Simple Ways to Cozy-Up Any Room In Your Home

Sit back and relax, but first, make your space cozy. No matter your style, budget or the room in question, we have the best designer-approved tips and tricks (warm paint colors, woodsy furnishings, fuzzy stuff and more). Ahead: comfy, home-y, happy home ideas.

We feel right at home stepping into HGTV host Chip Wade's woodsy entry — log walls and all. If you don't want to go total cabin-cool, try incorporating warm wood furnishings into your entry. Here, a dark wood console shelters a pair of comfy ottomans while displaying cozy accessories (books, plants and a super-cute mini globe).

Make sure you pick a pattern you love. The Pink Clutch Blog author Paige Minear chose a Rifle Paper Co. print featuring warm tones and pretty florals. Her secret to cozy: "Mixing patterns is my thing, so I paired my wallpaper with leafy and flamingo prints," she says. FYI, if you don't want to splurge on real wallpaper, peel-and-stick is easier to install and budget-friendly.

“An enormous mirror can help a small area feel larger and a dark space appear lighter,” says blogger Sabrina Tan of Gypsy Tan, who hung a brass-framed one from CB2 in her entry. For extra texture, pair your mirror with a tasseled throw draped over a wicker basket or a colorful rug.

And a fire, of course. To complement the calming flames, textile designer Erin Barrett doused her living room in golden, earthy shades — a cinnamon-color sofa by Gus Modern, a gold-toned side table and a bronze-finished fireplace screen from Kirkland’s. The look is, "pure, warm perfection," she says. "[The colors] bring fall coziness year-round. Pieces that make you happy are key for cozy.”

Here's an extra-plush idea for bare toes: Los Angeles designer Barbie Palomino layered a vintage Moroccan rug over a neutral one. Her creation feels cozy and looks cozy. Plus, check out the sky-colored sofa. It's sprinkled with pillows — the easiest comfort boost around.

Even better if your furnishings match them. At Charlotte's House author Charlotte Smith made her airy living room warm and homey with potted fiddle leaf figs and a velvet sofa from Ikea. More greenery — painted on the scroll art Charlotte found at a flea market — tops the design off. “It’s my go-to spot for a cup of coffee," she says.

Nothing's cozier than a mini library — which is exactly what Nashville designer Hannah Crowell created in the niche next to her fireplace. Shelves, crafted from simple clear pine, hold her family's ever-expanding book collection. The colorful spines (and leather furnishings) create an oh-so inviting space.

We love this super-comfy red one. Throw in a bookcase, a fireplace, rich blue walls and golden accents and you have what designer Amie Corley calls “cozy fixings.” Required: a swing-arm lamp (this one's by Visual Comfort) for catching every bit of a good book.

This one's made from kids' art. Personal touches automatically make a room more familiar — especially in a home office. If kids' art isn't your thing, try framing family photos or meaningful pieces of art. Uniform frames look clean, but don't be afraid to mix and match.

Embrace shades of dark yellow. The bottom cabinets here are painted Honey Locust by Behr. Plot twist: they’re actually from the ’80s — a fresh coat of paint spiffed them right up. (For the smoothest result, always sand cabinets before painting.)

Maybe the easiest perk-up of the bunch. Roll out a soft rug that complements your kitchen's aesthetic. This faded one from the Etsy shop Pink Vintage Rugs gives the charming space a timeworn vibe.

A blue and brass range to make you smile. This turquoise moment (a genuis touch by designer Meg Lonergan) brings bright comfort to the entire kitchen. Plus, cooking on a colorful stove means automatic coziness.

Make your guests feel right at home with fuzzy throws. Drape them over dining chairs or benches. To set a moody ambiance, taper candles will do the trick. Here, crimson paint (Red Ochre by Valspar) brings warmth. “I chose a shade to amplify the wood tones throughout the room — it all feels very cozy,” says InsideWright designer Tobi Wright.

Want to make your modern space comfy? Furnish with sleek pieces, but focus on texture as well as shape. Here, designer Caitlin Murray used vintage velvet chairs from Chairish to add some fuzzy to a chic dining space.

We all want to cozy up on the couch with a nice meal once a while, but why not make it a regular thing? "Matching chairs bore me," says Veronica Solomon. She comfy-ed up her dining table setup with a cool orange settee (complete with sink-into-your-seat inducing pillows).

Cool textured chairs to the rescue. Cane adds charm and a little bit of nostalgia — the perfect recipe for the coziest kitchen spot around. Do like designer Reem Hassaballa and up the ante with fun pillows and a chic plant.

Mix and match your favorite vibrant colors into one cool look. Here, yellow outdoor cushions from Target give this breakfast nook space an extra-happy ambiance. Bright flowers and pillows complete architect Richard Long's cheery design.

Comfort is key for cozy. Enter serene, blue seat cushions. Tie them on, sit down and sink into your now-fluffy breakfast nook.

“A mix of materials that inspires cuddling — like faux-fur, velvet and linen pillows — makes for a supremely cozy bed,” says designer Amy Kartheiser. “Without textured elements, a room can feel cold and sterile.” Luxe grass cloth wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries, a woven headboard, a polished brass lamp and fuzzy pillows blend for a style so soothing, Kartheiser says, “you may never want to leave.”

Let the walls of your bedroom envelope you in a warm hug. The accent wall in this bedroom is actually black-painted shiplap (Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams). We recommend trying a moody, bold shade you love (hunter green, navy blue, deep gray). For extra personality, hang framed art.

Nestle it at the foot of your bed, then throw on some matching pillows. Also super cozy: a chic white bench, an extra-tall headboard and floor-to-ceiling drapes (these patterned ones are from Urban Outfitters).

Sure, you can go with whites and grays to make a bathroom feel all chill — or you could paint your vanity a lush, not-the-least-bit-subtle green. “The color brings the outside in, so it’s fresh and relaxing,” says designer Jasmin Reese. Here, she went with a modern farmhouse vibe, complete with shiplap painted black and barn-style sconces from Satco. It has the ahhh of a spa — and a dash of oooh, too.

Airy and light can be cozy too — as long as there are natural materials in the mix. "Instead of bold motifs, I used textures as patterns,” says designer Gretchen Black, referring to the vintage cane chair, the vanity with bamboo detailing (she designed it!) and the rattan mirror in her bathroom. Another low-key touch: “striped” wallpaper (Gabrielle Stripe by Schumacher) that’s actually made up of tiny circles.

A gistening faucet may be the golden child of Ashley Wilson's sweet bathroom, but if you're looking for a less permanent perk-up (attention renters) go for accessories instead. Ashley-approved picks: a gold soap dispenser, a gold trash can, a gold-rimmed mirror, a gold vase and a gold toilet paper holder.