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The Christmas decorations may be down, but it’s still cold and gray outside — and there’s a lot of winter left. If your house is looking a little dreary in the absence of its holiday finery, here are some easy ways to cozy up your home until spring gets here by using affordable accessories. 

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Light It Up
Create an instantly inviting ambiance with these realistic-looking flameless candles. The battery-operated pillars come in a variety of colors (we’re partial to the classic ivory hue) and include a 10-key remote and cycling 24 hours timer. Best of all, with no real flame, you won’t have to worry about the risks of burns to kids or pets. Plus, it’s mess and scent free. 

Price: Starting at $29.95. Buy here 

Cozy Throws
Drape these fluffy, faux sheepskin throws everywhere! Backed with non-skid suede, the 2-by-3- foot, furry blankets are perfect for draping over chairs, benches and sofas. Combine them with the flameless candles (and a lit fireplace if you have one) for the ultimate hygge environment. The plush throws are also non-shed and machine washable. 

Price: $16.99. Buy here 

Pillow Party
Throw pillows are one of the easiest — and most affordable — ways to dress up a sofa. We love these decadent velvet pillow cases to add a tactile sense of luxury to your living quarters. The 18-by-18-inch pillow cases also come in a variety of colors. To really cozy up your living space, add pillows in warm hues, such as rust, saffron, cream or 2024’s trendiest color — chocolate brown.  

Price: $14.99. Buy here

Add Some Greenery
Nature can be restorative to the body and mind, so when it’s too cold to go outside, bring the outdoors in with some greenery. We’re partial to artificial plants (no watering or pruning required), such as this 6-foot-tall olive tree. 

Price: 59.99. Buy here 

Sweet Dreams
Baby, it’s cold outside. Warm up with these reversible brushed fleece blankets by Eddie Bauer. Add the colorful blankets, which come in several different patterns, to the bottom of your bed for cold nights or keep a stack of them in your living room to hand out on chilly evenings. Pro tip, add the blankets to a seagrass basket for a stylish and practical storage solution. 

Price: $21.72. Buy here