But that doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable and cozy while you live it. Being warm and feeling that soft feeling right down to the core of your being can be a wonderful experience and something we all strive for daily.
Here are some of the ways you can enhance your well-being while at home and get that hygge feeling:-
Add Soft Textures
Nothing says cozy like a soft blanket, a fluffy pillow, or a plush rug. Therefore, add as many soft textures to your environment as you can. These help to generate a sense of warmth and depth, and prevent your property from feeling austere, unwelcoming, or uninviting.
How you arrange these soft textures is up to you. For instance, you might mix and match different textures, such as wool, cotton, velvet, or faux fur, to give your rooms the feeling that you want. You could also contrast them with harder elements, such as brick, stainless steel, or hardwood flooring. Adding rugs to hard objects is a great way to soften them and make them feel more welcoming.
Use Warm Colors
Moms can also feel more cozy and comfortable at home by using warm colors. Oranges, yellows, and browns make your interiors feel inviting and special.
You can use these colors on your walls, curtains, or furniture. You can also emphasize them with candles, fairy lights, and recessed lighting to bring out more of an ambiance to different areas of your home. Soft lighting can have a dramatic effect and make the harshest of interiors feel more pleasant.
Add Nature
Another cool way to feel cozier at home is to add nature. Plants and flowers can make your home feel more alive and fresh, lifting your mood and helping you feel more positive. They can also reduce stress and help you concentrate on the things you can be grateful for.
Choose plants you can care for easily, such as succulents, cacti, or herbs. These tend to require less watering and sunlight, making them ideal for indoor environments.
Keep Your Feet Warm
You can also feel more cozy at home by keeping your feet warm. Instead of just choosing regular products, look for the warmest thermal socks you can find. These are perfect for moms who live spending time outside in the evenings but don’t want to feel chilled to the bone.
You can also get massaging foot baths. These pipe tiny bubbles over your feet’s surface, helping to remove dry skin and keeping them feeling warm all evening while you watch TV.
Add Personal Touches
Another excellent way to feel more comfortable and cozy at home is to add personal touches to your environment. You could add:-
- Photos of your children
- Artwork
- Books
- Souvenirs
- Sculptures
All of these could help make your home feel more unique and purpose-built for you, making it cozier in the process.
You can also use DIY projects or crafts to create some unique and customized items for your home. One idea might be to create your own picture frames for family photos or add your hand-painting canvas artwork to the walls. You could even put up your kids’ schoolwork.
Change The Smell
Another strategy is to change how your home smells. The sense of smell is our most repressed sense and the one we talk about least. However, it can have a tremendous impact on how we perceive and interact with our surroundings.
Try aromatherapy in your home. It can have a positive effect on your mood and well-being, making you feel dramatically different in a short space of time. Scented candles, diffusers, and sprays are all excellent options for creating a more comfortable atmosphere.
All sorts of scents are available, including cinnamon, apple, or pumpkin. You should also consider adding eucalyptus and lavender to your scent stack since science suggests these help to mute the anxiety-causing parts of the brain.
Change Your Mindset
Lastly, you can help yourself feel more comfortable and cozy at home by changing your mindset. Instead of seeing your house as something you need to go to battle with every day, you could view it as a sanctuary or place to relax after a busy day. A small mindset shift can make all the difference. You should notice changes as soon as you start applying it.
BY TECHIE MAMMA