A home in which comfort reigns is a special place. It is filled with warmth and sincerity, attracts you, sets you up for positivity and pacifies.
The owners who managed to create the most comfortable interiors of their houses should be applauded. They created an indescribable atmosphere using simple details.
The design of the space can be modern, loft, ethnic, Provence, country, but it is created for people.
In such a home you want to create, relax, love and build a family nest. A cozy home can evoke all these emotions.
The photos of the interiors presented below can be used to transform your own apartments.
What is comfort?
Comfort is an intangible and unnoticeable concept that makes a home a pleasant place to live. The atmosphere adapts to the habits and characters of the owners. The comfortable room feels lived-in and full. The special arrangement of life and furnishings adds soul to the home.
Comfortable home design Source diy.obi.ru
The cozy interior creates a good mood. The calming design provides a person with a feeling of happiness and psychological fulfillment. The harmonious atmosphere is comfortable, light and warm. You want to be in the rooms and want to come back after a hard day.
Creating a comfortable interior in the house Source yandex.uz
A cozy interior does not depend on the funds invested in repairs and decoration. Expensive pompous design without comfortable components will remain cold and uninhabited. The calming atmosphere in the design brings calm and contentment to the space. Entering the room, a person feels unity with the home.
Calming atmosphere in the room Source zen.yandex.ru
Tip #3: Pay attention to the light
I recently traveled around Sweden and noticed one detail: in each apartment there was a paper star-lamp on the windowsill. And the rooms and balconies were decorated with lights. The atmosphere of home comfort and warmth reached me even on the street. I then thought: “This is cool! But just little lights.” We treat light in the house superficially: we hung a chandelier and, at best, installed a floor lamp. And light is a powerful comforter that creates an atmosphere.
Highlight each area in the room with light, avoid dark corners. Place a floor lamp near the chair in which you like to read, hang a sconce over your favorite painting or photo, don’t forget about a table lamp and a chandelier with soft light. And, of course, candles - warm and lively light.
Coziness’s best friend is a dimmer: install it on all lighting sources for the desired atmosphere.
What kills comfort in the home?
Empty spaces make rooms feel undeveloped. Bare walls, shelves and unfilled areas become uninhabited hearths. A cozy room should not shine with a sterile vacuum, otherwise it will be unpleasant to be in a cottage or apartment. It is important to occupy free space correctly. A lonely sofa, chest of drawers or painting in a heavy frame in a huge room will emphasize the incompleteness of the composition.
Unfinished composition in housing Source expresrabota.com
A cozy home consists of many details, but clutter kills the feeling of comfort. The abundance of trinkets, small items and decor has a depressing effect on the psyche. A feeling of disharmony and chaos is created. Many useless shelves weigh down the walls and disrupt the proportionality of the space.
Comfort killers in the interior Source weheartit.com
Small details destroy the harmonious sound of the design. Old (cheap) sockets, switches and shabby cornices look untidy. Shabby furniture fittings and plumbing faucets with limescale deposits visually destroy the atmosphere of a cozy room. Cleaning items (scoops, brooms, floor rags) and bottles of household chemicals kill the comfort in the house.
Cleaning accessories in the room Source goodslike.ru
If harmony is violated, the interior is psychologically rejected. There are factors that are deadly for a cozy home:
- Broken things. They create a feeling of decay and decay in the design.
- Lagging wallpaper. They look ugly and neglected.
- Crooked curtains. They make the interior untidy.
- Stains on walls and furniture. Marks, worn corners and facades add a sense of untidiness to the space.
- Unpleasant odors. Strong aromas or chemical aroma kill the cozy atmosphere in the home.
- Cracked surfaces and tattered furniture. The premises are perceived as unkempt and neglected.
For good health and a cozy atmosphere, a person needs light. A dark room feels psychologically unpleasant and gloomy. Natural light does not penetrate through thick curtains. A single chandelier in the center of the ceiling will not be able to properly illuminate the room.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in the design and interior redevelopment of country houses.
Tip #7: Use plants
Have you noticed how a room transforms when there is a beautiful bouquet in it? It’s somehow immediately fresh, joyful, cozy. But for most, such transformations in the interior happen on holidays, when flowers migrate into the house as a gift.
I love fresh flowers. They invigorate the room and create a fresh aroma. Therefore, I made it a rule to keep them at home all year round (you can read about how to choose flowers here). Nobody says that you need to buy huge gift bouquets. A couple of tulips, peonies or ordinary daisies - and the room becomes more comfortable.
Another option is indoor plants. They make the rooms look so homely and well-groomed. Choose pretty and fragrant plants: jasmine, narcissus, amaryllis, geranium, citrus fruits.
