7 Design Reasons Your Home Feels Cold and Uninviting, Even in The Middle of Summer – And How to Fix Them

Living room with pale grey walls, blue velvet sofa, two black armchairs, a pale grey ottoman, a geometric blue rug, a large white fireplace and modern art hanging above it.

What's a home without signs of life? It's not a home in our book. Our living spaces reflect who we are and how we live, so if your home doesn't feel right it's likely lacking that lived-in personality that all too often makes a space feel cold and uninhabited.

As today's interior design trends favor character over careful curation, there's less and less room for clinical spaces that feel cold and show-home-esque rather than inviting and homely. We all want a home that greets us and showcases our personalities, so it's worth being aware of the all-too-common design mistakes that could be making your own space fall short.