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How to Create A Cozy & Inviting Home
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items Creating a home that feels cozy and truly yours is about more than just decorating—it’s about crafting a space that wraps you in comfort and feels like a big, warm hug at the end of the day. There’s no better compliment than someone saying your home ...
Add an accent chair and create a “book nook.” Even better if you can pair it with a small accent table, lamp and plush blanket.
Accent chairs
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Warm wood tones create a rich and inviting vibe. It’s like the calming qualities of nature brought in! Console tables, coffee tables, end tables and the kitchen table are great ways to incorporate wood in your decor and keep it timeless.
Wood tone accent furniture
Rugs in general have a soft and plush material that naturally warms up any space. Rugs tie all your furniture together to “finish off the look” but it really just makes your space feel more homey and lived in.
Soft area rugs
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Chunky knits and textile blankets create warmth by visually adding layers. Drape them over a couch, layer in a basket or stack on a blanket ladder.
Chunky Knit Throw Blanket
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Adding greenery brings more life into your home, naturally making it more inviting. The presence of greenery has a calming effect that increases your mood and relaxation! You can use warm toned planters or showcase your personality through select pat...
Greenery and florals
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Scent plays a bigger role in your home than you probably realized. The second I walk into a room and it smells good, it puts everyone in a good mood. If your house is lacking a scent, try out vanilla scents or an aroma diffuser!
Diffuser, candles or Himalayan salt lamps
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Mirrors and vintage wall art create a nostalgic and cozy atmosphere. The mirrors also help to bounce light around and fill up space while remaining more neutral with decor. Think of it like layering textures for your walls and adding visual height to...
Mirrors and vintage wall art
Curtains are a great way to soften a space. You can choose to do a solid panel or sheet, but the more “drapey” they are, the cozier the feel. I like to get a longer size so they can be hung higher than the window and still hit the floor.
Linen curtain panels
In the kitchen add a mini lamp or under cabinet lighting to turn on in the evenings. My rule is NO overhead lights after 7pm because they are too harsh. This creates a cozy mood to prepare for bed.
Mini accent lamps
Matted frames soften the look around wall decor and makes your space look more intentional and perfectly curated. This is an easy way to make your space feel more personal and lived in by sharing those little moments you captured.
Matted frames or wood frames canvas
Use lamps as much as possible instead of overhead lighting. I have these in my bedroom on nightstands and they are beautiful!
Table lamps
Create a cozy path and set the mood for outdoor spaces too! I have these on our back patio path and they add such an ambiance!
Solar pathway lights
Add layers of texture with throw pillows. Try adding them to beds and living room furniture. It’s totally okay to mix and match here.
Textured throw pillows
Try small clusters of candles with unique candlesticks for visual interest and glow. This creates more of a cozy and purposeful feel than doing a single jar candle.
Clusters of candles