How to make your home feel extra cosy
Sometimes, a home can feel too cold, especially during the winter season. In this case, if you are looking for ways to make your home feel extra cosy, then you have come to the right place! Here, we have listed a few popular ways to immediately add new levels of cosiness to your space. This is especially great if you live in a cold region, or you are experiencing a lot of rainy days. For those interested in this topic, make sure to read on to learn more!
Pick a warm colour palette
One way to make your rooms cosier is by choosing a warm colour palette. This is because studies have already shown colour has a large impact on the atmosphere and vibe of a room. Additionally, colour can make a room feel warmer or colder. As such, you should try selecting warm colours such as brown, red, burgundy, cocoa, or forest green to immediately warm up your space. Cooler tones on the other hand, such as blues and purples, should probably be avoided for the most part, as they can ‘cool’ down your room.
Use wooden details
If you have a fireplace in your home, chances are you probably have firewood ready nearby, especially during the winter months. In this case, the firewood itself can serve as a kind of accent to your home space. This is because the wooden textures create a soft, organic feel. It also brings a cabin-like aesthetic to your space no matter where you are situated. If you do not have any firewood, then don’t worry. You may consider furnishing your ceiling or floors with wood. If that is not possible, then maybe getting a few wooden pieces of furniture (such as chairs, shelves, and tables, to name a few) may help to solve this issue.
Mix and match furniture
Most experts do recommend that you generally tend to keep to one aesthetic when it comes to interior design. That being said, in order to achieve a cosy aesthetic, you may have to mix and match different types of furniture instead. This is because by mixing and matching different pieces, you may be able to incorporate a variety of different textures, tones lines and movements into your living space. This, in turn, helps to create a very dynamic and cosy area.
Use a variety of textures
Of course, mixing textures is not the only thing that you can do to make a place more cosier and inviting. Another thing you can do is select inviting textures in select decorative elements such as rugs, window treatments, accent pillows and even art or pieces of décor. All of these varying textures help to create a very enriching home space that is full of cosiness. Something to consider when you are picking the kinds of furniture to put into your home!
Use the right lighting
Research has also demonstrated that the right kind of lighting can completely change the ambience and atmosphere of your room. Therefore, it is important that you do not overlook this particular design element. Whenever it is possible, you should take advantage of natural lighting, such as having a room with large glass windows. Of course, this is not possible all of the time. In case that is not an option for you, you may consider trying to purchase some warm-toned bulbs in order to create a rich and inviting brightness. If your building permits, you may also want to include some fire such as through candles or a fireplace to make it even more cosier.
Include nature
You may also think about including natural textures such as plants in your space. This is because they will instantly soften your room, in addition to bringing a tranquil and earthy element indoors. These can include anything from potted plants and flowers to even small trees, or bowels filled with fruits and vegetables. In fact, studies have shown that incorporating plants into your living space helps to boost and improve your mood, in addition to lowering stress, depression and anxiety.
Other small comforts
Of course, when it comes to your private living quarters, you can never have enough small comforts! After all, we are prioritising your comfort and cosiness here. So, items such as blankets, quilts, throw pillows, towels, and fuzzy rugs and all key elements if you want to create a welcoming and inviting space. These elements may also have the added bonus of making you feel drowsy, which is great if you are someone who has trouble sleeping or relaxing. What a great place to fall asleep, or just to curl up and read a book!