{"id":309,"date":"2020-08-24T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T10:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysouthernhome.com\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2020-08-24T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T10:00:05","slug":"easy-ways-to-make-your-home-feel-cozier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysouthernhome-pequin.graphiclanguage.net\/blog\/2020\/08\/24\/easy-ways-to-make-your-home-feel-cozier\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways to Make Your Home Feel Cozier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone wants to feel good in their home and that\u2019s easily\nachievable when your home is cozy. But don\u2019t think having a cozy home is\nexclusive to just winter months. It\u2019s possible to have a cozy home all year long!\nBy adding some soft layers and warm touches, your home will feel incredibly comfortable and inviting. Ready to get\ncozy? Here are some easy ways you can make your home feel warm and cozy\nregardless of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add some soft lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The right lighting can turn a cold and sterile room into a\ncomforting and inviting one. Instead of relying on your overhead lighting, layer\nadditional warm-toned task lights, table and floor lamps, and ambient lighting\nto create a softer glow during the evenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Include extra throws and pillows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s cozier than a comfy pillow or throw blanket? Throw pillows\nand blankets are a popular and easy way to make any room cozier (and add some\ncolor without the expensive commitment like paint). Add in a few extra pillows\nand drape a throw blanket over a chair to amp up the coziness factor in your\nspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Layer rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Layering rugs instantly makes a room feel warmer and cozier.\nThey help soften and ground a room; instead of a cavernous living room, adding\na few well-placed rugs will insulate and soften a room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decorate with flowers and plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plants and flowers make any room feel welcoming by bringing life into a space. They\u2019re a quick trick for brightening a room. Be sure to choose plants that will thrive with the amount of sunlight in a given room. If live plants aren\u2019t your strong point, use dried or artificial greenery instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display family photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Displaying family photos will make your house feel homey.\nFrom gallery walls to scattering smaller pictures around the home, there are\nlots of ways to make your family house feel more like home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take advantage of the power of scent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scents and aromas can affect our mood, memory, and even\ncreativity. If you ever had a childhood memory triggered after smelling a\nspecific fragrance, you\u2019ll understand how powerful they are! Use this to your\nadvantage by using pleasant scents that evoke happy memories or feelings.\nFragrant flowers, scented candles or essential oils, or even DIY potpourri are\ngreat options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a cozy home makes it possible for you to have space\nto retreat to and refresh in. These tips will help you create a cozy space your\nfamily and guests will enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone wants to feel good in their home and that\u2019s easily achievable when your home is cozy. 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