What styles are considered “cozy”
If the home is decorated in the same style, the space will be perceived as harmonious and beautiful. The right direction will bring a cozy atmosphere to the interior of the house. There are design trends that will help reveal the comfort of the living space.
Classical
An elegant style is recognized by its symmetrical design. Furniture and decor are placed around a clear focal point, so the cozy composition is perceived as unified. Natural materials add harmony to the design:
- wood;
- stone;
- iron;
- textile.
Comfortable interior with a fireplace Source yandex.ua
To create a cozy atmosphere in a classic style, details are used in the rooms. Soft cushions on the bed and sofa create a feeling of comfort. The coldness of the floor finish is complemented by a long-pile carpet. Family photographs in shaped frames will help to dilute the severity of the space.
The symmetry of the interior often looks uninhabited. To prevent the rooms from reminiscent of a museum, designers advise abandoning the strict arrangement and adding elements of a cozy atmosphere. Carelessly assembled pillows on a sofa or bed will help make the design more comfortable. You should hang a blanket with tassels on the back of the chair, and put a wicker basket or vase of flowers on the table.
Calming atmosphere with a fireplace Source archrevue.ru
In a cozy room, several lighting scenarios are used. The beauty of the classic style is emphasized by a carob or crystal chandelier and LED decor lighting. For a more intimate setting, sconces on the walls and floor lamps in the seating area are used. To make the space comfortable, designers recommend installing lamps with a warm beam.
Warm lighting in the room Source yandex.ua
Country
Rustic styles are easily recognized by their natural finishes and cozy atmosphere. The interior has a lot of warm wood, pleasant to the touch. Instead of bright colors, muted shades and textured surfaces are used. The luxurious relief of the stonework visually ages the walls. Massive beams are appropriate under the ceiling, and antique figurines or dishes are on the shelves.
Home comfort in the living room Source zen.yandex.by
Varieties of country styles allow you to add national notes to your design. In the English version, a cozy atmosphere is created using restraint and laconicism. In the Russian direction, embroidery, forged fittings and carved surfaces add comfort. The brutality of an Alpine chalet is hidden by soft blankets and carpets. The unifying link in the interior will be a fireplace or an imitation fireplace.
Cozy rustic interior Source vash-vybor.info
The cozy atmosphere of Provence personifies leisurely village life in the lap of nature. French country rooms are decorated in light shades of lavender, caramel or muted pistachio. The interior harmoniously combines decorative elements of classics and the simplicity of modern trends. The style is characterized by matte or aged cabinet fronts. Soft upholstery textiles are combined with window draperies and table decorations.
Cozy atmosphere of French country Source zen.yandex.com
Tip #5: Use soft graces: blankets and pillows
The blanket often travels from room to room on my shoulders. When I want warmth, I take it out from the depths of the closet. But it can warm not only people, but also give warmth to an entire room.
Blankets thrown over the back of a chair or the armrest of a sofa seem to hint that they live in the room and use it. Cashmere, wool, cotton, checkered or striped. With them, any interior will be more homely and lively.
And the Pillows! To be honest, I only had one. She lay on the bed, covered with a blanket, and performed one function - she transported her to the world of dreams. Pillows can update and even change the interior. Place one on the armchair and several on the sofa, and the room will look new!
But it's not that simple. In addition to beauty, convenience is also important here. If family members, friends, guests, when sitting down, move or remove the pillows, then there is no question of any comfort here. No matter how luxurious the pillow is, first of all it should invite you to sit down.
Here are a couple of lifehacks:
- pay attention to down pillows - they are the softest;
- if you doubt the size of the pillow, make a larger error;
- large square ones for sofas (35-50 cm), rectangular ones for armchairs (30x40 or 40x65);
- the color of the pillow must match at least three things in the interior (curtains, carpet, wallpaper, etc.)
Here is the formula for cozying a sofa = a blanket on the back or armrest + 2 identical pillows in the corners + a rectangular pillow in the center. (More details about the number, location and size of pillows in our article)
There are many useful tips on soft coziness in the book “Home Sweet Home”. I read it in one evening and was inspired to buy new pillows!
Color scheme for a cozy room
A properly selected color palette creates a cozy atmosphere in the room. The white design of the walls harmoniously combines with any color scheme of furniture facades and textiles. Warmer versions of ivory or milk will help soften the coldness of the base tone.
Light shades in the room Source homester.com.ua
A beige palette creates a cozy home. A beautiful, delicate shade visually makes the room sunny and comfortable. The color should be combined with light brown or rich chocolate. The matte finish of dark furniture resembles a velvet coating.
