How to Create a Cozy Home: 6 Ideas from Projects

Now we spend almost all our time at home, so it's important to make the atmosphere as cozy as possible, get rid of unnecessary worries and rest more. We picked up several interesting ideas from design projects and can't wait to share them with you.

Combine Neutral with Bold

To make your home always cozy, choose warm neutral tones. True, white walls can look too cold, and in insufficient sunlight, they may even appear gray. Designer Lyudmila Danilovich anticipated this and complemented the interior with soft beige tones that make the setting sunny.

Any interior will be boring without colorful accents. Therefore, they decided to combine a light base with brighter colors: blue, pink, and burgundy. In a calm light setting, they don't seem too flashy and don't draw unnecessary attention.

Design: Lyudmila Danilovich

Putting Emphasis on Textures and Materials

Studio AMD Design's professional played on contrasts: ordinary painted walls were combined with decorative stucco resembling iron sheets with "rivets." They also added textured textiles—knitted throws, velvet cushions, and a carpet with fine pile.

They decided to complement the setting with soft powder tones—contrasting with dark gray shades, they look bright and festive. Thanks to the combination of textures and warm and cool tones, the interior appears very cozy—making you want to wrap yourself in a blanket with a cup of hot tea.

Design: AMD Design

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Use Prints

Even if you choose a warm light color palette for the interior and add warm tones, it might still not be enough. Designer Ekaterina Burdina came up with a solution: add some prints.

For example, a print on a kitchen apron is not too bright but sets the mood for the entire interior. The same can be said about a bedroom: wallpaper with floral patterns and decorative cushions added warmth and coziness to the setting.

Design: Ekaterina Burdina

And Moldings

Another simple way to add a touch of individuality to the interior. Moldings can even visually adjust ceiling height or room width. They suit classical styles well, but can also add warmth to modern interiors.

Designer Alisa Svyistunova used thin, upward-extending frames in her project—they emphasize ceiling height and visually increase it. They also break up the gray-beige color scheme of the interior.

Design: Alisa Svyistunova

Add Textural Materials

If your interior feels too cold, add items made of natural wood. Designer Anastasia Vishnevskaya used this principle to the fullest: wooden floors, wooden beams on the ceiling (which were accidentally discovered during renovation), and furniture made of natural wood.

It’s not necessary to do a full renovation: you can always switch from plastic tables to wooden ones or add decorative elements. You can even make a wooden headboard yourself. It can be found in the photo—Anastasia used old wooden doors for this purpose.

Design: Anastasia Vishnevskaya

Fill the Interior with Memorabilia

You can follow all tips and endlessly refine the formula for the perfect interior, but everyone creates comfort in their own way. Fill your home setting with memorabilia given by loved ones or brought back from travels, just like designer Olesya Shlyakhtina did.

If you are into painting or sculpture, you can confidently fill the interior with your own works. The designer decorated her apartment with paintings she created herself and works by friends. This always inspires and adds individuality to the interior.

Design: Olesya Shlyakhtina