Winter Cabin

Winter Cabin brings together the magic of a snowy winter with the cosiness of a warm, rustic Christmas. This theme combines snow, ice crystals and winter sports fun with a snug interior full of natural materials, faux fur and atmospheric decorations. It invites you to enjoy outdoor winter activities as well as a cosy Christmas afternoon by the fire. The colour palette of Winter Cabin combines classic winter tones with two new shades: Smokey Pearl and Ginger Brown, giving a fresh and contemporary feel.

The Winter Cabin colour palette looks as though it has been taken straight from a snowy mountain landscape. White ice lacquer creates the fresh foundation. This crisp white shade is reminiscent of freshly fallen snow, frost patterns on a window and fir branches covered in ice crystals. Smokey pearl and silver add a subtle shimmer. Never too extravagant, but festive enough to beautifully reflect every light on the Christmas tree.

Together, these colours bring to mind traditional mountain lodges and Scandinavian winter homes. They combine the freshness of the outdoors with the cosy warmth of being inside. White and silver create the snowy effect, shades of blue bring a sense of calm, while brown gives the scheme a rugged, natural character.

Winter Cabin is about much more than colour. The choice of materials really brings the atmosphere to life. Soft fabrics take centre stage. Wool, velvet and knitted textures make the interior feel irresistibly tactile. Drape a thick throw over the sofa, add a few fluffy cushions and place a soft pouffe beside the Christmas tree. Before you know it, you have created that wonderfully cosy cabin feeling.

Beautiful additions to a Winter Cabin setting include:

• Christmas baubles in white, smokey pearl, caramel brown, blue dawn, night blue and silver;
• ornaments with snowy finishes, icy textures or a pearlescent sheen;
• wooden stars, Christmas trees and other nature-inspired decorations;
• soft woodland animals and Christmas characters with knitted or fluffy details;
• thick throws, woolly cushions and decorative faux fur;
• warm white Christmas lights, lanterns and candles;
• snow-covered branches, pine cones and winter wreaths.

Begin decorating your Christmas tree with baubles in pine green and brandy. These darker colours provide depth and create a beautiful foundation. Then introduce ornaments in warm pistachio, pink blossom and dark rose. Distribute the colours evenly throughout the tree to create a balanced look.

Mix simple baubles with more elaborately decorated designs. Choose, for example, a glossy pink bauble with golden lines, a ribbed green ornament and a decoration with a velvet finish. Add several bows amongst the branches to give the tree the luxurious appearance of a beautifully wrapped present.

Choose symbols that mean something to you, or hang an ornament on the tree for each wish you make for the year ahead.

Want to create an even fuller look? Weave ribbons in pink, green or a striped pattern amongst the branches. Allow the ribbon to flow loosely from top to bottom or create several large bows. Warm white lighting brings all the colours together and makes the golden details sparkle beautifully.

Need a little help combining the right colours, materials and decorations? The garden centre is the perfect place to find inspiration. Here, you can discover plenty of ideas for bringing the Winter Cabin trend to life in your own home. Wander amongst beautifully decorated Christmas trees, see how different baubles have been combined and discover which materials work particularly well with this style.

At the garden centre, you will find plenty of Christmas decorations that complement this wintry theme. From baubles in cool shades of blue and shimmering silver to wooden stars, soft Christmas characters, snow-covered branches, atmospheric lighting and other winter-inspired decorations. You can gather ideas for an entirely new Christmas tree or simply choose a few individual pieces to give your existing decorations a fresh new look.