When the temperature drops and snow is constantly in the forecast it makes us not want to leave the comfort and warmth of our homes. It’s important to have a cozy and comfortable place to live in when we know that we’ll all be trapped indoors until April. There are simple steps that you can take to make your home appear cozier and feel warmer. These simple decor tips will help you relax and stay warm when it’s below freezing outside. Whenever I go out shopping for home items I always keep these tips in mind so that I can make my home the coziest and most welcoming place.
UPDATE YOUR BLANKETS AND PILLOW
In the summer we love to have lightweight linen and cotton blankets to keep us comfortable but when it gets colder outside, we need thicker fabrics in our blankets and pillows to keep the warmth in. I personally love to have a bunch of blankets all around my apartment. On my couch, there are a collection of fleece, flannel, and fuzzy blankets. I like to layer up on the blankets to make my living room look and feel cozier. Also, when the weather gets cold around October, I like to switch out the decorative pillows that are in various places in my home. I usually have bright colors and printed pillows all around but during the winter months I like have darker colors like reds, greens, navy, and deep purples. I also like to have flannel fabric or furry pillows to add in texture! Having two or three pillows on your couch or bed will make your space more comfortable and warmer.
ADD COZY RUGS
When the weather is cold the floors in our homes can be chilly and cool to the touch. The easiest solution is to just wear fuzzy socks or slippers. What I like to do in addition to wearing those things is put a bunch of rugs on all the non-carpet areas of my apartment. My kitchen is completely tile, so I put a nice area rug in the center of it so that it’ll be warm while I’m cooking my favorite recipes. Now, rugs can get expensive so if you’re on a budget like me, consider layering smaller rugs around your house. One in the kitchen, one down the hallway, an area rug next to the bed, or under the coffee table. Adding rugs to your home will keep the warmth in and make your home cozier. Below are some of my favorite rugs.
USE SOFT LIGHTING
Lighting can really affect your mood so it’s important to have the right types of light in your home. White light can create a bright and harsh atmosphere, so I like having yellow lights in all the lamps. These types of light bulbs create a warm-toned glow in your home that is easy on your eyes. I also like to have a lot of candles around my apartment to make it smell good and to create a glow on the walls. Something else that I recently discovered is Himalayan salt lamps, which are made of 100% pink Himalayan salt and carved out in the middle for a lightbulb. There are several health benefits that these lamps can bring but I love them because of the light they give off. The one I have in my apartment has a dimmer switch on it so that I can control how bright I want it to be. At the end of a long day I will have the salt lamp on and nothing else, it really brings a lot of warmth into my home.
BRING THE OUTDOORS INSIDE
In the winter all the plants and trees outside are dead. It can be depressing to not see greenery when you go for a walk. The easy solution is to bring in some flowers and plants into your home. There are several different plants that can survive indoors and with little water. If you’re like me and kill every plant that you touch, I recommend getting a succulent plant or a cactus. I also like buying flowers at the farmers market every couple of weeks so that I can have some natural color in my apartment. I have also been wanting to buy a palm tree plant to put in the corner by our window so that it can bring some greenery into my house and help to cleanse the air.
DECORATE WITH PERSONAL MEMENTOS
In order for your living space to feel more like a home and to be a comfortable place to come back to every day, you need to add in personal items. This is something that is really simple and easy to do. Pick out your favorite images from your phone and have them printed and framed. If you live in an apartment like me and can’t put nails into the wall, Command 3M strips are a great alternative. I have many photo frames hung on the walls, placed on shelves, and on tables around my apartment. Another thing you can do to make your home feel cozier is to add in personal mementos that remind you of your friends, families, and experiences. Every time I go on a trip, I like to bring back little trinkets that will remind me of that vacation. Having these decorations placed around your home will make the area more your own and you will be comfortable being surrounded by personal memories.
