How to Create a Cozy Room

If your room feels cold, sterile or uninviting, you may need to make it feel cozier. Making a room feel cozy and warm isn't just a matter of temperature, though -- decor is the key to making the space more inviting and relaxing. Wall art, lighting, furniture and linens all contribute to your efforts to cozy up the space, so don't neglect any aspect of your room's appearance. If you address all of these factors, your room will transform into a comfy den of relaxation in no time.

Rounded, overstuffed furniture
Warm and dark wood tones
Matching slipcovers
Natural decor, like seashells and gourds
Antiques

Instructions

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  Replace contemporary or modular furniture with plush, overstuffed furniture. Couches with rounded arms or tables with curved legs, for example, are softer and more inviting than harsh angles. Choose dark or warm wood tones.
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  Slipcover your furniture so that it matches. Choose solid colors or simple stripes to keep everything uniform and calm -- loud or cluttered patterns make the space less cozy.
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  Utilize muted, calm colors throughout the space. Earth tones like brown and light green or calming colors like baby blue increase the room's coziness. Use these colors in wall art, on curtains or by painting.
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  Bring in elements of nature, like framed flowers, sea shells, apples, gourds and wild grass. Decorative items like these embrace the simple elegance of nature and the colors of the season for an all-around calming, natural effect.
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  Decorate with antique embellishments, like rustic and distressed metal lamps or candle holders. Faux-distressed accessories and authentic antiques give the room a warm, welcoming, lived-in look.

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