How To Create A Cosy Family Living Room
Five tips for creating a warm and cosy
space
The living room is the heart and soul of every family home. It’s where we settle
down of an evening, tell stories, and watch TV. It’s a true family room and the best ones are cosy and warm.
However, with children running around, it can quickly become a playroom full of chaos. We like to keep the living
room as a cosy, warm space though it’s not easy. If you’re looking for a more comfortable room, keep
reading!
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It takes a bit of a
"knack" and effort to create a warm and cosy space,
but in the end it's well worth the effort. |
Cosy Living Room
Ideas
Turning your existing living room in a cosy space is easier than you might think.
All it takes is one or two interior design tricks. You needn’t embark on a full remodel project! Each of the
techniques in this post are quick and easy to do. Why not set aside some time this weekend and cosify your living
room? You’ll soon create the perfect family home!
Soft furnishings
Soft furnishings are the easy answer to cosiness. Things like cushions, pillows,
rugs and blankets will soften harsh edges and sharp corners. They’ll bring a natural warmth to a cold room. Plus,
you can snuggle into them during a chilly evening and feel warm and comfortable. Soft furnishings are also an
excellent way to add some colour and personality to a room. We’ll look at that in more detail later.
Personalise the room
One of the best ways to achieve a cosy room is to inject some character and
personality. What better way to do this than with your own possessions and objects. Dig out quirky and interesting
items from the loft or your storage containers. Put them centre stage and take pride in personal items. Use lots of
family photos to add emotional warmth to your living space.
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Inject
your character and personality into your living room, by adding the items
that have special meaning to you. (Image by
Pixabay.com) |
Books
Interior designers swear by the power of books. They hold a certain warmth and
character that you can capitalise on. More importantly, they show your personality and contain a history. They are
full of memories, stories, and fantastic characters. Not only that, but they look fantastic in
a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf.
Colour
The colours you choose play a big part in the ambience of a room. The best place
to inject colour is in
your accessories and soft furnishings. We suggest using a rich, warm palette of colours when looking at a living
room. Dark, chocolate browns and deep reds are perfect for creating the illusion of warmth. One brilliant
interior design trick is using a bold accent wall. Paint just one wall a striking colour to contrast a neutral
cream of white tone.
Lighting
Finally, make the most of your lighting to create the perfect ambience and mood.
Use a semi flush ceiling light to cast your general illumination. Then supplement it with dotted lamps around the room.
For genuine warmth and cosiness, use candles or a fireplace to add that flickering glow. Low lights, dimmer
switches and natural flames are the best way to create a cosy, romantic mood.
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Lighting up candles is
one of the classic ways to create a romantic mood
in your living space, to make it warm and cosy. (Photo by
Flickr) |
As you can see, creating a warm and cosy space doesn’t require much work. Choose
one or two of these tricks and get started this weekend. You’ll notice the difference immediately!
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