Tips for Making Your Home Feel More Welcoming

Are you gearing up for company or just want to make your home feel a little bit cozier and inviting? From small decor pieces to rearranging furniture, making your home feel more welcoming is easier than you might think! Keep reading to get our tips for bringing warm elements into your home so it can feel more inviting for your family and guests.

Don’t Neglect Your Entry Way

Whether you have a foyer, mudroom, or small entryway, giving it a little TLC will help greet you (and your guests!) with warmth. After all, it is the first area they experience when coming into your warm! Add some art or a mirror, make sure it’s well-lit, add a small rug for warmth, and don’t be afraid to pull in small furniture pieces like a console table and decor items!

Add Texture and Layers

Play around with different fabrics and textures in your living spaces. Our favorite way to achieve a cozy layered look is by bringing in a variety of throw pillows that are different patterns and textures and utilizing cozy throw blankets. If you have an empty corner, you can also place a wicker basket for throw blanket and throw pillow storage.

Bring Greenery and Flowers into the Space

Whether you opt for faux or fresh, bringing greenery and flowers into a space will immediately give a home a lived-in feel. Plus, they’ll bring a smile to your face every time you walk by them!

Show Off Sentimental Items

Have family photos on your phone or computer you haven’t shared yet? Print them out, get them framed, and hang them on your walls! If you’ve had small family heirlooms or other sentimental items from your travels over the years, utilize them as decor in your home.

Pick an Inviting Color Scheme

Warm, neutral tones will make any home feel much more inviting compared to ones that use bright, cool colors. If you’re not ready to paint, you can bring warmth into your space through furniture, decor, pillows, and throws.

Don’t Forget About the Bathroom

Bathrooms are a space that is naturally un-inviting. Between porcelain sinks and tile flooring, they’re automatically a cold space in the home. To change that, add soft colored light bulbs, a bath mat (or two!), fluffy towels, and decorate the sink area and any shelving with knick-knacks, greenery, and candles.

Be True to You

Your home should reflect your design and style preferences, after all, it is where you live! When you’re working towards making your home feel warmer and more inviting, don’t forget that it’s your space and you should feel comfortable in it, too!