5 Little Changes That’ll Make Your Home So Much CozierOur homes are a special place: they’re where we gather with our loved ones, share ideas and inspiration, and create some of our most treasured memories. That’s why having a cozy and inviting home is so important — not only for when guests visit, but for the people who live in it every day. Read on for small, easy changes you can make to transform your home into a cozier space.
Work in Personal Touches to Make a Grand Entrance
The adage that first impressions are lasting impressions rings true for the home, too. Give yourself a little boost of happiness each time you walk through your front door by placing a candle, plant or succulent, family photo, and sweet-smelling candle on a small console table. You’ll love seeing the personal mementos upon returning home, and guests will appreciate the unique, personal touch.
Layer Lighting to Master Ambience
It takes either two or three layers of lighting to create a functional and inviting room: ambient or overhead lighting, which provides an area with overall illumination; task lighting, to help you carry out specific tasks such as reading or working; and accent lighting, which boosts visual interest and draws the eye to key features in a room such as artwork or decor. To make your home as cozy as possible, consider implementing each layer of lighting. As seen in our Avalon model home, designer Andrew Pike coupled a shapely brass light overhead with a pair of floor lamps on either side of the sofa, and a task lamp on the desk.
Soften Up Workspaces with a Runner or Rug
Whether hovering over the stove, cleaning the dishes after dinner, or washing up for bed over the bathroom sink, we spend a lot of time standing in certain areas of the home. Adding a plush runner or rug will make time spent in these areas of the home more enjoyable by giving you something soft to stand on, and keep your feet warmer during cooler months.
Go Overboard with Soft Textiles
No matter the season, there’s nothing better (or more fun) than layering plush textiles to create a truly cozy home. While rugs, pillows, and throw blankets are essentials, adding poufs, ottomans, upholstered benches, and floor cushions can also enhance your home’s coziness.
Use Candles to Give Your Home a Signature Scent (or Two)
Fragrant aromas and a sense of calm are what truly make a house feel like home. Thankfully, scented candles and essential oil blends are simple, affordable ways to bring both elements into your space. Placing candles or diffusers throughout your home will not only give it a wonderful fragrance, but will also make you feel happy to be home.
If you’d like more simple tips and tricks to make decorating your home feel like a breeze, we’ve got a guide that’ll help you do just that.