Keeping it Cozy: Simple ways to add warmth to your home

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving ahead, we are inevitably inching closer to the end of the year and to even colder weather (brrrr… just the thought makes us cold). The good news, however, is that there are a few simple ways to kick the coziness factor of your home up a few notches and I’ll be sharing them with you in this post. It really doesn’t take much to make a space inviting and cozy. No matter what your style is, if you can envision yourself curling up with a good book or good company and forget all your troubles then you’re doing something right. The fall and winter seasons makes this more of necessity because there’s less going out and more staying in. The last thing you want is to be sitting in is an uninspiring space all winter. Plus with the many holidays around the corner, you’ll definitely want a welcoming space where your family can gather. Here are just a few ideas that you can implement today:

Bring out the throws. Nothing says warmth like a soft, fluffy throw. A throw hanging out on your sofa is a nice invitation to relax and feel right at home after a long busy day.

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Light it up.  Candles and string lights add a warm, cozy glow to any space especially when it’s cold outside. Furthermore, the scent of your home can really make or break the mood. Try burning or diffusing fragrances that are meaningful to you. Some of our favorites include cotton, balsam fir, orange, and vanilla.
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Warm drinks at the ready. Whether you’re a coffee or tea or hot cocoa drinker, having a tray or cart set up for an evening sip-a-thon will transform your space from cozy to COZY. I mean, who doesn’t dream of relaxing in their home with a warm mug of their favorite beverage in hand?
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As you can see, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about how we can make our home a little cozier for the winter. During my browsing adventures, I came across many home decor items that I found both beautiful and cozy so I put them all in a mood board for you  with sources included. For now, my plan is to add winter greenery with some fairy lighting but our living room always feels cooler in the winter even with the heat on so I thought it would be nice to have a TV stand with fireplace. One can dream, am I right? Anyways, I hope you find inspiration in our little collection and in our simple tips for making your space cozy for this winter season.

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Sources: 1. Wayfair | 2. H&M Home | 3. IKEA | 4. Amazon | 5. H&M Home | 6. IKEA | 7. Target | 8. H&M Home

What are some ways you like to make your space cozy for the changing seasons? Tell us in the comments below and as always, if you liked this post please follow us and share!

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  1. Ann Avatar

    Great post!! 🙂 Everything is so true! Candles always look nice and they definitely add warmth to our houses! 🙂

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      I know, right? Something magical about candles, I think Lord of the Rings, or Harry Potter style magic in the air :))

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      1. Ann Avatar

        Haha, true! 😀

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  2. inspirethemom Avatar

    Ah… I love your style. Thanks for these great ideas! 🙂

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      Thank you for being an awesome reader, I cherish your comments and contributions 🙂

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  3. Hannah (BitterSweet) Avatar

    What lovely autumnal accents. While I don’t take much care to decorate my tiny apartment, I do adore these pieces as possible props in photo shoots!

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      Thank you Hannah! You’re too sweet, btw I learned what a palindrome is recently and your name is one 😮😆

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  4. Jennifer Bliss Avatar

    I’m new to your site and love it! Hopped over from Hannah’s place! CHEERS!

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      Thank you Jennifer! Hannah has very cool content, are you a fellow blogger? I’m always interested in new people 🤗🤗

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      1. Jennifer Bliss Avatar

        I am a veggie blogger, too! Would LOVE it if you stopped by! I would love to link you and keep in touch! I’m over at http://MyBlissfulJourney.com

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      2. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

        That is a ton of content! Oh my! 🙂 I am going to be, we are working hard on switching most of our proteins to plant based if possible. This is going to be a fun blog to go through.

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  5. MisfitNarrator Avatar

    Love this! Definitely makes winter feel welcoming.

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      Thank you! It helps with that cold and chilly evenings 😁🙏

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  6. Jennifer Bliss Avatar

    Thanks so much! Can’t wait to check out more future posts!

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  7. ricelandmeadows Avatar

    Most folks live in houses. You help to make those houses into homes….and home is where the heart is….thank you!

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      That is one of the sweetest thing anyone has said, thank you. Brightens my heart and warmth my cozy little corner in the world.

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  8. John Avatar

    Thanks for the article! I love what you’ve done with your house and your tips are always very helpful.
    In winter season we also try to do everything to make our home prepared for a bit cloudy and cold days. We also bought some fluffy blankets and pillows on sofa so it would feel really cosy.
    Candles also are the must-have in our house. I’d say that all year long.

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    1. Sammy and Sufi Avatar

      I am glad you enjoyed it. We try to keep it cozy and inviting and that work never stops!
      I haven’t lit many candles lately because of all the reports I have read on the negative affect they might have, so they are simply decorative for now until I figure out a better alternative or candles 🙂

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