Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space

A living room with dark blue walls, red window trim, a green striped corner sofa, a wooden coffee table, a red and cream checkered rug and an abstract and minimal green lamp. .

No matter the style of your living room, we all want these spaces to feel inviting, relaxed, and warm; a place to unwind in at the end of each day, but achieving this isn't always as easy as it sounds.

You've chosen your furniture, paint colors for the walls, and added textiles, but the space still feels stark and not like the cozy space you had in mind. According to designers, there is a whole range of 'mistakes' that can make your living room feel cold, and the solutions are easier than you'd think. "Cold, unwelcoming rooms go beyond aesthetic concerns," says designer Jessica Hobson.