How to Make Your Home Cozy and Inviting
Here are some tips for making any living space more cozy, warm, and inviting. The bonus is that this can be accomplished even on a tight budget.
- Add texture using blankets and cushions in warmer, neutral tones,
- Add an area rug, again in a neutral tone. Think wool, cotton, or jute. It will offer a more relaxed and warm feeling.
- Add candles, preferably scented.
- Create a beautiful gallery wall with your own photos – something that will keep you smiling on rainy days. Opt for basic, artsy frames of natural wood or off-white.
- Add a couple of bookshelves. It’s classy and so Americana.
- Upgrade your bedding. The sheets and pillowcases should be in pure white. Add layers of soft cotton/wool throw and blankets.
- Add plants. Regardless of the season, plants always breathe coziness into your home. Adding plants will not only reduce air toxins but make your home feel lived-in and loved. If you're looking for a fast-growing easy to maintain plants - Monstera Deliciosa, Pothos or Areca Palm trees are great options.
- Consider warm lighting. Light can undoubtedly change the vibe of a room. You can have cozy lighting in a few ways - get some lovely lamps, floodlights, ceiling pendants or dimmers. However, when it comes to the light bulb, the best choice would be a warm, white LED light.
- Upgrade windows and curtains. Maximize natural light and create ultimate cozy vibes with sheer curtains. It will capture those shorter days and boost your mood by maximizing natural daylight. Opt for natural fabrics like cotton, linen, eucalyptus or bamboo.
- Rearrange the furniture. The wrong layout can make a room feel cramped if not done right confining. Create a socializing zone by rearranging the soft furniture facing each other and placing an area rug in the middle. You could add a few ottomans for extra seating if you have enough room.
- Incorporate wood. Natural material like wood instantly warms a room.
- Choose warmer tones for the wall. Pick milky shades that evoke cozy feelings. Colors like off white, beige, rust, cinnamon, tan and similar are well suited.
- Add a fluffy bathroom rug/mat.
- Fireplaces are a real winner to add “warmth” to a home. Nothing compares to the sight and sound of flames lapping up wood. People will tend to gather by the fireplace. In warm months, use candles instead.
In short, your home should be a place of solace and offer a feeling of peace and contentment – a place of comfort.