1 SINK INTO SOFTNESS
When furnishing your living room, remember that comfort equals cosiness. A big, sink-in sofa is “the perfect piece for creating an immediate sense of casual comfort,” says interior designer Lydia Maskiell. Look for a piece that’s “deep and sumptuous”, and that grounds the space with its size and softness. For an instant fix, try a new slip cover for your trusty sofa and dress it with cushions in opulent shades of plum and petrol, or complement it with an ottoman.
2 SNUGGLE UP
Adding a good-quality throw is an easy way to up the warmth in a room. “Drape a throw in a gorgeous texture, such as mohair or cashmere, over your favourite chair or at the end of the bed,” advises interior designer Camilla Molders.
3 TREAT YOUR FEET
Carpet is king for creating cosiness underfoot, says Jason Verstak, general manager of marketing at Choices Flooring. “A wool carpet is highly durable, a good natural insulator and, if you opt for 100 per cent wool, a great sustainable option.” If wool is out of your price range, try a luxurious nylon carpet.
4 GET GLOWING
Nothing creates cosiness quite like lovely pools of ambient light, placed just so in your living area and sleeping space, to turn your winter evenings gold. Switching off harsh overhead lighting and utilising warm lamplight can instantly transform your room. “Lamps don’t have to be big, overly decorative or ostentatious,” says Tabbi Long, lighting designer at Beacon Lighting. “You could add in small pops of lighting, such as a Himalayan salt lamp, to a side table, small lamps snuggled into a bookcase or atop a buffet and floor lamps tucked into a corner.”
5 LOOK TO LAYERS
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