You spend a lot of time in your home, and the best way to make sure it’s cosy is to make sure it reflects YOUR tastes and styles. Fill your home with the cosy things you love. Not only will you love coming home after a long day, but your guests will also feel comfy and right at home.
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and been struck by the fact that it was a true reflection of who they are? Or in a house so cosy and comfortable that you wondered how they’d managed to pull it off?
The one décor secret all cosy homes share is that they reflect the people who live there. These homes are simply more inviting and make you want to sit and stay awhile.
- Does your home reflect what you love?
- Does your home feel cohesive and inviting?
If not, maybe it’s time to make some changes. You don’t need an interior designer to make your home cosy. You simply need to reflect on what you love and make sure to fill your home with only those things.
Your Décor Should Be a Reflection of the Things You Love
The décor in your home should be a reflection of the things you love.
Styles and colour palettes come and go, and there’s nothing wrong with changing things up when you find a trend you like. From farmhouse to shabby chic to mid-century modern, there’s a theme to fit every personality.
Have fun expressing yourself, and don’t be afraid to switch things up. One of the best parts of designing a home is taking your time to find the perfect pieces that reflect your style.
Don’t Be Afraid to Use Color!
Don’t be afraid to use colour to express your unique taste and style. Paint is relatively affordable and easy to change. Adding an accent wall or new colour is one of the easiest ways to switch things up in your home.
Or, you can always go with neutral paint colours and make statements with colour in your accessories. (This might be the way to go if you change your mind often or pick out different colour palates depending on the season.)
If you get bored quickly or like to make updates regularly, keep your paint in neutral colour palettes. You can then change out pillows, add a throw blanket, or update accessories to add pops of colour and make a room feel like it’s been given a makeover.
Put Your Collections on Center Stage!
Is there anything you’ve been collecting for a long time? Whether it’s a book collection, teacups, or glassware, an easy way to give your home a cosy feeling is to display the things you love.
You can even get clever and display your favourite things in unique ways. Frame postcards or copies of Grandma’s handwritten recipes and hang them as art. Floating shelves are easy to install, or you can create displays in a lit cabinet.
Give Your Travel Memories a Special Place in Your Home
Whether you love to travel the globe or have a favourite vacation spot you return to year after year, I bet you have memorabilia and trinkets from your trips. These items can be great conversation starters as well as happy reminders of the places your family has been.
Finding a place to keep these items front and centre will make your house feel like an extension of your vacation any time of year.
Celebrate your family
Family photos are an essential part of a cosy home. Hanging drawings on the fridge or special art projects in the living room are more ways to make a space feel cosy and lived in.
You can also personalize your home by displaying family heirlooms or trophies from sports and other activities. All of these things bring character and add a unique flavour to your home, making it a true reflection of the things you love most.
Simple Ways to Get Started
Are you not sure where to start?
The easiest way to get started is to think about what’s missing from your home that would make you feel like you are in a cosy space. Here are some quick tricks that require minimal effort and make a huge difference.
Good Lighting
- Make sure your home has plenty of warm lighting. Pick out floor lamps or table lamps that reflect your style. Add them to any areas of your home that feel too dark.
- Candles, string lights, and fairy lights are also a good idea if you want to add an extra warm glow to a space but don’t need additional light fixtures.
- Letting natural light in is also essential. If you’re not getting enough, it might be time to update your window treatments
READ MORE: 6 Ways to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Home
Accessories That Add Extra Warmth to Any Room
- Throw pillows (accent pillows)
- Soft blankets
- Anything faux fur (but only if you love it!)
- Warm metals or gold accents
- Anything made from natural elements
- Soft rugs
- Area rugs
Living Things
- Adding a vase of fresh flowers or indoor plants is one of my favourite ways to give a room a feeling of cosiness.
- If you can’t keep anything alive or can’t always make it to the store to pick up flowers, don’t worry. Many realistic faux plants on the market work just as well!
A Home Environment That Creates Warm Feelings
Your home should be a living, breathing reflection of what you and your family love the most.
When you use decor that speaks to your style and showcases the things that matter most to you, you’ll automatically create intimate spaces that feel cosier.
Not only will you begin to enjoy coming home after a long day, but your guests will also pick up on the cosy vibe when they visit.
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