Comfortable design in sand color Source yandex.ua
A cozy room is achieved by using pastel shades. Muted tones hide the aggressiveness of the base and bring a feeling of home comfort to the interior. Looks luxurious:
- sunny vanilla;
- delicate lavender;
- fresh pistachio;
- warm coral;
- gray-blue.
Cozy room in muted colors Source yandex.ua
Cozy interior in pastel colors Source postroika.biz
There are no toxic, intrusive shades in a cozy room. Single bright accents harmoniously resonate with the main design. The variegation of a pillowcase or poster on the wall is softened by the calming atmosphere of natural colors and a neutral background.
Colorful details in a cozy interior Source yandex.ua
In a cozy home, you should not focus on contrasting colors. The monochrome of white and black is complemented by a gray palette. Ash shades will smooth out the sharpness of the transitions between the base colors. To enliven the coldness of the design, use warm colors. Bleached oak looks elegant on the floors and furniture fronts.
White and black cozy room Source yandex.uz
Cozy color combination in the room Source yandex.ua
Textile
If you study photos of the interiors of cozy houses, you will notice one common feature - the active use of textiles in design. Carpets, tablecloths on tables, bed linen, curtains, sofa pillows, warm blankets, large knitted blankets, napkins - all this makes the interior warm and comfortable at home. Try, as an experiment, to remove all textiles from any room - and you will see for yourself how empty and cold it will look.
In addition, if you strive to create a cozy interior like in the picture, give preference to furniture with fabric upholstery.
How to make your home cozy without undertaking renovations?
To create a comfortable atmosphere, it is not necessary to resort to drastic measures. A warm and lived-in interior is easy to achieve with the right design and combination of different methods. Recommendations from designers will help you create a cozy home.
Remove hotspots of clutter
It is difficult to maintain a comfortable atmosphere in a dirty room. Cobwebs on the ceiling, in the corners and animal hair on textiles kill the comfort in the room. Unwashed curtains, blankets and bedspreads look sloppy. Thick layers of dust on furniture facades, floors and walls bring disharmony to the interior.
Order in the room Source yandex.ru
There should be nothing superfluous in cozy rooms. Packaging from household appliances is thrown away, boxes of shoes are hidden in a closed closet. They clear out areas of clutter – vases, candy bowls. Old receipts, small bolts or single paper clips are often stored in deep dishes. We recommend getting rid of unnecessary garbage.
Perfect cleanliness in the hall Source yandex.ru
Cheap souvenirs and magnets are contraindicated in cozy rooms. Knick-knacks litter countertops, bookshelves, and collect dust. If the little things do not have decorative value, then they should be thrown away. It is psychologically difficult to get rid of habitual crafts, so it is recommended to put everything in a box, indicating the date of packaging. In a year, consciousness will not prevent trash from being taken to a landfill.
The luxurious interior looks shabby with shabby things. An old blanket covered in tangles kills the cozy atmosphere of the house. Designers advise getting rid of unnecessary garbage and purchasing new ones. A tattered cat scratching post, a dirty dog bed or a vintage chair with oily upholstery brings an imbalance to the composition of the room. Animal accessories are easy to replace or wash. After reupholstering, the furniture that is dear to your heart will take on a decent appearance.
Cozy design with a cat fight Source vashipodelki.ru
Place for animals in a cozy room Source lafoy.ru
Organize your closet (yes, even where you can't see it)
To maintain home comfort, a general audit is carried out in storage systems. Covers, drawers and boxes are carefully examined. An item that has not been worn for 5 years is no longer useful. Don't wait for your favorite outfit to lose weight or return to fashion. Unnecessary clothes are collected in bags and taken to a landfill. Shelves and doors must be wiped free of dust.
Cluttering your storage system Source domstrousam.ru
To maintain a cozy atmosphere in the house, tidy up the drawers for underwear and underwear. Chaotically scattered socks are collected in a special separator. Tights with arrows and elements without a pair are thrown away. For panties, use a convenient organizer that is hidden in a drawer. T-shirts and T-shirts take up less space when folded.
To create a cozy atmosphere, they inspect hangers and throw away unnecessary and broken ones. Wire hangers are only needed to bring clothes from the workshop or dry cleaner. The thin frame is deformed under the weight of the fabric, so unsightly bubbles appear in the sleeves. Cracked plastic ones won't support the weight of the outfit.
Order after cleaning Source uk.mehomez.com
Tip #9: Add glitter
Recently I discovered the magic of decorative mirrors. Walking between showrooms at IKEA, I noticed one living room. It was airy, fresh and bright. And all because of decorative mirrors in unusual frames. They multiplied the light reflected in them from the chandeliers so much that the room became very lively. The diffused light illuminated the dark corners of the space and it turned out very cozy.