I love the cozy and hygge lifestyle. I’m trying to incorporate it more into my life! I love the look of that The Year Of Cozy book, might have to check it out 🙂
Shannon x
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I love that type of lifestyle too! I try to live by it except for getting rid of technology because I need it to survive lol. The Year of Cozy book is from Target, but you could probably also buy in on Amazon!
I’ve covered my room in plants. I love the vibe it adds x
If I didn’t kill every plant that I touched, I would do the same!
Having a cozy fluffy place during winter is so important to me. I just love to snuggle under all those layers and watch a movie. I am moving on Saturday so I will have to figure all this coziness out again it is nice to read such a wonderful post.
I have to live in a cozy place too! It’s important to me to have everything be fluffy, soft, and warm haha. Good luck moving!
Great tips! Love them all. Wish I could use rugs in my apartment, but my cat will definitely destroy that thing.
I have cats too and they love the carpets and rugs that I have in my apartment. Maybe just try to keep playtime off of the rugs so that they don’t scratch them to pieces haha!
I’ve had the same cushions and blankets for years now, buying new ones defo will make my room more cosy!
I buy new blankets and pillows almost every time I go out shopping haha. I LOVE them!
Great tips. I haven’t changed a lot in my house in the 12 years I have lived here, so I think this year I am going to work on changing some things to make it more welcoming and cozier. I will use these tips when I get around to that.
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I love all of these tips! Espechially the pillows and blankets! They just make a room feel more welcoming to me. There is nothing cozier then curling up on the couch with a nice fuzzy blanket and a pillow!
I 100% agree, I love curling up on the couch with a bunch of blankets and pillows! And cats!
Adding a rug really does make a huge difference. Me and my boyfriend brought a rug for our flat and it made a huge difference. Makes it more homely 🙂 Lovely post xx
Yes rugs can make all the difference in a room!
These are great tips! Especially for transitioning into the warmer weather.
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Cozy rugs are my absolute favourite, I’ve got 2, both fluffy ones : so perfect ♥️
Fluffy rugs are the best!
The cold weather isn’t letting up anytime soon, so I needed this post in my life! I’m glad I have an orange-tinted lamp in my room to make the light seem warmer. I also got a blanket to use while watching Netflix! Thanks for the post!
Warm light really makes a difference in the feel of a room!
I’m obsessed with updating pillows and blankets- a good soft blanket is so cozy!!!
Yes me too! It’s such an easy thing to do to make a room cozier!
I love having a houseplant in my room! Although I even managed to kill my poor cactus once, so maybe I’ll stick to the fake ones! X
All the plants in my apartment are fake because I have a black thumb lol
Nice post. But do have any tips on how cool a room in the summer without using Air-Conditioning?
Oh that’s a great post idea! I will have to do some research and write a post on it!
Man, me and my mom would LOVE to decorate our house with rugs but our cats are determined to destroy everything X( We do have several cute pillows and use soft lighting, though, plus I just got some cacti and am about to put up a collage made of personal photos up on my wall, so this place will keep looking cozier even in the absence of rugs :3
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Laura // afinnontheloose.com
Awe haha I’m lucky that my cats don’t destroy to much. It sounds like you’re doing everything else to make your home cozier!
These are some really great tips. Thank you for sharing them. 🙂
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Ooooooo! I just bought a house and I cannot wait to cozy it up! This post is perfect!
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Aww this is such a cute and cozy post! Love 💕 lol I swear my mom takes the bring the outdoors inside too seriously cause I’ve seen too many plants and such in our house. And I def believe in adding a rug to make things feel cozy, I added one to my room ☺️☺️ Great tips hun!
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My mom is the same way, I grew up in a house with multiple plants in every room!
These are some great tips! Rugs really do make such a difference in a room, even if you have carpet on the floor a rug can still add so much to a room.
I have a small area run in front of our couch and it looks great even with the whole room being carpeted!
I hate the cold weather too
I am more of a summer warm weather person haha
There’s nothing I love more than switching up the decor of my apartment! It doesn’t have to cost a lot either! I keep my place cozy all year round 🙂
Great post xx
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Yes! That’s what this post is all about. There are small things that you can do to change up the look of a room!
