Now that the Christmas decorations are down you might be feeling that your home doesn’t feel as cosy, especially with this miserable weather! As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it's natural to want to cosy up at home.
Here are 5 interior design tips to help you create a cosy home in January:
1. Add Some Soft Furnishings
Adding soft furnishings such as cushions, throws and rugs can help to create a cosy atmosphere in your home. Choose fabrics that are soft to the touch such as velvets, wool, cotton and faux fur. Use colours and patterns that you love and compliment your existing colours and patterns in the room. Layer in sheepskin rugs and chunky knit throws to the back of your sofa or chairs.
2. Use Warm Colours
Warm colours such as orange, yellow, and red can help to create a cosy atmosphere in your home. They can also help to boost your mood on a cold winter's day.
3. Add Some Candles
Candles can help to create a cosy atmosphere and add a touch of luxury to your home. Choose scents that you love and place them in strategic places around your home. These create an extra layer of lighting which is an important element to the feeling of a room.
4. Use Natural Materials & Plants
Using natural materials such as wood, stone and wool can help to create a cosy atmosphere in your home. Plants are a great way to add colour and texture and have added health benefits. They improve your mood, reduce fatigue and can improve your performance and focus in a workspace. Plants are also known to lower stress and anxiety and increase your healing and pain tolerance. These elements also have the added benefit of being environmentally friendly.
5. Create A Focal Point
Creating a focal point in your home can help to make it feel cosier. This could be a fireplace, a piece of furniture or a decorative item such as a sideboard with a piece of artwork or mirror hung above it.