Do you understand what I mean? Mirrors won't hurt. Hang them on the wall instead of a picture, place them above the fireplace or next to some piece of furniture, place them between a couple of windows, above a sofa, above any shelf or dressing table.
“Little things” tips
The comfort of the interior must be properly maintained. Designers recommend washing curtains regularly. Dust quickly accumulates in curtains and drapes, so it looks untidy. To make draperies look beautiful, be sure to iron the fabric. Blinds and roller blinds are wiped by hand or sent to dry cleaning. In spring and summer, cotton options and light tulle are used on the windows. In winter and autumn it is pleasant to be in a room with wool and velvet elements.
Draperies on the windows Source yandex.uz
If you don’t know how to create comfort in your home, we recommend changing the paintings. In the interior, design with identical laconic frames or solutions without baguettes is unusually perceived. Asymmetrical placement of canvases and installation of elements of different sizes will help to enliven the atmosphere.
How to hang canvases on the wall Source syonpress.com
A cozy atmosphere in the kitchen is created by individual details. A slate board with chalk is mounted on the wall. Cereals are poured into transparent jars with beautiful lids and placed on shelves. Living plants will enliven the interior not only on the windowsill, but also on the countertops. Small pots with grass are placed in the work area, and flower pots in the dining room.
Room with a slate board Source dizainvfoto.ru
To make the bathroom interior cozy, designers advise storing towels in piles. White or any muted textiles are collected in one place. Fabric details bring a feeling of fullness and lived-in space to the bathroom. Elegant containers for soap and shampoo will help improve the psychological microclimate in the room.
Jars and stacks of towels in the bathroom Source yandex.ru
A doormat will help complete the composition of a cozy home. A beautiful new detail harmonizes with the stylistic and color design. A strict design can be easily transformed with the help of rugs. Ethnic designs bring a feeling of warmth and relaxation to the interior.
Cozy corridor in the house Source pinterest.co.uk
Tip No. 6: the house should have its own aroma
The first thing people notice when entering a house is its aroma. It remains in the memory and creates the first impression. It is unlikely that you will be comfortable in an apartment with the smell of dampness or mold.
This does not mean that you need to buy a bunch of fragrances and spray them where it smells unpleasant. The point is that you should create a basic aroma that is always in the apartment - you feel it as soon as you walk home from the street.
You can use the following:
- aromatic mixture
Easy to use sachet. Sachets are small pillows or bags filled with natural materials: petals, twigs, herbs, spices.
Such bags are placed throughout the apartment, and always in the hallway, so that a pleasant aroma greets you after a hard day at work.
- aroma candles
Depending on the season or our mood, we can change the smells of our home using aromatherapy candles. They enliven any room and are appropriate almost anywhere, except for the dining table - there is a place for the smell of delicious food.
Be careful. Candles made from cheap and low-quality materials will not give you relaxation, but a headache. Choose from soy or coconut waxes with natural ingredients.
The business card of the house is the facade
The European style of the house facade is open and unpretentious. Light colors of decoration, simple window slopes. Sometimes you can see greenery climbing right up the walls or flowers in pots on the windows.
The house can be clearly seen because the fences are kept low as a sign of trust in the surrounding world. Sometimes there is no fence, the lawn immediately turns into a pedestrian sidewalk or road.
If there is at least a small piece of land around the house, Europeans decorate it with plants. They require regular care so that the overall picture of the home is ideal.
Interesting accessories for the room
Photo wallpaper can be an interesting addition to a room. But in this case, you should correctly arrange the remaining elements of the interior so that they do not clutter the main accent in the interior.
Photo wallpaper in the interior is an ideal solution to make your interior attractive and unforgettable.
The original floor lamps and sconces look beautiful. But it is important to remember that they must resonate in their intended direction with all other elements of the room and its decoration.
Floor lamps are classic lighting fixtures that can make any room more comfortable.
For the bathroom, it is important to choose comfortable furniture if the space allows it. Here you need to create more ergonomics, then this part of the housing will become convenient for use and, accordingly, cozy.
A cozy room is like a cocoon of softness, where the choice of colors and materials used have their own meaning.
The area around the house
Even a small plot of land will help decorate and complement the house, and create the finishing touches to the landscape of the family nest. There is not and cannot be a single standard for design. All kinds of flower beds, trees, climbing plants, entwining arches at the entrance are equally popular.
A classic well-groomed lawn only at first glance seems to be the simplest and most unpretentious option. The only thing you won’t find among Europeans is garden crops at the front entrance to the house.
