How to make your house cozy for Christmas
Tis the season to be cozy! While some of us have been in Christmas mode since November 1st, December has now officially started, and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is already climbing the charts: the time is nigh to start decorating our homes for the holidays.
This year’s vibe? Maximum coziness. Whether you’re on hosting duty or enjoying the comfort of your home by yourself, there’s nothing like a healthy dose of festive warmth and comfort to get us through the cold months.
Without further ado, make yourself a hot chocolate and put on some Christmas tunes: here are our eight tips to make your house cozy for Christmas.
Tip #1: Swap out the fabrics
A cozy space without blankets or pillows? Unimaginable! Throws and cushions are fundamental parts of any warm and inviting space. For Christmas, update yours to match the seasonal vibe: heavy fabrications—like wool or cashmere—, festive plaid, and wintery colours—from the traditional green and red to icy and modern blues and whites—are the way to go.
Fabulous Furs
Signature Series Faux-Fur Throw White
$250.00
Neiman Marcus
-40%
Ballard Designs
Lapin Fine Faux Fur Throw - White - Ballard Designs
$119.40
$199.00
Ballard Designs
-53%
Eddie Bauer
Capitol Hill Plaid Boucle Reversible Throw Blanket Red
$34.99
$75.00
Rue La La
-20%
Frontgate
Luxury Faux Fur Sculpted Throw - Indigo - Frontgate Dark Blue
$215.20
$269.00
Frontgate
Mark Roberts
Tannenbaum Fairy, Large
$240.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-33%
Donna Salyers Fabulous-Furs
Faux Fur Throw With $40 Credit Blue
$249.99
$375.00
Rue La La
-38%
Montague & Capulet
Luxury Oversized Faux Fur Throw
$199.99
$325.00
Rue La La
Tip #2: Light up some candles
A cozy house needs to be an experience for all five senses! Here’s where candles come in, adding a touch of magic with their warm light and inviting scent. Use a seasonal scented candle as a centrepiece for your coffee or dining table. If scented candles aren’t your jam, candlesticks on your mantles will add an equally relaxed vibe.
Malin+Goetz
Leather scent candle - unisex - glass - One Size - Brown
$172.00
FARFETCH
-49%
BYREDO
Bibliotheque Candle at Nordstrom, Size 8.5 Oz
$50.00
$99.00
Nordstrom
Anthropologie
Novelty Brass Candle Snuffer Gold
$20.00
Anthropologie
Frontgate
Illume Boxed Glass Candle - Coconut Milk Mango - Frontgate
$38.00
Frontgate
Speaking of the five senses, have you stocked up on Christmas drinks and snacks for your guests? A beautiful set of mugs is the perfect vessel for all the warming teas and hot chocolates you will serve this holiday season. When shopping for crockery, you don’t necessarily have to go super seasonal: a classic, retro-inspired white set of mugs is as seasonless as it is cozy.
-36%
Bredemeijer
Umea Set Of Two 200Ml Tea Mugs With Coasters White
$24.99
$39.00
Rue La La
-17%
Tag
Halloween Ghost Mug - Dishwasher Safe Drinkware for All in White at Nordstrom
$14.99
$17.99
Nordstrom
-48%
Spode
Christmas Tree Polka Dot Travel Mug White
$20.99
$40.00
Rue La La
Versace
Virtus Gala White Mug With Handle
$215.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Tip #4: Serve your Christmas night snacks on a rustic charcuterie board
A long day of lounging around basking in the Christmas atmosphere has you feeling peckish? A rustic charcuterie board is perfect for channelling that ski resort vibe from the comfort of your living room, while a selection of cheeses, nuts, fruits, and jams makes for a decadent seasonal snack.
Anthropologie
Round Handled Cheese Board
$68.00
Anthropologie
-15%
Picnic Time
Pioneer Picnic Basket in Beige With Navy & Brown at Nordstrom
$207.99
$244.95
Nordstrom
-25%
Frontgate
Chef Symon Charcuterie Board - Frontgate
$96.75
$129.00
Frontgate
-18%
Lipper
International Medium Acacia Herringbone Cutting Board
$22.99
$28.00
Rue La La
Tip #5: Decorate with some poufs
Poufs are a great addition to a cozy living room: they allow more guests to join the party and contribute to the cozy vibe by making literally every corner more comfortable, floor included. Just like with the blankets and throw pillows, go for heavy and seasonal fabrics to amp up the winter wonderland feel. Don’t forget to pair your comfy new seats with the perfect rug!
-52%
LR Home
Lr Home Evelyn Navy/White Bordered Flatweave Ottoman Pouf
$99.99
$209.99
Rue La La
-63%
LR Home
Lr Home Helan Coral/White Striped Ottoman Pouf
$84.99
$229.99
Rue La La
Lorena Canals
Berber Soul Washable Wool Pouf in Green Tones at Nordstrom
$209.00
Nordstrom
-47%
Pasargad Home
Santorini Cotton Pouf White
$124.99
$237.00
Rue La La
The right lighting is fundamental to creating the perfect vibe: you never want your living room to feel like the doctor’s office, let alone around Christmas time! To ace the right cozy feel, consider swapping out your regular lightbulbs for warm-toned ones: low-level warm light is proven to encourage relaxation. And don’t forget string lights! Nothing screams Christmas like fairy lights decorating every corner: mantles, bannisters, windowsills… everywhere!
-11%
Brightech
Glow LED Solar Hanging String Lights
$79.99
$89.99
ShopSimon
Anthropologie
String Lights Tufted Bath Mat
$48.00
Anthropologie
-27%
Tag
Twine Fairy Rope LED String Lights with Wine Glasses Indoor in Beige at Nordstrom
$15.99
$21.99
Nordstrom
Terrain
Tinsel Wrapped String Lights
$32.00
Anthropologie
Tip #7: Pick a theme for your Christmas tree
Now, for the pièce de résistance: the tree! No cozy Christmas decor would be complete without the Christmas tree, a beacon of soft, warm light and seasonal cheer. The best way to achieve a Pinterest-worthy Christmas tree is to stick to one aesthetic when it comes to decorating: modern, rustic, English countryside, confection-inspired, vintage, minimal… the choices are endless! Find a Christmas aesthetic that feels both cozy and true to you, and get to decorating!
-63%
Tiramisu
Golden Ornament Placemat
$29.99
$79.99
Rue La La
-40%
Ballard Designs
Glass Bauble Ornaments - Set of 12 - Gold & Silver - Ballard Designs
$59.40
$99.00
Ballard Designs
No matter if you live alone or if your only children are your fur babies, every member of the household deserves their own stocking. Even if you don’t have a fireplace, tuck cozy and mismatched stockings around your home to make it even more inviting. And don’t forget to stuff them with gifts from Santa!
-10%
Frontgate
Ruby Noel Stocking - Frontgate - Christmas Decorations Red
$152.10
$169.00
Frontgate
-40%
Ballard Designs
Signature Velvet Stocking - Red - Ballard Designs
$35.40
$59.00
Ballard Designs
-10%
Frontgate
Holiday Stocking Holder - Present - Frontgate - Christmas Decor
$48.60
$54.00
Frontgate
-20%
Lands End
Needlepoint Personalized Christmas Stocking in Green Dog at Nordstrom
$35.96
$44.95
Nordstrom
Original content: Zeinab Saidoun
