A cozy and inviting home welcomes you in after a cold or busy day. It helps you to relax and unwind and is somewhere that you can always feel safe and warm. Unfortunately, not all homes are naturally cozy and inviting. Some feel cold, and impersonal, which can make it hard to get warm and feel comfortable in your own house. Here’s a look at some easy ways to make your home more inviting.
Add Heavier Textures
Linens, silks, and other light textures are great for the summer months, or when you want to make small spaces feel larger. But in winter, or very large spaces, these textures can be cold and uninviting. Adding heavier texture, like velvet, wool, and heavy cotton, to things like curtains, cushions, and blankets, and with rugs and even wall hangings, can be an effective way to make a room feel cozier.
Create Depth with Layers
Adding depth to your rooms is a great way to make them feel warmer and more welcoming. Layering textiles, by adding layers of rugs to the floor and blankets to the backs of chairs and stacking cushions in different fabrics on your seats is an excellent way to add depth to any room.
Another way to add depth and create layers is with color. Keeping walls neutral is always a good idea but adding different shades of the same main color scheme to your accents, accessories, furniture, and feature walls, will increase depth and warmth massively.
Include Extra Seating
Seating and comfort are essential if you want your house to be cozy and inviting. You should have extra seating so that guests can sit comfortably with members of your household, and comfortable, relaxed options as well as things like dining chairs and a sturdy and hardwearing sofa. Giant bean bag chairs can make a cool, informal addition to your room, which gives you another option when it comes to getting comfy. Take a look at these 6ft bean bag chairs from Sumo Lounge for some fantastic options.
Add Soft Lighting Options
A bright overhead light and lots of natural light are essential features in our homes. But they can feel cold and harsh. Softer lighting options, like candles and lamps, will easily make your home feel more inviting, especially when it’s dark and cold outside.
Don’t Neglect the Welcome
If you want your home to be more inviting, you should start by creating an inviting and warm welcome. Make sure your hallway is clean and tidy, has useful storage, and warm colors to make a good first impression on guests, and welcome you home after a hard day.
Make the Fireplace the Focus
If your lounge has a fireplace, this is the ultimate tool when it comes to creating a cozier home. So, you need to make the most of it. Don’t crowd the fireplace with too many accessories, or complicated patterns on the walls. Instead, keep the surrounding area simple.
As well as helping you to feel safe and warm, a cozy home helps you to create a great impression for guests and gives you a home that you can truly love.
