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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Abi Jackson

Could turning our homes into a cosy haven this winter be the wellbeing boost we need?

A cosy home doesn’t just keep us physically warm. It’s soothing for the soul – and many of us are feeling the urge to nest up in a safe, cosy haven more than ever right now.

“The additional stress and increased cost of living are making many people feel exhausted, fed up, depressed and anxious,” agrees Samantha Agbontaen, founder of affordable interior design company House Designer (housedesigner.net).

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