Homes & Gardens: How to Make a Home Cozy for Christmas

9 rules for a warm and festive feel.

These nine tips guarantee a magical decorating scheme for the holidays.

Featured in Homes & Gardens | Article by Chiana Dickson

Christmas is the perfect time to cozy up at home and create the perfect winter hibernation spot to wait out the cold weather, and luckily, it is simple to make a home cozy for Christmas.

With a good tree, well-executed Christmas decor ideas, and a few of the best candles, you’ll be halfway to creating the ideal hygge home. 

This is how interior designers make a house look cozy during Christmastime, for a magical grotto perfect for hosting.

Layer Luxury Fabrics

Layering in interior design is a must year-round, but it is particularly important if you want to create a cozy look, reminds Trish Knight and Nicole Varga, interior designers and co-founders of Knight Varga. They recommend starting by swapping out your existing soft furniture for something that matches your Christmas theme a little more, with luxurious fabrics such as faux fur, velvet, and holiday-inspired patterns. 

‘For easier storage after Christmas, shop for covers only when buying holiday-inspired cushions and use them with the inners you currently own,’ they add.