Ways to make your home feel cosy this season, plus keep reading to the end and I’ll be announcing a fantastic giveaway!
We may be having some incredibly warm weather this week, however another cold spell is just around the corner according to the meteorologists. If you havent already, or you are just looking for some tips, these are my sure fire ways to make your home feel cosy and welcoming this season – in collaboration with EonEnergy.
So EonEnergy did some research and found some interesting stats :
- Bad weather causes more than three quarters (77%) of Brits to put off outdoor activities and errands – Totally agree!
- Nearly a fifth (19%) say that miserable weather causes them to eat less healthily – Holds hand up!
- The research shows that whilst almost three quarters make their homes cosier in winter (73%) by adding throws or lighting candles, Brits are less likely to have taken measures which help their home’s energy efficiency during cold or wet weather. Hmm, yes I definitely think about ways to make my home more cozy, but we definitely have already put measure inplace to make sure own home is more energy efficient, but maybe we should revisit this each winter?
Here are a couple of my tips to a cosy home :
Take the time
There is nothing nicer (in my opinion) than setting your alarm at the weekend too. You don’t need to get up and at them, but how about still getting up a little early, getting some breakfast, and then enjoying the cosiness of it in your bedroom and bed? Some warming porridge with dried cranberries and blueberries is a favourite of mine. Or if you are a weekend pastry fan how about a warm cinnamon roll with some fresh fruit.
Transversely how about going to bed a little early with a good book. You do need to think about your bed, add some throws or a winter weight duvet to make it feel warmer. I sometimes move away from my usual all white bedlinen as I have above and choose darker colours which help with that cozy feeling.
Light
This is the lighting on our stairs
Think about how you use lighting in your home, including the choice you make with the lightbulbs. We have smart lightbulbs in some of the rooms, and LED strips, which you can both alter the colour and intensity of the light that is given off. Also the positioning of your lighting. Making pockets of warm light can really help a home feel cozy and warm. With lower daylight levels and a flat quality of daylight, contrast between internal and external lighting and consequently decreases, lower levels of artificial light can be employed. Think contrast, drama and warmth, and if in any doubt, light lots of candles to feel cosy.
You can find more top tips from fitness expert, Alice Liveing – http://www.eonenergy.com/refresh
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Add a colourful rug in your living room. It will make the room nice and cosy looking
We like to keep blankets in everyroom and constantly have our log burning fire on! Warm=cosy
Great prize. I put cosy blankets on the sofa to snuggle under and light a candle with a lovely, warming scent.
I love loads of candles for giving a cosy feel in winter. ️
We have soft heat holder blankets and cushions to keep cosy and burn different scented candles
Make sure your home is well insulated, can make a massive difference.
i use candles and have blankets on all the chairs for everyone x
lots of candles and cushions
Lambswool throws over settees, fur cushions and woody candles!
I use a faux fur throw, fluffy cushions and I light some candles.
i’d say firstly wear layers, have warm blankets to curl up under. also block any drafts with draft excluders and cover a thin sheet of card with tinfoil and place it behind your radiators to reflect heat back into the room
We close the curtains and turn on the glow on our electric fire. We have some pretty artificial flowers at the side of the fireplace and put them on as well. Makes the room really cosy.
For me it has to be lots of blankets in the house, candles and drinking lots of hot chocolate
Lots of candles 🙂 x
warm lighting using lamps and candles
Lots of blankets and throws
Open fire does it every time. Blankets on the sofa. Lush
Warm,fluffy balankets, thick curtains and candles.
Lots of candles, some warm throws and pretty cushions.
Heated blankets are great in the winter months and super comfy 🙂
The secret is lots of cats and cushions and hot Chocolate!
We add a couple of extra throws onto the sofa – we try to mix up the colours and textures for a bit of variety.
We keep lots of fluffy throws around
Always open the curtains during the daytime to use the free heat from outside, wrap up warm and drink loads of hot chocolate xx
Warm lighting, draft excluders and thick, heavy curtains (in warm colours) drawn strategically to follow the path of the sun throughout the day (to keep the heat in or let the sun in depending on the time of day), as well as blankets, hot water bottles and hand warmers!
I always think a great way to improve cosiness in the cold Winter months is having a great lamp, or two or three! The overhead lights go off and the lamps go on, and I invest in warm/orange vintage style bulbs to add a comforting glow. I also opt for warm coloured lampshades (orange!) which really works :).
I live under my electric blanket, candles lit and a huge mug of tea.
We love having duvet days where we bring it down onto the sofa and drink tea!
