Cozy Bright Living Room

Cozy Bright Living Room

Marili Forastieri

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Wrap it Up

When comfort is key, keep blankets, throws, and quilts in easy reach. "I store stacks of them all around the house," says New York designer Tricia Foley, who admits to living in an older home with drafty fireplaces. Find throws with different textures and colors for a bit of visual variety. "Toss a blanket in a room to warm a home—and you—in less than a minute," Foley says.

mkc photography by Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes

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Don't Take Decor Too Seriously

The most comfortable homes feel inviting throughout. Philadelphia designer Denise Sabia and author of The Painted Home says having a sense of humor when you decorate is the easiest way to warm a space. Mosey through her home, and whimsical touches greet you everywhere—a bouquet of flowers made out of paper, bowls filled with games pieces, and these steps lined with vintage yardsticks.

Jessica Kettle Photography

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Dress in Layers

Even a well-worn leather sofa can feel a bit cold, but throw loads of comfy pillows on top, and it beckons you to lounge all day. "Make sure the pillows you choose are soft and down-filled," says Salt Lake City designer Kirsten Krason, who recommends adding pillows to chairs, couches, even benches.

Gridley & Graves

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Add a Good Read

Surrounding yourself with literature is the simplest way to warm a home, says Portland, Oregon, designer Jessica Helgerson. Fill shelves with favorite reads, style the coffee table with stunning travel and photography tomes, and place volumes of poetry on the nightstand in the guest room. Books create intimate, quiet retreats, places to relax, and rejuvenate the home.

Courtesy Anthony Baratta

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Introduce Warm Tones

Want to cozy up a room quickly? "Give it soul," says New York designer Anthony Baratta. To do that, he suggests introducing shades of red. The cranberry tone in this room "is like lipstick on the face," Baratta explains. "It's definitely a statement, but it warms all the other colors instantly." Not willing to see so much of this hue? Baratta advises starting with softer hints, like Nantucket Red (from Fine Paints of Europe), a washed-out, orange-y version, and incorporate it in a few places throughout the room.

Cozy Bright Living Room

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/remodeling-renovation/expert-advice/g1345/how-to-make-a-cozy-room/