What’s more comforting than a warm room when the weather looks gloomy? With these few key elements and smart tips, you will know how to make your living room cozier than ever without changing everything.
If there are solutions to gain a few degrees without exploding the heating and the energy bills that go with it, it is also possible to gain heat without turning on the radiators by using your imagination. The secret? A warm decorperfect for forgetting bad weather. And if there’s one room where you have to go all out, it’s the living room! Main living room, reception area, relaxation space, the atmosphere of this room must indeed be welcoming, cocooning and personalized. So, how do you inject sunshine, good humor and pep into a living room? No more suspense, we’ll reveal all our tips to you.
Natural materials to warm up the living room
Focus on authentic and intimate decor to make your living space warmer. The must? Natural materials, whether they decorate your walls, cover your floor or warm your furniture. Matching all styles, the wood remains a safe bet, especially as you can play on the wealth of varieties it offers. Still prefer natural, solid, raw wood for an even more cozy feel. Do not hesitate to dress all the walls of your interior with wood for a chalet effect but be careful of overdose!
Lighting, storage basket, rocking chair, also think about rattan. A material that fits perfectly into a bohemian and ethnic decor. For the furniture, in particular your seats and your household linen,e velvet, looped wool or even linen are perfect for bringing warmth to a slightly cold living room.
Comfortable textiles to wrap the living room
Do you want to make your living room more welcoming and put your guests at ease immediately? Opt for enveloping textiles and soothing textures. In addition to bringing a real decorative touch to your room, comfortable household linen is ideal for protecting yourself from the cold. Do not hesitate to install soft carpet on the floor which will make your walks in the living room much more pleasant, especially if you like to walk barefoot. Faux fur, geometric patterns, fringes, play with materials, colors and prints to energize your decor. The little extra? Layering rugs, if your space allows it.
Also think about cushions and throws to dress your seats. Your guests will only want to curl up inside and never leave them. At your own risk… Finally, no matter the size of your windows, large thick curtains are preferred to obtain a feeling of warmth and comfort. Combine pleasant materials, such as velvetwith relaxing colors, like a pretty duck blue or mustard yellow for an even more elegant look.
Several light sources for a warm atmosphere
To create a warm and friendly atmosphere, it is preferable to rely on several light sources at the same time.soft and discreet lighting rather than just one with strong lighting. Indeed, a subdued atmosphere is more pleasant than an overexposed room. Also think about a lighting in yellow tones rather than white:
- Accent lamp, large hanging light fixture, floor lamp, light garland, reading lightit’s up to you to multiply the models to brighten up your living room
- If possible, do not hesitate to light a fireplace or pellet stove for a comfy and cozy atmosphere
- If you do not have one, the candles also do the job very well. Scented or not, it doesn’t matter, the important thing is that they warm up your space.
Neutral tones punctuated by touches of color
If the neutral colors remain essential to promote a feeling of well-being at home, more vibrant shades are not prohibited, quite the contrary. To avoid making mistakes, try to create a harmonious whole by decorating your living room in neutral tones (white, beige, gray) that you will brighten up with bright but not flashy colors. We want something relaxing! So prefer a pretty verdigris to an apple green, a pleasant saffron yellow to a lemon yellow or even a sweet terracotta to a bright red. You can also cut the pear in half by opting for pastel shades. Powder pink, mint green, lavender, this is how to brighten up a room with color, while remaining in a zen atmosphere.
Chic accessories for a cozy atmosphere
White walls, an empty room and impersonal decor will tend to dampen the atmosphere of your living room. To add a little warmth and cheerfulness, stock up on accessories that reflect your personality. Dress your walls with pretty shelves. These can then accommodate objects taken from your past and happy memories: travel photos, children’s drawings, your favorite books, finds found at flea markets… In short, unique elements which, in addition to warming up the space, are good for morale. If meaningful objects have their place in your interior, purely decorative accessories are also welcome: posters, paintings, mirrors and other trinkets will undoubtedly bring that little extra something you’re looking for.
Also think about the plant decorationwhether green plants, bouquets of flowers or dried leaves. Always more pleasant when you bring back a little greenery! Finally, bet on natural fiber storagesuch as wicker baskets, macramé magazine racks or even rattan trunks. Practical and aesthetic!
Several comfortable seats for greater conviviality
What would a living room be without its sofa around which to share moments of conviviality, but also moments of relaxation alone?
Centerpiece of the living room, focus on a pretty, good quality model. Therefore, favor soft and enveloping materialslike velvet. In terms of form, if your space allows it, consider corner sofa which invites sharing. If you want to optimize the feeling of comfort in your living room, do not hesitate to combine the seats : this makes the whole thing even more cocooning. Reading corner, place of relaxation, TV area, in fact, a sofa is not always enough for our “chill” activities.
Nice alternative to the sofa, turn to the daybedthis seat halfway between the bed, the bench and the chaise longue. Finally, for an even more comforting decor, mix seat stylesfor example by mixing a velvet pouf, a vintage leather club chair, a hanging rattan egg chair or even a DIY bench created from pallets.
