We are already in the thick of August, which means that autumn is just around the corner, with cooler weather and chillier evenings coming around quickly.
There is nothing nicer than walking into a house that feels comfortable and cozy after a long day at work, and to achieve this, you need to get your home ready for the season.
Cosiness means different things to different people, which is why it’s essential to find out what comfortable means to you and apply it to your home.
If you start nice and early, your home will be the perfect cosy place that you hope to enjoy every evening. It’s all about paying attention to the little things, and getting it right is so important. Let’s take a look at four ways that you can make your home as cozy as possible.
1. Sense The Right Scent
Warm scents that add fragrance to the home can change the way the whole place feels. Cozy smells come from essential oil diffusion, autumnal flowers, and even Beeswax candles. They’re allergy-friendly and can last through the season. Stock up on your favorite scents now, and you’ll be ready for the whole season.
2. Little Upgrades
The autumn is all about keeping the heat in your home so that you don’t have any heat leaks. Speaking to companies like More 4 Doors can help, as you can replace any outer doors that are the cause of cold air leaking through the house. With the right upgrades, you can make sure that your home stays warm and ready for the entire season.
3. Lighting Counts
When you get the lighting right, you can create the perfect atmosphere in the home. Choose lamps and light fittings, bulbs, and candles to create ambiance. An excellent overall light can be enhanced with table lights and lighting under cabinets and bookcases.
You could even use things like the Amazon Echo paired with smart lighting to voice activate the lights in your home. This can change the game and make the whole house look warm and bright.
4. Softer Furnishings
Even if you have leather sofas, you can add soft furnishings to warm the entire house. Mink style throws, soft poufs for your feet, and even the addition of several fluffy rugs can change everything.
Layering with textures, extra cushions, and blankets can make the living room feel warm and comfortable. Snakes of fabric weaved together into draft excluders can also make the house extra comfortable by keeping the cold air out.
Layer nets and curtains to keep out the harsh weather and make the whole room warm up. If you have fabric sofas, add more throws to make it extra cosy!
Autumn is the best time of year for snuggling up with people you love and keeping away from the rain. Make sure that you’re doing so in a room that is perfectly embodying warmth and comfort.
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Until next time, thanks for reading.
Helen, Nial and Lewis.
Welcome to Pikalily, an award-winning food, travel and lifestyle blog. We are Nial and Helen, a happily married couple from Northern Ireland, who share a passion for food and travel among many things. We became parents to our beautiful boy Lewis in 2017. Follow our adventures through the blog.
