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Livingetc
Emma Breislin

7 Common Design Mistakes Making Your Home Feel Less Cozy — And How to Fix Them

Cozy bedroom with four poster bed, striped lumbar pillow, two boucle armchairs at the foot of the bed.

The essence of a cozy space can be hard to explain, and even harder to achieve in your home. It's not about buying a specific product, paint color, or scent; it's more the indescribable feeling you get when you walk into the space. It feels lived-in, inviting, and comfortable.

As such, it's easy to make mistakes that, in turn, make your home feel less cozy. While most cozy living room ideas dictate that you need to fill your space with plenty of texture, plush furniture and warm colors, overdo it and you risk creating a room that feels cluttered and cramped, not cozy.

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