8 Creative Ways to Make Your Home Extra Cozy This Winter

There’s nothing like a warm, toasty home when the weather outside is frightful. To make your spaces extra cozy this winter, try these eight easy-peasy tips that’ll have your home looking and feeling like a winter wonderland.

1) Stock up on candles and scents that make you feel relaxed and cozy

Add a few candles, scented oil diffusers, and air fresheners that have a warm, wintery scent. These include vanilla, cinnamon, orange, and evergreen. Not only will these fragrances transport you to a cozy winter cabin or warm holiday party. They’ll instantly make your home feel like it’s covered in a soft blanket and ready to snuggle up.

2) Add soft textiles to your living spaces like shaggy rugs and faux fur throws

Make your living spaces feel like the coziest, most comfortable reading nook or movie theater by flooding them with soft textiles that beg to be stroked. There are many affordable alternatives to fur, cashmere, and mohair if you prefer a vegan source. Sherpa, for instance, is a buttery blend of cotton and synthetic fibers that mimics the texture of real sheepskin. Once you “go sherpa,” you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

3) Add some oversized throw pillows to your furniture for extra comfort and warmth

Soften your living room’s seating area by adding throw pillows that’ll make you want to curl up and watch winter storm videos on Youtube! But don’t stop there. Add oversized pillows to your bedrooms, offices, and dens, too. While decorating, beware of down-filled pillows that can get prickly when the feathers poke through the covers. Instead, go with hypoallergenic memory foam or a down-alternative filling that’ll make you feel like you’re floating on a cloud.

4) Enjoy a range of hot drinks, including mulled apple cider and masala chai

Ditch the Swiss Miss this winter and cozy up to the fireplace with exotic warm beverages that span the globe, from India’s prized masala chai tea to homemade hot chocolate. These can be spiked (if you prefer a little kick) or enjoyed without alcohol. Whichever drink you choose, be sure to sip it slowly with your bestie or family members while you revel in the glow of your fireplace.

5) Use a portable fireplace or freestanding hearth with a flame effect

Speaking of fireplaces, if you don’t have one at home, go for a portable or freestanding hearth with a flame effect. It looks exactly like the real thing but without the added construction costs or hassle of a wood-burning fireplace. On top of that, some portable hearths come with realistic-looking artificial logs, ashes, and ember materials that’ll keep you and your guests fooled.

6) Channel your inner baker and soup extraordinaire with recipes made for winter

Nothing is more comforting during the frosty winter months than a warm bowl of homemade soup or baked goods made with love. To stay cozy, follow these recipes that are perfect for cold weather. In the soup department, we recommend creamy cauliflower, spicy pozole, or your favorite stew. As for baked goods, we recommend cocoa-dusted brownies, gingerbread cookies, and cinnamony pumpkin bread that’ll turn your kitchen into a homey winter bakery.

7) Fill your spaces with wintry indoor plants like peace lilies and poinsettias

Fill your spaces with indoor plants that’ll keep your home smelling fresh and looking like a winter dream all season long. Mistletoe, poinsettia, and African violets are just a few of the green plants you can use to spruce up a corner or add a pop of color to your living spaces. No green thumb? No problem! Low-maintenance plants like peace lilies and Christmas cacti require minimal care, so you can focus on cozying up instead.

8) Keep books and board games within easy reach on snow days and chilly nights

What’s a winter day without some quality couch and book time? Stock up on the latest bestsellers or classic reads and keep them within arm’s reach on a snow day. Board games, especially those that require multiple players, are great for blustery nights spent huddled around the fireplace, so be sure to include the classics like Monopoly, Life, and Scrabble, as well as new favorites like Codenames and Cards Against Humanity.

That’s it! If you have any suggestions, or if you’d like to share your favorite tips for a cozy home this winter, leave us a comment below, and have a great winter vacation from Elegran!