How to Make a Living Room Cozy for the Holidays
With the holidays and the New Year so close already, it’s essential to make your home, specifically your living room, cozy. Whether hosting loved ones or spending quiet nights in, a comfortable and homey space can make all the difference.
At Divine Interiors Group, we carry premium Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, and shutters, including French door window treatments, to help you add the perfect warmth to your home. Our talented team created a list of practical tips on how to make a living room cozy this holiday season.
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Natural light during the day and privacy from window treatments at night can make your home look and feel homey and cozy. During the day, natural light, especially diffused light through sheer shades or woven wood shades, adds to the room's warmth. Even wood or composite wood shutters and blinds add to a home’s inviting glow while providing the light and privacy control you need.
Layering drapery or multiple curtain panels for wide windows or French door window treatments can enhance privacy and the perceived warmth of the room.
Incorporate Lots of Warm Light
The type of lighting in a room significantly contributes to the overall atmosphere. During the day, use window treatments that invite natural light, like sheer shadings, and incorporate warm and subtle artificial lighting at night.
Go for indoor fairy lights or twinkle lights to create a welcoming, holiday-inspired atmosphere rather than flicking on the large, sometimes harsh, overhead lights. You could also consider cozy lighting, such as:
- Candles.
- Floor lamps.
- Wall sconces.
Add Texture and Layers
In addition to lighting, textures influence your home’s look cozy. Soft pillows, warm fabrics, plush blankets, and area rugs can all make your living room feel more comfortable. However, the texture doesn't just have to be soft. Exposed brick fireplaces with a faux leather couch in front, a blanket on the edge, and perfectly coordinated throw pillows can appear cozy because they create a dynamic and interesting space.
Similarly, layering different fabrics, like velvet on leather or cotton, can add visual warmth to the room, increasing the cozy factor.
Infuse Your Home With Greenery
Plants create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere that brings the best of the outdoors inside for you to enjoy. Create a calming space by adding your favorite houseplants, whether it’s a hanging basket, a lemon tree in the corner with ample sunlight, or planters on bookshelves.
You can include exotic plants that aren't local to the area or select your favorite flowers or local plants. Even one or two will make your home feel snug and homey.
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As you cozy up your home, remember the impact of window treatments on actual warmth, perceived warmth, and the overall functions they provide. At Divine Interiors Group, we'll gladly help you find the best French door window treatments and more, narrow your color choices, and choose corresponding fabrics.
Call (941) 907-9759, visit our showroom, or email us to start making your home cozier for the season. We’re located in Lakewood Ranch, FL, and we proudly serve our surrounding communities, including Sarasota and Bradenton.
