How to achieve a cozy atmosphere

John Dryden already said that "the home should be the sacred refuge of life"; and, therefore, what better way to pamper our home and ourselves than by creating pleasant and cozy spaces?

Nowadays, it is considered very important to have cozy rooms inside the house. Thus, philosophies, movements and lifestyles have been emerging that give importance to this aspect. Some, such as Hygge and Lagom, from Denmark and Sweden, preach simplicity, comfort and relaxation in the home. Others, such as Slow Life, talk about the importance of having your own corners to think and relax. All these movements have characteristics that you may already be practicing today, but that are not possible if you don't have those places in your home where you feel completely at ease.

The RAE defines the word 'cozy' as "pleasant for its ambience, comfort, tranquility, etc." And that's where we want to get to. In Trends Home we bring you some keys and elements that will help you achieve that kind of atmosphere in the rooms of your home and, above all, in the living room; which, after all, is the room in which we spend more time and is the most used to meet with our loved ones.

Basic elements for a cozy atmosphere:

• Woods: it could be considered that natural woods are in the "top 1" of elements to achieve a cozy space; both in the floor and in the furniture and decoration. It is not a matter of our rooms being totally and completely covered with wood, but to achieve a balance between this material and other colors. Natural wood brings the feeling of warmth and nature and is perfect to combine with white tones.

• Carpets: Carpets are one of those elements that provide that nice touch and are also used to delimit spaces. For this it is important to opt for warm tones or neutral colors. For the winter we can choose materials such as wool or fur and for the warmer months it would be best to choose carpets made of vegetable fibers that provide a cooler touch.

• Carpets: Carpets are one of those elements that provide that nice touch and are also used to delimit spaces. For this it is important to opt for warm tones or neutral colors. For the winter we can choose materials such as wool or fur and for the warmer months it would be best to choose carpets made of vegetable fibers that provide a cooler touch.

• Lighting: In a house it is paramount to be able to count on an entrance of natural light. Even so, we will always need to count also with artificial light; for that we will opt for designs in neutral tones and made of wood, fabric screens, etc. It is also advisable to eliminate white bulbs and instead have warm light.

• Plants: Whether natural or artificial, their presence is important. The philosophy of Chinese origin of Feng Shui states that the natural element of wood is related to green colors, a color that is used for spaces where interior growth is important. Accompany your decoration with indoor plants.  Besides, green is in fashion! Specifically, the 'Night Watch', is one of the trends that comes stomping for 2019.

• Candles: Candles are a must that can never be missing in your home. It is an inexpensive accessory and today there is an infinite universe; they are manufactured in many colors, shapes, sizes ... They are also used as air fresheners for the different aromas and perfumes with which they are manufactured. In addition, to create an even more cozy atmosphere, you can accompany them with candle holders and candlesticks that create an even more magical atmosphere.

Keys to a welcoming environment:

• Order: Order is the opposite of chaos. In a messy home you will most likely not be able to feel completely at ease. Marie Kondo is the famous author of the book "The Magic of Order" and is also an organization consultant. She has spread around the world the "KonMari" method in which she tells how to keep our house completely in order. If you want to know more about the method of this guru of order click on this link: KonMari Method.
• Seek comfort: For a house to be completely cozy it is advisable to opt for sofas, chairs, armchairs and / or armchairs in which we are completely comfortable. They should be pieces that wrap and embrace the body in the correct and adequate way and allow you to relax.

• Functionality: No one can feel at ease in a space that looks like a museum, that kind of home where it seems that at every step there is the possibility of breaking something and where you can not relax for a single moment. Therefore, the most sensible thing to do is to opt for functional and practical objects that allow us to have a versatile daily life and that meet our needs.
• Personalize: Finally, another key to be able to call a house "home" is to complete the decoration with personal and meaningful objects. Memories of trips or special experiences with our loved ones, or simply framing moments in a beautiful photo frame.

We hope this post has helped you. Do not forget that in Trends Home you can find everything that will help you to achieve this type of environments and that, if you put it into practice, you can share it with us through the hashtag #trendshome in social networks.