Your home is your oasis. No matter what size dwelling you live in, from a small flat to a sprawling and stately house, home is where your heart is. Make it the best it can be by transforming your space into a cosy oasis you will feel happy to retreat to with these ideas.
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Invest in Comfortable Furniture
Having a nice, soft place to sit in your home is an essential part of creating a cosy atmosphere. Look at furniture shops to find the right sizes and colours of pieces that will suit your home’s style.
Upgrading your living space is not only beneficial to you and your family, but it also provides your guests with a welcoming place they will feel comfortable in. A soft settee versus a cold and hard chair is inviting and encourages your favourite people to settle in and stay a while.
Do not forget about other areas of your home, such as the dining room. As you shop for new furniture, remember to seek out dining sets. This is especially important if you like to entertain or want to begin. Having a dining table that provides appeal, along with chairs that beg you to sit down, will make your next family breakfast or dinner party with friends better than ever.
Focus on the Look
How your home looks when trying to make it cosy is as important as how it feels. If the rooms are filled with sharp edges, even if the furniture is pleasant to sit on, you will not get a sense of comfort. As you are shopping for new furniture, look for soft lines with curves that will envelop your body.
Pay attention to the colour palette of everything you bring into your cosy redesign. Opt for neutral colour in greys, soft blues, and light browns, or off-white. Avoid bold statement walls with red, orange or yellow paint. By dialling down any use of primary colours, you will feel a relaxing vibe whenever you enter your home.
Watch this video for a designer's breakdown of different white paints and how you can use them depending on your design goals.
Set Aside Time To Relax
This final way to recast your home involves more of a shift in mindset. Even though you have a seemingly infinite number of things to tick off on your ever-expanding to-do list, you still need to take a few moments for yourself to rest and recharge.
Here are some things you can do to relax:
Tell your family members that you need 30 minutes to yourself behind closed doors without interruption. Set a timer for them, if necessary.
Tuck in with a blanket and a good book in a cosy corner. Take a short nap in bed under a soft blanket. Meditate or practice yoga while avoiding other distractions. Remember to silence your phone.
Transform your home into a place of comfort that you will be proud to show off. Shop for new furniture to suit your needs and help you create a cosiness that you will never want to.
K Elizabeth xoxox
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