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.
Fabulous Furs
Signature Series Faux-Fur Throw White
$250.00
Neiman Marcus
-57%
Nautica
Emmet Plaid Knit Reversible Throw Blanket White
$36.00
$84.00
GILT
Fabulous Furs
Signature Series Faux-Fur Throw
$250.00
Neiman Marcus
Fabulous Furs
Signature Series Pillow, 24 x 24 White
$115.00
Neiman Marcus
Eastern Accents
Kilbourn Euro Sham Red
$188.00
Neiman Marcus
Ralph Lauren Home
Hallowell Decorative Pillow, 20 Square Red
$200.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
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Sorel
Explorer II suede snow boots Brown
$100.00
$200.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Velvet Off-Duty Cap in Black
$98.00
Alo Yoga
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton baseball cap Black
$89.00
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.
Astier De Villatte
Octave Glazed Ceramic Mug - White - One size
$140.00
NET-A-PORTER
Castlery
Renoir Mugs, Set of 4 White
$49.00
Castlery
Astier De Villatte
Alexandre Glazed Ceramic Mug - White - One size
$160.00
NET-A-PORTER
Castlery
White Stoneware Mugs, Set of 4 | Grace by Castlery
$49.00
Castlery
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.
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Frontgate
Senna Serving Board with Gold Handles - Frontgate
$104.25
$139.00
Frontgate
Frontgate
Meg Quinn Cheese Board - Frontgate
$89.00
Frontgate
Frontgate
Fortessa Petrified Wood Boards - 8-10 - Frontgate
$59.00
Frontgate
Frontgate
Napoli Charcuterie Boards - Large - Frontgate
$129.00
Frontgate
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!
LR Home
Evelyn Navy/White Bordered Flatweave Ottoman Pouf
$99.99
Rue La La
-29%
Jaipur Living
Spectrum Textured Round Pouf Green
$121.99
$171.00
GILT
-63%
LR Home
Lr Home Kaya Red Patchwork Hand-Stitched Ottoman Pouf
$204.99
$549.99
GILT
Jaipur Living
Sangam Natural Solid Ivory Cuboid Pouf White
$177.00
Rue La La
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!
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Brightech
Glow LED Solar Hanging String Lights
$79.99
$89.99
ShopSimon
Safavieh
Dorcia LED Outdoor String Lights Black
$24.99
Rue La La
Ballard Designs
Compact Twinkle Lights - White, 36 - Ballard Designs
$39.00
Ballard Designs
Ballard Designs
Petite Starry Lights - Ballard Designs
$39.00
Ballard Designs
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!
Bethany Lowe
Merry & Bright Bottle Brush Christmas Trees, Set of 3
$99.00
Neiman Marcus
Halcyon Days
Christmas Ice Skating Bauble Christmas Ornament Red
$69.00
Neiman Marcus
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!
Frontgate
Nordic Night Stocking - Frontgate - Christmas Decorations
$169.00
Frontgate
Grandin Road
Christmas Chunky Knit Stocking - Red - Grandin Road
$59.50
Grandin Road
Ballard Designs
Chunky Knit Stocking - Cream - Ballard Designs
$59.00
Ballard Designs
Original content: Zeinab Saidoun
