How to make an apartment cozy – tips and examples (62 photos)
Over time, even the most thoughtful interior design becomes boring and dull. Of course, redoing repairs every time you want to make changes to the house is, to put it mildly, impractical. And it is also expensive and long.
But there is a way out! Today we have prepared for you simple ways to refresh the interior and add a special home comfort to your apartment. And these are not expensive or complicated methods at all. Quite the opposite: minimum effort for the most stylish interior.
5 ways to create comfort in an apartment
Comfort at home is an important criterion to strive for during renovation. Home is our fortress, a place where we can be ourselves and finally allow ourselves to relax. What to do if the apartment does not feel comfortable? Here are 5 ways to improve your home environment without renovations and unnecessary costs.
Method 1. Landscaping the apartment – create an oasis at home
Indoor plants are a source of oxygen, a natural atmosphere and a beautiful home decor. Choose the plants you like – these can be ficus, palm, orchids, violets, etc.
Don't have enough time to care for your flowers? Take a closer look at cacti and succulents – they are unpretentious in care and require rare watering.
Green plants will come in handy in any interior: loft, Scandinavian, minimalism, classic and even ultra-modern hi-tech.
Recommendation. Complement your indoor plants with beautiful cut flowers. Moreover, today you can find original vases that will become a real decoration of the room. You can put in a vase both a fresh bouquet (take a closer look at seasonal flowers – they reflect the weather outside the window and, as a rule, are cheaper than specially grown ones) and dried flowers.
Method 2. Change the accents
Did you know that by changing the accents in a room you can completely change its mood and atmosphere? That's why many designers recommend choosing basic light or dark tones for walls, floors and ceilings.
Decor elements that harmoniously fit into the interior will add brightness to the room. It can be multi-colored pillows, curtains, an original chair. For example, a white or beige living room with red accents looks bright and unusual. You can change the mood by replacing all elements of red with a different shade. For example, changing the red upholstery of the chair to blue, you will make the interior softer and calmer.
Plus, you can change the shades at least a few times a year – every time you get bored with the accent shade in the room.
Important! Do not overdo it with accents. If your favorite color becomes too much, the interior will cease to be strong and will turn into a bright, tasteless spot. It is also important to harmoniously combine different shades with each other so that the result is pleasing to the eye.
Method 3. Create your personal gallery
Paintings were used as a room decoration several centuries ago. Of course, you will not be able to place originals of talented artists (and you do not need them). However, copies of masterpieces or paintings by modern masters will also fit perfectly into the interior. Today, paintings are complemented by stylish posters and personal photographs that allow us to return to good memories.
This is the simplest and perhaps the most budgetary option for decorating walls in the house. A properly selected canvas creates comfort in the house and visibly transforms the space. It can be a portrait, a gentle and romantic landscape, abstract drawings, still life, etc.
By the way, we have already talked about the rules for creating a beautiful and stylish gallery at home – go ahead and read how to choose a poster or picture for your home.
Recommendation. Remember that any canvas on the wall – a painting, a poster or a photo – is an accessory. Accessories in both clothing and interior should not exceed the main “outfit”. Yes, a single picture on the wall rarely looks stylish (unless it is large). However, spoiling the decor is not the best solution.
Method 4. Textiles are the real source of a comfortable atmosphere
Well, what else will help create a more comfortable interior, if not beautiful fabrics? Textiles are a popular decor that creates a warm, homely atmosphere in any interior. And most importantly, it concerns all rooms:
- living room: carpet, blanket or sofa cushions, curtains, tulle;
- kitchen: cushions for chairs, kitchen textiles (yes, potholders or small towels), tablecloth, curtains;
- bedroom: bed linen, bedspread, tulle and curtains, long-pile carpet;
- bathroom: towels, shower curtain.
Of course, it is important to choose textile decor that matches the style of the interior so that the result is harmonious and complete.
Change up your textiles to suit your mood, experiment with tones and patterns – it’s a cheap and easy way to make a room feel cosy without having to renovate.
Recommendation. One of the latest trends is the combination of rugs. And not simply – but by layering products on top of each other. For example, it can be a brightly colored small rug with patterns placed on a large plain rug.
Method 5. Add something about yourself to the interior
Do you keep the souvenirs you bring back from your vacation? Don’t hide them – keep your travel memories in mind. Moreover, a stylish and authentic souvenir can fit nicely into the interior.
Do you participate in various competitions? Or maybe you ran a marathon last month? Why not hang a medal or diploma on the wall? When the interior reveals the personality of the owner of the house, it becomes unique and stylish a priori.
How to decorate a room from scrap materials with your own hands?
You don’t need to buy new furniture and decor to transform a space beyond recognition and completely change the mood and atmosphere of a room. You can do it completely with improvised items.
Is needlework one of your hobbies or have you long wanted to try creating something with your own hands? Here are some simple options for decorating your home from scrap materials:
- If you knit, try making beautiful rugs, wreaths, curtains or pillows. And by the way, knitting is not necessary – you can also decorate a room with multi-colored pom-poms – balls of yarn strung on a string.
- If you have beautiful plates, you can find a place for them on the wall. The best decor from plates (and in addition to plates, it can be cutlery, a tray or even broken pieces of ceramics) looks, of course, in the kitchen. But it can also be used in the living room or hallway.
- Paper. From ordinary cardboard or colored paper you can create a beautiful garland, three-dimensional decor, origami and much more. It's fast, cheap and looks very original.
- Paints. If you like painting, try to make beautiful art on the wall. It is not necessary to do everything by hand – you can use a pre-made stencil.
Also read: DIY wall decor – 11 creative and simple ideas
How to make a small apartment comfortable?
At first glance, it may seem that making a small apartment cozy is not impossible, but rather problematic, to put it mildly. No matter how! There are interesting tricks that will help visually enlarge even the smallest rooms and add light and home warmth to the room.
Create your look
The mirror is not only a necessary accessory for hygiene procedures and getting ready for work in the morning. It is also a stylish decor element that can visually increase the space of a small room. The mirror reflects the space and lighting, making the room look more spacious and bright.
Of course, in a small apartment there is not always room on the floor for a large mirror. In this case, it is better to find an alternative decor:
- mirrored doors;
- sliding wardrobes with mirrors on the doors;
- for the kitchen – a mirror apron.
Light palette
The more light in a room, the larger it appears. This is a basic rule that all designers use.
To get a cozy and stylish space in a small apartment, use light warm colors for decoration, furniture and decor elements (cold tones make the interior more austere).
Important! Make sure you think about the right color combination. Use 1-2 bright pieces to add style to your interior.
Also read: 2025 studio apartment design – renovation and interior decoration ideas
It doesn't take much to make your home comfortable. All you have is fantasy and a little time. Using our recommendations, you will create comfort in the apartment and create a space where all family members will feel comfortable.
