Cozy living: make yourself cosy!
When the weather's cold and damp outside, there's only one thing for it: cosy up indoors With seasonal colours, materials and furnishing ideas, you can enjoy the beautiful side of the cold season from the comfort of your own home. Get some inspiration on how to turn home into an autumn hideaway.
Cozy Code: the language of cosiness
The Danes call it hygge, in Spain it's called comodidad; in Germany, Gemütlichkeit, but the meaning is the same: a wonderful feeling of security, warmth and well-being. When it gets cold and dark in winter, our minds automatically switch to cosy mode and we look forward to evenings settling back on the couch, with lots of home accessories and decorations to maximise the comfort and keep the cold and dark out.
Cosy Colours: the colours of the cuddly season
What suits your home best this season? Look out of the window! The current trending colours for home textiles and furnishings are inspired by winter itself: Fifty shades of white like snow, brown like sleeping trees, grey like a short winter's day. Candles and statement pieces in warm metallic shades provide an atmospheric glow, while the natural look is emphasised by clear lines that integrate perfectly into any home and radiate timelessly beautiful high quality. It's guaranteed not to be boring, because a restrained colour palette is the ideal canvas for all your decorating ideas. You want to be trend-conscious, but don't want to miss out on typical winter colours such as pine green, warming red or radiant gold? No problem! Simply opt for more muted shades in a deeper tone and group decorative objects from the same colour family.
Cozy materials: textiles for a cosy feeling
Soft fabrics and fresh patterns are sent into hibernation until spring. After all, we need warmth and cosiness now. That's why nothing beats strong textures that give you an extra boost of warmth.
When it comes to your bed linen, opt for a fibre blend that offers warmth and breathability, so you'll sleep well even on the coldest nights. Bed linen made of fine beaver, as well as cosy fleece blankets, throws or poufs made of fake fur, can also be combined with decorative cushions and blankets to form a trendy bubble look.
Mix and match materials, patterns and textiles freely and turn the couch or bed into a cosy snug. Every place you like to spend time really deserves an extra dose of cosiness, so the more cushions and blankets, the merrier!
Cozy Touches: furniture and decorations to relax in
If you're planning to redecorate the Cosy Season is the perfect opportunity. Restyle chests of drawers, rugs and seating in natural colours with seasonal statement pieces, and one decoration in particular is indispensable for the dark season: light! Candles and warm white lamps create a cosy atmosphere and don't make us miss the sun too much. While you might usually opt for small islands of light, candles, floor lamps and fairy lights illuminate a room as a whole. This will beat the winter blues and create a warm, uplifting atmopshere even on the gloomiest day.
Cozy vibes: tips for the perfect winter evening
The senses generally play an important role in keeping you in a good mood in winter. With aroma diffusers, scented candles and a steaming cup of tea, you can create a cozy atmosphere for a moment of relaxation. Fragrances, warmth and mood lighting plus cuddly blankets are perfect for the cosiest corner of the couch and will make your relaxing evening complete.
