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{"id":3199,"date":"2017-02-27T09:07:07","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T09:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=3199"},"modified":"2017-02-28T01:11:19","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T01:11:19","slug":"what-constitutes-cozy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/27\/what-constitutes-cozy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Constitutes Cozy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3200\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3200\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/02\/BLOG-1.-FFDP_Avery_King_Silogcr.AVERY-QUEEN-METAL-CANOPY-BED-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">FFDM&#8217;s Avery Queen Metal Canopy Bed spells cozy to a T.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking at your home as a mere place to lie down at night isn\u2019t a good thing. Ideally, this should be a getaway, a space where you can let go of your worries and worldly cares. If you would like to spend more time in your home, then you have to exert extra effort in making it look and feel inviting. But what does cozy even mean?<\/p>\n<p>We all need our homes to be the place of refuge. This is supposed to be a space where you can balance yourself and your psyches.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to spend too much in creating your cozy living space. Coziness, after all, means arranging all the elements that can make a space appear inviting. Don\u2019t worry about not having a degree in interior design since you can still <em>cozify<\/em> your home minus that degree.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Begin by Layering <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the quickest ways to create a warm and inviting space is to layer your furnishings. Use tons of pillows and blankets in the bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Layer a couch or bed with comforter and some soft cotton blankets. These are your best defense against the cold. Adding pillows in different sizes and shapes will also accommodate various activities such as napping and reading.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use Warm Colors <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barbara Jacobs, a professional consultant on hues says room color is usually underestimated. The effects of hues on one\u2019s psyche is both significant and subtle. If you want a quieter environment, then make sure that there are no extremely bright colors around.<\/p>\n<p>Use warmer shades such as yellows, oranges and neutral browns. These are the coziest shades that you can find.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Install Soft Rugs <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are couches that are lovely to sit upon and those that are truly comfortable to sit upon. This means that you have to strike a balance between beauty, functionality and comfort; else, you end up having a couch for display or something that\u2019s too ugly to look at no matter how comfy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mix and Experiment <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buy from a reputable furniture shop and look at their wide array of options. For the best offers on sofas, check out our collection <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/itembrowser.aspx?action=attributes&amp;ItemType=Furniture&amp;event=reset&amp;wcsearch=SOFA\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get the pieces that spell I-N-V-I-T-I-N-G. When you consider harmonizing pieces together, think less of matching the pieces but more on which <em>goes <\/em>with which. Mixing even the most dissimilar pieces brings visual texture which is what makes any space look cozier.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3201\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/02\/BLOG-1.-Hickory-White-Living-Room-Left-Corner-Sofa-ELCS-SBT-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hickory White Living Room Left Corner Sofa ELCS-SBT is comfy because of the throws and plush upholstery.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s All About Lighting <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most significant factors in making a room look comfortable is correct lighting. Lighting makes a huge difference especially in creating a warmer ambience.<\/p>\n<p>Use various light sources, the brighter ones should be used for areas where large gatherings often take place. The lamps and recessed lighting should be placed in areas where more intimate activities take place.<\/p>\n<p>Use cool light bulbs instead of the warm ones. This takes a minimal amount of work but it gives instant <em>cozification<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Display <em>YOU<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You need to fill your rooms with things that describe you. Don\u2019t listen to your sister or what your best friend tells you is trendy. Decide what you would want to put in your own space. Also, be sure to put a budget together especially for your renovation project.<\/p>\n<p>Seek the help of a professional designer if needed. It can get confusing, even overwhelming to plan and execute your <em>cozification<\/em> project.<\/p>\n<p>Consider also the color palette that best describes you. Fabrics will perfectly blend your chosen hue palette so be careful in choosing those.<\/p>\n<p>Always surround yourself with design elements that you truly love. Remember that you don\u2019t have to change yourself just so you can catch up with trends. If you have a substantial collection of books, travel photos or jars, go and display them.<\/p>\n<p>Your home is supposed to be the place where you truly belong so fill it up with the things that pronounces the best of you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at your home as a mere place to lie down at night isn\u2019t a good thing. Ideally, this should be a getaway, a space where you can let go of your worries and worldly cares. 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