Traditional:  This is an easy one.  The warm colors and inviting rooms found in traditionally decorated homes welcomes the cozy idea of a quilt.  Toss a smaller lap quilt over the back of a chair for those chilly afternoons.  Stack a collection of quilts inside an armoire for all to see and enjoy.

Country:  A country home will almost always have a selection of quilts ready to use on cold winter nights or frosty mornings.  These can be displayed in a cabinet, rolled up and placed in a large basket, draped over a banister or hung on the wall as artwork.

Contemporary:  You might think a quilt has no place in a modern home but that is far from true.  Choose brightly colored velvet quilts  like those found at Pottery Barn that are sophisticated and cozy at the same time.  Any quilt that features black borders, backing or fabrics works well in a contemporary setting.

You can purchase a handmade antique quilt, an inexpensive machine made quilt or try your hand at making your own.  Quilting is an art but a simple patchwork quilt in fabric colors and patterns you choose yourself might be a fun winter project.  You can always send it out to be quilted if you are unable to do that yourself.  So put on some warm socks, grab a cup of tea and get cozy under the quilt of your choice.

Today’s rustic luxe decorating is all about comfort and function.  An old iron bed (rustic) may be used in a bedroom with silk curtains (luxe).  A kitchen may feature worn brick walls and floors made from an old barn (rustic) but the appliances will be state of the art stainless steel. (luxe) Your living room may have a worn leather sofa (rustic) sitting atop a beautiful persian rug (luxe).  Shiny mercury glass lamps next to an old wooden bowl full of fruit add to the look.  If all of this is a bit too extreme, you can accomplish the same feel by combining several different types of fabric and trim to create throw pillows for your sofa and chairs.  Herringbone, satin, velvet and suede all combine nicely for an eclectic rustic luxe design.

However you put it together, this is a look that will easily wrap your family in comfort and elegance.