How to make your living room cosier

Cosy Contemporary Living Spaces

Here's How to Make Any Space Feel Warm and Inviting

Most of us want our homes to feel warm, inviting and comfortable to spend time in. What makes a space cosy? Is it the size of the room, the furniture arrangement, the fabrics, colons, lighting, or accessories? Let’s take a look at some cosy contemporary living rooms to see how they were done:

by Applegate Tran Interiors

Any size space can be made to feel cosy. In this spacious room with high ceilings, several design elements visually lower the ceiling, making the room feel more intimate: a wall of warmly lit art pieces, suspended track lighting and window valences. Another way to deal with a large space is to create a second conversation area, like the one near the window.

by Rachel Reider Interiors

Fabrics and textures really warm up a room. These long drapery panels add softness and insulation from the tall windows. The area rug and velvet throw pillows provide additional layers of comfort.

by Charlie Simmons - Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd.

Clever lighting adds cosiness to this living room. The rock wall is a textural backdrop for candle light and an illuminated floor lamp. The fireplace adds visual and tactile warmth, and accent lights direct your attention to an interesting art piece.

by Vinci | Hamp Architects 

 These rows of books and art  reveal the personality of the  home-owner, adding familiarity  and cosiness. Furniture is  grouped together to encourage  friendly conversation.

by Mark English Architects, AIA

The colour palette of this room is rich and sophisticated. The reddish brown in the wood panelled fireplace, draperies and area rug warms up the purple grey.

by Pepe Calderin Design- Miami Modern Interior Design

 In this contemporary open plan  home, a cosy living area is  defined by the furniture  arrangement and the area rug.  The chocolate brown walls  make  the space feel even cosier.

by CWB Architects

You might not think of blue grey as a cosy colour, but here it is balanced with soft coral and yellow accents. It works in this room with historical details: dramatic mouldings, wonderfully textured ceiling tiles, and an arched ornamental fireplace. Natural light and a greenery view come through the tall windows and are reflected in the mirror.

by Dick Clark Architecture

Step down into this warmly lit living room enclosed by low wood partitions and a creamy textured stone wall. Have a seat on the brown suede sofa and put your feet up. Now, isn't this cosy? Article Sourced from http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158275/list/Cozy-Contemporary-Living-Spaces