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Lifestyle: 7 Essentials To Create A Cosy Home

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
September 14, 2020
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A cosy home can make you and your guests feel relaxed and it can have a great effect on your health. Though everybody wants to walk into a warm, cosy home, most of us can’t seem to nail this aesthetic. There are simple ways to make your home cosy. Additionally, you can create a cosy home no matter the size and theme of your house. Here are some essentials you need to create an inviting and cosy home.

  1. Choose Warm Fabrics

One of the easiest ways to create a cosy home is to add warm fabrics. Replace the cotton pillow covers with warm fabrics like faux fur and leather. Luckily, these are on-trend and are readily available. You can drape a fur rug on other furniture like chairs or a coffee table. This simple hack makes furniture look warmer and it’s more affordable than buying new furniture. Lifestyle: Using Fabric To Bring Colour To Your Home

Fur rug on a chair. Image from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/489907265691490359/
  1. Use Functional Storage

You can’t achieve a cosy aesthetic while your house is cluttered. This makes your house look congested and disorganized and uninviting. Therefore, try to minimize the cutter using storage bins and shelves. However, your house should still look like people live in it. Once you create floor space, you’ll be able to fill it with cosy décor. How to make the most out of your bedsitter

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  1. Light Candles

Fire makes any place feel cosy. The soft glow creates a relaxing ambience. Additionally, scented candles can have a calming effect depending on the scent. You can invest in a few scented candles but if you’re on a budget, normal candles work just as well. Place them in an attractive candle holder to make them look more appealing.

Candles on a table. Image from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/369506344404700952/
  1. Add A Throw Blanket

Place some beautiful throw blankets in your living room. These are not only functional but also add warmth in the room making your home feel cosy. Moreover, you can use throw blankets to add warm colours to your living room. This will spare you the expense of changing your seat covers. Besides, you can easily reach for the blanket on a cold night.

Cosy living room. Image from https://thediyplaybook.com/white-modern-coffee-table/
  1. Put Area Rugs

There’s nothing that kills the mood of a house like cold floors. This can even discourage you from getting into your own home. Therefore, if you have plain floors, you can lay a few rugs around the house. Rugs define a space and add something warm under your feet. Additionally, they’re cheaper than buying carpets for every room. Place them where people are likely to step on.

Rug in the kitchen. Image from https://theposhhome.com/best-kitchen-rug-runners-under-100-weekly-home-decor-finds/
  1. Hang String Lights

String lights are great to use as home décor as they provide warm lighting which in turn, creates a cosy ambience. Hence, you can drape them on walls or line them along with other decorative pieces. Regardless, they’ll turn your house into a cosy home. 8 Creative Ways To Light Up Your House Using Fairy Lights

String lights on the shelf. Image from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AV4J4SzGi5mH5tZu9UKXVXbMuhLuPGyJkk9W5QjST2H-oC6QA3q_eZA/
  1. Add Personal Displays

It’s your home and adding a personal touch makes it feel cosy. However, we get caught up in creating the perfect aesthetic and forget to include something memorable to us. Though it might not make your home look cosy, personal pictures or cards will warm your heart and evoke warm memories. Therefore, you should feel free to display your personality. This might be all you need to turn your house to a cosy home.

Gallery wall. Image from https://www.shelterness.com/refined-home-decor-vintage-gallery-walls-ideas/

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