Create A Cosy Yet Stylish Sitting Room As The Weather Turns Colder

If you have a sitting room or space within your home to create one, you can make a place you will gravitate toward whether you are entertaining a friend or sitting on the sofa with your furry companion and a good book. As the temperature drops, this will become your new favourite room. The important thing is to set the tone of the room to reflect comfort and cosiness while expressing your style. Here are some tips to get you started on a place you will never want to leave.

Create Palpable Warmth

There is something about a fireplace. It creates an ambience and style while providing functional warmth for everyone in the room. Look for gas fireplaces for sale in your area and find one that suits your style. From a sleek black panel frame to a modern fireplace with a touch of silver, you will find one that matches your decor and reflects your personality while bringing a new focal point into the sitting room.

Set the Mood With Lighting

Lighting is everything when it comes to setting a cosy vibe. Layer your lighting by adding a fashionable chandelier on a dimmer switch so you can control the brightness or turn it down to foster a certain ambience. Add wall sconces and table lights to add to the layering effect, and give you the option to add or reduce the brightness depending on what you are doing in the room. Keep the bulbs in a similar colour to avoid unwanted contrast.

Adorn the Walls

Nothing evokes a mood like art. Shop around your home for pieces that bring you joy and move them into the sitting room. Look at local thrift shops for unique art no one else will have. Mix and match for an eclectic look, or opt for a style that suits your particular aesthetic. When you walk into the room, you will feel the energy the artwork brings to the space.

Add Comfortable Seating

The sofa sets the stage for your new room. If you already have a sofa you love, great! Consider changing the colour or texture by opting for a new slipcover you can easily change with the seasons. Alternatively, perhaps it is time to go shopping. If you can, visit furniture showrooms in person to ensure you find a sofa you will want to lounge on for hours. If not, diligently read the reviews. Once your sofa is in place, add soft pillows in minky fabrics you will want to sit with for a while.

Provide Touches of Comfort

Settling in with a good friend to talk and catch up on one another’s lives usually means the hours melt away without notice. Invite your friend to get cosy by placing a stylish basket near the sofa. Fill it with soft and luxurious blankets they can cuddle under during your fascinating conversation with one another.

Watch this video for more inspiration on decorating your sitting room.

Start creating your new favourite space with these easy-to-implement sitting room ideas. By making the room warm and cosy, your guests will feel welcome and happy to while away the hours in great conversation with you.