We close the curtains, turn the lights down low, light some candles and snuggle down together with cushions and throws 🙂
I turn the main lights off and pop on some lamps, always makes the room feel a little warmer
We tend to pull out the candles and fleece blankets as everything feels nice and cosy then.
We have curtains on our front and back doors which we keep closed to help keep the heat in. We also have fleeces and blankets in a wicker basket that we can put on the sofa.
Make sure the curtains are closed and have lots of blankets around for everyone to snuggle up in!
I always have lots of blankets and some candles to make the room cosy
To feel warm and cosy in the winter, my family and I make sure to snuggle up in blankets, drink hot chocolates and watch movies together. x
It’s candles and cushions for me!
We use snuggly throws on the sofas and light scented candles.
A nice blanket near the sofa and at least 3 table lamps.
Plenty of warm drinks and a snuggle blanket
I like to have candles and blankets/throws which are great to snuggle under
We replaced the insulation in our loft last summer, what a difference it had made.
We have thermal lined curtains which we draw shut at dusk, These keep a lot of heat in, and also serve to keep the heat (from the sun) out in the summer!
Lighting a candle instantly makes me feel warmer. When it was particularly cold I would put a roaring fire scene (thank you netflix) on the tv and it would instantly make me feel a lot cosier!
I love candles and sitting in front of the log burner to keep cosy.
we have throws on are couches to stay warm
I light some candles and snuggle under a blanket
There’s so much I could use this for. I would get some throws to make our living room look cosy
We have winter curtains and Summer curtains. winter ones are thick and novelty patterns on and we always keep few throws and comfy cushions on the sodas.
We have recently had new windows and doors which are double glazed. It has made our home much warmer. I think if you keep your heating on low, even when you are out, the house never gets really cold. If you come in from work to a freezing cold house, it takes a lot of energy to warm up. We also have a multi fuel stove in the living room which creates a lovely warm hub to our home.
We light lots of candles and bundle up under cosy blankets! Thanks for the competition x
Experiment with lighting . Adding different coloured light bulbs to a room can alter the feel of it .
curtains pulled against the bad weather, a lovely warm throw on the settee and watching loads of old episodes of coronation street ha ha
Bookcases full of books – they add colour and insulation!
Lots of warm fluffy blankets and throws to curl up with. And curtains drawn and doors ahoy to stop the warmth from the heaters escaping!
A salt lamp is super cosy and lots of chunky throws!
A blanket on the sofa – and a dog – to snuggle up with. A roaring fire is a great thing too – inside or in the garden.
Soft warm lighting, close the curtains at dusk and burn scented candles
Close the curtains to keep the dark and cold out at night, and keep doors to rooms closed to keep warmth in.
Bright flowers and throws, surprising how much brighter a room looks with them.
ochre throw and cushions to give a warm cosy feel
I usually do it by lighting candles and changing bedding and throws to ones made of brushed cotton for more warmth.
Throws and candles are my tips for a cosier home in the Winter
Apart from the usual things, adding tartan rugs, colourful cushions, candles to the living room, we were having a problem making the kitchen look cosy. With it’s white painted walls and white tiles, it looked quite clinical. Until I found three copper pans in an old junk shop. With these hanging on the walls it gives it a real homely look.
I keep the heating on 24/7 , it’s expensive but my home is always warm , and the curtain are closed before the sun goes down.
Get your central heating checked regularly to ensure it is working efficiently
i think it has made a big different since we had thicker curtains up to keep it warm and cosy looking too
We have had a new boiler installed which is far better and more efficient.
throws on the sofa, cuddly ones
Soft, fluffy, fleece blankets are my top tip. They keep you warm and cosy and bring colour to your room too.
I add throws and cushions, light the fire and keep the curtains closed
Candles, fluffy throws and nice thick curtains x
We’ve got fluffy blankets & thick blackout curtains , & with having wooden floors deep fluffy rugs are a must.
It is lovely on a cold day or evening to light the log burner
Lots of nice cosy blankets and light candles.
Fluffy throws and cushions and a low energy lamp on most of the day into the evening.
Draft excluding tape around windows, ours used to let in lots of cold air, otherwise shut curtains, use heat reflectors behind radiators
Candles, a luxury throw and a large lamp!
we use (invisible) plastic film over our inside windows like double glazing to conserve heat and stop condensation. Cheap as chips and effective. We also have a log fire and loads of lamps.
Putting the heating on
I would like to you to give me a tip in the comments of how you make your home feel warm and cosy during the winter months
we are lucky enough to have a log burner and we love the cosiness it gives
Have the log fire lit and plenty of cosy blankets to snuggle under.
