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INTERIORS INSIDER

snug haven
Nine expert tips
to create a

These simple tips from Eleanor Cording-Booth,
John Lewis & Partners’ Interiors Writer, will help
you transform your home into a cosy haven.

cosy home should be a retreat from
Left page: John Lewis Splash candle holder, from £6 the world outside – filled with your
Right page: East End Prints framed print, from £50 A favourite smells and sounds, with
colours and textures that make you feel
content and relaxed.

Make your sofa the best seat in town
and arrange your seating in a way that
encourages conversation, with flat surfaces
nearby so you can put your feet up, plonk
a coffee down and create cosy zones with
understated lamp lighting. Layer your living
room with the things you love to make it
feel more personal, because being cosy is 2. Create a gallery wall
ultimately a state of mind…
Putting a deep colour or bold print on your walls can have a big
impact on how characterful and cosy a living room feels. You
1. Light a scented candle could research colour psychology (darker hues are said to make
Scented candles are a two-fold win for us feel more enveloped in a space) or just take a punt on the
your senses. Flickering candlelight is shades and patterns that you’re most drawn to. If redecorating
calming and creates an atmosphere of is a step too far, simply fill the walls with artwork that you love.
warmth – especially if you don’t have the
glow of a working fireplace to bathe in. You don’t have to spend a fortune on original paintings
If you do nothing else, invest in some scented – create an eclectic gallery wall of framed prints by your
candles – they’re such an effective way to get favourite artists, exhibition posters, vintage finds and the kids’
into a snuggly state of mind. masterpieces from school.

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