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25 Colorful, Cozy Spaces

Take comfort with these easy decorating tips to stay beach-weather warm all winter long.

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Nothing warms up a neutral room like a quick dose of color.
Photographer Jean Allsopp; Writer Anna Lee Gresham

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Nothing warms up a neutral room like a quick dose of color. Introduce chairs in several different hues, then take the look a step further by adding striped or patterned fabric on throw pillows or seat cushions.

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Layering fabrics and textures adds warmth that you can both see and feel.

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Simple throw rugs also help to soften the look.

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Nothing warms up a neutral room like a quick dose of color.

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