I’m a huge rug fan! I love the idea of layering rugs as a cheaper alternative – what a great idea! I also have a rug in the kitchen as I have a tiled floor. My husband thinks it’s strange so I’m glad someone else uses a rug in the kitchen! xxxx
Ashley
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A little rug in the kitchen is not weird at all! I find it very useful when I’m doing the dishes and I have something soft under my feet.
Love this! I think candles are a great way of adding coziness in the winter!
I have so many candles in my apartment! They’re great for creating instant coziness.
I love any excuse to buy new blankets so I love this!
I own soooo many blankets for this exact reason!
You gave me some great ideas to get through the winter. Thanks!
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Awesome post! Thanks for sharing! 💜
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These are really really good tips!!! I love feeling a rug on the bottom of my feet versus an ice rink when I wake in the morning lol.
The thought of bringing plants in especially since most plants during the winter are non-existent is brilliant to give a bit more life during what is usually a very dull time of the year.
Loved it!
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Having plants (even fake ones) can really liven up a room during the cold dead of winter.
Great tips! I’m a big fan of plants and soft furnishings, I’m in between places atm and not moving until September so I’m ITCHING to get in and get decorating!!
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You should get a little plant in the meantime! Like a small cactus or succulent.
I love keeping herbs in the house over winter. Adds some greenery and easy to snip some off whenever I need some for a dish. Thanks!
I’m all about being cozy when it’s cold out, which unfortunately it still is. I’m a little bit obsessed with fuzzy blankets, it might be a problem. Haha.
You don’t have a problem until you own fuzzy blankets, fuzzy socks, fuzzy slippers, and fuzzy clothing like me hahaha
Short, simple and sweet. Love this post! I love having soft lighting in the house. It makes it so much more ambient and homey. And yes, candles are a must-have! Everywhere! 😉
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I will definitely be trying some of these.
Yvonne | Randomly Creative
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Great list of ways to updating your home! I never thought about adding cozy rugs! I love the idea and will be doing some shopping this weekend.
Also adding mementos is a great tip! Will be giving this a try!
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Cozy rugs can make a huge difference in a room. Adding texture can make a room feel more welcoming and your feet will thank you!
I love having tons of blankets around to grab whenever I need them! And the lighting idea was so great, I never thought of that and am definitely going to change some of my bulbs.
A simple change from white to yellow lightbulbs can make such a huge difference in the feel of a room. Let me know how you like it!
Such cute ideas. I definitely could use some throw rugs to liven up my home.
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I love these tips! It’s amazing how these things can make a HUGE difference in the comfort of a space.
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Rugs and greenery are definitely my ‘go-to’ for making things look more homely 🙂
They make the room cozier for sure!
Thank you for the cozy home ideas. I’m like you, no green thumb at all. Dead plants are no fun for anybody, but I like your idea of bringing in plants inside. It will definitely need to be a cactus or lucky bamboo.
I am trying hard to keep my two little plants alive but for the most part all the plants in my apartment are fake lol
Great options – I’m all about the blankets that we keep around the house, that really screams cozy for me… They are constantly being upgraded and changed out lol
I love blankets! I have way too many….
Winter is always one of the most depressing times as far as greenery and prettiness outside. I always try to bring in a pretty plant and change pillows and curtains. I love cozy rugs!
Cozy rugs are the best! It’s important to have warm and inviting décor during the harsh winter months!
These are excellent ideas to make a room cozy. I love a good throw blanket and fluffy pillows!
Blankets and fluffy pillows are all around my house!
I’ve recently started buying indoor plants and I’m actually managing to keep the alive lol. Great tips, feel like it’s important to make your home cosy
I love having decorative pillows. In this apartment I don’t have a couch so I like to pile them all up on my bed. Plants can also make a huge difference in how you feel in your home. I have quite a few now and I noticed they grow better in this apartment that is facing east, maybe because they don’t like direct light.