I would say lots of candles and fluffy blankets always make room cosy
Having a throw on the back of the sofa so I can cover my legs if they are cold
warm coloured cushions and thrown will make the room seem cosier
I like to change a few things with each season such as cushion covers candles and plants!
I change my curtains over to a warmer colour, and have bright throws in the living room.
Extra throws and cushions all over the house.. we have a summer set and a winter one 🙂
plenty of spring coloured throws x
Warm lighting and lots of coloured fabrics like cushions, rugs.
lots of throws cushions and candles 😀
Throws, rugs and woolly cushions can make the lounge nice and cosy and warm
A nice snuggly throw
We use a draft excluder on external doors to keep heat in
A bit of Faux Fur looks fab, I drape a throw over each of my sofas ready for those cold evenings, plus loads of candles!! ❤️
Lots of cushions and blankets x
I use warm colours , throws and fluffy cushions
Warm blankets in the front room, with candles and low lighting
Light a few candles to soften the light. And get a roaring fire going if you can. Only not as a result of candles getting out of hand!
I love lots of cosy throws and cushions
Lots of candle and throws x
We close the curtains earlier than normal it helps keep out the draughts and makes it feel more cosy
Wear a thick jumper
I wouldn’t be without my electric blanket these days!
Red tartan throws over the sofas, lovely rich colour cushions & some lovely cinnamon aroma candles glowing gentle over the fire surround..
I love the winter months, I find using good quality brown throws helps warm a room, candles are a brilliant warm look for a home too, I have a little lantern sitting on my floor by the tv unit, the effect is lovely.
Candles and fairy lights, the room seems warmer with the right kind of cosy lighting.
I love to have lots of candles and soft lighting, with blankets/throws and a soft rug. Having the fire lit completes this perfectly!
Big soft cushions on the settee!
We have a wood burner which the dogs love cuddling in front of. We also only put on lamps for dim lighting, which feels cosier than big lights.
Lots of candles, warm blankes and scattered cushions
I change my cushion covers – from fresh prints for spring & summer, to aubergine & bronze for winter. Small change, big difference!
I buy faux fur soft throws and matching pillows to make snuggling on the sofa more warm and comfortable
Add soft furnishings, such as curtains, cushions and throws!
Lots of blankets and scented candles
I love to play with colours – having warm orange and green as colours, plus a lovely thick blanket always help to feel cosier
I make it cosy by using candles and nice cushions and throws
I buy throws and cushions, put them around my home and I invite guests to use them!
Blankets and hand knitted woollen socks
I close the curtains and blinds as soon as it starts getting dark as it makes it seem cosy inside
Lots of candles in the evenings and blankets on the sofa to snuggle under
I love having candles around the house
Lots of blankets open fire and lots of candles
i put the fire on and light candles as much as I can, it makes it feel very homely
We have a wood burner which when lit gives a very cosy warmth and glow. I have cushi9ns and throws on the sofas to snuggle under.
Play the music from the last warm place you went on holiday
By lighting plenty of candles around the house for warmth and giving each family member a throw. Perfect for cosy nights in front of the TV, watching a movie or boxset whilst all snug and content 🙂
Lamps and candles burning. Long curtains at the front door to keep the heat in.
Lots of fluffy cushions and throws and st night burning candles
We make sure that the doors are kept shut to keep the heat in
living on a headland, we have triple glazing and each door has a porch or conservatory so we’re double bagged! I still like a snuggle rug, though!
We get the log burner going and snuggle under blankets on the sofa! Snuggling creates the best warmth ever!
loads of blankets and hot water bottles
We have fleecy throws in the lounge, close the curtains before dusk to save heat, and we don’t spend ages chatting with the front door open – we invite people in.
Thick, warm coloured curtains, blankets and warm soft lighting
having draft extractors’ behind the doors and heavy curtains so the draft cant get in
candles and blankets always make me feel warm and cosy
We like to use lamps rather than bright ceiling lighting and have plenty of blankets everywhere
We have a log burning in the sitting room, which gives out warmth and a lovely glow in the evenings; lots of candles; lots of home made patchwork quilts around the house
Faux fur throws are luxurious and warm
Close the curtains and light the fire.
I have 3 throws in a basket that we snuggle under and I have warm coloured candles.
have a real log fire- it really makes your house nice and cosy
Lamps and candlelight, cosy throws and snugly fabrics.
Log burner and low lighting
I light my log burner have throws and cushions and my cat to keep my lap warm
Close the curtains as soon as it is dusk, and have throws/blankets on sofas to snuggle into
I find scented candles make our living room feel warm and cosy.
