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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Jennifer Morgan

How to plan the perfect cosy and comforting home ready to hunker down in for the rest of winter

Rustic barn with wooden table with rattan lampshades and large windows.
Meet the experts

Abigail Ahern, designer, author and founder of Abigail Ahern

‘Living rooms are of course top of the list, but for me every single room has my cosy-core lens over it, so as I transition from room to room, I get such a sense of cosiness, which feeds into my wellbeing.’

Bethan John, brand director of The British Blanket Company

‘A cosy home is all about layering your home with texture, warmth, lighting and personality so it feels lived-in and loved.’

Claire Horn, interior designer at Nkuku

‘Cosiness can be created through more than just cushions and throws. Consider adding rugs, textured fabrics, and natural elements like seasonal dried flowers or greenery.’

Who doesn’t love a cosy space to retreat to at this time of year? A place to hibernate from the outside world… but if your home isn’t hitting the mark, how can you turn up the cosy factor? We asked two designers and a blanket expert to share their secrets to a cosy home.

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