This is such a lovely post! I’ve just changed to my winter bedding & I’m a sucker for soft lighting.
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I really adding faux fur blankets and shag rugs to my room but I always feel close to nature when I add some green plants. It’s just something about the aesthetic plants bring to rooms, it’s sweet and comforting!🌿 I will certainly look into soft lights because that paves the way for a content feeling too.
Natonya | https://justnatonya.wordpress.com
Nice tips!
These are great ideas…
I love filling my home with cosy blankets this time of year! There’s so many pretty designs out there too. Command strips have also been a godsend for me living in a rented house! Xx
Great post! These are excellent tips. We just mixed up our bedding and have added blankets to our holiday wishlists, so excited about those small changes. Thanks for sharing!
Lighting makes all the difference to the feel of a room. Warm/yellow lighting is perfect for this time of year 🙂 x
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Lighting can really make all the difference in your home!
Planting my feet on a soft, cozy rug relieves most of my stress at the end of each day! I usually decorate my room with personal mementos too, and I add huggable stuffed toys to my bed. Lovely post ♡
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Yup, I agree 100 with this. These are some really great tips.
Bringing the outside inside is such a great tip! I find that buying myself a bunch of flowers or a new house plant instantly elevates a place and makes it feel cosier. Thank you for sharing your tips!
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looks like i need to do all of these (except the mementos one, I already have tons of photos around my room/house!) but I definitely do need to add blankets, pillows, a rug etc) as my bedroom is seriously lacking! I love the idea of layering rugs too and using softer lighting – I have these gorgeous globe lights from IKEA but I really need some softer bulbs in them! Gorgeous photos too babe! x
We actually need new blankets and pillows haha! How did you read my mind? Thanks for the reminder.
I absolutely love this post! I agree with you 100% on all of the above. You’ve read my mind!
Lighting really does have an incredible effect on our mood. Blue (cool) light to me feels sterile like a doctor’s office or jarring outdoor light.
The coziness of soft blankets, pillows and other items is another favorite, just like you said. To me, home is everything. It should be the safe, welcoming space. I’m a homebody anyhow but making it extra special just feels incredible.
Thanks for sharing this. We are definitely on the same page! 🙂
Love having a cosy, snuggly house 🙂
I always have loads of blankets and throws around and I totally agree with your tip to have mementos around. There’s a fine line before the house starts to look cluttered with things, but happy photos and memorabilia from trips does really help to make a home cosy 🙂
Sammy | Self-Care Sloth
Great points! Especially the point about bringing the outside in. I love the scent that comes off of pine sprigs, they give the ultimate cozy feel to those dark winter nights.
These are some great tips! I love plants and the idea of bringing the outdoors indoors! And the lighting as well, that is a good one 😊 x
I love being at home, so keeping it nice and cosy is important to me 🙂 My lounge has lots of comfy cushions and blankets for those colder evenings in front of the TV. I love it! I really like that you bring back mementos from your trips and put them around the house, that is such a lovely way to remember special holidays and bring smiles! Thanks for sharing your suggestions Lindsey, lovely post! ❤ xx
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These are great ideas. I especially love cosy blankets and throw cushions. It’s been ages since I’ve had a decent, fluffy rug though!
Coziness is at the heart of all things that make me smile. Pillows and rugs do, now that I think about it, have a large part in the overall cozy factor. 🙂
I really need to use some of these tips, my home could use with being comfier. I really like the sound of softer lighting x
I love having fairy lights and lots of cushions, it makes the room so much cosier x
I love adding new cushions, rugs and blankets to my house! I don’t think the limit really exists! x
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These are all wonderful ideas. I love a good, warm, thick blanket to keep me warm through the winter. I also love large, plush, fluffy pillows because they’re so cozy and add the right amount of cozy I prefer. I still trying my hand with greenery, but unfortunately I forgot about the two plants I had and they didn’t survive. So sad!