What Makes a Room Cosy?

Whether a room is big or small, if you’re going to be spending a good amount of time there, you’re probably going to want it to be cosy.

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What exactly is cosy? Images like fireplaces, soft furnishings and natural lighting might come to mind – but it’s quite a broad spectrum.

With that in mind, it’s probably worth walking through the steps on how to make a room cosy as no one change will magically make a room more inviting. A warm welcoming space is of course the sum of numerous steps, and thankfully these are things that anyone and everyone can do.

How To Make A Room Cosy And Where To Start

The starting point in making a room cosy can be tough, especially if you ar working from a blank canvas, aka an empty room!

If you’re struggling for inspiration, it might be worth having a look at what others have done – a great place to do this is Pinterest or by browsing through some of our room ideas.

The most obvious way to go about things is from the base up. So, let’s start with the floor. Ideally, you’d be looking for either a soft carpet or a big rug that covers a good portion of the room. Then, the next step would be the furniture. Thanks to throws and cushions, any piece of furniture can look cosy, but to actually be cosy, you need to be clever in your layout.

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Make use of the space and ensure that people can all engage with each other from where they are sitting. Essentially, make sure that there is a center point, like a TV or fireplace, and all chairs and sofas are headed towards that point while still allowing for an intimate group setting.

After that, all the decor and accessorizing will come naturally and can be completely tailored to your taste.

Cosy Room Colors

You can go many different ways with the color and can opt for a single tone across the room or a feature wall to emphasize your choice.

It’s a common misconception that cozy colors have to be warm, but natural greens and even some blues can still make a space feel warm and welcoming.  It’s clear that it’s not the color itself, so what makes a color feel cosy?

Many will argue that it’s the tone. A leafy green, or a dark burgundy will feel a lot more welcoming than, say, lime green and bright red. So for the cosy home, go muted.

Making A Room Warm and Cosy

Looks matter, but it’s also really important that a room feels warm.

While that’s down in large part to your central heating, your radiator can make a difference too.

To really finish the look, why not look into getting something that is as much a feature as the rest of the furniture, like a stylish column radiator? If you have a fireplace, you’ll also have to make the call as to whether it’s functional or purely aesthetic.

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If you’re looking to keep it functional but aren’t using it, you will be dealing with the occasional draft coming in from the chimney… not cosy!

Cosy Room Accessories

Accessories are best kept to personal preference, but for a couple of pointers, here are some ideas.

  • Getting a diffuser to give your room a warm welcoming scent – there are lots of options from linen to cinnamon.
  • Throws for the sofas – including ones that match furniture or paint in the room and ones that don’t for a homely rustic look. Dont forget a soft blanket for cold winter nights.
  • Paintings and pictures that show off your personality and maybe some special memories.

Again, just look at this as guidance – cosy accessorising makes the biggest impact when the items you add are important to you.

What Matters Most – The People

You want your home to be cosy for you – but sharing it with others makes it feel all the better.

One surprisingly straightforward way to get a vision ironed out is simply to look towards creating a space with the intention of spending it with the people who matter most to you.

If you’re after more inspiration, check out our room ideas section.

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