switch bright colors for nudes, neutrals, and whites. From various browns to light greys to white, giving your decor a smoother look starts with a simple color palette. Do this easily by switching pillows or bedspreads, or draping a white blanket over a chair or bed.

2. But keep one splash of color for each room, to keep it from looking to dreary. The best colors for this are deep reds, and dark blues and greens.

3. Add a touch of sparkle! Whether it’s a sequined pillow or a gold frame, a little bit of pizazz keeps your room from losing character.

Hailing from eastern Washington, Julia attends the University of Portland in Oregon, as a Communication Studies major with an emphasis on Journalism. As a magazine and book junkie, Julia reads everything (and anything) she can get her hands on, especially those passionate on young adult culture and entertainment. A woman that gets stir-crazy easily, Julia has been fortunate to have traveled many summers in a row to foreign countries, including a study abroad course in Austria, Germany, and Great Britain. Since a ripe age, she has grown and cultivated her passion and dream of working for a magazine and spreading awareness as well as happiness through the tips of her fingers. Always finding time for herself, Julia can frequently be found quoting movie lines (most frequently Will Ferrell or Vince Vaughn), having a 90's dance party with her roommates, or rereading "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" for the 40th time.