How to Make Your Home Cosy

As the nights get darker and the days colder, it’s time to start thinking about adding a little extra warmth and seasonal colour to your home.

From snug furnishings to soft lighting, there are plenty of small touches and cosy home ideas you can adopt to transform your space into a warm and welcoming retreat.

Cushions and throws galore

The easiest place to start when it comes to making your home cosy is to add a little luxury with various throws and cushions.

A scattering of cushions will liven up your sofa. Choose your colour palette and then opt for a variety of textures and fabrics for an opulent touch. Complete with coordinating throws. They’re perfect for wrapping up in while watching your favourite film!

Sink into cosy bedding

Many of us already struggle to get out of bed on a cold winter morning, but if you want to make your sleeping oasis even more irresistible, an electric blanket is the perfect addition.

Layer up with a new duvet set and an indulgent throw to cocoon yourself against those dark winter mornings.

Add tactile furnishings

Home accessories and soft furnishings are a simple and effective way to make updates to your home in line with the changing seasons.

With the rain pouring outside, stay warm and dry inside under a throw or two and keep the outside chill at bay. Perfect for an evening in, throws also add a luxurious aesthetic when draped over the arm of your sofa or occasional chair.

To create a warming and intimate homely feel, mix and match with different textures by adding a rug, patterned wallpaper and thick curtains for a winter spin on your interiors.

Don’t forget the impact that scented candles and artificial plants can have on enhancing a cosy atmosphere too.

Top tip: Wrapping up under a throw and drawing your blackout curtains can also help save you money, as you’ll be so snug you won’t have to turn the heating up as high! For more advice, take a look at our top energy saving tips.

Enjoy tranquil lighting

Another way to prepare your home for the darker evenings is to switch up your lighting.

Use floor lamps and table lamps to create different relaxation zones and fit a dimmer switch to soften your overhead lighting. Wall lights, strip and string lights are also great ways to create pools of light for a more soothing atmosphere.

Top tip: A crackling fire (real or artificial) is also sure to amplify the relaxing ambience and add a warming glow to the surroundings.

Use stress-reducing colours

Colour is a powerful tool that has a huge impact on the feel of a room, and consequently your mood. To give your home a warm and relaxing feel, colour psychology suggests that olive greens, soft greys and various shades of brown are ideal for this as they’re all earthy tones.

These shades are easy to incorporate into any room, whether that be with paint, furniture or furnishings.

Relax with calming activities

And finally, a great way to make your home feel cosier is to design spaces where you can enjoy comforting and wholesome activities.

Create a snug reading nook with a comfy chair, and get settled with a book and a warming mug of tea or coffee. You could also turn your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary by lighting a few candles and setting off a room diffuser to enhance the senses. Make sure you’ve got plenty of fluffy bath towels and a bath mat to get that 5-star feel.

And those are our ideas on how to make your home cosy. Don’t forget to share your cosy home with us @Homebase_UK on Instagram and explore more home decorating tips on our Ideas & Advice hub.