For years now, I have been trying to perfect the art of living a cozy lifestyle. I incorporate coziness into what I wear every day and how I decorate my home. There’s nothing like changing into comfy clothing at the end of a day and crashing down onto a pile of blankets on the couch. Being able to lounge around and feel as cozy as possible, on those lazy evenings and weekends is the best feeling. It’s not much of a shock to see why people like you and I would want to live that way. A whole new word was created around that type of lifestyle, it’s called Hygge. For those who’ve never heard of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and according to Google, it’s a “quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.”
During the winter that makes perfect sense. Pictures of chunky knits, burning candles and mugs of cocoa flood Pinterest feeds. As we work our way through spring and transition to summer warmth, we can continue to live a Hygge and cozy lifestyle.
There are actual benefits to having a comfy home environment, beyond the fact that you get to relax and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. Having a cozy home can improve your life and your health in the long run.
Here are a few ways that having a comfy home can improve your life.
IT CAN RECHARGE YOUR INTERNAL BATTERIES
All day long I am constantly running around trying to get things done. During the week I am an assistant fashion buyer, doing a million things at once, and going to NYC once a week to meet with clothing vendors. In the evenings I do all my blog writing. On weekends, I am cleaning and running errands, taking care of my kitties, and trying to get some self-care practices in. So, if you’re an ambitious kind of person like me, it can be really easy to end up neglecting rest and relaxation, in the constant drive to do better, and achieve more, in your day to day life. This always on the go, always doing something type of lifestyle can create burnout real fast. We need to learn to chill out, take some much-needed time off, and stop to smell the roses.
Interestingly, though, there’s a good deal of evidence out there that people are more productive, more creative, and achieve more, when they get at least a decent amount of rest and relaxation in their lives. Having a cozy home environment can help you to unwind, and to counterbalance your hard work with some much-needed rest. Illogically, this can then make you more productive when it’s time to get back to work.
IT CAN IMPROVE THE FEEL OF YOUR HOME
My mom always says that I have the ability to make any space a cozy and inviting one. Even as a kid I loved soft blankets, good smelling candles, and decorating for the season. As I grew up I was able to create spaces that were warm and welcoming to anyone because that how I wanted to live. It makes me happy to live in a cozy home and I feel relaxed when I’m home. As pretty as those modern and sleek houses are on Pinterest, I would prefer a comfy cozy style home any day.
When a home is tidy, well decorated, and cozy, it makes sense to assume that everyone in that home is going to be more relaxed. The environments we inhabit, and spend time in, really do have a big impact on our psychology. People in dark, damp, cell-like homes just aren’t as happy and positive as they could be. I love being able to let the sun into my room every morning because it brings me so much joy that it’s a beautiful day outside. I open the windows to let the fresh air in because I love the smell of freshly cut grass. Having elements of lights and nice smells in your home can greatly improve your mood and mental health.
It’s not just me that benefits from the cozy home that I’ve created. I live with my boyfriend and two cats. I want them to live in a nice and comfortable home too. One thing that I love about our apartment is that there’s carpeting throughout the rooms. Most people like hardwood floors in their home but I love carpet because of how soft it is and how it make my home instantly cozier. I also spend a lot of time laying on the carpet playing with my cats and they love it too. Soft carpet under our feet feels good – and especially if it’s a cozy carpet from a companies like Carpet One flooring.
IT CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER
When I come home from a busy day at work, I feel comfort in knowing that I’ll be able to relax on my porch in on my couch because those places are comfortable to me. Life can be difficult and frustrating, but it can also be extremely positive and rewarding to have those kinds of spaces. Having a home that actually contains a good number of “simple pleasures” can help you to develop and explore that sense of gratitude. It makes me happy to have a bunch of soft blankets surrounding me, I love that my cats love the carpet and roll around on it to play, and I love being able to turn on my salt lamp and light a candle to relax every night.