Climb under my snug blanket, light scented candles and have a hot chocolate!
We have candles to give a nice soft glow in the living room & keep woollen throws on the sofas so we can snuggle up in front of the telly on those cold, wet, winter evenings.
Scented candles and big fluffy white dressing gown
I use lamps with candles. I also use scented candles with warm fragrances such as vanilla, caramel or cookie dough. I layer the sofas with textured throws and also fill my vases with flowers with foliage and berries.
We have the open fire lit and a big think throw in the lounge which we can snuggle under.
Cosy throws in warm colours
It’s definitely having candles for me, love them, so cosy.
Get the fire going if you have one. I love candles in the winter. They give a warm glow and scent your home
Lamps on, main lights turned off, rug on the wooden floor comes out and the candles are lit, it makes it feel so snug
Candles and blankets create a nice cosy vibe
I love candles and I also wear my pug-patterned fleece dressing gown 24/7!
Candles lit, snuggly blankets and hot chocolate with a splash of baileys!
Definitely throwovers on sofas gives it that warm and cosy feeling!
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heating on, lights low and lots of candles
i love to get into my onsie, put on thick warm socks, have candles lit, and the fire going. heaven!
Warm soft lighting
Little lamps around the rooms instead of one central light to create pools of light instead of something glaringly bright.
Brighter lighting , lamps and candles , nice cosy fire and fluffy cushions
We turn the heater in the hall on and it warms the whole house as long as we don’t open the door too much xx
I agree lighting has a huge impact – we have lots of low level warm lighting that make the living room feel cosy
scented candle , warm throws and soft lighting
Draw the curtains and use uplighters
Lots of cosy blankets and cushions, and some fairy lights and candles!
I have made my own drought excluders which really do make a difference in keeping out the droughts and also have warm throws and cushions.
I love plenty of cushions and always have fleecy throws not just to cover furniture but to wrap myself in when its really cold. i also love a nice scented candle especially winter smells like cinnamon and clementine.
I like to have fluffy throws and cushions for the sofa while we watch movies and drink hot chocolate x
Lots of comfy, soft pillows and warm blankets
We have thermal lined curtains which we close in the evening, helping to keep heat in.
Nordic light candle shades – really make a difference
We have lots of cosy blankets and candles which makes our home feel nice and cosy
I use a lower wattage bulb for the living room during the winter months, makes everything look cosier and warm
I always keep a couple of warm and pretty throws on the back of the sofa. They look lovely and it’s easy to grab one and snuggle up under it if I feel a bit chilly
heating on, sadly don’t have a log fire, candles and draw the curtains to keep the warmth in.
light the fires early and keep them in and draw the curtains
I couldn’t live without my throws and blankets in the winer. They make everything look warmer as well as feel warmer.
i keep pink himilayan salt lamps on which give a rosy glow 🙂
We installed a small log burner in our living room. I always think the glow of logs burning makes a person feel cosy & warn.
I change the colours of the accessories in my living room for the autumn/winter, changing the cushions, vases, tealight holders, etc to a dark red which seems to make the room cosier and warmer, along with closing the curtains as soon as it gets dark to keep the cold out.
some fairy lights around the room (done tastefully!) make the room feel really cosy in the winter. I was amazed at the difference it made!
We have a lovely open fire in our living room and large curtains that separate our living room from our dining room. We light the fire and draw those curtains to keep the heat in. It makes it so cosy, only issue is it means when we leave that room, the rest of the rooms are cold!
We have lovely soft blankets ready to use in the winter, keep them in the living room to snuggle under watching tele
I like to pull the curtains just before dusk, light a scented candle and snuggle up on the sofa under a sherpa fleece. Plenty of cushions, throws, pictures on the wall and a shaggy rug make my home look and feel cosy and inviting.
Thermal backed curtains and a big snuggly dog
A soft, snuggly throw on the sofa and candles with winter scents but please make sure you put them out carefully. I have 8 cats so I use the artifical candles that flicker.
We have a wax burner and a lamp with a flame effect bulb which makes the room feel very cosy
Cosy throws and cushions all over the place!
Use draft excluders and a big chunky blanket on the sofa!
Love my sofa blankets and throws, to snuggle under on a winter night.
I would say a cosy blanket but 3 fluffy dogs that love to snuggle works even better!
Snuggle blankets on the sofas and cosy lighting.
Lots of warm colours and candles.
Lots of candles and blankets
Mood lighting and a log fire
Blankets and the fire on x
We have a glorious log burner which we all snuggle up in front of, including the dog!