Creating a soothing ambience with décor is hugely important to the overall comfort of your living room, helping to create an atmosphere of peace and harmony that allows for relaxation. It’s all about creating a space to retreat to at the end of a long day that’s both comfortable and functional.

Ultimately, decorating your home in a way that means something to you can give you a real emotional lift, and we have a deep understanding of that here at Taskers of Accrington! So whether you’re about to redecorate your living room or you’re just looking for some tips on how to create a space that’s warm and cosy, here’s a few elements to consider.

Embrace rich and warm colour palettes

Warm colours are undeniably comforting. That’s largely because in certain environments, warm colours appear to expand, creating that feeling of cosy closeness. There’s an interesting bit of science behind that – essentially, the wavelengths of warmer tones are longer so your eyes see them sooner than they do cooler colours. When decorating your home, warm colours such as shades of red, orange, pink or yellow help to create a welcoming feeling, which can have a positive effect on mental health too. 

You don’t have to fully repaint all of your walls yellow to reap these benefits either. By adding a few warm homewares or accessories, such as throws, cushions, lampshades or art, you can bring in that warmth in a more subtle or nuanced way.

Bring the room together with cosy furnishings

Cosy is subjective to everyone; we all have our own unique take on what makes us feel comfy and relaxed when it comes to furniture. But, generally speaking, plush sofas with soft sumptuous pillows that you sink into is a good place to start. We love our SITS Brandon Set 3 LHF for these very reasons!

As for other furnishings, you can’t go wrong with a soft or textured rug. Big or small is up to you. If you ask us, we’d go for a cosy shaggy rug for the extra cushion underfoot. And to give credit where it's due, rugs actually do a lot more than keep your feet warm. They absorb sound too, making the room just that bit more peaceful. They also serve as a visual divider of the room, anchoring your furniture and making everything feel that bit more put together.

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Add a homely touch to your space with personal items

This is where your personality comes into play! Decorating your space with meaningful and well-loved items is what turns a house into a home. This could be anything that has sentimental value to you, such as photographs of friends and family, gifts from loved ones, souvenirs from trips you’ve been on… the list is endless! Nothing brings a sense of comfort like fond or precious memories do. 

These things don’t even necessarily have to be sentimental if that’s not your style. You can just fill your living room with things that make you happy, like beautiful fresh flowers, thrifted pieces or your favourite books and art. In fact, if you’re in the market for some stunning art pieces, we have quite the varied range here at Taskers of Accrington. These elements create a space that’s unique to you, your own little haven of warmth. 

Create a homely atmosphere with a fire place (and Candles)

Last, but certainly not least, the perfect centrepiece: a fireplace. If you’re lucky enough to have a living room with a built-in fireplace then this step should be relatively easy! If not, and you don’t fancy spending a fortune on getting one fitted, don’t worry, there are many decorative fireplaces available on today's market for a fraction of the price. 

So, why a fireplace? Well, for hundreds of years the fireplace has been synonymous with comfort. It’s an instant focal piece you can base the rest of your living room furniture around. It’s not just about the fire either; lots of homeowners choose to embrace the architectural feature of a fireplace and fill them with items such as stacked wood, candles or even plants. Besides being a chic and timeless design choice, they signal a place to gather, drink cups of tea and have a good chat with friends and family.

Also, as we’ve just briefly touched on above, candles are a great way to bring that natural element of warmth into the home. There’s nothing like the serenity of a flickering flame when winding down. You can even go one step further and choose a scented candle, for added comfort and ambience. Here at Taskers of Accrington we’d opt for a Marmalade of London candle. Their new London Wellbeing Collection has scents designed to invoke feelings of calmness, balance and energy - what could be more perfect?

Ultimately, what brings you warmth and comfort is subjective, so just focus on what you like and go from there! You don’t need to follow every single tip we’ve laid out in this post - a few simple tweaks to your space can help you to bring a sense of warmth into your living room. And of course, if you’re looking for some cosy furniture or accessories then you’ve come to the right place.

Here at Taskers of Accrington, we supply expertly crafted furnishings from some of the most highly sought after brands in the world, including Tetrad, Harrison Beds, Cattelan Italia and Calligaris furniture. If you’ve got any questions regarding anything we stock, our friendly team is always happy to help. Get in touch by calling our shop on 01254 236262 or by popping in to our expansive showroom on Penny House Lane, Accrington.