How To Create A Cosy Home This Christmas
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Tips On Creating A Cosy Home
I’m typing this post wrapped in one of our cosy waffle throws to block out the blast of cold air coming through ancient wooden French doors and cursing myself for not ordering replacement wooden doors and windows earlier in the year.
As a sun-loving Leo I struggle with the cold, dark,winter months so I like to create a cosy home where I can hibernate until the mild weather arrives. For me the key essentials are warmth, lighting, colour and wintry scents. Take a look at the Pinterest visuals above for ideas. To see the full board use the scroll bar on the right hand side.
Warmth
- A roaring wood fire or burner helps create a cosy feel but older homes can still be draughty so the trick is to layer the textiles in your home. Add wool blankets and throws to sofas so you can curl up under them. Pile on the cushions so you sink into them
- If you have wooden, tiled or laminate flooring, add some deep pile rugs and runners for warmth and softness underfoot
- Layer your bedding by adding coverlets, blankets and kantha throws for extra warmth and texture. Increase the number of pillows too for extra comfort.
Lighting
- When it’s dark outside add extra table lights inside to create pools of light
- Add clusters of candles to create a warm glow. Use metallic candle holders in brass, copper and silver to reflect the light
- String fairy lights over mirrors and mantlepieces, loop them along walls or cascade them down windows to create a magical Christmassy feel.
Colour
- Introduce some warmer colours in the form of throws, cushions, a tablecloth or rug. Browns, russets, pinks, reds, oranges and some yellows will all create a warmer feel.
Scent
- Scent your home with woody, spicy smells. I like Diptyque’s Cannelle and Amber candles
- I add to this with large bunches of eucalyptus which I use in pots, on the mantelpiece, in wreaths, on my dining table and for gift wrapping (I prefer natural decorations).
- Finally, there’s nothing like a real pine Christmas tree to create a wonderful woody aroma.
