A few tips to cozy up a room...

It is always important when decorating a room to keep it cozy. You do not have to have dark paneled walls to give off a warm feeling. The two rooms below are perfect examples of that. They have light walls and are done to perfection. They both are warm, and looked lived in. I have listed a few accessories that are great ways to warm up a room, and won't break the bank.

Photo via House Beautiful designed by Kay Douglass

Photo via House Beautiful designed by Barbara Westbrook

Warm wood accessories and furniture are a great way to cozy up a space.

Antique Wood Dough Bowls by Blue Ocean Traders

I am a fan of having at least one throw in each room. It should look like something you want to wrap around you and curl up on the sofa in.

Belgian Linen Knit Throw Restoration Hardware $99.00

Pottery adds a nice texture to a room. Place on a cocktail table with some greenery and you are set.

Leah Vases and Bowl by Pottery Barn $24.00-$69.00

Texture is a great way to warm up your room. Baskets can be a great place to store throws, extra pillows, and magazines.
Round Rattan Basket from Ballard Designs $79.00

Books always add a little something to a room. I have stacks of books on my cocktail table. These old stacks of books are great for bookshelves, tables, and baskets.

Antique Book Bundles from Ballard Designs $18.00

Candles, candles, candles. Nothing creates a mood quite like candlelight.

Ivory Pillar Candles from Restoration Hardware $49.00-$199.00

If you want a more dressed up look, set your pillar candles on these gorgeous wood candlesticks. Groups of candlesticks create drama, and look beautiful

Florentine Wood Carved Candlesticks $39.00-$199.00

So remember having a cozy room doesn't mean you have to paint in a dark chocolate. Just make sure it a space you want to read, relax, and curl up in. The most important thing is that it works for you and your family.

Amanda