How to make your house cozy for Christmas
Tis the season to be cozy! While some of us have been in Christmas mode since November 1st, December has now officially started, and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is already climbing the charts: the time is nigh to start decorating our homes for the holidays.
This year’s vibe? Maximum coziness. Whether you’re on hosting duty or enjoying the comfort of your home by yourself, there’s nothing like a healthy dose of festive warmth and comfort to get us through the cold months.
Without further ado, make yourself a hot chocolate and put on some Christmas tunes: here are our eight tips to make your house cozy for Christmas.
Tip #1: Swap out the fabrics
A cozy space without blankets or pillows? Unimaginable! Throws and cushions are fundamental parts of any warm and inviting space. For Christmas, update yours to match the seasonal vibe: heavy fabrications—like wool or cashmere—, festive plaid, and wintery colours—from the traditional green and red to icy and modern blues and whites—are the way to go.
Apparis
Jules cushion - Brown
£170.00
FARFETCH
Origin Store
Washable Faux Fur Ivory Rug 160X230 White
£124.99
Debenhams
-50%
Apparis
Dino Brady faux fur throw - Brown
£230.00
£460.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Riva Paoletti
Mongolian Wool Cushion - Cream - Size 40 cm x 40 cm
£50.00
£78.00
Secret Sales
Tip #2: Light up some candles
A cozy house needs to be an experience for all five senses! Here’s where candles come in, adding a touch of magic with their warm light and inviting scent. Use a seasonal scented candle as a centrepiece for your coffee or dining table. If scented candles aren’t your jam, candlesticks on your mantles will add an equally relaxed vibe.
Cire Trudon
Tapered Candles (Set of 6)
£26.00
ABASK
Astier De Villatte
Palais Doré Scented Candle
£90.00
ABASK
Jo Malone London
JO Malone London Pomegranate Noir Travel Candle, Fragrance, Decor
£28.00
Harvey Nichols
Loewe
Beetroot Small candle Red
£90.00
Mytheresa
Speaking of the five senses, have you stocked up on Christmas drinks and snacks for your guests? A beautiful set of mugs is the perfect vessel for all the warming teas and hot chocolates you will serve this holiday season. When shopping for crockery, you don’t necessarily have to go super seasonal: a classic, retro-inspired white set of mugs is as seasonless as it is cozy.
Pols Potten
Undressed ceramic tea set - White
£100.00
FARFETCH
-29%
Jonathan Adler
White 1948 Tea Cup - Unisex - Ceramic
£25.00
£35.00
Browns
Dolce & Gabbana
Blu Mediterraneo porcelain tea set - White
£165.00
FARFETCH
Tip #4: Serve your Christmas night snacks on a rustic charcuterie board
A long day of lounging around basking in the Christmas atmosphere has you feeling peckish? A rustic charcuterie board is perfect for channelling that ski resort vibe from the comfort of your living room, while a selection of cheeses, nuts, fruits, and jams makes for a decadent seasonal snack.
Bloomingville
Chopping board Planche à découper - Natural wood - Mango tree
£40.22
MADE IN DESIGN
Bloomingville
Chopping board Planche à découper - Natural wood - Solid mahogany Brown
£25.10
MADE IN DESIGN
Bloomingville
Chopping board Planche à découper - Natural wood - Solid mahogany Brown
£25.10
MADE IN DESIGN
Tip #5: Decorate with some poufs
Poufs are a great addition to a cozy living room: they allow more guests to join the party and contribute to the cozy vibe by making literally every corner more comfortable, floor included. Just like with the blankets and throw pillows, go for heavy and seasonal fabrics to amp up the winter wonderland feel. Don’t forget to pair your comfy new seats with the perfect rug!
-39%
The right lighting is fundamental to creating the perfect vibe: you never want your living room to feel like the doctor’s office, let alone around Christmas time! To ace the right cozy feel, consider swapping out your regular lightbulbs for warm-toned ones: low-level warm light is proven to encourage relaxation. And don’t forget string lights! Nothing screams Christmas like fairy lights decorating every corner: mantles, bannisters, windowsills… everywhere!
-20%
HOMCOM
Homcom - Modern Crystal Ceiling Light Square Chandelier for Home Office Silver
€79.99
€99.99
ManoMano
-33%
Costway
Costway - Raised Garden Bed Freestanding Planter Trellis Container w/ Drainage Hole
€69.95
€104.95
ManoMano
Tip #7: Pick a theme for your Christmas tree
Now, for the pièce de résistance: the tree! No cozy Christmas decor would be complete without the Christmas tree, a beacon of soft, warm light and seasonal cheer. The best way to achieve a Pinterest-worthy Christmas tree is to stick to one aesthetic when it comes to decorating: modern, rustic, English countryside, confection-inspired, vintage, minimal… the choices are endless! Find a Christmas aesthetic that feels both cozy and true to you, and get to decorating!
No matter if you live alone or if your only children are your fur babies, every member of the household deserves their own stocking. Even if you don’t have a fireplace, tuck cozy and mismatched stockings around your home to make it even more inviting. And don’t forget to stuff them with gifts from Santa!
Nicola Spring
Patchwork Christmas Dinner Plates 24.5cm White 8pc
£102.00
Debenhams
Gisela Graham
White Faux Fur Stocking w Pom Poms
£13.99
Fenwick
Gisela Graham
Red, Cream Stocking with Tree Design
£11.99
Fenwick
furn.
Christmas Spirit Printed Velvet Xmas Stocking, Multicolour, 29 x 27cm
£10.00
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Original content: Zeinab Saidoun
