Here are the top 15 ideas to make your home the ultimate sanctuary of coziness. From stylish coffee bars to unique art pieces, I’m sure that one of these ideas will give you a little home décor inspiration to help you elevate your space.
1. Bring Nature Inside
It sounds simple, but bringing some natural elements inside is a great way to bring positive energy to your rooms. Nature mixes well with so many colour pallets, and an easy way to introduce natural materials. Some ideas to make your home feel aesthetic are introducing hanging plants, standing plant stands, or even a standing ladder with plant pot attachments to lean against any wall. If you are struggling with natural light for your indoor plants, faux plants are a great choice, and can look very realistic when styled correctly.
2. Plenty of Throw Pillows
The easiest ingredient for a cozy space is to introduce throw pillows and soft furnishings to your sofas, beds, and even window sill. If you prefer neutral toned walls, use your soft accessories to add accent colors that you can easily change up when it suits you.
3. Hanging Decorations
At different times of year, adding seasonal decoration in your living area can make the space feel special. It can be a really fun way to add a seasonal point of interest in the winter months. Simple fairy lights at Christmas or autumn leaves in the fall season is the perfect way to improve your living space vibe.
4. Fresh Flowers
Buying in fresh flowers doesn’t need to be pricey. You can use expensive flower subscriptions, as well as buying low price carnations in every colour imaginable. Natural elements in the home create an inviting atmosphere that you can consistently change up and create exciting new centre piece’s for your coffee table.
5. Coffee Corner
To create a warm space which is bound to impress your guests, create a mini coffee bar in your living room! You can add personal touches, like branded coffee jars and a chalkboard to add a cozy factor.
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6. Lots of Candles
Ambient lighting in those colder months can turn an empty shell in to an intimate den. You can mix it up with tall pillar candles, scented seasonal mixes, or keep it cheap with tealights. For anyone concerned with safety, you can get beautiful, simple LED candles with a gentle flicker to create that soft glow.
7. Gallery Wall
A personal decor vibe is certainly the gallery wall. The maximalism touch can be a perfect way to let out the interior designer within, and make your living room wall a real focal point in your apartment.
If you feel particularly inspired by this one, then you’re in luck as I have a post dedicated to creating such a wall right here!
8. Aesthetic Storage Options
For extra space in your kitchen, these natural toned shelves provide surface area for dry jar store, packaged food, crockery display and more. Adding a touch of faux foliage gives a whimsical, cozy vibe, and gives you the opportunity to select aesthetically pleasing glass jar storage and personalised labels.
9. Faux Fur Blankets
Adding a touch of texture to your throw blanket is a simple way to add a cozy feeling to your couch. Reading a good book whilst curled up under some faux fur is a very relaxing way to spend your evening.
10. Window Seat
If you’re fortunate enough to have a big window seat, then you can accessorize it with soft seat cushions, vases of flowers and flickering candles to give just a few cost living room ideas. It’s an excellent way to fill empty space, and to be sure it isn’t used as junk storage.
11. Unique Collectibles
This might be an unpopular opinion, but sometimes those relics from our grandparents, or that unexpected & whimsical charity shop find can really bring together the aesthetic of your flat.
The more unique your collectibles, the more people will be interested in where you got them and their stories.
12. Busy Coffee Table
We typically pop things down on our coffee table throughout the day, and rather than fight it, you can enjoy the variety and changes. From arranging seasonal flowers and themed scented-candles, to different books and board games. Take a photo of how it changes month on month to create a memory.
13. Library Wall
Fill an empty wall space with a simple shelf and some aesthetic, vintage books. You can likely find your favourite book in your local charity shop, and start a mini collection. You can make the shelves look even more special with unique, whimsical book ends.
14. A Pop Of Colour
Adding an accent wall to your living room or bedroom can be a subtle way to add character, without over-committing. We all love bright colors, but for those who struggle with decisions, throw your feelings in to bedding, throw pillows, wall art or wallpaper.
15. Your Own Art
You may not think you are much of an artist, but adding a personal touch to your wall art will turn a house in to a home. You can add your own drawings and writing, or even the work of your loved ones to make your home cozy.
16. Make Décor Seasonal
You can add a little decoration for the holiday season, valentines day and easter in a small way to create a fun atmosphere and appreciate the seasons changing. Christmas is always a time for excessive decor and to warm up the cold, winter months.
17. A Cozy Fireplace
A working fireplace is a rare feature of a house, so if you are lucky enough to have one, make use of it to create a magical ambience in your home. If you aren’t lucky enough to have one, you can play an warm, crackling fire video on Youtube whilst you read a good book on your couch.
18. Accessorize your Front Door
Our eye is drawn to beautiful seasonal wreaths and whimsical signs on front doors. They give a cozy impression to visitors, and show you have put love and feeling in your interior design. If seasonal decor isn’t your vibe, you can have specialized house numbers made, or a unique door knocker to add that touch of class.
19. Unique Lamp
Soft lighting is the key to ambience, so a uniquely designed floor lamp with warm-toned light bulbs is the best way to add that glow to your living room.
20. Add a table-scape to your Dining Table
A beautifully patterned table cloth, some tall pillar candles and aesthetic table wear will make you excited for dinnertime, whether you live alone or with another, its important to romanticize the small moments in life by making them beautiful.
21. Textured Area Rugs
Try an extra fluffy area rug in neutral tone, animal print or bold colour. Whatever fits your vibe, you can make it extra cozy by choosing the thickest, fluffiest texture.
22. Warm Toned Light Fixtures
If floor lamps, or table lamps don’t suit your space, try wall fixtures or candle sconces to add warmth to your cozy atmosphere. Some gold patterned sconces like this can really add a focal point to your living space without taking up floor room.
23. Aesthetic Family Photos
Standard family photos can be a little posed and dated, so try looking through old albums for candid shots, sepia tones and nostalgic memories that will add that personal touch to your home. It can be a great way to include your own personal style and add a touch of ‘hygge’ to the home.
24. Kitchen Accessories
Cute, whimsical kitchenware brings the fun and personality to your space, no matter how small. Try a hanging mug tree, a pink kettle, home-made crockery or pretty coffee jars.
25. Repurposed Side Tables
Thrifting unique side tables for your lounge or bedroom can make your house feel like your own sanctuary. You could even re-varnish or paint a second hand item, use vintage designs and posters to make an original piece.
