Your living room is your own personal haven where you can rest, de-stress and decompress after a long day of work, as well as a space where you can invite others to unwind with you. 

If you want the space to feel comfortable and inviting, it’ll take more than just plopping some furniture down and lighting a candle. You’ll need to put in some thought and effort to create an environment that radiates coziness, comfort, and your own sense of style. Here are a few tips to get your brain juices flowing. 

Embrace Soft Textures

Using lots of soft textures makes adding layer upon layer of comfort and coze to your living room easier. We all love the soft touch of a blanket or cushion to ease into after a hard day. 

Use items like soft throw cushions in luxurious fabrics like faux fur on top of velvet loveseats or plush sofas. A soft rug will offer warmth and a soothing experience for bare feet, while soft blankets thrown over the arm of a chair will be warm and inviting. 

Warm Lighting

The right lighting can massively improve the atmosphere of any room. Choose floor lamps with adjustable brightness, table lamps with fabric shades, or even decorative string lights arranged thoughtfully throughout the space. These are your best options if you're looking for warm, soothing lighting.

Dimmer switches and smart lighting systems are also a great addition to your lighting setup, as these will give you full control over the mood in the room. You’ll be able to create a cozy ambience and make the whole space feel more inviting. 

Layered Décor

Layers of coziness often come in just that—layers. Mixing and matching textures, colors, and patterns in different layers of fabric is a great way to add depth to your sofa and room in general and make it all the more inviting. 

You can incorporate layers through area rugs, throw blankets, and curtains. You can even use this effect with more than just textiles by adding layers of decorative touches, such as stacked books, a hodgepodge-style gallery wall, or clusters or trinkets. 

Create a Reading Nook

Creating a comfy reading nook in your living room could be an excellent idea if you enjoy reading and want to relax. For some extra added comfort, pick a cozy throw blanket and an armchair or chaise lounge with some plush cushions.

A tiny side table will work well for holding your books and a cup of coffee or tea. Add a floor lamp behind the chair to create the ideal lighting and atmosphere for evening reading.

If you have space, keeping a bookshelf full of your favourite literature in your living room will not only elevate your reading experience (who doesn’t want to be surrounded by books?) but also add that cozy, library feeling to your living room that your guests will be super impressed by!