When we first moved into our new house I didn’t feel at home. The walls were a brighter color than I was used to and the furniture was new. I preferred to hang out in our bonus room rather than in our new Living Room. So I started working on different things to make our kitchen and living room cozier. I think it’s so important to add those touches to your house that make it home, so here are my DIY Tips for a Cozy Home.
1. Light candles– Growing up our house was full of candles, my dad loves Yankee Candle. Dinner was not dinner without the lights turned low and candles lit. As a kid I always hated that, I like to see my food. But the older I got the more I came to appreciate candles and soft lighting. It really makes for a cozy room and a relaxed atmosphere.
2. Lamps– Turn off your overhead lighting and add lamp light to your room. There isn’t much better than that. Lamp light makes for cozy room. For a larger space try a tall standing lamp and a table lamp. So you’re not in the dark but yet have great lighting for your room.
3. Soft Accents– Adding a throw blanket, pillows or a rug really warm up a room. We just recently found a great shag rug for our living room and it really warms up the room, not to mention it’s less dark flooring that I have to sweep, dust and mop.
4. Pictures– I think pictures are so important to making a house feel like a home. When I’m sitting in a room I like to be able to look around and see my family and friends and remember the fun times we have had together. It always makes me smile and makes me feel at home.
5. Add Colors– Adding color to your wall or just accent colors around the room will really make a room cozier. A stark white room doesn’t feel like a cozy home to me. I love adding color to a room. When we painted our Virginia home the change was amazing. It really felt like home after the paint job.
What do you think makes a cozy room? Anything that you would add to this list?
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i agree w all of this.. Love throw blankets.. sorta obsessed! Love Love family pictures.. just need to help my house feel cozier and pick up the clutter!
All of your tips are good. I like to add personal touches. The room I want to be the most cozy is our den. I’m a fan of magazines resting on the coffee table. The coffee table is a piece of furniture which adds to the coziness. I agree with you on the lamps too!
Great tips! 🙂 It’s always nice to find ways to make your home extra cozy. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Thank you! I’ll try to check it out!
Emily
I love the tip for turning on a lamp! Our apartment has the WORST lights ever (like a hospital!) and I def need to buy some lamps to get a softer (and more attractive) glow.
Lamps are so great for that!!
Emily
It looks so good!!!! 🙂
– Brooke –
Looooooove the cozy light lamps give off!
Love these tips and whole heartedly agree with them all. What would you recommend for those who don’t want flames though? With kiddos and a clutzy me I’m afraid to have candles but would love the affect of candles.
I would also add curtains to the list. I was amazed by what a difference curtains made to the room as well. So much better than just blinds.
Those LED candles can be a great alternative. I understand not wanting candles with kids around. Check those out. You can turn them off and on and still get close to the same effect!
Yes I love our curtains that we added to our living room, such a difference!
Emily
Yes on the lamps! I recently added quite a few lamps to our main area and it made a huge difference in the feeling of the room – much cozier! And, I agree on the curtains. They can really transform a room. Thanks for the tips!
Yes I love the difference lamps can make!
Emily
I agree with the lamps-i have a few places in my house that could use one!
Yes lamps are the best!
Emily