Article: Iines: A Winter Bedroom Filled With Light, Cats, and Quiet Rituals
Iines: A Winter Bedroom Filled With Light, Cats, and Quiet Rituals
In Iines’s Berlin apartment, winter feels gentler. Morning light filters through yellow curtains, warming the room even on grey days. The bed sits by the window, bathed in soft sun whenever it appears, becoming the heart of the space. This is where days begin slowly and where evenings return, wrapped in fabric, warmth, and familiar sounds.
“I never want to leave my warm, comfortable bed,” she says. “It’s like the soft center of my whole apartment.”
Her bedroom feels especially alive during the colder months. As Christmas approaches, it becomes a place of retreat. Calm. Still. Glowing softly against the dark Berlin winter.
Chasing the Sun Indoors
The yellow curtains were a deliberate choice. Iines’ apartment doesn’t get much natural light, so she learned to create her own version of sunshine.
“I wanted the sun in my bedroom,” she explains. “If you come from a place with long, dark winters, you learn to fake it.”
When light hits the room, everything shifts. The Scandinavian-inspired bedding, with its soft lace and warm tones, reflects warmth back into the space. Fabrics glow. The room feels golden. Even on the shortest days, the bedroom holds onto brightness.
Iine's winter bedroom picks
A Bedroom Designed for Warmth
If someone walked into Iines’ bedroom for the first time, she knows exactly what she wants them to feel.
“Warmth and softness,” she says. “I want it to be inviting.”
There is no metal here. Only wood, fabric, and texture. A wooden bed frame grounds the room. Velvet surfaces soften it further. The Refreshing Stripe Bedding Set by Ever Lasting feels layered and intentional, supportive of rest rather than decoration. Everything invites you to slow down.
During winter, the bed becomes more than a place to sleep. It is where reading happens. Where mornings linger. Where the world outside is allowed to wait.
Nights Spent With Toulouse and Much
Two sphynx cats, Toulouse and Much, rule the bedroom. They slip under the covers each night, curling close to Iines’ head, seeking warmth.
“Every night, they cuddle me,” she says. “They always want to be as close as possible.”
Winter intensifies their rituals. They purr in the mornings. They sleep glued to her body. When the radiators turn on in October, they claim their spots and return there faithfully until spring.
“They were never supposed to stay,” Iines laughs. “I was meant to be a cool aunt for a month. Now I’m a full-time cat mom.”
The cats have changed the way she lives, from choosing fabrics carefully to accepting that her days will always include conversation with creatures who may or may not talk back.
Objects That Carry Comfort
In one corner of the room sits a small collection of meaningful objects. A framed painting by her father, who began painting after retirement and sends her tiny artworks with every visit or letter. Books by Tove Jansson, her lifelong idol, whose stories feel just as comforting for adults as they do for children.
“These books are the cutest, most comforting thing,” she says. “They calm me instantly.”
Nearby, handmade pieces appear almost accidentally. A DIY lamp made from rice paper and watercolor. A chair rescued from the street and cleaned lovingly. Nothing feels staged. Everything feels chosen because it brings quiet joy.
Christmas, Slowness, and Staying In
Last Christmas was Iines’s first one spent alone in the city, just her and the cats.
“It was probably my favorite holiday ever,” she says. “I cooked my favorite food, watched movies, and stayed home the entire time.”
There was no rush. No obligation. Just warmth, food, and shared silence. The bedroom became a refuge. A place where winter didn’t feel harsh, but gentle.
As the season returns again, the room carries that same spirit. Soft bedding. Warm light. Textures that ground. A reminder that comfort can be enough.
New Beginnings, Held Gently
Iines’s bedroom is not about perfection. It is about care. About creating a space that supports rest, presence, and small daily rituals, especially when the world outside feels cold.
As Christmas approaches and a new year waits quietly ahead, her home offers something simple and deeply needed. A place to stay in bed a little longer. To drink tea. To listen to purring. To let winter slow you down.
Sometimes, new beginnings don’t start with movement. They start here. In warmth. In light. In choosing softness, again and again.
Also, if you enjoyed stepping into Iines’s space, you might also like seeing how Lai Bertoldo decorated her room using Ever Lasting pieces, or exploring our holiday gift bundles, thoughtfully curated for moments of rest, warmth, and new beginnings this season.
Summary:
A winter bedroom tour of Iines’ Berlin home filled with light, warmth, and softness.
How textiles, natural materials, and gentle colors create a calm sanctuary.
Daily rituals, cats, and slow living that shape rest during the colder months.
A reflective look at comfort, solitude, and new beginnings in winter.
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FAQ:
What Ever Lasting bedding is featured in Iines's Winter bedroom?
Iines styles her space with two Ever Lasting favorites: the Esme French Linen Cotton Embroidered Floral Bedding Bundle, loved for its breathable texture and gentle detailing, and the Refreshing Stripe Bedding Set in Yellow, which adds a quiet warmth and subtle brightness to her bedroom.
Is Ever Lasting suitable as a thoughtful holiday gift?
Yes. Ever Lasting pieces and gift bundles are designed to feel personal and comforting, making them ideal for the holiday season. They offer warmth, care, and a sense of everyday luxury that feels meaningful rather than excessive.
How can designers or artists be featured by Ever Lasting?
We welcome designers, makers, and creative thinkers whose work reflects emotional depth, slow craft, and a meaningful connection to material and place. Our EverInspired features spotlight individuals who create with intention — those who see design as a form of care and who shape objects that bring calm, beauty, and presence into the home.
If your practice aligns with these values and you feel your story belongs in this series, we’d love to hear from you. You can reach our editorial team at: collabs.everlastingfabrics@gmail.com
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