Its simple things like pillows, blankets, candles and rugs/carpet that allow you to feel a sense of gratitude for your life. By having these simple pleasures in your life, you can feel grateful, optimistic and positive. It’s easier for me to relax in a cozy space because everything in there, bring me joy. Cue Marie Condo! I have more fun, sleep better, and relax more because of how cozy my home is.
If you want to know how to make your home the coziest place that it can be, read my post about 5 Simple Ways to make your Home a Cozier Place.
Great post! I’ve been working hard lately to try to make my home a bit cozier! Thank you for sharing. 😊
-Hillary
http://www.shmillas.com
So glad you enjoyed the post!
Fab read! I’ve just got a new place with my S.O and we’re getting bits sorted one step at a time – cosy is definitely top of our list ✨
Glad my post could help!
As someone 1000% dictated by my surroundings, the cozier my home is the better! I definitely think your space has an effect on your mood, mind, and productivity!
Love this post <3
-Jacqie @ thelipsticknarratives.com
I need my entire home to be cozy!
Being cosy is my favourite thing! I think it makes a place so much more inviting if it’s cosy xx
It really does make your home more inviting!
Love this! My husband and I just recently moved into a new apartment, and I’ve been trying to give it a cozy feel!
Blankets, candles, pillows! That’s how I make my apartment cozy!
I completely agree! My surroundings make such a huge impact on my mood. People always think I am crazy for wanting carpet over wood floors. I’m glad it’s not just me 🙂
Carpet is so soft! Even if I had wood flooring I would still put plush rugs on top of them!
I have always loved cosy houses. The tidiness and overall peaceful look of a cosy house without it looking crammed or bare is something I always love and appreciate.
I love the look too!
Yeah, this was pretty cute af. More candles to add to the collection!
You can never have too many candles!
I completely agree! I just moved two months ago, and I’m trying to make my new place feel as cozy as the last. It really does affect our moods and there’s nothing like being in a cozy environment.
I have to have a cozy living space, it’s nice to come back to a relaxing home after a long day of work.
Love this! I was born to live a cosy life, it’s the best! Just followed you on social media, your blog is right up my street x
Megan | https://meganelizabethlifestyle.com/
Awe that means so much! Thanks for following me and reading my posts!
This soooo resonated with me. As someone with a chronic illness and is home so much, making it a homey, comfortable place is key! These ideas are great!
I have to live in a cozy/comfortable environment or else I just feel stressed out.
Oh gosh my eyes have been opened to a whole new style. I’d never heard of Hygee before your post! I’ll definitely be looking out for the Hygee style!
https://www.racheldowning.co.uk
So glad I could tell you all about it!!
I love being cosy! Fab post!
Hygge is definitely something I seek in everything i do. My blog site runs on this concept for every blog post!
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Great post! All points perfectly made and I’m such a home-loving person who believes in the power of a cozy home impacting happiness, well-being and productivity!❤
Wonderful post! I am just in a process of making my apartment cozier for autumn and winter. I brought out blankets and pillows. Still searching for lovely bed linens though.
Wow you’re so creative and ambitious. Cozy home
is so inspiring and inviting..
I loved reading this! I’m in the process of stripping my room ready for a full makeover so I’m hoping to make it super cosy 🙂 x
https://www.femaleoriginal.com
Lovely post! My house is really minimal at the moment because we’re buying a couple bits a month, I’m loving how minimal and cosy each room feels currently too.
I can’t wait to add more personal touches around in the coming months though – lots of artwork I love and more houseplants. We have a really big garden too so I’m looking forward to spending lots of time gardening this Spring.
Kate | thelittlecrunch.co.uk
This is such a lovely post! I’ve lived all over Europe in apartments of varying quality, and it has really brought home for me how important it is to have a comfortable base. I currently live in a country that I do not like at all, but I have a beautiful, big apartment in a perfect location, where I can hide from the world outside. It’s my sanctuary after a disastrous day, and my source of inspiration on days when my bedroom is filled with sunlight. Having a lovely home can improve one’s life quality a lot.